The Chinese Filipino Business Club Inc. (CFBCI), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry-National Capital Regional Office (DTI-NCRO) and Lucky Chinatown, launched the Mini Metro Fiesta Goes to Binondo 2025 on Aug. 13.
The five-day trade fair, which concluded on Aug. 17, showcased 24 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country.
CFBCI president Samuel Lee Uy, honorary president Stephen Tan Sia, vice president Willy Chuakimtong, DTI Undersecretary Blesila Lantayona, assistant secretaries Grace Baluyan and Leonila Baluyut, area 1 head Corona Olivia Rivera and Lucky Chinatown general manager Norico Mizoguchi attended the opening ceremony.
Uy said the fair provided a vital platform for MSMEs to showcase their products and highlighted the collaborative spirit between the government, private sector, and the Chinese community.
He said that empowering MSMEs is crucial for economic progress and nurturing future entrepreneurs.
Uy also encouraged business owners to stay true to their goals, be inspired by those around them and keep working toward bigger achievements.
Lantayona lauded the CFBCI for its steadfast support of local businesses and thanked Lucky Chinatown for providing the venue free of charge.
She also encouraged the public to support local products and introduced DTI’s latest programs aimed at assisting entrepreneurs.
Mizoguchi expressed the mall’s honor in hosting the fair and affirmed its commitment to working with the CFBCI and DTI to support MSMEs.
The exhibition featured a diverse range of products from 24 exhibitors.
Nine enterprises were founded by CFBCI officers or their children, showcasing the entrepreneurial talent of the next generation of Chinese-Filipino business leaders.
The remaining 15 participants were selected by the DTI for their significant growth potential.
