PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — The Palawan provincial government will again highlight in the Mimaropa Naturally Agri-Trade Tourism Fair this year its cashew products and wood artisan crafts.
Bethel Wyeth Asag, a representative of the Provincial Economic Enterprise Development Office (PEEDO), said Friday the agri-trade tourism fair will be held on October 17-21 at the SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City.
Other Palawan products that will be showcased in the event are rice coffee, peanuts, lamayo (dried fish), suman sa bulo (sticky rice in bamboo), honey, coco jam, sampalok (tamarind) candy, banana chips, tablea, rattan baskets.
Asag said there will also be a regional consumer quiz bee and a Zumba hour during the event.
“Muling ibibida ng Palawan ang mga natatanging produkto, kultura at atraksyon nito sa event (Palawan will again bring the spotlight to its local products, culture, and attractions in the event),” she said.
The agri-trade tourism fair is an annual activity to give the region the opportunity to showcase its products and attractions in Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan which compose the Mimaropa.
“Layon rin nito na mapalakas ang mga micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) upang mas dayuhin ito ng mga nais na mamuhunan (It also aims to strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) so investors will take interests),” she said.
Asag said they expect around 86 exhibitors to participate in the trade fair to display their products.
A Negosyo Center will also be set up, which will open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Celeste Anna Formoso/PNA)
