In partnership with Southmin Fairtrade Network, Inc. (SNFI), The Fair Trade Shop GenSan will formally open on May 27, 2011.

Located at Elan Bldg. 3, Roxas East Avenue, General Santos City, the shop will become the fifth store in the Fair Trade Shop Philippines network.

“We at APFTI are hopeful that in God’s own time, we will be opening Fair Trade Shops in most of the key cities and towns all over the Philippine archipelago,” said Danilo Ocampo, APFTI National Project Coordinator. “This is our dream!”

Cebu’s celebration of World Fair Trade Day will feature “Run for Green Life 2011″ that will be staged at the UC Banilad Grounds on May 29, Sunday.

Together with leisure biking, the Run banners 3k, 6k and 15k distances that will feature runners and bikers from Cebu and nearby provinces and cities.

WFTD activities in Cebu are jointly organized by the Southern Partners and Fair Trade Center, The Fair Trade Shop Cebu and the Cebu Fair Trade Network.

The Fair Trade Shops are inviting everyone to be green-minded and buy Fair Trade gifts for their loved ones this Valentine season.

Show how much you really care to your valentine, to the environment, and to small Filipino producers and artisans.

Don’t just buy, BUY JUST!

Make a difference through a Fair Trade Christmas shopping experience!

This year, give gifts that also give back—buy Fair Trade products and have a merry Fair Trade Christmas!

Visit a Fair Trade Shop today and extend the Christmas love to small producers and communities.

Click here for 10 ways on how to celebrate a merry Fair Trade Christmas!

The Fair Trade Shop Cagayan de Oro will be celebrating its first year anniversary this first week of December!

With the theme, “I want to be FAIR! Where your shopping can make a difference…,” the celebration aims to further stir up awareness about the Fair Trade movement and encourage consumers to become advocate buyers—practicing a responsible and conscious way of shopping.

Celebrate with us in our anniversary and attend the following events:

Event Title: Fair Trade Bazaar in Xavier University Cagayan (soccer field)
Date        : December 1-4, 2010

Event Title: Blood Letting (you can register at the Shop)
Date        : December 2, 2010

Event Title: Fair Trade Shop Motorcade
Date        : December 2, 2010
Time       : 1:00 PM

The Downhill Competition will be held on August 8 and the Cross Country Competition on August 29.

Another race, the 3rd Combat Open MX (Motocross) Trail Competition which will have 2 categories–3 team Enduro and XRM–will take place on August 22.

Registration Site: BikeLab, 14th Tomas Saco St. Cagayan De Oro

For inquiries:  Tel: 857-1415   Mobile: (0917)702-3707

Ride on!

Ms. Geraldine Labradores talks about the Fair Trade Shop Cebu

Fair Trade products (bags, scarves, fashion accessories, etc) were showcased in the Fair Trade Eco Fashion Show. Volunteers from the Global Exchange Team and SETEM became ramp models for the show.

Click here for more event pictures!

As part of the celebration, the shop officially launched the “I want to be FAIR” campaign. The campaign aims to stir up public awareness about the Fair Trade advocacy and how it helps in creating social equalities especially in terms of business and trade practices.

Click here for the rest of the campaign posters!

Congratulations to the Fair Trade Shop Cebu and more power!

The Fair Trade Shop Cebu and the Global Xchange Team 107 are choosing to be FAIR.

This August, their unified statement is- “I want to be FAIR, do you?”

The Fair Trade Shop Cebu will be celebrating its first year anniversary this coming August 8. As part of the celebration, the shop will be launching the “I want to be FAIR” campaign.

The campaign aims to inform and to mobilize the public about the Fair Trade advocacy and how it helps in eradicating social inequalities especially in business and trade.

The full campaign ads as well as the campaign launch will all happen this August 8 at The Fair Trade Shop Cebu office Room 102 Jose Martinez Building, Osmena Boulevard, Cebu City. A big product sale will also take place in the said event.

Click here for campaign posters!

Join the FAIRness revolution this August! Be part of the BIG CHANGE!

The Fair Trade Shop Bohol located at door 1 SUM Building, 29 San Jose St. Cogon District Tagbilaran City formally opened last Friday, 23 July 2010.

Practice responsible shopping at the Fair Trade Shop Bohol!

The Fair Trade Shop Bohol features healthy food products like fresh or salted oysters, cookies, ube polvoron, ube powder, and high-quality craft products like bags, table runners, decorative shells, handmade paper, and baskets made from the province. The best Fair Trade products–fashion accessories, home decors, food items—from all parts of the country are also available in the shop.

Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines President Ms. Maria Cecilia Alcantara, APFTI National Project Coordinator Mr. Danilo Ocampo and PEF Executive Director Ms. Veronica Villavicencio cut the ribbon to formally open the FT Shop Bohol.

Click here for event pictures!

The Fair Trade Shop Bohol located at Door 1 SUM Bldg., 29 San Jose St. Cogon District, Tagbilaran City will have its grand opening on Friday, July 23 at 3pm.

In partnership with Bol-anon United Sectors Working for the Advancement of Community Concerns Incorporated (BUSWACC Inc.) and Peace and Equity Foundation Inc. (PEF), the shop will become the fourth store in the Fair Trade Shop Philippines network.

Change the way you consume! Don’t just buy, BUY JUST!