Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Philippine Trade Fair


Philippine Trade Fair

When you want to promote and advertise your business or services in your industry. There is no better place to do so than joining trade fairs. Trade fairs can significantly increase awareness about your company. Here are the requirements to join the trade fairs and people to contact in the Philippines.

I.) Basic requirements:


  • Registration of your business enterprise with the relevant government agencies (e.g. DTI, SEC, etc.)
  • Submission of accomplished application form
  • Payment of participation fee

II.) Additional requirements may include:

  • Participation in training programs
  • Willingness to undergo product development
  • Track record of the company (years of operation, exports, sales, etc.)

III.) More detailed information on participating in these trade events can be secured from the respective organizing agencies:

  • BSMED - Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprises Development
    3/F, 349 Oppen Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat
    Avenue, Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 897-1680 or 897-7596
  • CITEM - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
    Golden Shell Pavilion, Roxas Blvd.
    Cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City
    Tel. Nos.: 897-9659 or 890-5073
  • BETP - Bureau of Export and Trade Promotion
    5/F & 8/F, New Solid Bldg.,
    357 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 890-5243 or 897-7610
    PITC
    2/F, 116 Tordesillas St., Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 845-4776, 892-3335

IV.) How much do I pay to participate in the trade fair?

The amount depends on the event and entitlements such as booth size, venue, and the number of fair days. More detailed information on the events of interest to you can be secured at the respective organizing agencies:

  • BSMED - Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprises Development
    3/F, 349 Oppen Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat
    Avenue, Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 897-1680 or 897-7596
  • CITEM - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
    Golden Shell Pavilion, Roxas Blvd.
    Cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City
    Tel. Nos.: 897-9659 or 890-5073
  • BETP - Bureau of Export and Trade Promotion
    5/F & 8/F, New Solid Bldg.,
    357 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 890-5243 or 897-7610
  • PITC - Philippine International Trading Corporation
    2/F, 116 Tordesillas St., Makati City
    Tel. Nos.: 845-4776, 892-3335
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