2nd Bicol Travel and Food Expo, to add more color in Naga City's Penafrancia Fiesta

BITFEX 2012 contributed photo

NAGA City -  Inspired by the huge success of the 1st Bicol Travel and Food Expo (BITFEX) in Naga City, the organizer (PBN Broadcasting Network Inc.) is painstakingly laying the ground for a big comeback this year.

To add color and prestige to the biggest Marian celebration in the Bicolandia, the Penafrancia Fiesta, the 2nd BITFEX is happening at the height of the week long celebration which is slated on September 18-22, 2013.

BITFEX is a five-day expo that evolves in its thematic activities aimed at stirring Bicol's local tourism and economy which include Asenso Bicolano go Negosyo, Bicol Food Festival, Acoustic Competition, Cosplayers' Convention, Search for Miss Bitfex and others.

PBN Executive Vice President Glenn J. Barcelon, the BITFEX Project Director, said that this year's expo would be a big boost to Bicol's economy especially on tourism and food. Exhibitors will also enjoy wide exposure during expo and the simultaneous live coverage by the seven (7) broadcast stations operated by PBN region wide.

Barcelon said that as early as first quarter of the year, they were already flooded with inquiries. A manifestation of the success of the maiden expo.

These positive feedback have made them work with high spirit in order to met the expectation from stakeholders.

He confirmed that there were already collaboration with some government agencies such as Department of Tourism, Department of Trade and Industry, TESDA and DILG.

For now, finalization of activities as well as booth reservation is ongoing.

To those interested they can visit directly the PBN main office at DZGB, Imperial Compound, Legazpi City or call 480-5508, text cellphone No. 09209217587 and send email to glenngmpbnbicol@yahoo.com. #