DTI Iloilo Launches Business Caravan in Gigantes Island
GIGANTES ISLAND, Iloilo — The Department of Trade and Industry Iloilo Provincial Office held its first Serbisyo Business Caravan on April 21, 2025, in Barangay Gabi, Gigantes Island, to bring entrepreneurship services to remote communities. With the theme “Empowering Entrepreneurship in the Locality,” the caravan was led by Provincial Director Ma. Dinda R. Tamayo. The DTI team highlighted

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GIGANTES ISLAND, Iloilo — The Department of Trade and Industry Iloilo Provincial Office held its first Serbisyo Business Caravan on April 21, 2025, in Barangay Gabi, Gigantes Island, to bring entrepreneurship services to remote communities.
With the theme “Empowering Entrepreneurship in the Locality,” the caravan was led by Provincial Director Ma. Dinda R. Tamayo.
The DTI team highlighted various programs and services aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs.
They were joined by Mr. Schin Pamado of the Small Business Corporation, who discussed accessible loan programs for entrepreneurs with complete documentation.
Participants received information on industry development, business development, consumer protection and SBCorp financial offerings.

The event concluded with an open forum that allowed attendees to raise concerns and interact directly with resource persons.
This activity kicks off a series of outreach efforts by DTI Iloilo to deliver services to more geographically isolated areas.
Also present were business counselors from Fifth District Negosyo Centers, who continue to support local enterprise development.
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