The Opening Day of the 2016 Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo at the Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City last November 10, 2016 gathered the members of the Congressional Spouses Foundation as well as Guests of Honor including Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, Congresswoman Sol Aragones (3rd District, Laguna), Congresswoman Linabelle Villarica (4th District, Bulacan), Ms. Audrey Tan (spouse of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri), representatives from the embassies of Argentina and Singapore, Ms. Irene Labitan of Metrobank Foundation, Congresssman Wes Gatchalian (1st District, Valenzuela City) and Congressman Atty. Harry Roque (KABAYAN).
The highlight video shows the Opening Ceremony and describes the products and services that have been offered throughout the four-day event.
The 2016 Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo is a project of the Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. For more information on the CSFI, contact (02) 931 5001 loc. 7556 or 0917 893 6970. Ex-Link Events is the expo manager for this event - for partnerships, contact (02) 633 0153 or 643 3887, SMS 0920 924 2532 or 0920 981 4376, or email info@exlinkevents.com.
The Congressional Spouses Foundation Incorporated kicks off the last quarter of this year with the launch of the Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo 2016 on November 10-13 at the Megatrade Hall 1 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
The annual trade fair which started 15 years ago has become a part of the CSFI’s tradition where local products of every region, like fabrics, delicacies, household products and even travel destinations are featured all in one spot!
Designed specifically to assist and boost the capability of the entrepreneurs, it aims to carve a steady market as well as provide additional skills training through seminars and speeches by resource persons who are known experts in business and production.
“Sustainable Livelihood” becomes a reality and placed within reach for the farmers, micro small and medium entrepreneurs who are mostly women, from the different regions of the country.
This year’s Kabuhayan Expo is made more significant because the CSFI collegiately decided to adopt a sector of society that is often, if not totally marginalized – the spouses and families of inmates at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
To date, there are more than 120,000 inmates under the jurisdiction of the BJMP, which leaves their families without income. Kabuhayan Expo 2016 will also provide specific and customized Entrepreneurship and Livelihood training for the spouses of inmates who would like to have an income while at home.
“Introduction to farm schools and farm tourism is also one of the unique features of this year’s trade fair. We are so excited and hopeful that this event will make a difference in some lives,” said Mrs. Emelita Apostol-Alvarez, President and Chairperson of the CSFI.
Shop the best products from around the country and learn business ideas at the 2016 Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo this November 10-13, 2016 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
This annual trade fair will feature different local products and services for every region as well as local destinations. This is one of CSFI’s assistance to promote inclusive growth with our micro small and medium enterprise (MSME), paving the way for them to sell their products and services not only locally but to the global market.
In this trade fair, seminars on business development, marketing and sales and other business segments are expected on the 2nd and 3rd days of the expo. Farm Tourism and Organic Farming is among the interesting topics. The culminating activity would include the awarding of the different booths in the different categories, "Pinapangarap" (Best New Product), "Bighani" (Best Fashion Accessory), "Katakam-Takam" (Best Food Product) and "Lingap" (Best Social Product).
Other than assisting the MSMEs, a portion of the funds raised here will benefit the BJMP Inmates and their families through livelihood training, product innovations and marketing of the items they produce. BJMP is also given a booth in the expo to help them sell their ongoing products.
For inquiries, call 643-3887, SMS 0920 924 2532 or email services.kabuhayanexpo@gmail.com. Ex-Link Events is the event manager for the 2016 Kabuhayan Expo. For partnerships, contact 633-0153 or email info@exlinkevents.com.
Shop the best products from around the country and learn business ideas at the 2016 Kabuhayan National Livelihood and Travel Expo this November 10-13, 2016 at the Megatrade Hall of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
This annual trade fair will feature the
different local products and services for every region. CSFI will be assisting
the micro, small, medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) at the trade fair to promote and
find a steady market for their merchandise and at the fair, and provide
seminars to assist the businesses of the selected entrepreneurs.
Seminars on Business Development, Marketing and Sales and other business segments are expected in the second and third days of the said expo, and will culminate with an award ceremony recognizing select participant-booths in different categories: Pinapangarap (Best New Product), Bighani (Best Fashion Accessory), Katakam-takam (Best Food Product), and Lingap (Best Social Product).
Interested seminar participants are to SMS 0920-924-2532. For other information, email csfi.kabuhayanexpo@gmail.com or services.kabuhayanexpo@gmail.com.
