2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair brings the best of the regions to Metro Manila.

By Art+ Magazine
August 22, 2024

The much-awaited 2024 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair (NTF) is set to happen from August 21 to 25, at the Megatrade Halls 1-3 of SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

The National Trade Fair is a flagship initiative organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Bureau of Market Development, Promotions, and OTOP (BMDPO).

It aims to promote the efficient marketing of local products and provide a platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their unique and innovative products to a wider audience.

Building on the success of the 2023 Hybrid National Trade Fair, which generated Php42.06 million in sales and attracted over 23,000 visitors, this year’s event promises to be even bigger and better.

The Fair will highlight a diverse range of artisanal and non-food products crafted from the country’s sustainable raw materials, such as bamboo, natural fibers, and native grass. It will also feature unique food items, Halal products, coconut-based innovations for medical use and personal care, novelty items, holiday decor, home furnishings, and many more.

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, Coconut Philippines Pavilion, KAPEtirya Coffee Pavilion, RAPID Growth Project, and 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 National Trade Fair is open to the public and admission is free. For more information, please follow the social media pages @BDTP on Facebook, @DTI_BDTP on X, and @dti.bdtp on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

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.