Negros Oriental’s locally made products earned recognition at the 2026 Central Visayas Negosyo Agraryo Trade Fair, highlighting the quality, creativity, and competitiveness of products developed by agrarian reform beneficiary organizations (ARBOs) in the province.
Held from October 15 to 18, 2026, the trade fair provided participating organizations with an opportunity to showcase their products, connect with potential buyers, and expand their market reach.
Negros Oriental Cooperatives Lead the Top Seller Awards
Among the awardees, Baslay Highland Agriculture Cooperative (BASHACO) stood out by winning both the Overall Top Seller – Food Category and the Top Seller – CARP Food Category. The cooperative’s achievements highlighted the strong market appeal of its locally produced food products. Meanwhile, Ligaya Arculo Native Products and the Kagawasan Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (KAARBA), Inc. received the Top Seller – CARP Non-Food Category award, recognizing the value and market potential of their non-food products.
Local Organizations Showcase Negros Oriental’s Products
Several agrarian reform beneficiary organizations represented Negros Oriental at the trade fair, including BLISCOFA, Inc., MAGKASAMA-MPC, BASHACO, Ligaya Arculo Native Products, SPFWAC, SRARBA, Inc., HARBENCO, MARBECO, RARCO, and KAARBA, Inc. Their participation demonstrated the diversity of local products and the continued efforts of community-based enterprises to strengthen their businesses and reach more consumers.
Expanding Market Opportunities for Local Producers
Trade fairs offer agrarian reform beneficiaries opportunities to introduce their products to wider markets, build business connections, and improve their competitiveness. Recognition from these events can also help participating organizations increase product visibility and encourage continued growth among local enterprises. The achievements of Negros Oriental’s ARBOs reflect the potential of locally made products to contribute to livelihood development and economic opportunities across the province.
