Natural health products take centerstage

MANILA, Philippines - October, declared as the Traditional Health Month, will not be complete without the staging of the 4th Marpe Health Expo 2010 on Oct. 22 to 24 that carries the theme “Pinoy Herbals: The Natural Way to Health & Wellness.”

The three-day show is organized by the Chamber of Herbal Industries of the Philippines Inc. (CHIPI, whose company-members and products are recognized both here and abroad and collectively contribute about $600 million to the economy annually.

Teresita “Tess” E. Santos, CHIPI treasurer and the overall chairman of the show, said the expo is expected to become the biggest tradeshow in the Philippine herbal industry.

“This expo will be the biggest tradeshow in the Philippine herbal industry,” Santos who is president and CEO of Prosource International, said. She added the event is supported by the Department of Health, the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care and the Department of Trade and Industry.

The 4th Marpe Health Expo 2010, managed by Mil-dred B. Caballero of Trade Advertising Exhibitions and Conventions International Inc. (Tradecon Inc.), the undisputed leader in the events management and organizing industry, will run from Oct. 22-24 at the Megatrade Hall, 5th Level, Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

For inquiries, call event manager Tradecon, Inc. at 633-8547; 395-5137; 395-5009 or email at tradecon.inc @gmail.com.