October 30, 2025 | 12:00am
The International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of the Philippines, and Spouses of the Heads of Mission (SHOM), will hold the International Bazaar 2025 on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the World Trade Center Tent in Pasay City.
The annually held International Bazaar is one of the most anticipated bazaars of the holiday season to usher in the start of the Christmas festivities. It enjoys the participation of the diplomatic community as well as Philippine product exhibitors from across the country. The yearly theme, “Shop Global, Help Local,” highlights the coming together of global wonders and local treasures, as well as entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
During the press conference to launch the 2025 International Bazaar held at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Double Dragon Tower, the Foundation announced that 42 countries will participate in the bazaar this year: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, European Union (EU), France, Ghana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Order of Malta, Moldova, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain, United States of America, and Viet Nam.
Arkadiusz Tracz, Spouses of the Heads of Mission (SHOM) representative, delivers his welcome remarks during the press conference.
Switzerland, one of the yearly crowd favorites, is rejoining the bazaar after a year of hiatus and is bringing back its popular, in-demand premium Swiss chocolates. Moldova, Poland, and Slovenia are joining as exhibitors for the first time. Exhibiting their products during the press conference were the Embassies of Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Poland, Thailand and Türkiye.
Also participating are a number of the Philippines’ Best exhibitors that will highlight our country’s top products in fashion, housewares and decor, cosmetics, self-care, jewelry, and food. Much is in store for the whole family.
The entrance fee to the International Bazaar is P200. All proceeds from the bazaar will go to the various IBF and SHOM charity projects and scholarship programs for marginalized communities. The IBF supports 56 active scholars and livelihood projects for distressed communities and victims of calamities, as well as provides financial and in-kind assistance to civic organizations, medical institutions, and NGOs in the care of persons with disabilities, the elderly, the homeless, abused women, abandoned children, and other deserving groups.
Hungary’s Chimney Cons topped with refreshing and creamy sundae is one of the many decadent sweets and desserts that will be available on Nov. 16 at the International Bazaar.
Established in 1966, the IBF is a non-profit fundraising institutional foundation. Now in its 59th year, the IBF remains committed to its vision of assisting disadvantaged sectors of the community through its charitable activities, as well as fostering stronger bonds within the diplomatic community in Manila.
