The 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) is set to take place from August 21 to 25, at SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The event, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO), aims to promote local product marketing and provide a platform for MSMEs to showcase their unique products. Building on the success of the 2023 Hybrid National Trade Fair, the 2024 NTF will showcase a variety of artisanal and non-food products, Halal products, coconut-based innovations, novelty items, holiday decor, and home furnishings.
In addition, the NTF will facilitate business matching and networking activities between MSMEs and institutional buyers, providing opportunities for collaboration and growth. The event will include the Philippine Sustainability Pavilion, the Coconut Philippines Pavilion, the KAPEtirya Coffee Pavilion, the RAPID Growth Project, and the Innovation and Services Cluster for
government and private sector partners.
“The DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair is a testament to our commitment to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the Philippines,” said DTI Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque. “We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of our local entrepreneurs and discover the best of what the Philippines has to offer.” The NTF is open to the public and admission is free.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs can join future DTI-BMDPO fairs through their local DTI Office. They may also reach out to the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP by sending an email to Director Marievic Bonoan at BDTP@dti.gov.ph.
The BMDPO is mandated to promote the efficient marketing of local products through various programs and strategies. It is committed to supporting the growth and development of MSMEs in the Philippines and helping them reach their full potential.