Manila, Sept. 22 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has showcased handcrafted local products made by participants of its Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) during the 23rd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held in Nanning, Guangxi, China.

The CAEXPO, which kicked off Sunday and will last until Tuesday, is an annual trade and investment event that brings together business leaders, exhibitors, and investors from China and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries to promote economic cooperation and create market opportunities for local enterprises seeking to enter the Chinese market.

"Joining international trade platforms like CAEXPO allows the DSWD's SLP to connect community-based entrepreneurs dir...