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31 January 2024 – Philippine design and home furniture, décor, and crafts from the provinces of Quirino, Antique, and Tarlac were the limelight of the Philippine presence at this year’s edition of Ambiente, the premier international consumer goods fair organized annually in Frankfurt. More than 40 Philippine exporters participated in the fair.

The Philippine pavilion organized by DESIGN Philippines proudly placed Filipino craftsmanship, elegantly aligned with current market demands, at the forefront to further position the Philippines as a sourcing destination for finely crafted products for the world market.

The furniture, lamps and lighting, home decor, and holiday pieces collectively highlighted a natural and handicraft flair, paired with clean lines, modern silhouettes, and textures designed to captivate both in form and function, and highlighted the sustainability stories behind the Philippine products.

DESIGN Philippines also placed the spotlight on Antique and Quirino as two emerging hubs that offer crafts that elevate indoor and outdoor spaces.

Quirino’s display showcased 11 brands that preserve the culture and traditions of the tribes and communities local to the province, including intricate fossilized flowers, bags, fashion items, furniture, and handmade wooden decor.

The creations from Antique, developed under the theme of “Hantique” to highlight the hands that craft the artfully woven pieces of the region, were the result of a collaboration between 10 MSMEs and artisanal communities with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) and Department of Trade and Industry-Antique, with the support of the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, who is committed to bringing Antique’s craftsmanship and creativity to the global stage.

The Tarlac Province Pavilion, which was supported by the Provincial Government of Tarlac, similarly featured a collection of 12 companies that showcase the culture, natural resources, and design abilities of the province’s crafts people.

Ambiente is the largest consumer goods trade fair outside of Asia, attracting over 3,000 exhibitors from 150 countries annually.

In Ambiente 2023, DESIGN Philippines generated USD 2.73 million in sales (around Php 152,675,250) with only 30 participating companies. For 2024, with even more exporters participating in the fair, DESIGN Philippines is hoping to generate an even larger amount of sales from the fair. END

15 January 2024 – This year’s edition of the Caravaning, Motor, Touristik (CMT) fair, the world’s largest public fair for tourism and leisure, opened at the Messe Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg on 13 January with the Philippines as the Featured Country.

Baden-Württemberg’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, the Lord Mayor of Stuttgart Dr. Frank Nopper, and Messe Stuttgart President Roland Bleinroth personally visited the Philippine pavilion.

Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos took the stage to introduce the “Love the Philippines” campaign. She highlighted that the Filipino advantage is its peoples’ special ability to “soothe and fill anxious hearts weary of crises, uncertainty and worry”.

At the Philippine pavilion, fairgoers can book their favorite travel package to the Philippines, enjoy the traditional dance shows by the Sindaw Philippines Performing Arts Guild and taste Filipino food, including samples of kapeng barako and roasted pili nuts.

The Philippine booth at stand B11 in Hall 4 of Messe Stuttgart will remain open to welcome travelers looking for their next adventure until the close of the CMT fair on 21 January 2024. END

As the holiday spirit fills the air, Filipinos stand proudly alongside our German friends at the Christmas markets in Oberasbach and Ditzingen, with Consul General Ivy Banzon Abalos and Honorary Consul Axel Neumahr gracing the Filipino booths, respectively. Through vibrant displays of Filipino culture including festive ‘Filipino parols’ to delectable treats such as ube and adobo, we witness the harmonious blend of Filipino and German Christmas traditions and celebrate the mutual ties to Christmas that bind the two countries.

The final judging took place in Wilhelmsfeld, Germany on January 19th, 2024 by the Philippine Consul General from Frankfurt, H.E. Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos, the Mayor of Wilhelmsfeld Dr. Tobias Dangel, the Chapter Commander of the Knights of Rizal Heidelberg Chapter, Herbert Ehses guided by the Owner of Magkaisa – Asian Fine Arts, Klaus W. Hartung.

After intensive discussion on the 10 finalists brought to Germany for final judging, the winner of the competition was chosen.
The Filipino artist John Paul Antido (called Jabs) from Antipolo City in Rizal with his entry convinced finally with the overall composition and details inserted in the artwork. From the vicarage, the fountain, the flags, the wine grapes, the seal of Wilhelmsfeld, the Noli Me Tangere and the ink pen all in one very detailed artwork.
 
The Grand Prize Winner of the Rizal Wine Label Competition and winning the grand prize of 50.000 PHP, a ticket to Germany and return plus accommodation, a Rizal medal, and one sample of the new edition of the Rizal Wine with the artwork as the label on the bottle including a reception at the Municipality of Wilhelmsfeld.
 


 

The selection of the Weißburgunder for the next edition of the Rizal wine has begun, thanks to the efforts of Wilhelmsfeld Mayor Dr. Tobias Dangel, Knights of Rizal Wilhelmsfeld-Heidelberg Chapter Commander Mr. Herbert Ehses and Magkaisa Founder and long-time Rizalista Mr. Klaus Hartung, here with Consul General Marie Yvette Banzon Abalos.

Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal is known to have enjoyed the Weißburgunder from Schriesheim, a town close to Wilhelmsfeld in Baden-Württemberg, where Rizal stayed in 1886.

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