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First couple opens 2025 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair

The five-day food fair at SM Megatrade Hall is not only a celebration of the country's rich gastronomic heritage and a showcase of the bountiful produce each province has to offer. More importantly, it pays homage to the micro and small agricultural and food entrepreneurs who make up the country's…

DTI’s “One Town, One Province” event showcased the best of local food products by appealing to all the senses

This year’s event hopes to raise the bar even higher, as it also envisions itself as a platform for innovation, connection and growth. By Angela Dorein Gutierrez From the savory and sweet flavors of homemade chips, jams and chocolates to the tantalizing aroma of local herbs, coffee and wine, the…

CITEM trains spotlight on world-class locally produced food items at IFEX

For its signature program under FOODPhilippines, it will stage “IFEX Philippines 2024: It’s a salu-salo!” – a showcase of the best local flavors in what is dubbed as the biggest international trade show for food and ingredients in the country. All roads lead to the World Trade Center Manila from May 10…

Filipino footwear mines age-old traditions while keeping in step with the times

Seven of the country’s emerging shoe designers put their best foot forward in the seventh edition of DTI’s recently concluded Filipino Footwear Design Competition. By Alex Y. Vergara Cowboy boots with geometric block heels and strategic cutouts and lacing that show off some skin. Heelless sandals inspired by bowls of…

People of the Year 2021: ‘An extraordinary list in an extraordinary time’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on a league of extraordinary gentlemen and women who make up this year’s “People of the Year” 2021 list. Aside from their personal success in their respective fields, this year’s awardees are also being recognized for spreading hope, taking action…

Expo 2020 Dubai’s PH pavilion draws inspiration from coral reef

The theme highlights not only the country’s natural resources, but the similarities between the coral reef and Filipinos, as both grow into colonies that thrive throughout the world. By Alex Y. Vergara Are you ready for Dubai 2020? Twenty years into the new millennium, how has the country progressed as…