16 MSMEs to join National Trade Fair ‘09

By: Nelly Nita N. Dillera
February 11, 2009

A total of 16 entrepreneurs from region 12 are set to test their products in the national and international market as they join the National Trade Fair (NTF) 2009.

Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), this annual event participated in by hundreds of MSMEs from all over the country, shall be staged at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, Pasay City from March 12 – 15, 2009.

This year’s National Trade Fair, Local Flair, Global Appeal, shall provide the visitors and buyers a chance to make “A Tour of Filipino Creativity.”

DTI leads gov’t agencies in job creation programs

by: Nelly Nita Dillera with reports from RODG and TIIC’s Dateline.

The  Department of Trade and  Industry (DTI) is leading the bureaucracy to realign budgets to spur livelihood and job-generating projects in the country as the lingering global crisis continues to displace  workers from their jobs.

DTI Secretary Peter B. Favila has mobilized all DTI bureaus and attached agencies to embark on massive livelihood programs for Filipinos to be affected by the financial crunch.

To finance the thrust, the DTI is bent  on tapping the P100-M Industrial Guarantee and Loans Fund (IGLF) of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Favila already met with officials of Small  Business Corp. (SB Corp.) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to bankroll start-up projects of would-be entrepreneurs that would avail of the livelihood programs to be promoted by DTI.

MindaNOW home accessories at Phil. Int’l. Furniture Show

 by: Nelly Nita Dillera

The Manila Now – Philippine International Furniture Show 2009 is slated on March 5 – 8, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila.

Organized by the Chamber of Furniture Industry of the Philippines, the show shall feature furniture-making companies and handicraft manufacturers from all throughout the country.

 There shall be a MindaNOW Pavilion that shall showcase the products from Mindanao.

 MindaNOW Coordinator Mary Ann M. Montemayor invites interested home accessories manufacturer to be a part of this event. Photos of products are accepted for screening on or before February 5, 2009 through email address This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 Presentation of products will be incorporated in the overall design of the MindaNOW Pavilion./NNDillera

Invitation to the Best of the Regions 2009 (Wow Philippines)

By: Nenita Barroso, Provincial Director of Sarangani Province

You are invited to the Best of the Regions 2009 (WOW Philippines! ), featuring SARANGANI PROVINCE on February 6 and 7, 2009 at the Clamshell 1, Anda Street, Intramuros, Manila.

 
Witness the spectacle as Sarangani Province showcase its resources, culture and arts. Paintings of the national renowned artist , Ronald Tamfalan, is exhibited and up for sale in the Sarangani Booth. Products (accessories, mats, bags, B'laan garments and a lot more) are displayed and sold as well.

 
See the Malapatan Cultural Performers as they perform on stage, as their dances depict the unique traditions of Sarangan. Take a vitual tour around Sarangani Province in the multi-media presentation that will show the tourism and investment opportunities, as well as the dynamic governance of our leaders.

 
An electric parade foretelling the Philippine history will transpire in the evening, plus a splash of fireworks will light the sky in the evening to celebrate history, culture and resources of Sarangani Province.

 
Do not miss this flamboyant showcase! Come and visit the Best of the Regions 2009 (Wow Philippines) and appreciate the beauty of Sarangani Province!!