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Fairmark Produktong 'Pinas |
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PGX-Fairmark is the marketing arm of PGX (alter-trade program) which promotes and markets indigenous products of communities and people's organizations.
PGX Fairmark aims
- To mainstream locally produced handicrafts and garments in the commercial outlets.
- To provide a venue for producers and Alternative Trading Organizations (ATOs) to share experiences through its one-stop-shop.
- To promote best practices of fair trading.
- To promote the producers (the face behind the products), and highlight their problems, struggles and dreams.
- To assist local producers communities in the development projects.
- To set up a one-stop-shop to facilitate various services (capability building, product development, market seminars)
PGX Fairmark follows the Philippine Fair Trade Programme of Principles, which promotes:
- Payment of fair prices.
- Quality products and services.
- Fair wages and good working conditions.
- Equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, religion and culture.
- Advance payment to producers when needed.
- Equal access to credit, market, information and skills training.
- Social benefits for communities.
The practice of fair trade depends on the quality of:
- Business of counseling
- Marketing information
- Trade linkage and
- Product development training
Products with the "Produktong Pinoy" / fair-trade stamps are made in accordance with these objectives and principles.
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