Negosyo Centers train RPWUDs, solo parents on financial literacy

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ZARRAGA, Iloilo — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo, through its Negosyo Center Zarraga and in collaboration with Negosyo Centers Leganes and New Lucena, led a two-day capacity-building training on business planning, project proposal preparation, and financial literacy on Oct. 2–3, 2025, at the Zarraga Municipal Conference Room.

The training, organized by the Zarraga Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, was designed for Recovering Persons Who Used Drugs (RPWUDs) and solo parents, and it aimed to equip participants with practical tools to build sustainable livelihoods and strengthen entrepreneurial skills.

Business counselors Daniellee D. Hortillas of NC Leganes and Joella M. Opena of NC New Lucena conducted sessions on entrepreneurship and business planning, guiding participants in crafting feasible business proposals.

Leo L. Siwagan of NC Zarraga led discussions on financial literacy and simple bookkeeping, emphasizing the value of sound resource management and accurate recordkeeping in achieving business success.

Negosyo Centers under the DTI support micro, small, and medium enterprises by providing training, mentoring, and basic business registration assistance to help communities develop resilient and inclusive local economies.

Through initiatives like this, Negosyo Centers continue to partner with local governments and communities to promote self-reliance and create opportunities for inclusive development.