Pasay City:Twenty-three exhibitors from Negros Occidental are displaying their products at the Manila FAME 2026 event, showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage. The three-day event opened at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on Thursday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the Negros Occidental delegation includes 19 micro, small, and medium enterprises alongside four associations. These groups are supported by the provincial government in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

DTI-Negros Occidental Director Lynna Joy Cardinal emphasized that the province's support enhances opportunities for local producers and boosts the potential of Negrense MSMEs to compete internationally. She highlighted the unique Negrense products available for discovery at the event.

Manila FAME is a premier trade show in the Philippines dedicated to home decor, furniture, furnishings, fashion, holiday, and gift products, organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions.

The Negrense exhibitors present a wide array of handcrafted items and creative industry offerings, including traditional weaving, shell crafts, sericulture, handwoven pandan products, basketry, woodcrafts, artisanal wearables, crochet creations, hand-smocked children's dresses, and contemporary fashion inspired by heritage designs.

The Province of Negros Occidental Pavilion is featured at Booths K19 to 24 and L13 to 18. Exhibitors include Emgee By Get Spotted, Vivo Handmade, OISCA Negros, Ruby Ladies Fashion, Nexco Negros Export Industry Corp., Tumandok Crafts Industries, Bev's Handicrafts, Negros Nine Human Development Foundation, and Tabao Handloom Woven Products.