DOST-Cavite empowers MSME’s at the 2026 Bacoor Business Summit

 DOST-Cavite empowers MSME’s at the 2026 Bacoor Business Summit

Strengthening the backbone of the local economy, DOST Cavite joined forces with the Bacoor Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (PCCI-Bacoor) for the Bacoor Business Summit 2026 held on April 22, 2026. Organized in collaboration with the Business Permit and Licensing Department and the Department of Trade-Bacoor, the summit centered on the theme: “Building Competitive, Responsible, and Future-Ready Enterprises.”

The event was spearheaded by Ma’am Gloria Silva, President of PCCI-Bacoor, alongside her dedicated staff. A highlight of the summit was the presence of Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla, who delivered a timely address regarding the ongoing oil crisis. She detailed how rising fuel costs have placed a significant strain on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and outlined strategic government proposals and actions aimed at mitigating these operational challenges.

Representing DOST Cavite, Ms. Anna Marie S. Daigan, Supervising Science Research Specialist, led a comprehensive discussion on the department’s flagship initiatives designed to uplift Filipino entrepreneurs: SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program): which focused on providing MSMEs with the technological equipment and technical consultancy needed to improve productivity and product quality and iFWD PH (Innovations for Filipinos Working Distantly from the Philippines)which aimed at assisting returning OFWs in establishing technology-based businesses to ensure sustainable livelihoods upon their return. Ms. Daigan provided a clear roadmap of the requirements for each program, ensuring that attendees understood which support mechanism best suited their current business status. Throughout the event, DOST staff engaged directly with participants, distributing informational brochures and answer specific technical queries.

By participating in high-impact events like the Bacoor Business Summit, DOST reaffirms its commitment to reaching more MSMEs—nurturing local talent through science, technology, and innovation to ensure they remain resilient in a changing global market. (Jenica Krystel N. Balenia)