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<center>[[Catanduanes Province, Philippines|<font size=4>'''Province of Catanduanes'''</font>]] - [[Catanduanes Archived News|<font size=4 color=green>'''Archived News'''</font>]]</center> | <center>[[Catanduanes Province, Philippines|<font size=4>'''Province of Catanduanes'''</font>]] - [[Catanduanes Archived News|<font size=4 color=green>'''Archived News'''</font>]]</center> | ||
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==Summer trade fair yields P1.6M in gross sales== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841335154317 | |||
*By: Edna A. Bagadiong | |||
*''April 23, 2012'' | |||
VIRAC, Catanduanes- The 2012 Summer Barakalan sa Plaza Rizal generated the highest gross sales in the history of the event reaching a total of P1.6 million. | |||
The annual event which started last 2010 was held at Virac Plaza Rizal from April 2 to 13 in time for the Holy Week vacationers and tourists, proved to be very profitable for the 52 participating companies. | |||
Local manufacturers/ producers of food, handicraft, and other merchandise provided guests to the trade fair with a variety of products seldom found all in one place. | |||
A local tour operator, Venz Bay Travel and Tours offered a “Visita Iglesia” guided tour package as one of the special features of the event. TESDA for its part took charge of technology demonstrations on hot and cold cooking while its accredited clients provided beauty care and wellness services. | |||
The trade fair will become an annual event as pronounced by Mayor Cito Alberto during the opening program on April 2 – the Virac LGU being the major partner of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Catanduanes Producers Association in this undertaking. | |||
During the closing program on April 13, special awards were presented. Marclo Enterprise (non-food category), Belen’s Pinahamis na Pili, Atbp (food category) won in the Most Innovative Product and in the Best Dressed Booth contest. | |||
Consolation prizes for Best Dressed Booth were also awarded to: Aydz food Products, Nelia’s Food Products, Fiberart Handicraft Enterprise, and to Pandan Women Weavers Association. | |||
Cash awards totalled to P12,000 which was fully sponsored by LGU Virac. | |||
==SSS urges members to avail loan condonation program== | ==SSS urges members to avail loan condonation program== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841334829730 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R05&article=841334829730 | ||