The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is strengthening its support for entrepreneurs in Negros Occidental through the operation of 35 Negosyo Centers across the province, offering accessible assistance and guidance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
“These Negosyo Centers are strategically located to bring services closer to you. Whether you are just starting your business journey or aiming to take it to the next level, your nearest Negosyo Center will be glad to assist you—every step of the way,” the DTI-Negros Occidental said in a statement on Wednesday.
Each center provides mentoring, coaching, and business registration support, helping both seasoned entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners navigate the world of enterprise.
The initiative, mandated under Republic Act 10644 (Go Negosyo Act), ensures that every city and municipality in Negros Occidental is covered. Notably, Bacolod City hosts four centers located at the DTI provincial office, SM City Bacolod, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, and the Negros Occidental Food Terminal Market.
Engiemar Tupas, chief trade-industry development specialist, said the centers have made DTI’s services more accessible, particularly for countryside communities. “When your business succeeds, Negros Occidental thrives,” he added.
This province-wide network aims to continue fueling inclusive growth by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and providing key services closer to home.