The Cebu Provincial Government has opened this year’s “Tabo sa Kapitolyo: Agri-Fisheries Trade Fair,” showcasing the province’s diverse agricultural products, local delicacies, and homegrown enterprises as part of Cebu’s 457th Founding Anniversary celebration.
Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro led provincial officials in opening the weeklong trade fair on August 3 at the expanded venue located at Parking Lot 1 beside the Heritage Park inside the Cebu Capitol Compound.
The annual event brings together products from Cebu’s cities and municipalities, providing local farmers, fisherfolk, and microentrepreneurs with a wider market for their goods while promoting Cebu-made products.
“Ingon sa mga mayors, nindot kuno kaayo ni, the best so far, ingon sila,” Gov. Baricuatro told media during an interview.
“Ganahan sila nga naa didto sa parking area (ang tabo) ug nindot kaayo ang mga booths, grabe ka bongga ang different municipalities,” she added.
The governor said the larger venue allowed local government exhibitors to create more attractive booths and better showcase the unique products of their respective areas.
Previous editions of the trade fair were held at the back portion of the Capitol executive building, where limited space posed challenges for exhibitors and visitors.
This year’s “Tabo sa Kapitolyo” features products and delicacies from Cebu’s six component cities and 44 municipalities, along with participation from the highly urbanized cities of Cebu and Mandaue.
Sixteen private exhibitors also joined the event, bringing the total number of exhibitors to 68, according to Provincial Agriculturist Dr. Roldan Saragena.
Joining Gov. Baricuatro during the opening were Vice Governor Glenn Soco, Fourth District Representative Sun Shimura, members of the Provincial Board, and League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)-Cebu Chapter President and Cordova Mayor Cesar Suan, who represented the province’s mayors.
The officials toured the different booths and interacted with local chief executives, farmers, entrepreneurs, and exhibitors who presented their products.
Gov. Baricuatro encouraged the public to visit the trade fair and support Cebu’s local producers.
“I would like to urge the public nga please visit diri sa Capitol Grounds ang atoang agri-fair. Nindot kaayog mga products, I can assure you that,” she said.
Saragena said the trade fair will run until Sunday, August 9, and will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
He added that since local government unit exhibitors are not charged participation fees, visitors can expect products to be offered at competitive prices compared with those usually available in the market.
The “Tabo sa Kapitolyo 2026” highlights Cebu’s agricultural strength and supports the province’s goal of expanding opportunities for local producers while celebrating the creativity, culture, and products of Cebuanos.
