Tag: Entrepreneurship

  • Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator to Boost Local Innovation

    Bacolod City has taken a significant step towards fostering innovation and entrepreneurship with the launch of the ALPhA Accelerator Hub. The new facility, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was inaugurated on February 6, 2025, and is supported by a grant from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).…

  • Bacolod City Launches DOST-Funded Startup Incubator at Ayala Malls

    Bacolod City has taken a significant step forward in fostering its startup community by inaugurating the ALPhA Accelerator Hub, a new initiative funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The hub, situated within the Bacolod Express Services Office at Ayala Malls Capitol Central, was officially launched on February 6, 2025, and aims to…

  • Negros Occidental Boosts Women Farmers’ Agri-Marketing Efforts

    In a move to enhance the entrepreneurial capabilities of women farmers, the provincial government of Negros Occidental has allocated financial support to two farmers’ associations. On February 6, 2025, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) announced that each association received PHP250,000 under the Farmers Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), part of the province’s Gender and Development…

  • DTI Boosts Negros Occidental’s Small Businesses with Online Mentorship Program

    The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of micro and small enterprises in Negros Occidental through the Kapatid Mentor ME-Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online program, in collaboration with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE). Gabriel Advincula, the provincial KMME coordinator, announced that applications for the upcoming multi-sectoral batch are open…

  • DMW and DTI Join Forces to Enhance Business Prospects for OFWs and Their Families

    In a significant move to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families in their entrepreneurial endeavors, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have formalized a partnership. On January 14, 2025, at the Migrants Brew in Makati City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac and DTI Secretary Ma.…

  • Iloilo Province Enacts New Law to Propel Startup Ecosystem

    In a move to cultivate a thriving startup scene, the Iloilo Provincial Board has kicked off the year with the approval of a groundbreaking ordinance. This legislative action, taken during their session on January 7, 2025, is designed to nurture the growth of entrepreneurial ventures within the province. Board Member Jason Gonzales, the ordinance’s proponent,…

  • Iloilo City Celebrates Local Entrepreneurial Excellence

    In a prestigious ceremony at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art, Iloilo City honored its outstanding entrepreneurs, spotlighting Emilio Diez of JD Bakeshop as the Ilonggo Entrepreneur of the Year. The event, organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Iloilo, celebrated the achievements of local business leaders who have significantly shaped the city’s economic…

  • Growing Interest in ‘Obra Antiqueño’ Trade Fair Boosts Local MSMEs

    The ‘Obra Antiqueño’ trade fair, an annual event organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), is witnessing a surge in participation from micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) this year. Held at Robinsons Place Antique in San Jose de Buenavista, the fair, which runs from December 9 to 15, has attracted 49 exhibitors,…

  • Antique’s MSMEs Thrive Through DTI’s Mentorship Initiatives

    In a significant boost to local entrepreneurship, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) program and Go Negosyo Centers have been pivotal in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Antique. The initiatives were highlighted during the inaugural Antique Business Exchange and KMME Provincial Congress held at Robinson’s Place Antique on…

  • DTI Bolsters Commitment to Empower Negros Occidental’s MSMEs at 2024 Summit

    In a significant show of support, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has reiterated its dedication to the growth and empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Occidental. This commitment was highlighted during the 2024 Provincial MSME and Kapatid Mentor Me (KMME) Summit, which took place at the SMX Convention Center…