DTI National Trade Fairs Helping the Filipino Entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has embarked on a mission to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing access to broader markets through the holding of trade fairs, training sessions, and other promotional activities. These activities support small businesses by highlighting and promoting products that are unique to each town or region. Through these regional and national trade fairs, MSMEs can showcase their products, access new markets, establish new business networks, and increase sales.
The government suspended the holding of physical trade fairs while lockdowns were imposed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A National Trade Fair (NTF) was held virtually in 2021 on the DTI website as business activities started to resume. The 2022 National Trade Fair was the first physical edition since the economy reopened.