It's celebration time for the Association of Negros Producers and this year it is marking its first decade of showcasing the best and finest of Negrense creativity and enterprise. The Annual Negros Trade Fair this time moves to Gateway at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.

ANP is offering a package of trade exhibits, food extravaganza and a festival mood to highlight the annual fair in Metro Manila. The colors of this occasion are reflected in our cover, which focuses on the vibrant colors of the patadyong which are incorporated in displayed products, including popular Negrense delicacies.

Our cover features also include stories of two women entrepreneurs who are doing their share in income generation not only for themselves but also for those who transform their creativity into products and works that are sought-after in the market.

And speaking of empowered women, our contributor Mickey Galang focuses on the