Butlak 40th Negros Trade Fair theme; Bulawan, other winners named

The Association of Negros Producers (ANP) is holding its milestone 40th Negros Trade Fair (NTF) at SM Aura Premier in Taguig City on September 22 to 27.

Developed in collaboration with the Design Center of the Philippines, the theme for this milestone year is Butlak. The term refers to the “first light” or the initial glow of a new day, signaling a phase of maturity and abundance for the island’s producers, Mary Ann Colmenares, NTF chairperson, said at the launch at SM City Bacolod on Friday, May 29.

Colmenares said the Bulawan grand winners on Friday were:

• Fine Jewelry Handicrafts Jewelry: The Unfolding – ChiEVs Stone and Crystal

• Garments Category: Bing Gonzaga – Bagasse Blouse

• Bags Category: Bevelyn Fernan – Ticog patterned bag ethnic

• Home Furnishing: Sail to Hope Lighted Wall Décor – Tumandok Crafts

• Table Tops: Artisana’s Ceramic Scent Diffusers – Artisana

• Luminary: La Purisima – Hacienda Crafts

• Furniture: Sidlak Console Table – Tumandok Crafts

• Natural & Organic – Non-Food Category: Pure Himag Soap – Tribal Miracle Oil

• Natural & Organic – Food Category: Liberica Coffee Beans/Ground – Mumshie

• Sugar-based category: Puto Sorbetes – Quan Delicacies

• Deli Category: Batwan Artisan Focaccia – Quan

• Flour-based category: Kamias Prune Bar – Virgie’s Homemade

The Balik Salig winners were:

• Home Furnishing: Imperfect Nito Jar

• Hamper Category: Gibar Hamper by Gibar Dela Rita

• Weaving Category: Tikog Hats

• Bag Category: Nito Hand Bag Large

• Novelty Category: Nito Mini Basket

• Basket Category: Banban Basket

• Table Top Category: Spices Tray

The Pilak winners were:

• Deli Product Category: Hapi Jess Tapa with Peanut in Chili Garlic Oil

• Flour Based Product Category: Batty Bits Moringa Powered Nacho Chips (Turmeric)

• Sugar Based: Gracie’s Best Mango Mint Jam

• Golden Crunch Product Category: Cassavana’s Cassava Crackers with Bacon

• Condiment Product Category: Gracie’s Best Humus Ilonggo

• Beverages – Juice Product Category: Jorgie’s Passion Fruit and Lemon Juice

• Beverages – Tea Product Category: Bulak’s Veggie Tea

• Beverages – Wine Product Category: Hunter’s Hill Dragon Fruit Wine

“The 40th anniversary reflects a journey from uncertainty to a clear, established identity. What began as a response to crisis has evolved into a permanent culture of invention and diversification. The fair celebrates the practical courage required to keep building and growing,” an ANP press release said.

The ANP is a pioneering non-profit Business Support Organization that has championed the spirit of Negrense entrepreneurship, creativity, and craftsmanship for over four decades, it said.

Established in 1985, ANP has become a driving force behind the growth of local industries, empowering producers, artisans, manufacturers, farmers, and MSMEs by creating opportunities that connect Negros talent to national and global markets.*

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