The annual trade fair organized by the Department of Trade and Industry in Western Visayas (DTI-6) has generated some PHP11.2 million in combined cash and booked sales, exceeding its PHP8 million target.<\/p>\n
The \u201cPanubli-on\u201d (heritage) event, which ran Nov. 6 to 10, featured the best products of 150 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Western Visayas.<\/p>\n
Based on the report of the DTI-6 on Friday, sales included PHP3.3 million in immediate cash and PHP7.9 million in booked orders.<\/p>\n
Another PHP217,000 in orders is under negotiation. When realized, total potential sales will reach PHP11.4 million.<\/p>\n
Aklan generated PHP5.7 million; Iloilo, PHP2.8 million; Guimaras, PHP966,000; Negros Occidental, PHP902,000; Capiz, PHP548,000; and Antique with PHP502,000.<\/p>\n
DTI-6 Officer-in-Charge Regional Director Ma. Dinda Tamayo said the sales reflect the growing market recognition of Western Visayan products and the effectiveness of DTI’s enterprise development programs.<\/p>\n
“Indeed, the theme for this year, conveying local ingenuity, new opportunities, has proven that Region 6 is an embodiment of the craftsmanship of MSMEs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The trade fair presented a range of products, including fashion and lifestyle items, home decor, food and beverages, processed foods, delicacies, coconut-based products, coffee, cacao products, handcrafted souvenirs, and handwoven fabrics.<\/p>\n
It also showcased newly developed products under the One Town, One Product (OTOP), Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), and the Creative Industries initiative. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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