Diskwento Caravan Generates P385T in Sales

The two-day out of town Diskwento Caravan staged by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office early this month has generated P385,820.71 in sales.

The amount is the combined sales in the municipalities of Pres. Roxas and Mambusao registered at P171,708.53 and P197,462.03, respectively, while a couple of city-based commercial establishments which also joined the marketing event pitched in P16,650.15 worth of school supplies, basic and prime commodities.

Pres. Roxas mayor Receleste Escolin conveyed his appreciation to DTI, suppliers, distributors and retailers during a simple program at the town plaza, June 6, which officially kicked off the marketing event.

The same activity benefitting residents of Mambusao and adjacent towns was conducted on June 7.

“Basic and prime commodities are among the best sellers,” said DTI Provincial Office Consumer Protection Unit head Merian Asas of the Diskwento Caravan “Balik Eskwela” edition.

The selling event seeks to ease the financial burden of the consumers and the same time provide additional or alternative market for manufacturers and producers, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). (LTP/AAL/PIA Capiz)