Marcos: Filipino design nearing world-class level

By Catherine S. Valente

Oct 19, 2024 12:10 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the country's creative design industry had become 'better than others' and was now approaching world-class.

In his speech during the Manila FAME 2024 in Pasay City, the President expressed his confidence that Filipino fashion and furniture design would 'do well in the world market.'

PINOY CRAFTSMANSHIP President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. points to one of the exhibits of the Manila FAME 2024 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Oct. 19, 2024. The event presented the works of local craftsmen and artisans who created functional and visually captivating pieces from raw resources. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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