DTI Iloilo promotes MSME growth in Alimodian barangay

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The Department of Trade and Industry Iloilo brought its Negosyo Center Advocacy Campaign Towards Strengthened Services to Barangay Bancal, Alimodian, on Aug. 26, 2025.

Anchored on the agency’s Consultancy, Advocacy and Networking program, the campaign aims to bring DTI services closer to the grassroots by promoting awareness and accessibility of its programs.

DTI Iloilo personnel who joined the activity included Romil Maro, senior trade and industry development specialist and head of the Consumer Protection Unit; Charlene Joy Adeja, Negosyo Center coordinator; Kurt Maurice Tugaff, trade and industry development specialist; Wilfe Jimoga-on, provincial coordinator of Small Business Corp.; and business counselors from the 2nd District.

The discussion highlighted various Negosyo Center services—ranging from business name registration, product development and marketing support to entrepreneurial training, financing opportunities and consumer protection.

Through this direct engagement, DTI Iloilo continues to empower micro, small and medium enterprises while fostering collaboration between government and community stakeholders to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable livelihoods.

DTI Iloilo expressed appreciation to the officials and residents of Barangay Bancal for their warm welcome and active participation, underscoring the community’s crucial role in building a stronger, more resilient local economy.