CFIF at 50: Succeed Together. Strive Together.

The Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation Inc. (CFIF) celebrates 50 years of overcoming challenges to bring to the global stage the unique creations of Filipino artists and artisans. On its General Membership Meeting last July 30, CFIF President Angela Figueroa-Paulin calls on members to continue supporting trainings and workshops, shows, lobbies and other initiatives designed to strengthen the industry’s supply chain, enhance workers’ skills, and attract new markets. One of the market-focused initiatives of CFIF is the Cebu Furniture Connect (link), which allows potential buyers to search and connect with manufacturers based on type of material and/or product. CFIF Secretariat is also building an online platform that will allow local and international suppliers to upload and update information on their products. This will help members access available raw materials and share insights or reviews on suppliers. CFIF and TESDA are also looking at establishing a national certification (NC II) for the furniture weaving training program. This is meant to establish a pool of professional furniture weavers.