07/07/2026
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CABAGAN, Isabela โ The DTI R2 Isabela Provincial Office, through Negosyo Center Cabagan, successfully conducted a three-day Entrepreneurial Development Training (EDT) and Financial Literacy Training for 15 scholars enrolled in the Events Management Services NC III program under the Tulong Trabaho Scholarship Program โ Enterprise-Based Education and Training (TTSP-EBET) on June 29โ30 and July 1, 2026, at Round Rock Resort, Cansan, Cabagan, Isabela.
The training aimed to develop the entrepreneurial competencies and financial management skills of the scholars, equipping them with the knowledge, practical tools, and mindset necessary to pursue sustainable livelihood opportunities and entrepreneurial ventures in the events management industry.
Serving as resource speakers were Negosyo Center Business Counselors Ms. Anne Jhay O. Brisuela-Ulep of Negosyo Center Cabagan and Ms. Kathleen Sol C. Caliguiran of Negosyo Center Santa Maria, who facilitated the interactive learning sessions throughout the three-day activity.
The training commenced with an opening session, during which the participants and resource speakers introduced themselves, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Ms. Caliguiran provided an overview of the Department of Trade and Industry's programs and services, including the agency's 7Ms Framework, which highlights the comprehensive support available to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
Ms. Brisuela-Ulep then discussed How to Start and Sustain a Business, where she emphasized the essential steps in establishing and maintaining a successful enterprise. She also facilitated a Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies (PEC) Self-Assessment Workshop, enabling participants to identify their entrepreneurial strengths and areas for improvement. The day's sessions concluded with an introduction to the fundamentals of business plan writing.
On the second day, participants applied their learnings through a Business Plan Writing Workshop, where each scholar developed and presented an individual business plan before the class. The presentations demonstrated their understanding of the entrepreneurial concepts discussed during the previous sessions while allowing them to receive constructive feedback from the resource speakers. In the afternoon, Ms. Caliguiran conducted a Financial Literacy Training, covering responsible financial management, budgeting, saving, and informed financial decision-making. This was followed by a session on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) facilitated by Ms. Brisuela-Ulep, highlighting the importance of delivering quality customer service and building long-term customer relationships to ensure business sustainability.
The third and final day focused on marketing and consumer awareness. Ms. Caliguiran discussed the Basics of Marketing, incorporating an interactive brand logo identification activity that reinforced key branding concepts. Subsequently, Ms. Brisuela-Ulep facilitated a session on Consumer Rights and Responsibilities, emphasizing ethical business practices and consumer protection.
The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates to the participating scholars and resource speakers in recognition of their active participation and valuable contributions to the successful implementation of the training.
Through initiatives such as the Entrepreneurial Development Training, DTI Region 2 โ Isabela continues to empower Filipino workers and aspiring entrepreneurs by strengthening their entrepreneurial mindset, enhancing financial literacy, and developing business management competencies. These efforts reflect the Department's continuing commitment to building resilient entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth in the region.
