Caraga products showcased in ASPIRE trade fair
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 6 (PIA) -
Cheaper yet quality products from Caraga were showcased in a trade fair.
The three-day Agribusiness Support
for Promotion and Investment in Regional Enterprises (ASPIRE) trade fair held
at Robinsons Place Atrium, this city was highlighted by local farmers,
business sector, and different government agencies.
According to Dir. Junibert De
Sagun, deputy director of the Department of Agriculture - Agribusiness and
Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS), the ASPIRE aims to improve the
agriculture sector and the way of life of the local farmers through the conduct
of trade fair, business matching and investment promotion.
Engr. Leandro Gazmin of the
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Incorporated (PCCI) said they are
looking into the priority commodities of the region to ensure that the
assistance to be provided by the government really fits the need of the local
farmers.
Dir. Annray Rivera, focal person
for TienDA South Metro, also emphasized the importance of TienDA Malasakit
stores, which provide greater opportunities for the sector as they reach out to
the consumers or direct-buyers of their products.
Meanwhile, Jhoanna Garcia, one of
the exhibitors of the ASPIRE trade fair, expressed her gratitude to all the
working government agencies that continuously provide assistance and guidance
to the local farmers and entrepreneurs like her.
“Thank you to all the government
agencies who have helped us in the preparation for this ASPIRE trade fair, and
even before, they have been extending assistance to local farmers and
entrepreneurs like us to improve our income and productivity,” said Garcia.
(JPG/PIA-Caraga)
