Discover the Special Pavilions at the 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair

 

The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF), themed “Go Green! Go Local!” is happening from August 21 to 25 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. Highlighting the nation’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, the NTF elevates the trade fair experience with special pavilions promoting and celebrating the finest products of MSMEs from all regions across the country.

According to Department of Trade and Industry Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque, “The 2024 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair is set to be a landmark event that will significantly contribute to the promotion and commercialization of sustainable, high-quality Filipino products on both the national and international stage.”

What’s in store for fair-goers? Here is an overview of the special settings and pavilions at the NTF:

Philippine Sustainability Pavilion: This premier feature displays high-value products made from Philippine bamboo, natural fibers, and native grass. Showcased is a carefully curated selection of artisanal and eco-friendly products, ranging from woven textiles and fashion accessories to home décor and furniture. This pavilion also highlights technologies from the DOST-FPRDI, PhilFIDA, and DOST-PTRI, showcasing their contributions to transforming natural materials into commercial quality products.

Coconut Philippines Pavilion: Focusing on innovative coconut-based products, this pavilion promotes a sustainable approach beneficial to both coconut farmers and manufacturers. The display includes coconut oil, medical patches for wound treatment, cosmetics, and more, sourced from farmers' associations under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan.

Obra Pavilion: Featuring the creative outputs of the Obra Design Masterclass Scholars from the Philippine Trade Training Center, this pavilion brings to life innovative and sustainable product designs for homes, offices, and commercial spaces.

KAPEtirya Coffee Pavilion: Dive into the world of Philippine coffee, where a diverse range of coffee products and local delicacies are paired to deliver a unique tasting experience. This pavilion celebrates the rich coffee culture of the Philippines and promotes local coffee producers.

RAPID Growth Project Pavilion: This space is dedicated to products from farmer-beneficiaries of the DTI's RAPID Growth (Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth) Project, promoting agri-entrepreneurship and economic opportunities for rural communities.

Innovation and Services Cluster: An information hub featuring government agencies and private sector partners offering free consultations on services and technologies to support MSMEs, farmers, and consumers. Notable participants include the DA-Philippine Coconut Authority, DOST, DTI, GCash, and J&T Express.

These special settings not only highlight the rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit of the Philippines but also aim to create substantial business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

Join the celebration of Philippine craftsmanship, innovation, and the spirit of sustainability at the 2024 National Trade Fair. It is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, please follow the social media pages @BDTP on Facebook, @DTI_BDTP on X, and @dti.bdtp on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Aspiring entrepreneurs can join future DTI-BMDPO fairs through their local DTI Office. They may also reach out to the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions and OTOP by sending an email to Director Marievic Bonoan at BDTP@dti.gov.ph.

The BMDPO is mandated to promote the efficient marketing of local products through various programs and strategies. It is committed to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the Philippines and helping them reach their full potential.

2023 NATIONAL TRADE FAIR TO SHOWCASE SUSTAINABLE AND GREEN PRODUCTS

 

The 2023 Hybrid National Trade Fair is scheduled to take place at the Megatrade Halls at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City from August 23 to 27, according to the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP). The occasion will highlight eco-friendly, green, and sustainable products.

“The 2023 Hybrid NTF is aimed at accelerating the development and production of products based on the principles of eco-friendly manufacturing and sustainable consumerism,” said BDTP Director Marievic Bonoan. “We believe that this event will be a great opportunity for MSMEs to showcase their sustainable products and services, and to connect with potential customers and partners.”

The five-day event, which was planned in cooperation with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, will include more than 250 micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) from the 16 regions of the nation. The exhibitors will provide and sell a wide range of non-alcoholic beverages. furniture and furnishings, wood, metal, and leather crafts, home furnishings, houseware, and clothing are examples of non-food items. manufactured from indigenous textiles, contemporary and conventional formal attire, environmentally responsible fashion accessories and wearables, gift collections, mementos, holiday décor, personal care, and health and wellness products.

Fairgoers will also be able to experience the various special settings and pavilions,

including:

 Philippine Sustainability Pavilion featuring Bamboo, Coconut, Natural Fibers,

and Grass

 Innovative Coconut-based Products Cluster

 Other Innovative Products Cluster

 The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth

Project (RAPID) Special Setting

 KAPEtirya: Coffee Pavilion

 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Project Beneficiaries Special Cluster

 Philippine Green Living and Holiday Décor Pavilion

 #FlexPHridays Photo Corner

2023 National Food Fair: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

The 2023 National Food Fair, bannering its theme of “Go Discover, Taste, Enjoy!” opened on Wednesday, July 12, in simple ceremonies headlined by Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual as the keynote speaker.

Organized by the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) in coordination with the DTI Regional Operations Group, the 2023 National Food Fair runs from July 12 to 16, at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Over 250 MSMEs from the country’s 17 regions are exhibiting their products onsite at the event venue. Simultaneously, an online national food fair on the Lazada e- commerce platform is also offering the products of participating MSMEs, for a wider market reach nationwide.

Showcasing the fusion of tradition and innovation, special settings, pavilions, and MSME clusters draw attention to developments that elevate traditional Filipino products to meet stringent food industry standards and be competitive in the global market.

These are:

 Philippine Coconut Industry Pavilion and Coconut-Based MSME Cluster

 Philippine Food Industry Innovations Lounge

 Philippine Fruits and Nuts Pavilion

 Innovative and Biotech Products Cluster

 Rural Agro-Industrial Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID

Growth) Project Pavilion

 Farm Fresh Produce Pavilion

 KAPEtirya or Philippine Coffee Pavilion

 Philippine Island Wine, Beer, and Juice Bar

For culinary enthusiasts, renowned Filipino chefs are part of the daily program of activities, with live cooking and food preparation demonstrations, among others. The lineup includes:

The Ultimate Filipino Adobo: Stories Through the Ages book launching and cooking demonstrations (Chef Claude Tayag)

 Isang Dekada ng Guevarra’s: An Inspiring Story (Chef Laudico Guevarra)

 Fiesta Recipes (Chef Boy Logro)

 Halal Recipes and lavish feast during social occasions (Chef Yed Dimaporo &

Mustapha Ala, Jr.)

 SIMPOL Recipes Using Coconut (Chef Tatung Sarthou)

 Culinary Kurobuta Masterpieces (Chef Donatello Montrone)

 Changing the Food Mindset: Slow Food (Chef Jam Melchor)

 Plant-based Desserts (Chef Aileen of Studio Plantmaed)

 Benefits of a Plant-based Diet (Chef Mylene Dolonius of Studio Plantmaed)

 Healthy Daily Recipes (Chef YLYT Frixiah Manaig)

 Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (Chef Eric Gruba)

 The Farm at San Benito (Rose Pagcaliwagan)

 Philippine Wine Mixology (Bartender Nino Cruz)

The culminating highlight of this celebration of the diversity and rich heritage of Filipino food is an interactive cultural presentation of the BARMM Pagana Maguindanao, led by Mustafa Ala and Chef Yed Dimaporo. Pagana is a traditional Maguindanaon celebration that holds great cultural significance in the Maguindanao province of the Philippines. 

It is a festive event that brings the community together to honor and celebrate important occasions such as weddings, religious holidays, or community milestones. The Pagana celebration is characterized by lively music, colorful costumes, and traditional dances that showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Maguindanaon people. The rhythmic beats of the kulintang ensemble, a musical ensemble composed of gongs, set the tone for the festivities, while traditional dances like the Singkil and Pangalay mesmerize the audience with their graceful movements.

The event also offers a feast of traditional Maguindanaon cuisine, featuring flavorful dishes like LININGGIL A MANOK (chicken cooked in turmeric and coconut milk) and palapa (a spicy condiment made from chili and scallions). Pagana is not only a time of celebration but also an opportunity to strengthen community bonds, pass down cultural traditions to younger generations, and showcase the rich artistic talents of the Maguindanaon people.

Also part of the daily program are entrepreneurship talks and learning sessions that can offer food entrepreneurs with resources and ideas about how to strengthen and position their businesses for continued growth. The topics covered by various government agencies and partner institutions participating in the daily program are:

 Coconut-based Coffee and/or Cacao Enterprise Development Project

(Department of Agriculture)

 Geographical Indications and the Benefits of Registering One’s Trademark or

Brand in IPOPHIL (Intellectual Property Office)

 Sustainable Planting and Replanting of Local Cultivars; Natural and Healthy

Coconut Vinegar; Health Benefits of Coconut (Philippine Coconut Authority)

 Halal Culinary Tourism (Department of Tourism)

 Bioplastic Derived from Pineapple Waste Packaging Technology; Coco-Based

Food Technologies (Department of Science and Technology)

 Kitchen Lab and Food Connect Plus (Philippine Trade Training Center)

 Dairy and Coconut Farming, A Viable Integrated Farming Enterprise (National

Dairy Authority)

 Boosting Nutrition to Different MSMEs as Suppliers of Healthy Food Products

(National Nutrition Council)

 Healthy Food Consumption Trends and Research on Health Benefits of

Philippine Herbs (Department of Health)

 Franchising – A Way to Make Every Filipino Taste Your Lola’s Recipe

(Philippine Franchising Association)

 Accelerating Growth Through One Research and Extension in Action (UP Los

Baños-Agora)

 How MSMEs Can Thrive Online (Lazada)

 Unilever’s Healthy and Sustainable Food Program (Unilever Philippines)

 Maximizing Your Digital Marketing Potential with Analytics and Business

Intelligence (Pamela Padilla)

The daily program of activities is open to the public and free of charge. For the benefit of remote viewers, these are also being livestreamed on BDTP social media channels.

To stay updated about the 2023 National Food Fair and other programs of the DTI- Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, please follow their social media accounts on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). You may also email BDTP Director Marievic M. Bononan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.