15/04/2026
๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฉ
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Eastern Samar Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Hernani, successfully conducted a two-day Business, Expense, Savings Training (BEST) Game Workshop on April 14โ15, 2026, held at the New Municipal Town Plaza, Brgy. Canciledes, Hernani, Eastern Samar. The activity was facilitated by Negosyo Center Technical Support Staff, J. Arceo, H. Alday, and J. Baris.
The workshop aimed to enhance the financial literacy, entrepreneurial mindset, and decision-making skills of participants through an interactive and engaging learning approach. Specifically, it sought to help micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) better understand the importance of proper budgeting, expense management, and savings in sustaining and growing their businesses.
Participants included members from various CSOs such as San Miguel ARB Association, Padang Coco Farmers Association, Barangay Health Workers (BHW), Solo Parents, and Nagaja Womenโs Association, along with 28 registered sari-sari store owners from Brgy. Garawon, Batang, and Carmen.
Through the BEST Game simulation, participants were able to experience real-life financial scenarios, allowing them to practice smart financial decisions in a risk-free environment. The activity fostered active participation, collaboration, and shared learning among attendees, equipping them with practical strategies they can apply in managing their enterprises and personal finances.
Overall, the workshop created a meaningful impact by strengthening participantsโ confidence in handling finances, promoting responsible entrepreneurship, and supporting the long-term sustainability of local businesses and community organizations.
