DTI celebrates National MSME Week with Bagsakan in Festival Mall

The Department of Trade and Industry - Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is celebrating the National MSME Week with a special Bagsakan at the Expansion Hall and Carousel Court of Festival Mall in Muntinlupa City from July 13 to 17, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

In coordination with the DTI Regional Operations Group, Festival Mall, Filinvest Lifemalls, and the City Government of Muntinlupa, the five-day selling and order-taking event will feature over 50 Filipino enterprises from Bataan, Nueva Ecija, CALABARZON, Marinduque, Sorsogon, Nueva Vizcaya, Bohol, Cebu, Dinagat Islands, Negros Oriental, Samar, Zamboanga del Sur, Davao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and the NCR.

Institutional buyers, retailers, exporters, resellers, distributors and households from Southern Metro Manila and nearby provinces are invited to source a rich variety of authentic Filipino products such as native delicacies, processed food and snacks, beverages, healthy food selections, personal care items, health and wellness products, gift items and souvenirs, fashion items and accessories, handicrafts and woven products, as well as furniture and home décor from the Festival Mall Bagsakan.

Among the major highlights of the Bagsakan include a special wine mixing demonstration by Sol’s Italian Food and Philia Variety Store; a leather crafting workshop by Handcrafted by Harl’s; and special furniture showcase of the CARAGA Region. The City Government of Muntinlupa will also offer their services to help aspiring entrepreneurs start their enterprises and existing entrepreneurs grow their businesses.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BDTP has collaborated with major commercial venues like Festival Mall to help MSMEs, farmers, and fruit growers reach more customers and sell their products. The bureau’s Bagsakan Special Project is a crisis-response initiative to ensure the availability of food products, stimulate consumption and support the reopening of the economy.

As reminder for visitors, safety protocols such as social distancing and wearing of face masks will be strictly implemented. Buyers and customers can also access the contact information of the Bagsakan exhibitors and products by downloading the DTI Sisidlan: Philippine Product Catalog which will be available at this link: bit.ly/SISIDLAN

For more updates on upcoming Bagsakan activities, national fairs and programs for MSMEs, join the DTI-BDTP Community on Viber and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (DTI.BDTP), Twitter (DTI_BDTP), and Tiktok (DTI.BDTP) or write to BDTP Director Marievic M. Bonoan at bdtp@dti.gov,ph.

3 Reasons why Filinvest City is worth Whe Trip

Whether you’re aiming for a quick hotel staycation, looking for thrilling activities to try, or simply wanting a change of environment to enjoy fresh air and abundant spaces, Filinvest City, Alabang offers a full suite of activities – from leisure to adventure.

1. Home to exciting events and fun recreational activities. Filinvest City’s civic spaces continue to elevate the Metro South lifestyle. The Central Park, for example, is envisioned to be the next venue for major events such as festivals, concerts, and other exciting activities. Its Great Lawn is already open for public use, serving as the place of gathering at the heart of Filinvest City. Here, residents and visitors can enjoy the open space to walk their dogs, jog, exercise, and so many more. Park-goers can also utilize other features for fun and wellness such as a Play Area and Outdoor Gym Equipment. They can also find Bike Rental Stations and Moovr PH’s E-scooter Rental that can be used to ride through the car-free road at Spectrum Midway. To complete the experience, Central Park holds food bazaars every weekend called Eats by the Park, which offers a variety of food and refreshments perfect for al fresco dining and picnic while enjoying the fresh breeze of nature. 

2. Offers a wide variety of activities to suit different lifestyles. Aside from vibrant parks, Filinvest City is also the perfect relaxation and retail destination. At Festival Mall, family and friends can enjoy the iconic mini-amusement parks that have arcade games and extreme rides, which were recently re-opened: The Festival Junction Express, Festival Grand Carousel, Pixie Forest, and X-Site. There’s also the Wijump Trampoline Park and PedWay Go Kart Rental for those who are looking for unique and active entertainment for the family. 

For anyone looking for a leisure sport, Southpoint Driving Range is available for a steady golf session with no membership needed. 

Meanwhile, for a more relaxed approach to dining, leisure, health, and wellness, visitors can opt to explore Westgate Center, which houses a suite of dining options, fitness centers, and retail stores. For movie-goers, they can definitely look forward to showing their much-awaited movie releases with big screens finally coming back at the Commercenter, which offers an exceptional cinema experience.

Planning a staycation? You can finally make it happen with the many luxury and deluxe hotels which are all fully operational and ready to take in guests for a laidback vacation in the middle of the green city: Crimson Hotel, Bellevue Hotel, Vivere Hotel, Acacia Hotel, and Somerset Alabang.

Lastly, those looking for an exclusive lifestyle experience, the members-only Palms Country Club provides a new level of leisure with its superior club management, first-class amenities, and superb dining, in a private enclave within the city. 

 

3. Abundance of fresh air and expansive green, open spaces. Being outdoors and experiencing nature offers many health and wellness benefits. Not only does it boost one’s mood, it also helps improve one’s immune system. As a Garden City, being in Filinvest City means there’s no shortage of fresh air and verdant landscapes. A sizable portion of land is dedicated to green, open spaces for the community to enjoy – there are pedestrian-friendly roads, wide sidewalks, dedicated Bike Lanes and Shared Roads across the city. Its major public parks, the Spectrum Linear Park, Central Park, Filinvest Axis Park, Festival Mall River Park, and Festival Mall Water Garden, are all interconnected to make walking pleasant while enjoying the great outdoors. 

From leisure and wellness to exciting recreational activities, Filinvest City offers everything one needs to achieve an invigorating lifestyle.  To know more about this thriving community, visit https://filinvestcity.com/. For more updates, follow them on Facebook @FilinvestCityOFFICIAL and Instagram @filinvest_city. 

Studio Bake - New Bakeshop in Festival Mall

"The smell of good bread baking, like the sound of lightly flowing water, is indescribable in its evocation of innocence and delight..."

Festival Mall opened up a new bakeshop last March 15, 2018. And the name is Studio Bake, a mass was held to start off the occasion which immediately followed by the blessing. The owner together with his family and staff were all busy to grace the event.

The place was classy and definitely instagrammable I can say. They have all types of bread form the most popular bread, fancy to as simple as a white bread for your sandwiches.

You can also find your favorite and familiar bread like ensaymada, ube swirl, bread floss, peach mango and so much more!

One of the best thing that I found out about this place is the fact that they start even before sunrise, traditionally starting really early so that the bread will be ready by breakfast time.

If you can't catch the morning breakfast it is okay, because during closing time, they most of the time offer discounts on their bread. This makes it even more affordable for the guests

Visit them at the new expansion wing of Festival Mall in Alabang, or check them out here at their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/studiobakeph/