Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

The world of industrial design would have missed the talent and inspiration of Cebu's multi-awarded furniture designer and manufacturer, Kenneth Cobonpue, had he not defied his father's wishes. Most likely, the man Time magazine touted as 'rattan's first virtuoso' in 2017 would be working on an office desk rather than designing one today if he didn't follow his proverbial heart. And most certainly, the dutiful son - who genuinely tried to tread the path his father favored - would also be unhappy and unfulfilled had he stayed the course.