Iloilo MSME Expo ‘16 kicks off July 18

Various food processors, health and wellness operators, producers of wearables and homestyle, and fresh fruits and vegetables traders are up to showcase their products and services during the weeklong Iloilo MSMEs Expo 2016 on July 18 to 24, 2016.

There will be 47 MSMEs from the city and province of Iloilo participating in the activity organized by the DTI Iloilo Provincial Office. The product showcase will be held at the Activity Center of SM City-Iloilo from 10AM to 9PM.

In Iloilo City, 14 MSMEs will join the exhibit; 15 MSMEs from the 1^st District; three MSMEs from the 2^nd District; seven MSMEs from the 3^rd District; six MSMEs from the 4^th District; and, two MSMEs from the 5^th District of Iloilo.

DTI VI OIC-Regional Director Rebeca M. Rascon said the activity aims to promote the products of the MSMEs. “We assist them to link and introduce their new products in the market. Feedback from buyers also help in further developing their products,” she said.

Rascon said MSMEs contributes largely to the economy.

The MSMEs are considered the backbone of the Philippine economy as they comprise 99 percent of total business establishments in the country and the generator of a huge percentage of jobs and economic activities locally.

Ms. Valerie S. Maravilla, chairperson of the Iloilo Provincial MSME Development Council, will welcome the guests and participants, while DTI Iloilo Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena will lead the toast for the fair’s success.