The PhilExport Region 2 in collaboration with the DTI Region 2, DA R02, DOST R2, officially opened its 1st Regional In-store Promotion on October 03, which will run until December 31, 2022 at the Lower Ground floor of Robinsons Place Tuguegarao.

Buyers and resellers around the area can take advantage of getting high-quality products made by the local MSMEs of the region and shop rare finds selection of processed food and beverages, health and wellness products, indigenous fashion and accessories, wearables, and many more.

During the opening, Mr. Arturo Tabbu, President of PhilExport Region 2 expressed gratitude to their partners and extended his utmost appreciation for the non-stop support to the association’s programs and activities for exports. He also said that the exhibit is a treasured possession for PhilExport and mentioned its aspiration of going global, encompassing the preparation, promotion, profit, and partnership.

On the other hand, DTI Regional Director Leah Pulido Ocampo emphasized the intensified efforts of the agency in handholding MSMEs towards growing globally, and the goal of strengthening the region not just in research and development but also in terms of marketing and promotion.

RD Ocampo also mentioned the accomplishments of the agency in widening both domestic and international market opportunities and expressed its full support in boosting the exports of Region 2.

“DTI Region 2 will always be behind you, supporting you, providing the necessary interventions that will make your wings stronger so you will soar higher to capture other shores. Our dream for you is to become global, and this exactly is what PhilExport is made for, which we promise that we will help to fulfill and sustain,” said Director Ocampo.

Among the attendees are the different stakeholders, representatives both from different private and government sectors, and the MSME Exhibitors. A ribbon cutting at the end of the program was led by RD Leah Ocampo, DTI ARD Winston Singun, and DOST Regional Director Virginia Bilgera.

The in-store promotion is packed with over 30 MSME exhibitors and serves as a one-stop shop of the great selection of local products.

Enjoy shopping now and explore what the bountiful Cagayan Valley Region has to offer!

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Date of Release: 13 October 2022