The 40,000-square-meter Makati showroom of Cebu-based, internationally renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue does not disappoint. Known for promoting Filipino craftsmanship by incorporating natural materials into his award-winning designs, his Chiquita stool is crafted from rattan poles which together create a surprisingly comfortable cushion.  Photo 6 of 9 in Places to Visit in Manila by Jennifer Baum Lagdameo

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The 40,000-square-meter Makati showroom of Cebu-based, internationally renowned furniture designer Kenneth Cobonpue does not disappoint. Known for promoting Filipino craftsmanship by incorporating natural materials into his award-winning designs, his Chiquita stool is crafted from rattan poles which together create a surprisingly comfortable cushion.