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AWARDING HIGHLIGHTS | DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair 2025 
Top Seller Award
1st Place: HGQ Handicrafts (Nabua, Camarines Sur) DTI Region V Bicol
2nd Place: Abel Kan Burda Ta Ka Itnegan Handloom Woven (PeΓ±arrubia, Abra) DTI Cordillera Administrative Region
3rd Place: Dodong and Mikay PiΓ±a Barong Weaving (Kalibo, Aklan) DTI Region VI
Best Dressed Booth Award Ma. Delza’s Native Products (Basey, Samar) Arwat by Jaynny Lao (Laoag, Ilocos Norte) DTI Region 1 Tela de Bonita Handloom Woven Products (Vigan, Ilocos Sur) DTI Region 1 Istariray Art Services (Dingras, Ilocos Norte) DTI Region 1
Most Sustainable MSME Award Merly’s Craftcha Recycled Products (Santolan, Pasig City) DTI National Capital Regional Office Arapilak Zero Waste Products (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan) DTI MIMAROPA Yvette’s Bags and Beads Collection (Davao City, Davao del Sur) DTI Region 11
DTI Gears Up for the 2025 National Trade Fair, Championing Green Innovation and Filipino MSMEs
Get ready to experience Filipino innovation at its finest! The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly announces the much-anticipated return of theΒ DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair, happening from July 23 to 27, 2025, at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Now in its latest edition, the fair brings together close to 300 carefully selected exhibitors from across the Philippines. These enterprises will showcase a dynamic range of proudly local productsβfrom heirloom crafts and wellness essentials to upcycled home dΓ©cor, contemporary fashion, and environmentally responsible solutions. This yearβs lineup promises not just variety but excellence, as each exhibitor has been chosen for their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.Β Read More.
2025 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair: A Celebration of Filipino Taste and Entrepreneurship
Food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike have something exciting to look forward toβthe highly anticipated 2025 National Food Fair. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industryβs Bureau of Market Development, Promotions & OTOP (DTI-BMDPO) in cooperation with the Regional and Provincial Offices, the event will take place from April 9 to 13 at SM Megamallβs Megatrade Halls 1-3, showcasing over 250 exceptional food-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the Philippines. Read More.
AWARDING HIGHLIGHTS
CongratulationS!
AWARDING HIGHLIGHTS | DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair 2025
Top Seller Award 1st Place: HGQ Handicrafts (Nabua, Camarines Sur) DTI Region V Bicol 2nd Place: Abel Kan Burda Ta Ka Itnegan Handloom Woven (PeΓ±arrubia, Abra) DTI Cordillera Administrative Region 3rd Place: Dodong and Mikay PiΓ±a Barong Weaving (Kalibo, Aklan) DTI Region VI Best Dressed Booth Award Ma. Delza’s Native Products (Basey, Samar) Arwat by Jaynny Lao (Laoag, Ilocos Norte) DTI Region 1 Tela de Bonita Handloom Woven Products (Vigan, Ilocos Sur) DTI Region 1 Istariray Art Services (Dingras, Ilocos Norte) DTI Region 1 Most Sustainable MSME Award Merly’s Craftcha Recycled Products (Santolan, Pasig City) DTI National Capital Regional Office Arapilak Zero Waste Products (Puerto Princesa City, Palawan) DTI MIMAROPA Yvette’s Bags and Beads Collection (Davao City, Davao del Sur) DTI Region 11CongratulationS!
ICYMI: A heartfelt congratulations from DTI-BMDPO to the 12 amazing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who made waves at the 2024 National Trade Fairs!Β 
Β Your innovation and passion are truly inspiring!Β 
NEWS 2025
Celebrate Love and Local at the DTI Wedding Fair 2025
Soon-to-wed couples, wedding professionals, supporters of local products and commercial buyers are invited to the first-ever DTI Wedding Fairβfeaturing rich collections of elegant and sophisticated Filipino products enterprises serving the vibrant wedding and social events industry. Happening on June 27β29, 2025 at SMX Convention Center Aura, SM Aura Premier, Taguig City, this three-day event is free of charge and promises to turn wedding planning into an inspiring, immersive, and meaningful experience.
The DTI grand showcase will promote authentic works of Filipino fashion designers, jewelers, gift artisans, florists, venue curators and stylists, cakes and pastry makers, caterers, wine and beverage makers, personal care, make up and beauty artisans, photographers, videographers, and event planners. Read More.
DTI Buying Mission Strengthens Market Access for Sorsogon MSMEs
SORSOGON, Philippines β The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sorsogon Provincial Office, in partnership with the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO), successfully staged the 2025 Buying Mission in Sorsogon on June 25β26, fostering vital market linkages between local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and Manila-based buyers.Β Read More.
2025 Aklan Buying Mission Highlights Local Talent and Trade
Kalibo, Aklan β April 29, 2025 β The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Aklan, in partnership with the Bureau of Market Development and Promotion Office (BMDPO), successfully hosted the 2025 Buying Mission in Aklan, a strategic initiative aimed at linking Manila-based buyers with local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/buying-mission-in-aklan-hinuguran-it-akeanon/
NEWS 2024
Unwrap the Spirit of Filipino Creativity and Festivity:
Christmas Village Fair and National Fiesta Haraya
2nd Leg at SM Megamall on Nov 30 to Dec 4
Celebrate the warmth and vibrancy of the Filipino holiday season as the Megatrade Halls 2-3 of SM Megamall transform into a festive haven for the second leg of the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas Christmas Village Fair and National Fiesta Haraya, happening from November 30 to December 4, 2024, at Megatrade Halls 2-3. This grand celebration, spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is set to immerse visitors in the richness of Philippine culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship, making it the ultimate destination for holiday shoppers and culture enthusiasts alike.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/pr2-for-christmas-village-fair/Β
Celebrate the Holiday Spirit and Filipino Creativity
at the DTI Christmas Village Fairs
Get into the holiday spirit with the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas Christmas Village Fairs, a series of vibrant events hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to honor Filipino entrepreneurs and spread holiday cheer. These festive bazaars will transform select locations into lively marketplaces where visitors can explore a variety of unique gifts, holiday treats, and handcrafted productsβeach made with heart by local artisans and entrepreneurs. Itβs the ultimate destination to make your Christmas merry and bright.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/pr1-for-one-ayala-christmas-village-trade-fair/
GAMABA AWARDEES at the opening ceremony of NACF 2024. (L-R): MB Bundos Fara for Tβboli temwei (brasscasting), MB Abina Tawide Coguit for suyam embroidery of the Agusan Manobo, MB Samporonia Madanlo for Mandaya dagmay (ikat weaving), MB Marife Ganahon for Higaonon ikaw (mat weaving), and MB Barbara Ofong for Tβboli tβnalak (ikat weaving).
2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair Partnerships that Empower Artisan Developmentβ
Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) β Bureau of Market Development, Promotions and OTOP (BMDPO) with support from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the ongoing 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) stands out as a celebration of Filipino creativity and a testament to strong partnerships that empower both artisans and the communities they represent. Contributing to the eventβs success are the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), two institutions that have long championed Filipino craft traditions, innovation, and heritage preservation.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/nacf-pr-4/
Senator Loren Legarda with exhibitors at a previous NACF.
Advocating for the Best of Philippine Arts and Crafts
Senator Loren Legardaβs pivotal role in the National Arts & Crafts Fair
Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bureau of Market Development, Promotions and OTOP (BMDPO) with support from the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, the 2024 National Arts and Crafts Fair promises to be a landmark event in the celebration of Filipino craftsmanship. It will be held from October 23 to 27 at the
Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/nacf-pr-3/
National Arts and Crafts Fair 2024:
Preserving Heritage and Empowering Communities
The annual National Arts and Crafts Fair (NACF) is a vital platform for cultural preservation and community empowerment. The 2024 edition, to be held from October 23 to 27, 2024, at the Megatrade Halls 1 to 3, SM Megamall, will highlight the intersection of cultural heritage and craftsmanship, particularly focusing on traditional artisans from marginalized and Indigenous communities.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/nacf-pr-2/
NATIONAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR 2024:
SHOWCASING FILIPINO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND CULTURAL HERITAGE
Over 250 Exhibitors to Feature Traditional and Modern Handicrafts in a Celebration of Filipino Creativity
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (OTOP) in collaboration with the Office of Senator Loren Legarda proudly announces the upcoming National Arts & Crafts Fair (NACF) 2024, to be held from October 23-27, 2024, at the Megatrade Hall 1-3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. This yearβs event will feature over 250 exhibitors from across the country, offering a diverse range of handcrafted and artisanal products that blend traditional Filipino craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Read more: https://msmehub.dti.gov.ph/press-release-nacf-2024/Β
The much-awaited 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) is set to happen from August 21 to 25, at the Megatrade Halls 1-3 of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
The NTF is a flagship initiative organized by the Department of Trade and Industry through the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO). It aims to promote the efficient marketing of local products and provide a platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their unique and innovative products to a wider audience.
OTOP Philippines proudly supports Filipino creatives at the PrintCon 2024 in the Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City.
This one-of-a-kind event brings together businesses, influencers, and the latest innovations in the local print industry. Explore cutting-edge technologies and ideas presented at Drupa 2024, plus hear from the country’s Creative Communities and MSMEs.
Visit the OTOP pop-up booth today and tomorrow, August 15-16, 2024 and shop for local products from select OTOP MSMEs.
You can also check out some of the exhibitors offering assistance in graphic and label design, digital printing, marketing and branding. π¨π‘
#PrintCon2024 #OTOPPhilippines
#PTTC
ICYMI: 10 AUGUST 2024 | The OTOP Bazaar has made its grand debut at Fisher Mall Quezon Avenue! πβ¨
Starting today and running through August 23, head over to the Event Center to explore an array of exceptional local products. πποΈ Celebrate and support our hardworking MSMEs by uncovering one-of-a-kind finds.
Donβt let this opportunity pass you byβjoin us and be part of the celebration!
#OTOPBazaar #OTOPPhilippines #OTOPBazaarAtFisherMall #WhereYouFeelAtHome #iamDTIph
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π Discover the Best of Local Products at the OTOP (One Town, One Product) Bazaar Program! π
Join us from August 10 to 23, 2024, at the UGF, Event Center Fisher Mall Quezon Avenue for the OTOP Bazaar in partnership with Department of Trade and Industry! π
Dive into a world of unique, handcrafted treasures and innovative local products. Admission is FREE, so bring your friends and family for a fun-filled shopping experience and support local businesses.
See you there! ποΈβ¨
#OTOPPhilippines #iamDTIph #ILoveFisherMall #WhereYouFeelAtHome
The ASEAN Online Sale Day is live! π
Visit https://onlineasean.com to snag amazing discounts from stores in the Philippines and across ASEAN.
For more details and promos, check out www.dti.gov.ph/aseansale/
#iamDTIph #AOSD #ASEANOnlineSaleDay
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Pasay City, Philippines β To bolster micro, small, and medium enterprisesβ (MSMEs) resilience and market reach, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and SM Prime Holdings Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on business continuity planning (BCP) and a memorandum of agreement (MOA ) on the One Town One Product (OTOP) promotion, July 1.
See more:Β DTI, SM Prime Holding Inc. partner to boost MSME resilience and market access
DTI: ANGAT Negosyo, ASENSO Trabaho, ALAGAng Konsyumer para sa Bagong Pilipinas