Do Your Christmas Shopping at the Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair

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Support Filipino Entrepreneurs

The DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion is bringing the best products from all over the regions to Metro Manila at the 2016 Sikat Pinoy National Trade Fair, scheduled from December 7-11, at the SM Megatrade Halls in Mandaluyong City.

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, fair visitors will be able to find unique gifts and novelty items not readily found in the department stores. There will be food, health and wellness products, fashion, jewelry, furniture, home décor, handicrafts, knick-knacks, collectibles, and other interesting gift items in this once a year shopping event. If you’re on the look out for those one-of-a-kind gifts that show both your good taste and high regard for the recipients, this is the perfect venue for you. 

Themed “Piling-Piling Produktong Pilipino” the more than 200 exhibitors have been carefully chosen to reflect the best products from local SMEs from the country’s 16 regions. Corporations and other institutional buyers will be able to support local SMEs by shopping for corporate gifts from the exhibitors of the 2016 SikatPinoy National Trade Fair. For those who miss the taste of comfort food from the regions and want to have a taste of home for Christmas noche buena, there will be regional food delicacies at the fair.

The DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion organizes national domestic trade fairs to provide Filipino entrepreneurs with a venue to showcase their products and expand their market presence. Aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to start on their own business ventures are also strongly encouraged to visit the SikatPinoy National Trade Fair to take a look at what the exhibitors are offering, and to be inspired by the SMEs who have been able to successfully set up a viable business. 

For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion at telephone no. 751-3223, fax no. 751-3224, or email bdtp@dti.gov.ph. Please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs for updates on Sikat Pinoy events. 

Robinsons Supermarket relaunches Island Favorites in line with DTI-led OTOP program

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Discover Philippines' Finest Delicacies at the Robinsons Supermarket nationwide.

In collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) One Town, One Product Program (OTOP), Robinsons Supermarket relaunches its Island Favorites section in select stores.

In support of the DTI-led program, the grocery chain giant will feature a variety of locally made products in the said section.

OTOP-Philippines is a priority program of the government to promote entrepreneurship and create jobs by promoting patronage of products using indigenous raw materials and local skills and talents. And Robinsons Supermarket is the first retailer to launch the project by reintroducing the Island Favorites section to support the program.

Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. President and COO Robina Gokongwei-Pe

“As a Filipino retailer, we feel it is our responsibility to highlight the best of the Philippines’ products. Through the Island Favorites section, our consumers can be assured of the wide variety of pasalubong choices at competitive prices and of excellent quality – the same standards of DTI’s OTOP program,” said Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. President and COO Robina Gokongwei-Pe.

Stacked in the Island Favorites shelves are delicacies such as Ilocos Fish Crackers, Cebu Dried Mango Chips, Memer Durian Candies, Peanut Kisses, El Tesoro de Cebu Turrones de Mani, Pampanga Chicharon, and Bundy Wine, to name a few. Its mission is to highlight products from different regions that have competitive advantages, in the hopes of improving local products’ quality and marketing.

Apart from being a staunch advocate of health and wellness, Robinsons Supermarket also recognizes its role in strengthening the economic base of every community it serves by supporting locally-made products.

Head on to the Island Favorites Section of Robinsons Supermarket and make a difference by supporting Filipino products.

The OTOP Legacy

What started in 1979, in Japan, as a regional development program to help small-scale businesses flourish is now a business model adopted by many countries worldwide. Called “One Village One Product” in Japan and “One Tambon One Product in Thailand, the program is more popularly known worldwide as “One Town One Product “ or OTOP.

OTOP Philippines was established by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs). OTOP products are created by local communities, highlighting tradition and culture while emphasising sustainability and generating livelihood. OTOP’s role in nation building is extremely vital. Small and medium enterprises are the backbone of the country’s economy and generate jobs nationwide. OTOP Philippines focuses on and develops a particular town’s or province’s or region’s main product or industry with the view of revitalizing each region’s economic activity. In the long-term, OTOP-supported products are envisioned to be very competitive in the world market.

DTI enables these budding enterprises by supporting them through product development, marketing, promotions, business counselling, skills and entrepreneurial training and capital sourcing. Their products are showcased nationwide through regional and national trade fairs. Those whose products have evolved in stature and with better quality standards are, then, introduced in the mainstream market through established retailers thus giving the general public and tourists as well, easier access to the country’s diverse and unique products. OTOP products are also introduced to the world market through international trade fairs and exhibits.

OTOP Philippines stands as a symbol of quality as well. Only products that pass DTI’s stringent standards for quality, market acceptance and competitiveness can carry the OTOP seal. To buyers, it is an assurance that they are getting even better value for their money.

EPSON supports SMEs through DTI's SME Roving Academy

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In its continuing support for small and medium enterprises in the country, digital imaging leader Epson Philippines is collaborating with the Department of Trade and Industry-Rizal (DTI) for its SME Roving Academy.

DTI’s SME Roving Academy (SMERA) is a learning program designed for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the goal of helping them become competitive in domestic and international markets. The program’s main strategies are comprised of the integration of business development services for SMEs at the national and local levels, and the establishment of provincial, regional, and national entrepreneurship development networks.

Epson supported the initiative by sharing its expertise in the textile and signage industries and gave advice on how entrepreneurs can maximize their profitability. In particular, the printing leader discussed the basics of dye sublimation and its various applications, efficiency analysis versus silkscreen printing, and business cost analysis. The company also provided live training with Epson equipment to familiarize the entrepreneurs with the best available technology in the market.

“Our goal is to bring eco-friendly, high precision, world-class technologies to the Filipino,” said Pamela Albar, Epson’s Head for Commercial and Industrial printers. “For Filipino entrepreneurs, we give special attention to maximizing the return on their investments. We want to help them by offering them solutions that give the most value,” she added.

Epson’s support for DTI’s SME Roving Academy started last March 2015. The company plans to continue collaborating with DTI and helping entrepreneurs near PEZA areas in Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, and Cebu.

#VPY2015 : NAITAS Travel & Trade Show this May 29-31

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The National Association of Independent Travel Agencies Inc. (NAITAS), an association with more than 500 members and 13 chapters nation-wide is organizing the first “NAITAS Travel & Trade Show”, the country’s newest and liveliest travel, tourism, technology and trade fair promoting outbound and inbound destinations, products and services.

The biggest and the largest travel association with seventeen chapters nationwide is putting up Travel and Trade Show on May 29, 30 and 31, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Hall 2. Pasay City.

Get the best deals for your hotel accommodation and travel packages from international and local suppliers.

The NAITAS Travel & Trade Show 2015 will showcase best deals on travel package, and airline rates. Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) opportunities, photography seminars and contests, and many exciting activities.

Part of the proceeds of the event will go to the improvement and promotion of “KALESA” plying around historic Manila as another world-class tourist attraction.

In partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) the show comes towards a more vibrant tourism & business outlook for the country. 

Interested parties for sponsorship and partnership for this event, you may e-mail naitas.tts@gmail.com.

NAITAS gives you best deals and great opportunities. It's more fun in the Philippines. Visit the Philippnes Year 2015! 

SIKAT PINOY's National Food Fair 2014

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Have you tried MICROWAVABLE CHICHARON? This Filipino favorite and with many variations, including chichi-rabao will be among the many products that will be the upcoming Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair to be held from March 26-30, 2014, at SM Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

With about half of Filipino MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in the food and beverage sector, the Department of Trade & Industry’s Bureau of Domestic Trade (DTI-BDT) is bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from the country’s 16 regions to showcase the best of Philippine food products, promote the country as a culinary destination, and provide business opportunities to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Dubbed Piling-Piling Pagkaing Pilipino, this edition of the Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair will showcase a seafood pavilion as well as a pili nut pavilion.

Also available will be coffee from Benguet, unoy rice from Kalinga, empanada from Ilocos, longanisa from Vigan, Ivatan yellow rice from Batanes, sans rival from Pampanga, cashew nuts from Palawan, smoked fish from Cavite, suman sa lihiya from Oriental Mindoro, laing and pinangat from Albay, snack food from Iloilo, chicharon from Cebu, moron from Leyte, juices from Zamboanga, processed meat from Misamis Oriental, coco sugar from Davao del Sur, tablea from Agusan del Sur, and many more mouthwatering delicacies from all over the country.

Let's support our national food products, join the SIKAT PINOY's National Food Fair 2014.

For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade at telephone no. 751-3223,

fax no. 751-3224, or email bdt@dti.gov.ph.

For updates on Sikat Pinoy events, please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs 

Your SME Business Gateway: Philippine SME Business Expo brings growth to Filipino Entrepreneurs this 2013

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Philippine SME Business Expo brings growth to Filipino Entrepreneurs this 2013, dedicated to empower the nation’s growing SMEs and Entrepreneurs. "Your SME Business Gateway" is birthed from the advocacy for the innovation and development of the striving SMEs in the Philippines.

PHILIPPINE SME BUSINESS EXPO 2013 to be held on May 17-19, 2013 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

Special thanks to Mr.David Abrenilla , co-founder and organizer, the Philippine SME Business Expo 2013 - Your Business Gateway, for inviting me at the press conference held yesterday at the Celeste Hotel Makati City, attended by advocacy ambassadors and partners/sponsors. 

The event featured various influential personalities of the business industry, namely Celebrity Social Entrepreneur, Illac Diaz, Esquire Financing Inc. CEO, Rajan Uttamchandani, TV Host and founder of Lead Out Coaching and Consultancy Inc., Judah Paolo, motivational Speaker and Director of Registered Financial Planner Institute Philippines, Randell Tiongson, Beauty and Wellness Guru, Cory Quirino. The event was hosted by business correspondent Michelle Orosa-Ople. 

Due to the rapid and overwhelming growth of the country’s economy, the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are currently experiencing a window of opportunity to rise up and expand their horizons. Mediacom Solutions Inc. in partnership with Esquire Financing Inc., the leader in growth stage financing, together with co-presenters PLDT Ka-Asenso and 2Go Group Inc. are presenting this year’s biggest business expo, the Philippine SME Business Expo 2013.

This three-day expo & convention will showcase the Philippines’ growing SMEs where both exhibitors and guests can build synergies and business relations by presenting their products and services among the SME community to strengthen their business and empower the nation’s growth. The venue offers brimming opportunities and a great deal of invaluable services like workshops, seminars, educational classes, product launches and contest that will help SMEs, franchising businesses and entrepreneurs from various business sectors. 

Philippine SME Business Expo 2013 organizer, David Abrenilla said that “SMEs are the backbone of the Philippine economy and the largest job generator. According to recent estimated data form the DTI there are over 800,000 registered companies from the MSMEs business sector, that’s 99.6% of total business enterprises operating in the Philippines. We understand the need of this growing market and look forward to empower the SMEs together with our advocacy partner.”

Participants will be inspired and get the latest industry insights from speakers like celebrity runner Coach Rio dela Cruz of Runrio, best-selling book author and wealth coach Chinkee Tan, Rolex Awards for Enterprise Awardee Reese Fernandez and many more. 

The Expo will also feature various competitions that will size up the entrepreneurial skills of students from different universities. The challenges will include cooking, business conceptualizing and more.If you like to grow your business or want to know how to start your own business, visit www.philippinesmebusinesexpo.com or call (02) 843-2174 and register now.