13/05/2026
Negosyo Center Batan Conducts Negosyo Center Information Caravan in Barangay Poblacion, Batan, Aklan.
The Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office (DTI Aklan) through the Negosyo Center Batan in partnership with the Local Government Unit of Batan headed by Hon. Michael R. Ramos and Poblacion Barangay Council headed by Hon. Mariquita Sumalinog, conducted a Negosyo Center Information Caravan to the MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs of Barangay Poblacion, Batan, Aklan on May 11, 2026.
This activity was opened with messages from Mr. Romel L. Amihan, OIC Asst. Regional Director/ Concurrent Provincial Director, DTI Aklan, Hon. Michael P. Ramos, Municipal Mayor of the Municipality of Batan and Brgy. Captain Mariquita Sumalinog of Brgy. Poblacion.
Partner agencies presented their programs and services aimed at MSME development, including the Municipal Business Permit and Licensing Office (MBPLO), represented by Ms. Lyn Bautista , BPLO Designate; Bureau of Internal Revenue represented by Ms. Joanha Marie Silla, Revenue Officer III
Ms. Rosalie A. Panganiban, STIDS provided an overview on the DTI and Negosyo Center (NC) program and services, Ms. Pamela S. Roldan, STIDS discussed the Consumer Rights and Responsibilities and other Fair Trade Laws, and Ms. Geralyn V. Gatlabayan, SB Corp. Provincial Coordinator, presented financing opportunities for MSMEs under Small Business Corporation.
To close the program, Hon. Sumalinog of Barangay Poblacion shared her gratitude for the speakers and attendees for the successful conduct of the activity.
NC-IC is a program of DTI that aims to increase the awareness of people about the services offered by DTI through Negosyo Centers as well as the partner agencies, identify MSMEs with operations within the barangay, and conduct business development assistance and/or services in the barangay.