Central Luzon trade fair generates P10.9-M in sales
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Likha ng Central Luzon (LCL) Hybrid Trade Fair 2021 generated about P10.9 million in sales, with Pampanga generating the highest sales among the seven participating provinces from physical stores at P2.18 million.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Regional Director Leonila Baluyut said around P5.33 million was sold in physical stores in select malls from October 13 to 17 while P5.6 million came from online selling.
“The 23rd LCL continued this year through a hybrid trade fair style to enable the participant micro small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) to exhibit their quality products in both online and physical platforms,” Baluyut said.
Based on initial reports, the second highest sales came from Bataan at P922,301; Zambales -P866,330; Aurora – P626,342; Bulacan – 368,863; Nueva Ecija – P251,280; and Tarlac-P106,187.
In terms of online sales, Bulacan got about P5.47 million while Zambales had P136,400.
Baluyut shared that due to positive sales figures, the trade fair will continue up to October 31 through LCL’s online selling portal accessible through Facebook and the official website.
To view and buy the products of about 150 physical and virtual Likha trade fair participant MSMEs from Central Luzon, the hybrid trade exposition can be accessed by buyers thru Facebook page: Likha ng Central Luzon and website https://www.likhangcentralluzon.com.
The LCL Hybrid Trade Fair 2021 is organized by DTI in partnership with PhilExport, Regional Development Council, Central Luzon Growth Corridor Foundation Inc., SM and WalterMart.
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Likha ng Central Luzon Hybrid Trade Fair 2021 generates about P10.9 million in sales. (DTI Central Luzon)
