The 4th Aklan product showcase opened at SM City Activity Center, Manduriao, Iloilo City for the period 11-17 September 2006 with Department of Trade and Industry Regional Director Dominic P. Abad as the Special Guest. Abad led other Regional Directors who visited the fair such as Jindra Linda Demeterio of the Department of Agriculture, Evelyn Trompeta of Department of Interior and Local Government, and Edwin Trompeta of Department of Tourism. Other guests included Aklan Provincial Planning and Development Officer Roger Esto, who came in behalf of Governor Carlito S. Marquez, DTI-Iloilo Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. SM City Mall Manager Maria Majella Liboon and Leasing Manager Marleah Gonzaga among others.
The province of Aklan, famous for its intricately hand-woven piña, abaca and raffia fiber products, gears to be known as the loomweaving capital of the country. The industry, composed of more than 50 big and small entrepreneurs produces thousands of employment creating a multiplier effect on the economic development of Aklan. To support the industry, the Local Government of Aklan has chosen loomweaving as its One Town, One Product project. To date more than 90 hectares of land distributed in the four municipalities of Aklan are planted with abaca, which are in Libacao, Madalag, Malinao and Balete.
"We take pride in bringing to Iloilo products of the 25 SMEs from Aklan. These SMEs tried their best to produce quality products at par with the world’s best. We are making things easy for our buyers. You don’t have to go to Aklan to buy piña barong. It’s all here, showcased in the 4th Aklan Product Showcase," said DTI-Aklan Provincial Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes.
Other products featured in the fair were hand-woven fabrics, fashion accessories and home décor made of piña, abaca, raffia fibers, nito crafts, clay-based products, paper arts, furniture & furnishings, processed foods, meat products, delicacies and ornamental plants. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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