On 06 March 2025, the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) attended the opening ceremony of the Philippine International Furniture Show 2025, with the theme “Philippines: An Archipelago of Design” at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Government officials, foreign embassies, chambers of commerce, private sector companies, and furniture enthusiasts also graced the occasion with their participation. On behalf of CFBCI, President Samuel Lee Uy, Vice Chairman Ramon Uy, Vice Chairman Mylene Co, Vice Chairman Jimmy Ang, and Plenary Member Justin Ang attended the ceremony.
To officially begin the show, Mr. Erwin Tan, President of the Philippine International Furniture Show, gave a message in which he emphasized the organization’s commitment to sustainability as Filipino designers introduce our very own creations to a wider arena abroad. Being the show’s lead convener for three years now, Mr. Tan is very grateful for the unwavering support and unmatched efforts of local designers and organizers. This year, the show acts as a celebration of collaboration, ingenuity, and diverse craftsmanship across the Philippines. Afterwards, Ms. Raquel Ruth Tria-Joya, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines – Meetings, Incentives, Conferences Exhibitions (MICE) Department Acting Head, also gave a message. She pointed out that pieces of furniture made by our countrymen offer authentic experiences that define our tourism landscape, and are worthy of commendation.
Furthermore, Mr. Paolo Castro, National President of the Philippine Institute of Interior Designers, spoke about the progress of Filipino local artisans in pushing their way towards the global stage. At the heart of the ceremony, Ms. Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Assistant Secretary of Department of Tourism (DOT), delivered a speech. She highlighted the unrelenting support of DOT in efforts to preserve Philippine culture and national heritage and uplift Filipino hospitality, including the annual execution of the Philippine International Furniture Show which has been held for 33 consecutive years.
President Samuel Lee Uy was requested to give a welcome message for the occasion which was published on the show’s official souvenir magazine. In his message, he said, “As a dynamic business organization, we strongly advocate for policies, programs, exhibitions, and other efforts that aim to foster economic growth, provide new business opportunities, strengthen industry relationships, and stimulate profitable investment in our beloved country. We continuously support our distinguished local designers and furniture manufacturers and salute them for their exquisite craftsmanship, innovation, and design excellence.”
Overall, the opening ceremony was successful, with heartwarming messages and mesmerizing performances that entertained the audience. At the end, CFBCI participated with the ribbon-cutting ceremony along with the rest of the esteemed guests. Then, CFBCI officers made a tour around the show and visited the booth of Quadro Décor, owned by Vice Chairman Mylene Co, which showcased elegant pieces of decorations and other aesthetics. More than 200 brands from Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu participated in this year’s show which ran for three consecutive days, from March 6 to 8, 2025.
菲華工商總會訊：二零二五年三月六日（星期四）上午九時，本會理事長黃書瑋，偕同常務理事侯逸蘭、洪海濱、顏漢龍及同仁洪俊傑，應邀出席假巴西市SMX會議中心舉行的「二零二五年菲律濱國際傢俱展」開幕儀式。菲律濱國際傢俱展首席執行長兼邦邦牙傢俱行業基金會執行長Erwin Tan先生，Global Link執行長陳培德先生(Patrick Lawrence Tan)，菲律濱旅遊部助理部長Shalene Zabala Batin女士，旅遊促進委員會會展部代理主管Raquel Ruth Tria Joya 女士，巴西市長Emi Calixto-Rubiano 代表 Nicole Calixto Rubiano女士，菲律濱出口商聯合會（Philexport）會長Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr.先生，菲律濱傢俱行業商會會長 Evangeline Fernandez先生，商界名人、駐菲使領館代表、知名設計師等擔任主禮嘉賓為展會開幕禮剪綵。觀者雲集，現場氣氛熱烈、盛況空前。
菲律濱第三十三屆國際傢俱展今年的主題是：「菲律濱：設計的群島」，完美詮釋了菲律濱豐富的文化內涵和精湛的藝術造詣，展示了永恆經典與現代設計的完美融合。通過展出數百件定製作品，與會者真正領略到菲律濱現代和傳統美學設計的精妙細節，創新的設計更是提升了本國在國際的競爭力。
這次年度博覽會還舉辦與主題相呼應的精彩活動，包括由才華橫溢的 Leeroy New 設計的令人著迷的藝術裝置、由著名建築師 Anton Mendoza 設計的展館，以及很多其他知名品牌。由菲律濱義大利商會和會展業論壇主辦的深入淺出的研討會，加深與會者對設計空間的理解。此外，活動還通過 「設計師獎」（Designer Awards）、「設計講座」（Design Talk）和 「MVMT」（Movement的縮寫，意為 「動向」）設計大賽（Design Competition）來表彰具有創新精神的設計者。
本會理事長黃書瑋與其他貴賓共同參與剪綵儀式，並在主辦方陪同下參觀了整個展覽場。理事長黃書瑋高度讚揚本地設計師和製造商的卓越創作，對其精湛工藝、創新精神及設計成就表示崇高敬意。隨後，本會領導同仁著重參觀了常務理事侯逸蘭所屬的Quadro Décor品牌展位，並予以高度關注和肯定，該展位展示了高規格優雅的家居裝飾品及美學設計。
此次為期三天（三月六日至八日）的菲律濱國際傢俱展吸引了來自馬尼拉、邦邦牙、宿霧等地，二百多個優質品牌參展，並展示了眾多創新且富有地方特色的設計與工藝，為本國和國際傢俱設計師、製造商和出口商提供了一個展示其世界級工藝的網路中心，幫助企業擴大影響力，加強與該行業快速增長的市場聯繫。
圖片說明：
上左圖：理事長黃書瑋與菲律濱國際傢俱展首席執行長Erwin Tan在展場合影。
上右圖：本會出席領導同仁與菲律濱旅遊部助理部長Shalene Zabala Batin女士在會場合影。
中圖一：本會領導同仁參觀常務理事侯逸蘭Quadro Décor品牌展位，（左圖）與巴西市代表Nicole Calixto Rubiano女士合影。（右圖左起）洪俊傑，侯逸蘭，黃書瑋，洪海濱，顏漢龍，梅西卡。
中圖二：嘉賓為「二零二五年菲律濱國際傢俱展」開幕禮剪綵。
下圖：二零二五年菲律濱國際傢俱展部分展廳。