The first collaborative trade fair of Department of Trade and Industry Pampanga and DTI Bataan officially opened on May 15 at Waltermart San Fernando, showcasing local products and promoting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from both provinces.

Dubbed Fiesta Fair 2026, the three-day event runs until May 17 and highlights the creativity, innovation, and resilience of local entrepreneurs from Pampanga and Bataan.

During the opening ceremony, Acting Provincial Director Ma. Cristina B. Evangelista of DTI Pampanga and Provincial Director Eileen Ocampo of DTI Bataan expressed gratitude for the milestone partnership, describing the event as the first collaborative trade fair between the two provincial offices.

Also present during the launch were Acting Division Chief Emil Paulo Galang of DTI Pampanga, Division Chief Jeypy Ocampo of DTI Bataan, and DTI personnel from both provinces in support of initiatives aimed at strengthening local MSMEs.

DTI Pampanga and DTI Bataan also thanked Waltermart San Fernando for its partnership and support in hosting the event.

Organizers encouraged the public to visit Fiesta Fair 2026 and continue supporting locally made products and businesses.