More than 50 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the MIMAROPA region will showcase their best products at the “Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA” by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
To be held on October 24-27 at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City, this event will showcase the best of MIMAROPA’s creative industries and local enterprises.
DTI, in a press release, said that “a wide array of locally made products, including handicrafts, food, fashion, lifestyle, eco-friendly goods, health and wellness products, and many more will be featured in the event.”
The event will also feature a series of creative talks led by experts from the film, music, art, and fashion industries.
It will also acknowledge regional winners of the “Pamilihang Bayan ng Bidang Mamimili,” a program recognizing local government units with public markets that uphold industry standards in consumer protection and empowerment.
“The event promises a rich cultural experience with performances representing the five provinces within MIMAROPA. The opening ceremonies will honor top performers from the recent Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index,” said DTI.
Moreover, participants will gain valuable insights from informative talks on Halal certification, responsible seafood sourcing, and market opportunities for coconut industry players. A seminar on food safety will further equip entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders with essential business knowledge.
“We are driven by the passion and commitment of our entrepreneurs and artists. The Tatak Pinoy: OBRA MIMAROPA aims to connect and unite them, fostering a sustainable creative industry,” said DTI MIMAROPA Regional Director Rodolfo Mariposque.
This event is a revival of the “MIMAROPA Naturally Agri Trade and Tourism Fair” held annually from 2015 to 2019.
Key officials from the DTI, national government, and local government units are expected to attend the opening program.
This trade fair is a collaborative effort spearheaded by government agencies from the MIMAROPA region, including the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc., the Department of Tourism, the Department of Agriculture, and the provincial government units of Romblon, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Palawan.
“This robust government partnership further benefits from the unwavering support of key national programs, such as the Tatak Pinoy Program; One Town, One Product Philippines; Coconut Farmers Industry Development Plan; Shared Service Facilities Program; and Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program,” DTI said.
Mariposque is also inviting the public to take part and experience this first-ever OBRA MIMAROPA regional trade fair and show their support to the MSMEs and creatives. (AS/PIA MIMAROPA)
