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Furniture sector targets export sales of $1-B in 2004

By Marianne V. Go | February 23, 2003 - 12:00am

The Philippine furniture industry is targeting export sales of $1 billion by 2004, according to the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP). CFIP president Jose Leo Caparas, however, revealed that...

Business

RP furniture exports post positive growth

February 18, 2003 - 12:00am

Despite tough local and global challenges, the Philippine furniture industry remains optimistic as it started posting positive growth rate in its export revenues in 2002. Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Phils....

Business