DTI Northern Samar

TODAY--May 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Negosyo Center Victoria, successfully conducted a Technology Transfer Training on Banana Vinegar Production with Product Costing and Pricing at Barangay Erenas, Victoria, Northern Samar. The activity aimed to promote the proper utilization of locally available raw materials, particularly bananas, and to provide the community with an additional source of income and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

The training was actively participated in by members and interested individuals from the Erenas Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (ARB’s). Participants were given hands-on knowledge and practical skills on the process of banana vinegar production, including proper preparation, fermentation, sanitation, packaging, costing, and pricing of the product. The training also highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship, product quality, and value-adding activities that can help improve the economic condition of the community.

The resource speaker and trainer, Mrs. Alma Maximo, together with the ARBO President, shared their expertise and experiences to guide the participants throughout the activity. Their discussions encouraged the participants to maximize local resources and explore small business opportunities through food processing and product development.

Also present during the training were representatives from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)Judith Manlalangit and NCTSS Chariel Robedillo, who showed their support for the program and its objective of empowering local communities through livelihood and skills development initiatives.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Please be informed that the DTI- Northern Samar Provincial Office will be 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, in observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), pursuant to Proclamation No. 1264 declaring the day a Regular Holiday.

Regular office operations will resume on the next working day.

Thank you and have a meaningful holiday observance.

The 4-day 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar held in Tacloban City concluded with an impressive 126% sales accomplishment in both cash and booked sales.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲- 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐃𝐓𝐈-𝐍𝐒𝐏𝐎) 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫: 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟐- 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬, 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝟒𝟏 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟐.𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐩 𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭.

The trade fair also served as a platform for local entrepreneurs to strengthen market linkages, promote Northern Samar’s culture and craftsmanship, and expand opportunities for their products in new markets. Through the event, MSMEs were able to connect with buyers, partners, and consumers while highlighting the creativity and resilience of Northern Samar’s local industries.

DTI-NSPO extends its congratulations to all participating exhibitors for proudly representing Northern Samar, generating significant sales, and opening new potential markets in Tacloban. Likewise, the office expresses its sincere gratitude to its partners who helped make the trade fair a success —the Provincial Government of Northern Samar, the Provincial Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (PEDIPO), partner LGUs, and the buyers and visitors who continued to support and patronize Northern Samar products.

The DTI-NSPO remains committed to empowering local MSMEs and bringing Northern Samar products to wider markets —proving that through collaboration, culture, and entrepreneurship, Northern Samar continues to thrive and inspire.

Before you knew it, it’s already 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 —and you still haven’t dropped by Robinsons Place Tacloban? Don’t worry, you can still make habol pa.

Take one final stroll through proudly local products, flavorful delicacies, handcrafted treasures, and the vibrant culture of Northern Samar all in one place. Support our exhibitors, discover unique finds, and bring home a piece of Northern Samar before the curtains close today!

Gearing up for stronger market access and better product readiness

An insightful orientation on OTOP Center operations, covering product standards, supplier qualifications, onboarding processes, and opportunities for MSMEs was conducted today at the 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar Trade Fair.

Special thanks to Femmy Delute of Tacloban Native Delicacies and Handicraft Producers Association - Product 8, Inc. for sharing valuable insights and guidance to local entrepreneurs.

Through activities like this, MSMEs are empowered to enhance product quality, strengthen market competitiveness, and bring the best of Northern Samar to wider markets.

𝓣𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮 𝓲𝓽, 𝔀𝓮𝓪𝓻 𝓲𝓽, 𝓭𝓲𝓼𝓹𝓵𝓪𝔂 𝓲𝓽, 𝓫𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓝𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓷 𝓢𝓪𝓶𝓪𝓻 𝓱𝓸𝓶𝓮 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝔂𝓸𝓾.

Proof that the best finds aren’t always online.
𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭.

Tara tara!

And at the heart of this trade fair are the exhibitors—passionate entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers who bring their stories, culture, and craftsmanship to life in every product on display.

Meet our 41 exhibitors and experience the best of Northern Samar. Shop local, support local—buy Northern Samar!

2𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘢 𝘙𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘛𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘯- 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴. 𝘗𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘪 𝘯𝘢, 𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘢, 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘢.

TODAY—𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, warmly welcoming everyone to a celebration of culture and creativity.

41 exhibitors proudly showcase the finest flavors, handcrafted treasures, and captivating visual arts that reflect the soul of the province.

Visit Robinsons Place Tacloban today and immerse yourself in the rich culture and artistry of Northern Samar.

Skip the cart, meet the makers

Discover local finds, handmade treasures, and negosyo goals all in one place. Visit Robinsons Place Tacloban, in Marasbaras, Tacloban City and 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫!

Experience the best of Northern Samar as local entrepreneurs, producers, artisans, and community-based enterprises gather for the 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar – National Heritage Month Trade Fair 2026!

🗓 May 22–25, 2026
📍 Robinsons Marasbaras, Tacloban City

In celebration of National Heritage Month with the theme:
“Roots and Horizons: Our Shared Heritage, Our Collective Future”

Discover proudly Northern Samar-made products from our participating exhibitors representing the municipalities of Allen, Bobon, Catarman, Catubig, Laoang, Las Navas, Lavezares, Lope De Vega, Mapanas, Palapag, Pambujan, and San Roque.

From delicacies, processed food, pili products, handicrafts, fashion accessories, local crafts, artworks, and community products, this four-day trade fair showcases the creativity, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Northern Samar.

Support our MSMEs, explore unique local products, and celebrate the rich heritage of our province.

See you at the 2nd Manggad san Northern Samar – National Heritage Month Trade Fair 2026!