Twenty-six (26) micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across Central Luzon are proudly representing the region at the 2025 Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair held from April 9 to 13, 2025 at the Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.
The MSMEs—assisted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Office III—hail from the provinces of Aurora (2), Bataan (5), Bulacan (9), Nueva Ecija (2), Pampanga (3), Tarlac (4), and Zambales (1). These exhibitors showcase the region’s rich culinary diversity through a wide array of high-quality food products ranging from traditional favorites to innovative food creations.
Among the featured products are coco jam, coco spread, peanut butter, dried herring in oil, crab paste, atsara and pickled goods, cashew nuts, araro cookies, buko pie, yema, organic rice, noodles, mushroom chips, fruit juices, yogurt, carabao milk, cheese, frozen meat products, herbal supplements, and condiments.
These participating MSMEs have received extensive support from DTI through various programs and initiatives, including the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program, product development, capacity-building seminars and skills trainings, business mentoring, and market matching activities. This comprehensive assistance aims to enhance product quality, brand positioning, and market readiness, enabling Central Luzon MSMEs to successfully compete in national and global markets.
The Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair is a flagship event that highlights Filipino culinary heritage and promotes local food entrepreneurs. It serves as a vital platform for MSMEs to widen their reach, forge market linkages, and connect with institutional buyers, food industry stakeholders, and everyday consumers.
DTI Regional Director Edna D. Dizon expressed pride in the participation of Central Luzon MSMEs, saying, “This event is a celebration of Filipino ingenuity and flavors. We are proud to bring Central Luzon’s finest food products to a wider audience and help our MSMEs grow their businesses through innovation and market access.”
DTI remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs and promoting inclusive growth, ensuring that Filipino MSMEs continue to thrive and play a key role in the country’s economic development.
Tel No. (045) 625-9290
Contact: Nerson Ray F. Romero (09453153185)
Email: NersonRayRomero@dti.gov.ph / R03@dti.gov.ph
Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
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