07 April 2015 – As part of its efforts to promote bilateral trade between the Philippines and Argentina, the Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires participated in a seminar entitled “Presentation of Fairs and Expositions in Asia and the Pacific for First Semester 2015” at the Alvear Arts Hotel in Buenos Aires on March 30.

Second Secretary and Consul Ma. Carmela Teresa A. Cabreira made a well-received presentation on the scheduled fairs for the year, namely the International Food Exposition (IFEX) and Manila FAME which will be held from May 21 to 25 and October 15 to 18, respectively. IFEX and Manila FAME are organized by the Philippine Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM). In her presentation, Second Secretary Cabreira highlighted the reasons why the fairs are must-sees, elaborated on the various special events within each exposition and informed those present of the incentives that await each registered buyer. 

The seminar, organized by the Argentine Chamber of Commerce for Asia and the Pacific (CCAP) and Emirates, was attended by at least 50 members of CCAP and brought together Embassy officials and trade representatives from the Philippines, Australia, India and Thailand.  END