DTI Laguna, SB Corp Equip Women Entrepreneurs with Business, Financing Support

 DTI Laguna, SB Corp Equip Women Entrepreneurs with Business, Financing Support

CABUYAO, Laguna  Thirty-five women entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners enhanced their business and financial management knowledge during the Abante Babae, Abante Bisnes! Financial and Business Freedom via DTI and SB Corporation seminar conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry  Laguna Provincial Office (DTI Laguna) on July 13, 2026 in celebration of the 51st Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Development Week.

The seminar introduced participants to DTIs business development programs and services, including Business Name Registration, Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) Registration Assistance, business advisory services, capability-building programs, and consumer welfare initiatives aimed at helping enterprises formalize operations and improve business competitiveness.

To help address one of the persistent challenges faced by MSMEs, representatives from SB Corporation (SB Corp) discussed the agencys financing programs, including available loan facilities, eligibility requirements, and application procedures. The orientation provided participants with information on accessible financing options for business start-up, expansion, and recovery.

An open forum followed, allowing participants to raise business concerns and receive guidance directly from DTI and SB Corp resource persons on available government assistance and business-related concerns.

The activity forms part of DTI Lagunas continuing efforts to strengthen the capacity of women entrepreneurs by improving access to government business development services and financing opportunities. It likewise supports the objectives of the annual MSME Development Week celebration, which highlights the vital role of MSMEs in generating employment, driving innovation, and contributing to inclusive economic growth. (CMEAlvarez, DTI Laguna)