Fair Trade Shop GenSan Opens!

26 05 2011

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!”





Run for Green Life 2011!

26 05 2011

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.





Be “green-minded” this Valentine!

4 02 2011

Be green-minded this Valentine!
Green is the new color of love.

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!





Christmas at the Fair Trade Shops

24 11 2010

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!





FTShop CdO Turns 1 Year!

30 09 2010

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





Ride on to a Healthier Lifestyle!

18 08 2010

mountain bikeThe Fair Trade Shop Cagayan de Oro is taking part in the the 19th Combat (Cagayan de Oro Mountain Bikers and Trekkers) National Mountain Bike Competition to support and promote a healthier lifestyle.

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!





Fair Trade Shop Cebu 1st Year Anniversary

12 08 2010

The Fair Trade Shop Cebu celebrated its first year anniversary last Sunday, August 8, which was greatly supported and attended by partner producers, partner communities, volunteers, advocates and other Fair Trade converts. It was a fun-filled celebration full of Fair Trade stories, news, products, food and music!

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!








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