Sikat Pinoy to feature Phl fruit liqueurs, wines

MANILA, Philippines - Lambanog, tuba, basi, laksoy, tapey — these are some of the common indigenous liqueurs that are part of our Filipino drinking culture.

Now, tapping into a rich variety of tropical fruits, local wine makers are creating interesting and exotic flavors to delight connoisseurs. Discover liqueur de calamansi, mango rum liqueur, coffee liqueur, bugnay wine, and other spirits that can liven up any celebration by introducing a fresh taste as well as a conversation piece.

Fruit liqueurs and wines will be among the many products that will be on exhibit at the upcoming Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair to be held from March 26-30, 2014, at SM Megatrade Halls 1-3, 5th Level, Building B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

With about half of Filipino MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in the food and beverage sector, the Department of Trade & Industry’s Bureau of Domestic Trade (DTI-BDT) is bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from the country’s 16 regions to showcase the best of Philippine food products, promote the country as a culinary destination, and provide business opportunities to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Dubbed Piling-Piling Pagkaing Pilipino, this edition of the Sikat Pinoy National Food Fair will showcase a seafood pavilion as well as a pili nut pavilion. Also available will be coffee from Benguet, unoy rice from Kalinga, empanada from Ilocos, longanisa from Vigan, Ivatan yellow rice from Batanes, sans rival from Pampanga, cashew nuts from Palawan, smoked fish from Cavite, suman sa lihiya from Oriental Mindoro, laing and pinangat from Albay, snack food from Iloilo, chicharon from Cebu, moron from Leyte, juices from Zamboanga, processed meat from Misamis Oriental, coco sugar from Davao del Sur, tablea from Agusan del Sur, and many more mouthwatering delicacies from all over the country.

For more information, contact the DTI-Bureau of Domestic Trade at telephone no. 751-3223, fax no. 751-3224, or email [email protected]. For updates on Sikat Pinoy events, please “Like” the Facebook page www.facebook.com/sikatpinoyfairs.