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Sorsogon MSMEs take local products for Metro Manila

Mico Virata · Sep 11, 2026, 2:06 AM

SORSOGON-SOURCED delicacies, unique products, and locally crafted finds showcasing the culture, creativity, and craftsmanship of the province’s local artisans and MSMEs will be featured at this year’s Kasanggayahan Sorsogon GoConut Trade Fair from 17 to 20 September at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City. — Photograph courtesy of OTOP Hub Sorsogon

Thirty micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Sorsogon will bring their locally made products to Metro Manila as part of the Kasanggayahan Sorsogon GoConut Trade Fair 2026 from 17 to 20 September.

The four-day event, organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sorsogon Provincial Office, will be held at the Level 2 Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong City.

The trade fair is expected to give provincial businesses access to urban consumers, institutional buyers, distributors and potential commercial partners while allowing entrepreneurs to showcase products made from the province’s natural resources.

Featured products

Featured products will include virgin coconut oil, coco jam, vinegar, traditional delicacies, pastries and preserves, along with pili-based goods.

The fair will also feature non-food products such as abaca items, apparel, accessories, baskets, home decor, coconut-shell crafts, packaging materials and sustainable charcoal innovations.

Nine of the participating enterprises will make their first appearance at the trade fair, providing emerging brands an opportunity to test their products in the Metro Manila market.

The remaining 21 exhibitors are returning participants seeking to expand their customer base and introduce new or improved product lines.

The businesses come from Sorsogon City and 12 municipalities across the province, including Barcelona, Bulan, Bulusan, Castilla, Donsol, Gubat, Irosin, Juban, Matnog, Pilar, Prieto Diaz and Sta. Magdalena.