DTI surpasses ‘Sandugo OTOP

Trade Expo’ sales goal by 121%

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA)—After six days of selling, the Department of Trade and Industry in Bohol (DTI Bohol) exceeded its sales target, again, by 121 percent during the 2025 Sandugo One Town, One Product (OTOP) Trade Expo, which ran at the Island City Mall from July 15 to 20, 2025.

DTI Bohol Provincial Director Vierna Teresa Ligan earlier told Kapihan sa PIA of their P20 M sales target which they pegged for this year’s 17th regional trade fair opened in time for Bohol’s main Sandugo Festival.

But after six days of sales, the DTI which monitors the cash and booked sales for all exhibitors, noted a sum of P24,253,305.95 in cash and booked sales from 39 food processor exhibitors, 56 wearables and home-style exhibitors, and 25 furniture exhibitors.

In a report which the DTI shared, it showed that in the processed food category, Ayannas Sili’ng Kinamayo from Baganga in Davao Oriental topped the over-all sales in their category with P 651,629.00, followed by Cleo’s Food Products and Monique Miracle Fruit Juice with 391,365 in sales and Vhonnytiff Fruit Food Products and Processing which capped the 6 day fair with P373,280.00.

For ‘wearables’ and homestyle, most successful sellers were Lets Go Natural with P 805,955.00 in sales followed by Adorno 72 Home Decors with 739,000 in sales, and Mamasyamideli Empresas with P765,760.00 in cash and booked sales.

For furniture, top sellers include Suyman’s Wood Products at P2,302,400.00, then Gamalo Enterprises at P2,147,200.00 followed by Obra Mano Furniture Manufacturing with P956,955.00.

Having surpassed our sales target of ₱20 million in cash and booked orders, we are proud to declare that the Sandugo OTOP Trade Expo has truly become a highly successful marketing platform for MSMEs—not only from Bohol but also from other regions across the country, Dir. Ligan said.

At DTI, we remain committed to supporting MSMEs by helping them develop competitive products that can thrive in larger and more diverse markets. We encourage those who are still operating from their homes to connect with us through our Negosyo Centers and take advantage of the services and opportunities we offer, she urged as the office again prepares for the Annual Holiday Crafts Fair.

At the culmination activities, the DTI also handed exhibiting entrepreneurs with special awards.

Suck include the Green Product Award for non food category to Mara and Aram baglines for their tarsier keyholder and to Libas Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative for their coconut pretzel which was picked for the food category.

The DTI also handed the Most Innovative Product Award to Adorno 72 Home Products for their lighted wall décor for non food and the Champorado Kit from Balay Dilaw Studio for the food category.

The DTI also handed out Loyalty Plaques to MSMEs who have been joining the trade expo through the years.

This year’s awardees include Antequera Tourist Information and Display Center, Tubigon Loomweavers Multi-purpose cooperative, Prime of Asia Handicrafts, Raffia de Bohol, Bucarez Food Processing Inc., Ferangeli Guitar Hand crafters, Glo-anse Handi crafted product, Hanna’s Handicraft, JEV Shell Crafts and JJW Fashion Center. (PIABohol)

PROUDLY BOHOLANO. With sales reaching P2.3 M in 6 days, Suyman Wood Craft took the top seller for the furniture category in the recently concluded Sandugo OTOP Trade Expo organized by the DTI in partnership with venue provider Island City Mall. (PIABohol)