DIPOLOG CITY, Feb. 11(PIA)--- The provincial office of the
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Zamboanga del Norte and the city government
of Dipolog are currently holding a “Tunug-tugan” trade fair at the Building B
of the newly-constructed commercial center at this city’s boulevard.
The
trade fair, which started Feb. 5 and will last until Feb. 23, is part of the
celebration of Philippine Arts Festival (PAF) which highlights the “Tunug-tugan,”
the first international gongs and bamboo festival to be held in this city on
Feb. 16-22.
It
showcases various products such as the famous bottled-sardines of Dipolog City,
handicrafts, fashion accessories, food products, furnitures, pasalubong items
and many more.
City
Mayor Evelyn T. Uy led the formal opening of the trade fair with DTI Zamboanga
del Norte Provincial Director Engr. Noel R. Bazan during a short program and
cutting of ribbon.
A total
of 40 exhibitors from Dipolog City and neighboring cities and provinces like
Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City, Davao City, Bukidnon, and Zamboanga Sibugay are
joining the trade fair.
During
the opening program, Mayor Uy thanked the DTI, the members of the Sangguniang
Panlungsod of Dipolog City, the City Tourism Office, the exhibitors and the
Dipolognons for their support to making the whole undertaking a reality.
She
encouraged the visitors and the buying public to visit the venue and avail of
the rare opportunity to buy products from other places as she hoped to conduct
the activity yearly.
Mayor
Uy stressed that aside from being a good venue for trade fair, the Dipolog City
Boulevard is also an ideal place for exercise and relaxation especially for
people with health problems.
“To
borrow the words of Dipolog Bishop Monsignor Jose Manguiran, the Dipolog City
Boulevard is now a fulfilled dream,” Mayor Uy said. (FPG/ERODA-DTI/ATR/PIA9-Zambo Norte)
