CY 2008 - DTI Gears Up for 3rd Visayas-wide OTOP Fair in Cebu, Nov 12-16: It’s three times the charm as the Visayan leg of the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines holds its 3rd annual fair at SM City Cebu Atrium this November 12 to 16, 2008. This five-day trade fair will display a wide array of exciting homegrown products from Central Philippines dubbed "Distinctly Visayas", according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the marketing arm of the OTOP. From souvenir items, novelty items, gift items, home decors, natural fiber, processed food, footwear to wearables, the OTOP fair aims to promote native goods from the Visayan islands. The Visayas Region composed of Regions 6, 7 and 8 have joined hands to come-up with this fair to provide opportunities for budding entrepreneurs and develop a new culture of local pride....