04 December 2023, Stockholm - During a visit to Gothenburg, Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta took the opportunity to visit the warehouse of Filipiniana AB on 30 November 2023, where she met with owners - Mr. Ariel Isip, an Ateneo de Manila University alumni,  his wife, Ulrika, and brother-in-law Mr. Fredrik Kjellberg.

Filipinana AB was started 29 years ago In Sweden, which started off selling paper maché and woodcraft from Paete, Laguna and Banaue, Ifugao. Currently, the company supplies items and ornaments to the biggest amusement park in Gothenburg, several Swedish museums, a coffee chain store in Sweden, flower shops, and exclusive interior design stores in the Nordic region and Northern Europe.

Filipiniana AB also participates in expositions in the Nordics and Northern Europe area, including the upcoming Formex in Stockholm on 16-18 January 2024. 

Also present during the meeting were Consul David Kristenssion, a.h. and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Pat Lester F. Solosa.  END.