DTI Iloilo, New Lucena and Lambunao renew MOA for Negosyo Centers

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo renewed its partnership with the municipalities of New Lucena and Lambunao through separate memorandums of agreement signed on Sept. 3, 2025.

In the morning, DTI Iloilo and the local government of New Lucena signed a renewed agreement for the continued operation of the Negosyo Center.

Mayor Carl Vincent Mondejar and officer in charge–Provincial Director Ma. Dorita D. Chavez led the signing at the mayor’s office, with Charlene Joy A. Adeja serving as witness.

After the ceremony, the DTI team visited the Municipal Business Permits and Licensing Office and coordinated with Negosyo Center staff to discuss operational concerns and new initiatives for local enterprise development.

In the afternoon, DTI Iloilo signed another agreement with the local government of Lambunao for the continued operation of the Negosyo Center Lambunao.

Mayor Reynor R. Gonzales and Chavez led the activity, with Adeja, Lambunao coordinator Ma. Arlene P. Lavilla, and business counsellor Daisy Joy T. Darroca serving as witnesses.

The renewed agreement guarantees sustained Negosyo Center services to micro, small, and medium enterprises, including business advisory and consultancy, registration assistance, product development, trade and investment promotion, loan facilitation, and training programs.

These back-to-back signings underscore DTI Iloilo’s collaboration with local governments in extending services to rural communities and equipping entrepreneurs to grow and thrive.