Padday na Lima paints the metro with Cagayan Valley’s hues of heritage, opening the trade fair with a vibrant showcase at the Festival Mall Alabang, last Friday September 19, 2025. Brimming with culture and tradition, Padday na Lima, the Ybanag vernacular for “made by hands”, is the prime venue for showcasing the region’s best of the best.
Welcoming the guests was DTI Region 2 Regional Director Ma. Sofia G. Narag, CESO V, who invited guests to witness the dazzling spirit of Cagayan Valley, embodied in its colors, flavors, and artistry. DTI Regional Operations Group Assistant Secretary Grace Baluyan, together with LGU officials and private partners, lauded the fair as a powerful testament to the region’s vibrant heritage and the resilience of its MSMEs.
Guests were treated to a splash of colors through the Hibla’t Habing Rehiyon Dos fashion show, alongside an impressive display of the region’s best offerings in the provincial pavilions. Each product tells a story of tradition, ingenuity, and the hardworking communities behind their creations.
Alongside the launch of the 19th Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair was the unveiling of the fair’s website PaddayNaLima.ph, a digital platform designed to expand the visibility and market reach of Region 2’s MSMEs beyond that of the physical fair.
Come and experience this extraordinary festival of colors firsthand. Padday na Lima runs from September 19-25, 2025 at the Upper Ground, Carousel Court and East Hall, Festival Mall Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Support local, shop local!
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