Lifestyle show Metro Home will feature the Philippine Pavilion at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, in a special episode airing tonight at 8:30 on Metro Channel.
The episode marks the program’s first foray abroad and takes viewers inside the pavilion titled Woven, a rattan-clad structure highlighting Filipino craftsmanship through over 200 handwoven textiles created by local artisans.
Host Anton Barretto meets with pavilion designer Carlos Calma, a Filipino architect and visual artist, who says the eight-month project pays tribute to the 18 regions of the country. The textiles, made from sustainable materials, aim to showcase the nation’s cultural diversity and rich weaving traditions.
The Philippine Pavilion lights up at night with its intricate handwoven textiles representing all 18 regions of the country
The pavilion also includes an AI-powered interactive fiesta, a photobooth, a gift shop, a café, and a massage area.
Produced by Metro Channel, Metro Home is known for exploring well-designed spaces and homes. The show’s previous episode featured co-host Jessica Kienle Maxwell at Spanish restaurant Asador Alfonso.
The special episode on the Philippine Pavilion premieres July 19 on Metro Channel.
AloJapan.com