10 more Go Negosyo centers lined up in Davao Region

THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry-Davao Region office (DTI-11) is planning to set up 10 more Go Negosyo Centers over the next two years in addition to the existing 40. Romeo L. Castañaga, DTI-Davao del Norte provincial director, said the centers have proven to be effective in mainstreaming micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Speaking at a weekly forum last Wednesday, Mr. Castañaga cited a group of women in Carmen town, who were among those assisted under the Go Negosyo program and became one of the region’s representatives at the Manila Fame international trade show last month. During the trade show, the group was able to sell its products such as wall decors to three hotels. “Now, they are enhancing their products,” so they can expand their markets,” Mr. Castañaga added. The DTI official said the Go Negosyo centers in the province, in partnership with the local governments that provide personnel who are trained to serve as business counselors, have helped MSMEs with basic requirements such as registering their enterprises so they can avail of training and other assistance programs. — Carmelito Q. Francisco