CSFI Kabuhayan National Trade Fair set Nov. 13
THE Congressional Spouses Foundation Inc. (CSFI) will hold one of their biggest fundraising events for the year, the Kabuhayan National Livelihood Trade Fair 2023 on November 13 – 23, 2023 at the North Lobby of the House of Representatives.
There are more than 60 booths this year showcasing only THE best Philippine products from around the country, which include modern Filipiniana fashion, fabric and accessories, natural woven bags made from abaca, seagrass, pandan and water lily, traditional wares and handicrafts, furniture, beautiful art, recycled wood home accessories and a delectable spread of ready to eat delicacies as well as dried, fresh produce and lots of special food items from every region.
The trade fair aims to provide small and medium Filipino entrepreneurs with an opportunity to display their creativity, ingenuity and widen their market reach. We will be showcasing a wonderful array of artisanal items made from around the country.
The major sponsors for the trade fair are Metrobank Foundation, San Miguel Corporation, Government Service Insurance System, and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Over the years, proceeds from the CSFI Trade Fair were used to various programs and projects of the CSFI. This year, the CSFI hopes to use the proceeds of this fundraising trade fair, to upgrade the facilities of and make the necessary repairs and renovations in the wards of government medical facilities, particularly, but not limited to, hospitals for the enlisted members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
The CSFI will collaborate with the AFP for this undertaking.
CSFI also wishes to make a difference this Christmas in the lives of the less fortunate with our gift-giving activities to make the season more cheerful specially, during these hard times.
“I am grateful to the members of the CSFI for their active participation in the Kabuhayan 2023, and for ensuring that we can offer the best products from each province” said CSFI President, Former Deputy Speaker Baby Arenas. Chairperson Yedda Marie K. Romualdez is likewise elated in this endeavor of the CSFI-19th Congress. “It’s been wonderful to see so many members work together on this project. We hope that we will be able to raise a significant amount to make a difference in the lives of uniformed personnel who tirelessly and selflessly serve our country for peace and security”.
CSFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization composed of 300 plus parents, spouses, siblings and children of members of the House of Representatives that conducts socio-civic activities to help reduce poverty, foster education, rehabilitate abused women, promote tourism, sharing of best practices across regions and addressing disaster response and espousing environmental sustainability.
