State-run Citem hosts 61st Manila FAME

THE CENTER for International Trade Expositions and Missions (Citem) is hosting the 61st Manila FAME at the SMX Convention Center on March 13-16.

Citem executive director Rosvi C. Gaetos sees the opening up of world markets and the rise in global consumption in key export areas as strong indicators of international trade expansion that local firms can take advantage of.

“These developments present opportunities for our lifestyle export industry, and we better be ready for it,” Gaetos said, citing the 28-country European Union (EU) as a major market.

Along this line, Manila FAME as an important global event helps position the Philippines as a sourcing hub for creative and design-forward home and fashion products.

Manila FAME 2015 features Philippine- made furniture and home furnishings, holiday gifts, décor, and fashion accessories for the global market, said Citem, the export promotions arm of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI).