Stressing his pleasure in Filipinos’ “world-class” craftsmanship and creativity, President Marcos on Friday assured artisan communities and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that the federal government is working to assist them flourish not simply within the native market, however on the world stage.
Throughout his go to to the Manila FAME commerce exhibit in Pasay Metropolis, the President stated the Division of Commerce and Business is difficult at work to see to it that Filipino merchandise acquire worldwide recognition in digital areas.
“The federal government is ready to put you now into not simply the native house, however the digital house so that you’re now working on the planet market. It’s simply as much as us to scale up. It’s simply as much as us to maintain the progress going as a result of it’s essential that you just’re repeatedly artistic. I don’t assume that that’s an issue for Filipinos,” he stated.
He expressed confidence within the high quality of Filipino merchandise, might or not it’s residence, life-style or style merchandise.
“I’m so assured that we are going to do effectively on the planet market. That’s what we are attempting to advertise and to seek out ways in which your work may be seen overseas,” the President stated.
The 2024 Manila FAME is a premier commerce present that promotes and showcases high-quality residence, style and life-style merchandise from native MSMEs and artisan communities.
Article continues after this commercial
Final yr, the artistic business—which included this sector that employed 7.26 million Filipinos—contributed 7.1 p.c of the gross home product or P1.72 trillion in items and providers.
Article continues after this commercial
First girl Liza Araneta-Marcos visited the commerce present the day earlier than and posted about her go to on her Instagram account.
“I used to be blown away by the creativity and artistry on the Manila FAME 2024 commerce present. The colours, patterns and textures from our Filipino artisans have been actually one thing particular. What a showcase of expertise!” she stated.
Her husband was additionally impressed by the featured merchandise, whereas quipping that he was there to pay for Araneta-Marcos’ purchasing invoice.
“However severely although, I’ve to say that it’s so spectacular. I imply, I’ve watched the design group change into higher and higher and higher within the Philippines and approaching world-class. I might even go as far as to say that now we’re—in lots of instances that I’ve seen right here right now—surpass world-class,” he stated. INQ
Your subscription couldn’t be saved. Please strive once more.
Your subscription has been profitable.
