21/07/2026
๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐จ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐จ, ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ง
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Aklan Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Kalibo, in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Kalibo headed by Hon. Juris B. Sucro and the Barangay Council of Bachao Sur, headed by Hon. Bernabe S. Aquino, conducted a Negosyo Center Information Caravan for the MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs of Barangay Bachao Sur, Kalibo, Aklan on July 14, 2026.
The activity aimed to bring DTIโs programs and services closer to the community by providing participants with valuable information on business development assistance, consumer protection, and financing opportunities available for MSMEs.
The program featured discussions on DTI and Negosyo Center programs and services by Mr. Metudio Tonzo Jr. JBC of Negosyo Center Kalibo; Consumer Rights and Responsibilities and Fair Trade Laws by Ms. Iris I. Sarabia, TIDS; Services offered for the MSMEs from the office of Municipal Agriculturist by Mr. Uriel Laspiรฑas, Municipal Agricultural Officer; and financing opportunities through the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) by Ms. Geralyn V. Gatlabayan, SB Corp., Provincial Coordinator.
The activity was supported by the messages of Mr. Joseph M. Ariel, Barangay Kagawad of Bachao Sur, on behalf of Punong Barangay Hon. Bernabe S. Aquino, and Ms. Carla Suner, Executive Secretary from the Office of the Municipal Mayor, on behalf of Hon. Juris B. Sucro.
To formally close the program, Hon. Nelson I. Dela Cruz, Barangay Kagawad of Bachao Sur, conveyed gratitude to the speakers and participants for the successful conduct of the activity.
Through the Negosyo Center Information Caravan, DTI continues to empower MSMEs and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing access to information, resources, and opportunities that help foster business growth and sustainability.