NORTHERN MINDANAO — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 10 continues to support the development of entrepreneurs in Northern Mindanao by assisting the participation of 19 entrepreneurs in the 30th ProPak Asia held last June 14-17, 2023 at Bangkok, Thailand.

ProPak Asia is Asia’s leading processing and packaging technology event for food, drink, and pharmaceutical. This year’s event highlights the trade show’s commitment in delivering superior experience to the manufacturing industry with state-of-the-art technology and new features.

The DTI-assisted participants were Anna Paula Chiong and Dindo Chiong from Mama Nene’s Homemade Delights, Maynard Joseph Garces and Melissa Gemma Marie Garces from Finca de Garces, Mary Jane Pitogo and BJ Raven Pitogo from Bjm Foods, Jone Raye Racines from B.BU.Q Barbecue Haus, Berly Mei Racines from Fish Head Seafood and Grill /We R Cakes, Kim Subido and Rachel Anne Nguho from Sabroso Chocolate Manufacturing, Marie Grace Halibas from Margeuries House of Goodies, Alfredo Tagaro Jr. and Marianne Juliet Tagaro from Papumamu Enterprises, Kelly dela Rama and Alex Salarda from Alex Restobar, Sheila Babatido from Sheik’s Bistro, Vernie Dalogdog from Gevsden Party Time and Catering Services, Kevin Pacatang from Nelly’s Coffee and Tablea, and Manuel Luis Chaves from Cakeistry.

Also in attendance was Ms. Reggie Punongbayan of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan Incorporated and the Chairperson of the Regional Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council (RMSMEDC). ♦

Date of Release: 19 June 2023