13 Western Visayas MSMEs join National Trade Fair

WESTERN VISAYAS — Thirteen micro, small, and medium enterprises from Western Visayas will showcase food, crafts, and coconut-based products at the 2026 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair’s second edition on Oct. 21–25.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 6 is supporting the delegation to the fair, which features COCONUTPhilippines at Megatrade Halls 1–3, Level 5, Mega B, SM Megamall.

The event gives regional producers an opportunity to reach a wider market ahead of the holiday shopping season, with many participating enterprises receiving support under the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP).

Organized in partnership with the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Coconut Authority and supported by the CFIDP, the fair follows the COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair held in August.

The CFIDP includes market promotion activities, such as trade fairs and exhibitions, to help coconut farmers’ organizations, cooperatives, and enterprises find buyers for processed products.

“The momentum we are seeing from our Western Visayas MSMEs continues to make us proud. Beyond the impressive sales generated from these trade fairs and exhibitions, what inspires us even more is their growing confidence, eagerness, and determination to pursue new market opportunities and compete on a larger stage. Their willingness to innovate, adapt, and actively seek growth opportunities reflects the strength and resilience of our entrepreneurs and reinforces the vast potential of our region’s MSME sector especially for the coconut-based producers,” said DTI Region 6 acting regional director Mutya D. Eusores.

The delegation includes one enterprise each from Aklan, Antique, and Guimaras, three from Capiz, and seven from Iloilo.

From Aklan, PS Integrated Farm of Ibajay will showcase coconut-based accessories and home decorations, including leis, chandeliers, and necklaces.

Colsol Distillery of Patnongon, Antique, will present its locally crafted Don Tikyo rum.

Capiz exhibitor Nanay Patring’s Recipe of Pontevedra will offer coco gourmet, bukokayo, and ubod.

Also representing Capiz are My Souvenir Shop and the Capiz Cacao Producers Cooperative, from Roxas City and Panitan, with handicrafts, wearables, homestyle products, and local chocolates.

From Guimaras, TPAS Agrarian Reform Cooperative of Buenavista will bring virgin coconut oil, coco jam, and trail mixes.

Iloilo’s Balboa’s Coconut Farm of Barotac Viejo will present coconut charcoal briquettes, fire starters, and bags marketed as natural air purifiers.

Betchay’s Craft Souvenir Shop of Tubungan will showcase coconut shell crafts, while Einar’s Natural Food Export of Pavia will offer specialty teas, coconut spreads, jams, and snack bars.

Capiz Shell Flowers and Antiques of Iloilo City will display handcrafted capiz shell floral arrangements.

Lorenzo Farm of Dingle will feature cocoa pearls, instant tablea, coco truffles, and artisanal tablea.

Spinners Herbal and Wellness Enterprise of Miagao will bring virgin coconut oil, massage oils, citronella, peppermint oil, and turmeric ginger powder.

Vernice Rose Integrated Farm of Sara completes the delegation with coconut-based bags.

DTI Region 6 is inviting shoppers to visit the Western Visayas pavilion for locally made gifts and holiday products while supporting the region’s coconut farmers and producers.

Admission is free.