The recently-concluded 2023 National Food Fair, with its theme “Go Discover, Taste, Enjoy!” closed on a high note after a five-day run from July 12 to 16, at the Megatrade Halls in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Know more:
The 2023 National Food Fair Opening Festivities held last July 12 were led by : The Speaker of the House of Representatives Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, DTI-Regional Operations Group Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona, When in Manila chief operating officer Sky Gavin, DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion Marievic Bonoan, food entrepreneur and content creator Nina Bacani, and Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual.
At the opening ceremony, the House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez noted the Php1.2-billion 2023 National Budget allocation to fund MSME programs. He also reiterated Congress’ continued commitment to advance policies that support Filipino MSMEs. In his Keynote Address, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual expressed his confidence in attaining the ‘Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan’ goals as part of the mid-term Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. He further remarked, “One of the programs of the department is to spur an entrepreneurial revolution and encourage the growth of MSMEs through market access programs as well as e-commerce and digitalization initiatives.
Showcasing the fusion of tradition and innovation, special settings, pavilions, and MSME clusters drew attention to developments that elevate traditional Filipino products to meet stringent food industry standards and be competitive in the global market. Also part of the daily program were entrepreneurship talks and learning sessions that provide food entrepreneurs with resources and ideas about how to strengthen and position their businesses for continued growth.
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