Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair 2019: The Best Products of Central Luzon in One Place

The Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office III (DTI-3) has set the stage for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of Central Luzon to showcase their quality products at the LIKHA NG CENTRAL LUZON TRADE FAIR 2019 to be held at the SM Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City on October 2 to October 6, 2019.

Likha 2019 is now on its 21st year, one of the longest trade fair in Luzon. It serves as the culminating activity of industry and trade related programs of DTI for the MSMEs of Region 3. The Trade Fair has proven to be an effective venue to promote the products of the region to institutional buyers and exporters based in Metro Manila and nearby areas.  It is one of the much awaited trade events in Manila because of the distinctive and quality products offered by the entrepreneurs of Central Luzon.

More than 150 Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) will be participating from the seven provinces of the region, promoting their provincial branding namely:

Aurora -  “Siempre Aurora”
Bataan -  “Galing Bataan”
Bulacan -  “Tatak Bulakenyo”
Nueva Ecija  -  “Taas Noo Novo Ecijano”
Pampanga -  “Vida Pampanga”
Tarlac  -  “Natural Tarlac”
Zambales  -  “Zambales Finest”

Likha ng Central Luzon will feature products including marine products, wearables like clothes, jewelries and accessorie; footwear; processed meat, and food items such as condiments, organic fruits and vegetables. Other products using indigenous raw materials and environment-friendly technologies will also be on exhibit. There will also be an exhibit of prototypes of products that were the result of the OTOP Next Generation project where the DTI provided MSMEs with design consultancy, product development services and product labeling design assistance.