The 2023 Hybrid National Trade Fair, hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP), is gearing up to take place from August 23 to 27 at the Megatrade Halls within SM Megamall, located in Mandaluyong City. This event is dedicated to spotlighting sustainable, eco-friendly, and green materials and products, alongside digital innovations tailored for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Marievic Bonoan, the Director of BDTP, emphasized the purpose behind the 2023 Hybrid NTF, stating, “Our objective with the 2023 Hybrid NTF is to expedite the advancement and creation of products founded on the principles of eco-friendly manufacturing and sustainable consumerism. We are confident that this occasion will serve as an excellent platform for MSMEs to showcase their sustainable offerings, engage with potential clientele, and establish connections with partners.”
In collaboration with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, this five-day event will gather over 250 MSMEs representing all 16 regions of the country. Exhibitors will present an array of non-food items for sale, encompassing furniture and furnishings, woodcrafts, metalcrafts, and leathercrafts. The event will also feature home decor, houseware, indigenous textile-based apparel, both modern and traditional formal wear, fashion accessories crafted from eco-friendly materials, gift collections, souvenir items, holiday decorations, personal care products, and items related to health and wellness.
Fairgoers will also be able to experience the various special settings and pavilions, including:
- Philippine Sustainability Pavilion featuring Bamboo, Coconut, Natural Fibers, and Grass
- Innovative Coconut-based Products Cluster
- Other Innovative Products Cluster
- The Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth Project (RAPID) Special Setting
- KAPEtirya: Coffee Pavilion
- Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Project Beneficiaries Special Cluster
- Philippine Green Living and Holiday Décor Pavilion
- #FlexPHridays Photo Corner
Aligned with the DTI’s digitalization strategy, the 2023 National Trade Fair is actively broadening the market reach for participating MSMEs through the integration of e-commerce platforms and social media channels. Each of the NTF exhibitors will gain prominence in the forthcoming edition of the Sisidlan: The Official NTF 2023 Digital Product Catalog. This comprehensive catalog will encompass detailed product information and contact particulars of the exhibitors. For buyers situated beyond Metro Manila, real-time updates from the physical event can be accessed through online streaming on the BDTP Facebook page.
The formal inauguration of the 2023 National Trade Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, and will witness the presence of prominent DTI officials and distinguished guests from partnering agencies.
For further insights into the 2023 National Trade Fair and other initiatives of the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion, stay connected via their social media profiles on Facebook (DTI.BDTP), Instagram (dti.bdtp), and Twitter (@DTI_BDTP). Queries can also be directed to BDTP Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov.ph.
