BUSINESS
Local enterprises earn P914,522 from media hub
The Tourism Department said the International Media Center, located at the World Trade Center in Pasay, played host to a Philippine products hub, and also featured regional food samples, beverages and traditional hilot massage services.
A Philippine products hub at the ASEAN International Media Center in Pasay City generated P914,522 in sales since the facility’s soft opening, as the government used the regional summit to showcase local businesses and tourism offerings to foreign delegates.
The Department of Tourism (DoT) said the hub features products from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country.
The media center, located at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, serves as the operations and broadcast facility for local and international news organizations covering the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
The Philippine Postal Corp. (PHLPost) also recorded P32,010 in sales from postal services at its station at The Tent, where it offered free travel postcards.
The tourism department said 65 media delegates had joined free tours of Museo del Galeon and Intramuros. The media center also features regional food samples, beverages and traditional hilot massage services.
Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said the summit provided an opportunity to promote Philippine culture, heritage, destinations and products to the international community.
She said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had directed the government to use the country’s ASEAN hosting both to advance regional agreements and showcase the Philippines.
Presidential Communications Office Secretary Lino Cayetano said the media center was designed to serve visiting journalists while providing them with a window into the country.
The center offers workspaces, broadcast studios, briefing rooms, media halls and recording booths for accredited local and international media.
It will remain open until 17 November for journalists covering the summit and related meetings.