Manila, May 20 -- The local government here on Tuesday said it has institutionalized the conduct of "Kadiwa ng Pangulo" trade fair through an ordinance passed by the municipal council and approved by the mayor on May 19.

Nida Organo, municipal agriculture officer of this capital town, said the Kadiwa is locally called "Pandaho-an shi La Trinidad", which is an Ibaloi translation referring to selling in this capital town of Benguet.

She said that starting May 20, the trade fair will be held every day until the end of this month, at the municipal gymnasium beside the town hall. However, from June onwards, it will be held on the last two days of the month, she added.

"This is a program promoting our local products from the farmers, organic...