Global economic crisis pushes exporters to sell at bazaars
MANILA, Philippines - Due to the global economic crisis and export downtrend, several exporters are joining bazaars to reach out and sell their wares to Filipino retailers at reasonable prices.
One such bazaar is the annual St. James the Great Christmas Bazaar which is slated from Nov. 27, 28, 29 and 30, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at the Cuenca Community Center and St. James Parking Lot Ayala Alabang Village.
Now in its 18th year, the event boasts 600 concessionaires offering a wide variety of fab finds and quality products.
Products range from export overruns (clothes and accessories), silver jewelry, holiday food items, Christmas décor, home décor, wrought iron, native and imported bags, toys, shoes, Filipino ethnic products and handicrafts, Christmas packaging and wrappers, decorative candles, paintings, sculptures, among others.
The St. James the Great Christmas Bazaar is a conglomeration of manufacturers, exporters, importers and traders from Davao, Cebu, Palawan, Sulu, Bicol, Iloilo, Baguio, Pampanga, Quezon, Bulacan, Laguna, and Batangas.
The Food Pavilion features well-known food establishments such as Las Paellas, Tapa King, Brothers Burger, Barrio Fiesta, Serye Restaurant, Yellow Cab, Ellies Roasted Calf, Coolman Halo-Halo, Potato Corner, Odd Balls, Theobroma, and Swifts Hotdogs. Official drinks are Coca-Cola and Viva Water.
There will be a grand raffle draw with TV sets and DVD players as major prizes.
Proceeds of the bazaar will benefit the St. James Foundation.
The chairpersons for this event are the mother-daughter team of Mimi and Nikki Valerio. Committee members are Manny Gonzales, president, St. James Foundation; Ricky Presa, president, Parish Pastoral Council; Edza Gonzales, Titang Montinola, and parish priest Msgr. Ernie Joaquin. Proceeds will be for the benefit of St. James Foundation.
Entrance is free. Major credit cards are accepted. Two BPI ATM machines, Metrobank ATM machine and UCPB Mobile ATM will also be available.
Free shuttle service will be provided for all shoppers from the bazaar venue to their parked vehicles.
