The Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) in partnership with DTI Region 2 and Mayani.ph will bring more fresh produce to Metro Manila through the 2nd Online Bagsakan on 23 April. Tomatoes, carrots, cabbage, potatoes, sayote, lemons, and watermelons, among others, will be on sale. Customers should place their pre-orders on the Mayani.ph platform until 21 April 12 noon for delivery on 23 April. Only GCash payments will be accepted. To shop, click here: https://cutt.ly/BAGSAKAN
Meanwhile, the Bataan Mango Growers Association will be selling Kinalabaw Mangoes at the DTI Bagsakan on 26 April at the DTI Parking Lot. They will bring around 200 baskets or kaing of mangoes for pick-up and walk-in purchases. A kaing will be sold at P2,000.00. Buyers can also purchase less than a basket. Pre-orders will be accepted while the supply lasts through their representative, Aurora S. Dimalanta with mobile number 09098094476 and pay through bank transfer or cash.
DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez stressed the importance of empowering the production capacities of certain sectors, including the agricultural sector, digital trade, and delivery services. The DTI-BDTP, together with DTI Region 2, and Mayani.ph work together to promote a more vibrant domestic trade.
The Bagsakan project promotes a grassroots approach to inclusive micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) development. it also supports the DTI’s Buy Local, Go Lokal advocacy campaign. To be updated on the projects of the DTI-BDTP, follow their social media accounts: @DTI.BDTP on Facebook and Instagram, and @DTI_BDTP on Twitter. ♦
Date of Release: 21 April 2021