DAVAO DESIGNERS PRAISED Nicolas Delange (right), President of the Chamber of Furniture Industry of the Philippines, praised Davao designers for their use of indigenous materials in furniture including salvaged materials from Typhoon Pablo in Davao region; he challenges designers to make crafts more accessible for consumers. Delange was guest at the 18th Mindanao Trade Expo 2013 at Abreeza Mall. (davaotoday.com photo by Ace R. Morandante)