The Philippines International Furniture Show and the Interior & Design Manila opened on March 8, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City. Considered the ultimate design and lifestyle event in the country, this is where thousands of interior designers, architects, developers, purchasers, top-decision makers, business owners, and furniture enthusiasts are expected to visit these coinciding shows in the span of three days. The events will run simultaneously from this day, March 8 (Thursday) to March 10 (Saturday) from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily. Entrance is Php 500.00 per person.
A Celebration of the Industry
In attendance at the joint opening ceremony were: Asec. Rosvi Gaetos, Assistant Secretary, Trade and Investments Promotion Group (TIPG) DTI; Charlotte Bandelow, Divisional Director for Trade Promotion and Deputy Executive Director, German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.; Takashi Ishihara, Executive Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO); Mr. Noli Nicanor, International Trade Fairs Manager, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines; Sergio Boero, President, Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Lorens Ziller, Executive Director, Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines; Domingo Yap, President, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce, Inc.; Sergio Ortiz-Luis, President, Philippine Export Confederation, Inc.; Nonito M. Tamayo, CESO IV- Director of DENR- Forest Management Bureau; Angela Paulin, President, Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation; Nicolaas de Lange, Chairman, Chamber of Furniture Industries in the Philippines; Reggie Lastimoso, President, Pampanga Furniture Industries Foundation; Idr. Lilia de Jesus, President, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers; Mr. Morris Agoncillo, President, Philippine Constructors Association; Eduardo “Duke” Zuluaga, Overall Event Chairman, PIFS 2018; Christina Gaston, Event Chairman, Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation; Philip Repato, Event Chairman, Pampanga Furniture Industries Foundation; Idr. Gino Lim, Chairman, Interior & Design Manila 2018; James Jao, Immediate Past President, Philippine Institute of Interior Designers; Barry Paulino, Executive Director, Philippine Constructors Association; and many more.
For more information, you may contact the event organizer, Global-Link Exhibitions Specialist, Inc., at (02) 893 -7973 or visit the events official websites: www.gesi.com.ph/IDMNL and www.pifs.ph. You may also visit their Facebook pages: @IDMNL and @PIFSmanila.
A celebration of genuine Filipino craftsmanship
With the joint efforts of the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP), Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation (CFIF), and Pampanga Furniture Industries Foundation (PFIF), the Philippines International Furniture Show (PIFS) once again brings spotlight to world-class furniture designers and their collections, furnishings, interior decors, and lighting fixtures that are truly Filipino.
“PIFS is the must-attend event for the design industry. Expect to see the largest showcase of Filipino ingenuity in latest and innovative design and world-class quality workmanship in all our pieces and collections,” said Eduardo Zuluaga, Overall Event Chairman for PIFS and President of Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines, “We see PIFS as the ultimate collaboration of Filipino Collection. It is a trade event where manufacturers and designers show the world the ingenuity of our local manufacturers and designers, how we interpret the latest industry trends, and in many cases, take the lead in design innovation.”
This year, PIFS will also be featuring and showing tribute to renowned artists in the country. “For the special lobby installations, we have collaborated with three famed artists in this generation: Dex Fernandez – the artist behind the rounded, many legged "Garapata" character taking over cities across the world in the form of stickers and street art; Robert Alejandro – painter, award-winning graphic artist, crafter, visual merchandiser, and one of the pillars of Filipino arts and crafts shop Papemelroti; and Tata Montilla – an artist with a natural interest on textures and various surface finishing, and abstractions that show his inner sanctum of balance and life's uncertainties,” said Ina Gaston, Event Chair for CFIF. “We also have a special tribute to the late Osmundo Esguerra, a self-made furniture craftsman who excelled in woodwork and developing a unique style that combines traditional and contemporary aesthetics to highlight the organic beauty of wood. Esguerra then restored antique furniture and catered to some of the biggest names in the country.”, added Gaston.
The only design-led trade show in the country
Branded as the ultimate design event, PIFS will once again be held alongside the Interior & Design Manila (IDM), the most sought-after event for architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts. Stimulating and interactive activities are conducted for young professionals namely Interior Design Plus, and Interior Design Excellence Award Pavilion.
IDM is a show that provides a dynamic platform for creative development aligned with culture and branding.
This event creates an opportunity to engage over 300 attending design professionals in local and international origins, evolving consumer trends, brand offers and inspiring design talks from renowned Interior Designers and Architects from around the world.
Aside from the rows of interesting product finds, IDM is also the venue for the Continuous Program Development of the members of PIID as well as the other design professions, and design enthusiasts. It boasts of topics caters to understanding and familiarizing global standards and best practices, delivered by foreign and local interior designers, architects, and experts in specific fields. With its well-organized programs and workshops, attendees of the conference are assured to obtain as much as 26 CPD points, brand new knowledge on trends and applications, and new inspirations to help keep work fresh, dynamic and up to date.
Honing young talents in the industry
The 14th Inter-school interior design competition, Estilo De Vida opens its showcase this year with IDM and PIFS.
This year, the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA) together with the Philconstruct Events, Exhibitions and Conferences Corp. have partnered with the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID) and the three furniture chambers in presenting the designs of the top three interior design student finalists with an actual build-up of their designs with the help of its major sponsors: CW Home Depot, Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, James Hardie Philippines, and NED Steel Construction & Development Corporation.
With the theme “Urban Dynamism for Executive Suite” students rise to the challenge to combine a diverse set of aura within a corporate office space – a vibrant avenue for a fast-paced environment with a touch of sustainability and energy efficiency that meets the demands of technology, fashion, and different lifestyles.
This year’s top three students to compete in the final round are Isis Aman of the University of the Philippines – Diliman, whose design will be constructed by DATEM, Inc.; Mark Anthony Fernandez of the University of Saint Louis – Tuguegarao, design to be constructed by Will Decena and Associates; and lastly, Frances Palm Benedito of the University of Santo Tomas, design to be constructed by IPM Group of Construction.
Witness these young talents and their designs come to life only at the ultimate design and lifestyle event in the Philippines.
