Central Philippine University (CPU), in collaboration with the Iloilo City Government and the City Agriculturist Office, proudly held the 3rd Merkado Lokal @ Central on May 29–30, 2025, at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park. This year’s vibrant celebration carried the theme “Sustaining Tomorrow: Innovation and Ingenuity for Farmers and Fisherfolk” and welcomed more than 32 local exhibitors eager to showcase their farm produce, marine goods, and other proudly local products.

Central Philippine University (CPU), in partnership with the Iloilo City Government and the City Agriculturist Office, proudly opened Merkado Lokal @ Central on October 29-30, 2024. Held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park, this year’s event carried the theme “Empowering MSMEs through Innovation and Sustainable Growth” and showcased over 38 exhibitors, all eager to promote and sell their unique products.

On May 14, 2024, Central Philippine University, in partnership with the Iloilo City Government and the City Agriculturist Office, opened Merkado Lokal @ Central. With the theme, “Strengthening Academe-Industry-Government Partnership towards Food Security and Sustainability”, Merkado Lokal @ Central gathered over 20 exhibitors to showcase and sell their products at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park from May 14 to 15, 2024.