DTI Northern Samar

The 4-day 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar held in Tacloban City concluded with an impressive 126% sales accomplishment in both cash and booked sales.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲- 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐓𝐈-𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎) 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫: 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐- 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬, 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟏 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟐.𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭.

The trade fair also served as a platform for local entrepreneurs to strengthen market linkages, promote Northern Samar’s culture and craftsmanship, and expand opportunities for their products in new markets. Through the event, MSMEs were able to connect with buyers, partners, and consumers while highlighting the creativity and resilience of Northern Samar’s local industries.

DTI-NSPO extends its congratulations to all participating exhibitors for proudly representing Northern Samar, generating significant sales, and opening new potential markets in Tacloban. Likewise, the office expresses its sincere gratitude to its partners who helped make the trade fair a success —the Provincial Government of Northern Samar, the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (PEDIPO), partner LGUs, and the buyers and visitors who continued to support and patronize Northern Samar products.

The DTI-NSPO remains committed to empowering local MSMEs and bringing Northern Samar products to wider markets —proving that through collaboration, culture, and entrepreneurship, Northern Samar continues to thrive and inspire.

Gearing up for stronger market access and better product readiness

An insightful orientation on OTOP Center operations, covering product standards, supplier qualifications, onboarding processes, and opportunities for MSMEs was conducted today at the 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar Trade Fair.

Special thanks to Femmy Delute of Tacloban Native Delicacies and Handicraft Producers Association - Product 8, Inc. for sharing valuable insights and guidance to local entrepreneurs.

Through activities like this, MSMEs are empowered to enhance product quality, strengthen market competitiveness, and bring the best of Northern Samar to wider markets.