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.

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

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.

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!