2019 National Trade Fair: A Green Show

Department of Trade & Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade & Protection (DTI-BDTP) in coordination with DTI Regional Operations Group is opening the 2019 National Trade Fair tomorrow at SM Megamall.

Themed as "A Green Show", the 2019 National Trade Fair will showcase over 250 MSMEs (micro, small & medium enterprises) from all over the Philippines to promote exhibitors whose products are green, organic and eco-friendly. The aim of this initiative is to encourage MSMEs to engage in green practices that promote efficient use of energy and resources.

FACT: Did you know that 99.6% of businesses here in the Philippines are comprised of MSMEs?

The annual four-day retail and order-taking event will showcase products such as furniture and furnishings, houseware and decor, wearables and fashion accessories, gifts and souvenirs, as well as heirloom food, and health and wellness products.

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD COME TO THE NATIONAL FAIR:

1 The Best Products From The Regions

2 Holiday Decor Pavilion: Philippine Homestyle and Holiday Decor Association (PhilHHDA) will give a sneak peek of upcoming holiday trends including holiday decor made of recycled or upcycled materials.

3 Living Green Pavilion: Discover green crafts developed by eco-conscious MSMEs in collaboration with the Design Center of the Philippines. The showcase features a one-of-a-kind design collaboration that champions materials indigenous to the country and pushes for efforts that are kinder to the planet.

4 The Green Pavilion: In search of organic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and yummy food? Indulge your taste buds at the display of the Association of Laguna Food Processors (ALAFOP) in partnership with DTI-Laguna.

5 Marawi Showcase: Help our internally displaced persons (IDPs) or 'Bakwits' in their economy recovery by supporting their wares at this special section organized in cooperation with DTI-Region 10.

6 Furniture and Furnishings Showcase: Upgrade your home with a new statement piece crafted by Filipino Artisans. Don't miss out a stop at this special setting for the best Filipino craftmanship!

7 One Town One Product (OTOP) Hub: Specialty products by region. No need to go to the province to stock up on all the delicacies you miss from home or from your travel.

8 Leather Crafting Workshop: Make your own belt, coin purse, wallet, or bag! Support this social enterprise involving persons with disabilities by buying some of their handcrafted leather goods.

9 Kapetirya: The coffee pavilion brings the best of Philippine coffee blends to the metro.

10 Green Station: Contribute to the green initiative by bringing waste materials for recycling by our partner-beneficiaries. For your good deed, you get a free eco-bag (which you get to sew!) courtesy of Monteverdo Sewing Inc.

The 2019 National Trade Fair is open from 10AM to 9PM on August 22-25, 2019. Admission is FREE.

For more information, contact numbers are (02) 751-3223 and (02) 791 3102, or email bdtp@dti.gov.ph. You may also follow DTI-BDTP on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.