On July 20 to 25, more than 90 exhibitors from the Visayas and Mindanao will join the Sandugo Trade Expo 2016 at the Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Working on the theme “Sustaining gains. Fostering innovation. Going full speed,” this year’s trade event will feature products for the travel retail market, souvenir items, handicraft, processed food, fashion accessories, gifts, decors and housewares.
The Sandugo Trade Expo 2016 spotlights exhibitors from Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao Region, CARAGA and Negros Island Region.
A special setting will be set up at the Island City Mall to display innovative products as well as souvenir items made from indigenous and recycled materials.
National and international buyers are expected to be present during the fair, including exporters, buying agents, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
Side activities of this year’s trade expo focuses on ways to address the challenges of the 21st century such as climate change, innovation, technology, and environmental threats from the perspective of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognizes the strong link between the green and innovative development path and enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises.”
The DTI is currently encouraging MSMEs to adopt energy saving and recycling measures that will contribute to a sustainable environment and reduce waste.
For more information on the Sandugo Trade Expo, contact the DTI Bohol Provincial Office at tel. nos. ((038) 501-8260 / 501-8828 or call the Business Development Division of the DTI 7 Regional Office at tel. nos. (032) 4121868 or 4121989 local 601 & 602. (advertorial)