23 Antique MSMEs showcase products in ‘Pasundayag 2019’

‘PASUNDAYAG 2019’. Various products of Antique are available for sale under “Pasundayag 2019”, which is one venue to promote local products of the province. This year, 23 entrepreneurs are participating in the event that will run until May 1 at the Robinsons Mall in San Jose de Buenavista. (Photo by Annabel J. Petinglay)

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A total of 23 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are exhibiting various local products as part of the ongoing “Pasundayag 2019” here organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Engr. Arlene Galopo of DTI-Antique said in an interview on Monday that bamboo crafts, handwoven fabrics, and different food products are available for sale in the trade fair which opened on April 27 and will run until May 1 at the Robinson’s Mall here.

“The Pasundayag 2019 is being held as part of the Tiringbanay Festival of San Jose de Buenavista,” she said. “Pasundayag” means celebration and exhibition in the Visayan dialect.

The Tiringbanay Festival is held annually by this capital town to usher its town fiesta on May 1.

“The fair is also being held to provide a venue for the buyer or consumer to have a personal contact with the local producer,” Galopo said.

She added that the fair is also intended to sustain the market presence of the existing products.

Among the local exhibitors are the Ale Food Products of Alejandro Gonzaga which product line includes coffee, herbal teas, and roasted peanuts; Ariana’s Coco Products owned by Dr. Clarissa Esmenos that produces virgin coconut oil, Buri Handicraft Association, Inc.

of Ma. Elene Hermogenes that produces bags, hats, and tissue holders made of buri; and Esparar Multi-Purpose Cooperative led by Zenia Nacionales that makes malunggay powder, turmeric powder, and vegetable noodles.