‘Tienda ni Gob’ attracts more farmers, home-grown entrepreneurs

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff reporter

LAOAG CITY—About 42 home-grown entrepreneurs and several farmers groups in the province gathered at the Dap-ayan Center starting February 4, 2019 for an 11-day trade fair showcasing the best products in the province.

Organized by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, the ‘Tienda ni Gob’ trade fair continues to attract local entrepreneurs and farmer associations to sell their produce in downtown Laoag.

In time for the opening of the Laoag Pamulinawen Festival, the trade fair’s venue this year became more accessible to buyers as it is strategically located at the heart of the city proper, or just adjacent to the Ilocos Norte Capitol building.

Aside from the usual processed food products such as bagnet and longganisa, abel hand-woven cloth and wood furniture, the province is known for, organized association of farmers also displayed their unique farm produce and livestock.

Some micro, small and medium entrepreneurs including online shops also participated in the trade exhibit which culminated on February 11, 2019.

Fresh from the United States to promote her latest dragon fruit products such as dragon fruit tea and coffee drinks, Edita Dacuycuy in her capacity as president of the Ilocos Norte MSMEs said they are thankful for the Ilocos Norte government for coming out with a unique trade fair showcasing the various products and services of the Ilocanos that have created an impact on the advancement of Ilocos Norte as a province.

“We are so blessed for the all-out support of our governor and other government agencies for they are one with us in this endeavor. Here is also our way to share our products we take so much pride of,” said Mrs. Dacuycuy, a multi-awarded farmer-scientist-entrepreneur who pioneered the establishment of the first science and technology-based dragon fruit plantation at Brgy. Paayas in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.

An online seller of Ella’s fashion and beauty shop also joined the trade fair this year to promote her products and gain more customers.

Other local producers of native Ilocano delicacies such as dudol and tupig among others also shared their excitement during the opening of the trade fair as their products were among the bestsellers to passersby.

Adding more fun and excitement to the activity is the awarding of winners for the “best dressed booth”, best in visual merchandise and top three sellers to encourage better presentation of local products.

The “Tienda ni Gob” trade fair is in support to the provincial government’s vision to transform the province into a “livable, sustainable, and resilient home” for the Ilocano people.

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