Department of Trade and Industry Negros Occidental

03/06/2026

May tanong ka ba sa gobyerno tungkol sa iyong negosyo? ☕

Join us at Kapihan with MSMEs — a full day of open forum sessions with the government agencies behind the programs built for MSMEs.

📅 June 29, 2026 | 8:30 AM onward
📺 Live on DTI Philippines page— watch anywhere in the Philippines!

Topics: Knowledge & Skills • Technology • Finance • Business Climate • Domestic Market • International Market

Presented by DTI-Bureau of SME Development and the MSMED Council in observance of UN MSME Day.

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

From humble beginnings, started from bamboo and a quiet seaside community to a must visit destination in the Paris of Negros Occidental.

Seaside Floating Restaurant in Balaring, Silay City proudly stands as the community’s first-ever floating restaurant — carefully built through hard work, passion, and perseverance.

Come for the seafood, stay for the sea view, and leave with a camera roll full of sunsets.
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26/05/2026

📣 CALLING ALL MICRO AND SMALL ENTREPRENEURS IN NEGROS OCCIDENTAL!

Are you a passionate entrepreneur looking to scale your business and sharpen your strategies? The opportunity you’ve been waiting for is here!

The Kapatid Mentor Me – Money Market Encounter (KMME-MME) Online Program 2026 under DTI NIR is now open for BATCH 1!

We’re now accepting applications from driven and growth-minded MSEs in Negros Occidental!

Why join KMME-MME?
✅ Build Real Business Skills that Work
✅ Learn Directly from Experienced Mentors
✅ Collaborate with Fellow Entrepreneurs
✅ 100% FREE — all it takes is your time, effort, and commitment

✅ Qualifications
☐ At least 18 years of age
☐ A resident of the Negros Occidental
☐ Must be the Owner or Co-owner or partner of the business
☐ Business is operating for at least one (1) year
☐ Business is registered (with documentation)
☐ Has employee/s and/or manages a team
☐ Willing to attend sessions on specified schedules

📋 Requirements
☐ Personal Facebook Account
☐ Laptop/desktop or mobile phone
☐ Stable internet connectivity (LAN, Fiber Internet or Mobile Data)
☐ Headset or earphones

📌 Deadline of Registration is until June 22, 2026

How to apply:
Visit the DTI Negros Occidental Provincial Office or the nearest Negosyo Center in your city/municipality.

You may also scan the QR Code or register here:
https://forms.gle/7zUR3TrvaLQYnag56

🔒 Limited slots available — don’t miss this chance to unlock your business potential!

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

The Department of Trade and Industry – Negros Occidental Provincial Office, together with its Negosyo Centers, informs the public that the office will be closed on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), pursuant to Proclamation No. 1264, declaring a regular holiday throughout the country.

Please be guided accordingly.

25/05/2026

Get the best deals on school supplies at the Balik-Eskwela Diskwento! We are thrilled to partner with Lopue’s Araneta and Lopue’s East Centre to bring you massive savings on everything you need for the upcoming school year.

Drop by your nearest branch and fill those backpacks for less!

🗓️ Promo runs from May 25 to June 15, 2026.
See you at Lopue's! 🛍️

24/05/2026

REMINDERS TO ALL DOI PARTICIPANTS IN THE VISAYAS

KNOW YOUR LAWS…

Conductt of Monthly Briefing on the Existing Rules and Regulations in the Downstream Oil Industry to include…

✓ Revised Retail Rules in the Business of Retailing Liquid Fuels
✓ LPG Industry Regulation Act
✓ Advisory on Price Adjustment

REGISTRATION LINK
https://forms.gle/mAbsG6DEv9WhDnM66

23/05/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY:

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) clarifies that it is not pursuing, implementing, or adopting the drafted Department Administrative Order (DAO) concerning a pre-clearance regulatory regime for advertising materials. The DTI assures the public and the business community that this internal draft does not reflect current policy direction and will not be finalized or enforced. We remain a committed partner in economic growth, ensuring consumer protection is balanced with innovation and competitive business environment.