BORACAY — The Advocate for Philippine Fair Trade Inc. (APFTI) is bullish on increasing trade centers in the country.
Trade centers indicate that Philippine-made products are being appreciated by consumers worldwide.
APFTI President and Chief Executive Officer Vicente Roaring said they are eyeing this resort island as one of the possible venues for the opening of another fair trade shop here.
Fair trade centers are known all over the world to sell locally made products like souvenir items, indigenous foods and handicrafts.
APFTI has already opened five fair trade shops in Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, Naga City, Tagbilaran City and General Santos City.
Roaring said the sixth shop will open in Malaybalay City in Bukidnon province.
Like other countries, especially in Europe, fair trade shops are considered a way of life that follows certain principles such as for social justice and equity, environment, transparency, empowerment, capacity building and fair and living wages.
Well, hopefully this will help the economy of the Philippines. Having a fair trades like of those in Europe should mean something. If this will lead to more employment, local income and tourism, this would be great.
ReplyDeleteMariel from Cagayan de Oro ( http://www.cdokay.com)