Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday emphasized that buying locally made goods helps sustain jobs and speed up the country’s economic recovery as the nation observes Made in the Philippines Products Week.
Gatchalian said the celebration highlights Filipino ingenuity, talent, and resilience while ensuring communities benefit from stronger local enterprises.
“Bawat biling lokal, trabaho at kabuhayan ang kapital. Kaya suportahan natin ang mga lokal na produkto dahil ito rin ay pamumuhunan sa mga pangarap at kabuhayan ng ating kapwa Pilipino,” he said.
Made in the Philippines Products Week, held annually from Aug. 17 to 23 under Republic Act 3880, promotes Filipino-made goods and strengthens the local manufacturing sector.
He also cited the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act of 2022, which encourages micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to develop products rooted in local culture and resources.
Gatchalian stressed that both initiatives support entrepreneurship, create sustainable jobs, and foster national pride in local products, which are vital to post-pandemic growth.
