TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 7
CITEM supports
regional MSMEs to
promote Filipino
craftsmanship
The Artisans
Village aims to
promote regional
MSMEs from the
handicrafts sector
to establish the
provinces' brand of
quality and crafts-
manship.
Credits : citem.gov.ph
R
egional MSMEs will highlight local craftsmanship in trade,
investment and tourism campaign
THE best artisanal products from more than 40 regional
micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be
highlighted at the 68th edition of Manila FAME on October
19 to 21, 2018 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
A signature event of the Center for International
Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Manila FAME
is one of the longest running trade shows in the Asia Pacific and is
the only trade event in the Philippines approved by Union des Foires
Internationales (UFI), the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. It
is held every April and October and covers the home, holiday, and fashion
sectors.
As the country’s premier trade platform for exports, Manila FAME aims
to provide MSMEs in the Philippines a chance to showcase their products
to the world market. It is the go-to venue for artisans and makers with
unique, creative, functional and innovative products.
One of Manila FAME’s signature features, the Artisans Village, gives local
manufacturers from CITEM’s partner provinces an opportunity to establish
their brands and unique craftsmanship in both the local and international
markets.
CITEM also collaborated with the Regional Operations Group of
the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-ROG) and various local
government units (LGUs) to promote local products and encourage local
and international buyers to source their merchandise requirements from
Manila FAME’s homegrown MSMEs.
For this October show, the Artisans Village will feature furniture,
home décor, holiday, gifts and fashion products from CITEM’s partner
provinces—Antique, Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental,
Northern Mindanao and Marawi City. DTI Regional Offices and LGUs gave
full support to their participating companies which will feature artistic
abilities and impressive product selections with a goal to showcase the
creativity and dedication of local MSMEs in their respective crafts.
Some of the companies included in the Artisans Village are starting to
take part in the mainstream market while some are new players with fresh
designs that will excite and intrigue both local and international buyers.
“Manila FAME’s three-pronged promotional activities will highlight the
Partner Province’s local trade, investment and tourism while establishing
their brand of quality and unique craftsmanship,” said newly appointed
CITEM Executive Director Pauline Suaco-Juan.
CITEM also teamed up with high-caliber talents like product design
consultants Tes Pasola and Detlef Klatt as well as designers from the
Design Center of the Philippines to provide the participating companies
a series of needs-based export coaching, training, and workshop to keep
them updated with industry demands.
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www.citem.gov.ph
A signature event of the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
(CITEM), Manila FAME is one of the longest running trade shows in the Asia Pacific
and is the only trade event in the Philippines approved by Union des Foires
Internationales (UFI), the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. It is held every
April and October and covers the home, holiday, and fashion sectors
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