TACLOBAN CITY — Celebrating regional craftsmanship and entrepreneurial innovation, the Department of Trade and Industry’s annual Bahandi Eastern Visayas Trade Fair is scheduled to take place from October 1 to 5, 2026, at Trade Hall 1, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
Unifying Six Provinces in National Showcase
The multi-day trade event gathers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) representing all six provinces of Region 8—Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Samar, Eastern Samar, and Northern Samar:
96 Featured Exhibitors: A total of 96 selected local producers will exhibit a diverse range of regional commodities, including indigenous fashion, hand-woven crafts, furniture, home decor, and culinary products.
Heritage Meets Innovation: The showcase emphasizes product developments that integrate traditional Visayan cultural heritage with modern product designs suited for national and international buyers.
Global Market Access: The event provides local entrepreneurs a direct commercial platform to expand their distribution networks, access institutional buyers, and take regional brands beyond domestic borders.
Economic Impact and Local Enterprise Growth
Serving as a flagship market access program for Eastern Visayas, the Bahandi Trade Fair continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening regional supply chains, increasing MSME competitiveness, and driving sustainable economic development across the Visayas.
