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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Bicol MSMEs showcase region's best products in OKB 2013

LEGAZPI CITY, Oct. 10 (PIA)  - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Bicol brings anew 102 entrepreneurs to Metro Manila for the 17th Orgullo kan Bikol Regional Trade Fair starting today until Oct. 13 at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City to showcase Bicol’s best products made from finest handcrafted materials to prime food delicacies.

The trade fair, according to DTI Bicol regional director Jocelyn Blanco, will take pride of the Bicolano entrepreneurs distinctive skills in weaving, innovating, and producing new products and designs to the world.

She said that the the annual marketing event offers wearables and homestyle products, processed foods, ceramics and pottery, furniture, fine jewelry, and other products that will surely delight the buyers.

Joining this year’s fair are 102 exhibitors from all over the region including 30 from Albay, 11 from Camarines Norte, 16 from Camarines Sur, 15 from Catanduanes,12 from Masbate and 16 from Sorsogon.

It will also feature 28 new entrepreneurs, who will now be given full marketing assistance by the DTI via this trade fair. It will also feature 129 new products resulting from DTI’s product development activities prior to the event.

As in the past, this marketing  event is a convergence activity.  DTI partners PhilExport, Comprehensive Rural Micro Enterprise Promotion Program (RuMEPP),  OKB Association,  Inc., and Local Government Units (LGUs).

By way of this trade fair, DTI enjoins domestic and foreign buyers to take a closer look and become more aware of what these 102  micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) produce.

As   DTI commits to provide its clients – the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) – better avenues to promote their fine products, they are also encouraged to explore the global market.

Opening ceremony will be at 10:00 in the morning, Oct. 10, 2013. (MAL/JRBerango-DTI5/PIA5)
- See more at: http://r05.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=771381714398#sthash.FQY5hRge.dpuf

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