Manila, Oct. 24 -- Filipino creativity and craftsmanship took center stage once again at the opening of the 9th National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on Friday.

The NACF gathered more than 300 exhibitors to showcase handwoven textiles, intricate beadwork, embroidered fabrics and other locally made products that celebrate the nation's rich cultural heritage and sustainable livelihoods.

Launched in 2016 through Senator Loren Legarda's initiative in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Design Center of the Philippines, and National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the annual fair continues to serve as a vital platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises, artisans and indige...