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To the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the recent launch of a new souvenir collection under its Go Lokal! program marks the agency’s continued commitment to its mission: to help micro, small, and medium enterprises penetrate the mainstream market.
To the artists and craftspeople behind those products, the event was much more than a launch—it was a recognition of how their respective passions can also make good business.
“This is really a blessing,” said Catherine Limson, who owns accessories brand Bedazzle (@bedazzleaccessories on Instagram). For Go Lokal’s souvenir collection, she made “dessert-themed” beaded bracelets inspired by Filipino desserts like halo-halo, buko pandan, and fruit salad.

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