The Philippines is moving toward a more sustainable and globally competitive Philippine economy.

The 2025 Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair had a successful five-day run last 23 to 27 July, at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Its latest edition modestly had close to 300 carefully-selected exhibitors from across the Philippines, showcasing a range of proudly local products — from heirloom crafts and wellness essentials to upcycled home décor, contemporary fashion and environmentally-responsible solutions.

The National Trade Fair proudly celebrates the stories, cultures and communities that shape them. Supporting the Tatak Pinoy Strategy, the 2025 edition reinforced DTI’s push to build a dynamic domestic economy where homegrown brands and products can flourish both locally and globally.

“The National Trade Fair is more than a marketplace — it’s a national platform for promoting Filipino excellence, innovation and sustainability. This 2025 edition goes even further, introducing new features to spotlight game-changing green technologies,” said DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza D. Bautista, who heads the Competitiveness and Innovation Group.

The fair featured a wider spectrum of Filipino creativity, from fashion and home furnishings to digital innovations and natural wellness products.

Bautista emphasized that this year’s fair continues to promote the use of Philippine natural raw materials and highlights the potential of green technologies in helping Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises scale up and compete more effectively.

One of the major highlights of this year’s fair is the Philippine Sustainability Pavilion that showcased breakthrough eco-innovations and green technologies taking center stage. The pavilion spotlighted indigenous and natural materials such as bamboo, abaca and native grasses — transformed into high-value products suitable for both local consumption and international markets.

The National Trade Fair is a powerful platform that continues to grow and to aim toward reaching new heights. It is a conscious and mindful effort to support sustainability, quality local goods and proudly Filipino innovations to deliver an even greater impact and a better tomorrow.