Davao Fair Drives Momentum for Women-Led MSMEs

• Women entrepreneurs showcases business at Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair in Davao City
• DTI backs women leaders to drive regional and global growth
• Women entrepreneurs will gain from meaningful conversations, skills enhancement, mentoring sessions and networking activities

A three-day event at the Women Strong Network Hybrid Trade Fair, centring to empower women entrepreneurs from the Philippines was conducted in Davao City recently. The event served as a catalyst for showcasing Philippines women-led ventures as the country gears up for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit later this year.

Held from March 12 to 14 at the SM Lanang Atrium, the event was organized by WomenBizPH. The opportunity served as a platform for featuring over 30 exhibitors from Mindanao along with business leaders from Metro Manila, Luzon, and the Visayas. According to the organizers, the agenda highlighted the growing contribution of women-led MSMEs to regional development.

Spearheaded by the Women’s Business Council of the Philippines, the event advanced female contribution in enhancing economic empowerment. It also fostered opportunities for strong participation of Filipino women in regional and global business landscape. Through the event, women entrepreneurs received a fair opportunity to collaborate and learn through talks, mentoring sessions, and networking activities. 

Romeo Castañaga of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) stated that “This initiative reflects the growing strength and influence of women entrepreneurs in our region,” “When women entrepreneurs thrive, they create jobs, generate value, and drive resilient local economies,” he said.

“This trade fair has grown alongside all of you,” Castro-Caliwara told participants.“For the next three days, we will have talks and fireside chats designed to help entrepreneurs learn new skills, hear from experts, and discover fresh ways to grow their businesses,” she said.