The MTE had been halted for two years due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The MTE Kadayawan, with theme “Buy Local, By Locals,” opened Friday (August 12) and will run until August 19.
MSMEs participating in the exposition come from the Davao, Caraga, SocSarGen and Bangsamoro regions, Zamboanga, Bohol, and Cebu.
The City Information Office (CIO) in its report said that consumers can choose from an extensive selection of locally-sourced fresh produce and processed products, arts and crafts, home decor and houseware, gifts and premium items, furniture, fashion, beauty and wellness products, and others.
Mindanao Trade Federation Inc. (MTEFI) President Rosevic Del Rosario-Cembrano said the return of the MTE is Mindanao’s way of reclaiming its stalled economic growth. She said the promotion of local goods ensures inclusive economic growth.
Department of Tourism (DTI) Field Office Director Rachel Remitio said the promotion of locally-made products at the MTE will provide "MSMEs with a marketing platform and the hope of immediate sales and booked sales which will help them sustain their operations, and in turn, continue to provide jobs for their workers, thereby contribute to our common goal of inclusive growth.”
Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, who read the message of Mayor Sebastian Duterte, welcomed all micro, small and medium entrepreneurs and urged Dabawenyos to visit the exposition and patronize local goods.
Also present during the opening event were Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Mabel Sunga Acosta, Commerce and Industry Committee Chair Councilor Bernard Al-ag, Committee Chair on Agriculture Councilor Marissa S. Abella, among others.
Photo from Davao City Government
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