DTI Guimaras, PEDO Hold MSME Pricing Training

JORDAN, GUIMARAS — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)–Guimaras, in partnership with the Provincial Economic Development Office (PEDO), conducted a one-day Basic Costing and Pricing Training for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on May 5, 2025.

The training, held at the Guimaras Kabataan FIRST Innovation Hub, aimed to equip local entrepreneurs with essential knowledge and tools to improve their pricing strategies.

Three DTI staff members — Ruth Penuela, Michelle Toledano and Gilyn Baydal — served as resource speakers, delivering in-depth discussions on costing fundamentals, the use of costing sheets and the cost-plus pricing method.

A total of 31 participants joined the training, with 23 attending onsite and eight participating virtually via Zoom.

The session also served as a platform for MSMEs to learn, engage and share practical insights relevant to their businesses.

The initiative supports the Kabataan FIRST Agenda, which promotes inclusive development in Guimaras by strengthening tourism, trade, investment and employment.

The Kabataan FIRST Innovation Hub, which hosted the event, also houses the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Hub, managed by Guimarasnon Food Producers Inc.

DTI Guimaras expressed appreciation to PEDO for the partnership and looks forward to future collaborations that advance MSME development in the province.