By Kenneth Marcos 
Hundreds of families, market vendors, and meat lovers are expected to flock to the NMIS Grounds in Quezon City this October as the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) hosts its 2025 Meat Fair—a five-day celebration that aims to raise public awareness on meat safety and showcase quality local products.
From October 13 to 17, the fair will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the NMIS compound along Visayas Avenue, Diliman, offering free admission to all visitors.
Stalls and booths from over 20 exhibitors—including meat processors, distributors, and small local businesses—will offer discounted and high-quality meat products such as pork, beef, chicken, and other value-added goods.
More than just a marketplace, the event is part of the agency’s 32nd Meat Safety Consciousness Week and 53rd NMIS Anniversary, highlighting the importance of clean, properly handled, and inspected meat in every Filipino home.
Affordable meat, safe choices
“Ligtas at abot-kayang karne para sa bawat Pilipino”—this is the mission of NMIS, and the fair aims to bring that advocacy closer to the public by connecting them directly with inspected and accredited meat suppliers.
In recent years, concerns over food safety and the rising cost of meat have made events like these more important, especially for lower-income households. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), meat remains one of the top contributors to inflation in the country.
This is why the NMIS fair offers more than just great deals—it also empowers consumers with knowledge. There will be educational exhibits on how meat is inspected, handled, and kept safe from farm to table.
A week of learning and celebration
Visitors can expect not only to shop but also to learn through interactive displays, cooking demos, and free seminars on safe meat practices. Local butchers and meat processors will also be recognized during the celebration for their commitment to food safety and excellence.
For small meat vendors and entrepreneurs, this event is also a chance to build networks and strengthen trust with customers.
Dr. Jocelyn Salvador, NMIS Executive Director, said the fair is one way to show that safe meat handling is not just a regulation, but a public service. “Lahat tayo may papel sa kaligtasan ng pagkain. Mula sa magbababoy, sa meat processor, hanggang sa bumibili sa palengke—kailangan may kaalaman sa tamang paghawak at pagbenta ng karne,” she said in a previous interview.
Open to all, free of charge
Admission to the Meat Fair is completely free, and the NMIS encourages families, students, vendors, and business owners to join the celebration.
Whether you’re looking to save on your next meat purchase, understand where your food comes from, or just support local producers, the NMIS 2025 Meat Fair is worth a visit.
Let’s support safer, smarter choices when it comes to the food we serve at our tables.
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