Negosyo Center Toril

27/10/2026

Join us at BOI-ASSIST 2026!

The Board of Investments invites investors and stakeholders to the Awareness Seminar to Strengthen Investors and Stakeholders (ASSIST) on 29 October 2026, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Lanang, Davao City.

Get the latest updates from the BOI, BOC, ARTA, and BIR on investment policies, fiscal incentives, tax service digitalization, customs administrative remedies, and ease of doing business initiatives that support business recovery, retention, expansion, and diversification.

📌 Register through the link below or scan the QR code on the social card: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cpUlCwpGd0-3ONITYDUQUtzr04siaFtOgAx3V4FqmJhUM0lBRzdOTlNSMEVYQ1RDSDFOS0RRODVTRS4u&route=shorturl

22/10/2026

08/10/2026

[𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊] 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐘𝐎 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐗𝐈

DAVAO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao City Field Office – Negosyo Center Toril, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology XI (DOST XI), conducted a 𝑷𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 on 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the Negosyo Center Toril, Lao Street, Toril Poblacion, Davao City. The activity was attended by a total of 𝟐𝟓 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

The seminar aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on the importance of proper packaging and labelling in improving product presentation, ensuring product safety and quality, and increasing market competitiveness.

During the morning session, 𝑴𝒔. 𝑴𝒊𝒓𝒂 𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓, Project Development Assistant, discussed DTI Programs and Services, highlighting the various programs, services, and government assistance available to MSMEs. She encouraged the participants to maximize these services and support programs to help improve and expand their businesses.

This was followed by 𝑴𝒔. 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒂 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈, Resource Speaker from DOST XI, who discussed the basic principles and considerations in packaging and labelling, including the importance of choosing appropriate packaging materials, proper product information, functionality, and attractive product presentation.

The afternoon session featured a hands-on group activity where participants were challenged to apply the concepts they learned by creating their own packaging design for an egg product. Working in groups, the participants utilized the provided materials and applied creativity, functionality, and proper packaging techniques to develop a packaging solution that could help protect the product during handling and transport.

The activity provided the participants with an opportunity to put theory into practice while encouraging teamwork, creativity, resourcefulness, and problem-solving. It also highlighted how proper packaging can add value to a product and contribute to a better customer experience.

The activity concluded with the presentation of the participants’ outputs, allowing each group to share their packaging concepts and explain how their designs addressed the protection, presentation, and functionality of the product.

Through this initiative, DTI Negosyo Center Toril and DOST XI continue to support MSMEs by providing practical learning opportunities and technical knowledge that can help them improve their products, strengthen their brand presence, and become more competitive in the market.

24/09/2026

Is your product ready to stand out on the shelf? Learn how effective packaging and proper labelling can help make your products more attractive, informative, and market-ready!

Join us for a learning session designed for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) who want to improve their product presentation and packaging.

📅 October 5, 2026 (Monday)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Negosyo Center Toril, Lao Street, Davao City
👥 Limited to 25 participants only!

🎯 What you’ll learn:
• Basic principles of effective packaging design
• Proper product labelling requirements
• Practical tips for improving product presentation
• Packaging and labelling considerations for market readiness

💻 REGISTER NOW!
🔗 https://forms.gle/3fgc7YkkDyjEXqAQ8

📌 Slots are limited to 25 MSMEs. Secure your slot early!

23/09/2026

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 | 𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘽𝙄𝙍 𝙓𝙄 𝙅𝙊𝙄𝙉 𝙁𝙊𝙍𝘾𝙀𝙎 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙐𝙄𝙇𝘿 𝙏𝘼𝙓-𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙔 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙇𝙄𝘼𝙉𝙏 𝙈𝙎𝙈𝙀𝙎

DAVAO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry–Davao City Field Office (DTI-DCFO), through Negosyo Center Toril, in partnership with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) XI, conducted the “𝘽𝙄𝙍 𝙏𝙖𝙭 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙈𝘽𝙀 𝙏𝙖𝙭 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙎𝙈𝙀𝙨” seminar on September 22, 2026, at the Negosyo Center Toril Office, Lao Street, Toril, Davao City.

A total of 22 potential and existing MSMEs participated in the learning session, gaining valuable insights on current tax updates, BMBE tax compliance, and their responsibilities as business owners.

The session began with an overview of DTI Programs and Services and Gender and Development (GAD) delivered by 𝙈𝙨. 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙅. 𝙈𝙤𝙟𝙞𝙘𝙖, SOO I, highlighting available government support for MSMEs and the importance of inclusive entrepreneurship.

Meanwhile, 𝙈𝙧. 𝙄𝙫𝙖𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙯, 𝘾𝙋𝘼, and 𝙈𝙨. 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙢𝙖 𝙑𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚, 𝘾𝙋𝘼, Revenue Officers from BIR XI, discussed the latest tax updates and essential tax compliance requirements for MSMEs, including BMBE-related concerns. The speakers also addressed questions raised by the participants to help clarify their tax obligations.

Through this initiative, DTI and BIR XI continue to bring relevant government services and information closer to MSMEs, helping entrepreneurs become more informed, compliant, and confident in managing their businesses.

14/09/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐗𝐈 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

DAVAO CITY — As businesses increasingly embrace digital platforms, strengthening cybersecurity awareness and digital marketing skills has become essential for MSMEs. In response, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Davao City Field Office, through Negosyo Center Toril, in partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) XI, conducted the Cybersecurity Tips for Entrepreneurs and Canva 101 Seminar on August 25, 2026, at Negosyo Center Toril, Lao Street, Toril, Davao City.

The activity gathered 33 MSMEs to equip them with practical knowledge and skills in protecting their businesses from online threats while effectively using digital tools for marketing, branding, and promotion.

Special Operations Officer I Bethany Jane J. Mojica opened the activity by presenting DTI’s Programs and Services for MSMEs and discussing Gender and Development (GAD), emphasizing the importance of inclusive and gender-responsive practices in entrepreneurship.

The morning session, facilitated by Ms. Jove Flores, focused on cybersecurity awareness for entrepreneurs, covering common online threats, data protection, safe online practices, and ways to safeguard business accounts and digital information.

Meanwhile, the afternoon session featured Ms. Immardelle Van Lasquite, resource speaker for Canva 101, who introduced participants to Canva and demonstrated basic design techniques for creating promotional materials, social media content, and other digital marketing materials. Participants also engaged in a hands-on group activity, creating and presenting their own product designs.

The seminar strengthened the participants’ digital capabilities, enabling them to better protect their businesses against cybersecurity risks and maximize digital tools to enhance their marketing, branding, and business promotion efforts.

The activity is part of Negosyo Center Toril’s continuing efforts to provide relevant capacity-building programs that respond to the evolving needs of MSMEs and support their digital transformation and competitiveness.

14/09/2026

📣 CALLING ALL MSMEs!

Ready to learn and grow your business? Join us for these upcoming learning sessions at Negosyo Center Toril!

🧾 BIR Tax Updates & BMBE Compliance for MSMEs
📅 Sept. 22, 2026 | Tuesday
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
👥 Limited to 25 participants

📦 Packaging & Labelling Seminar
📅 Oct. 5, 2026 | Monday
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
👥 Limited to 25 participants

📍 Negosyo Center Toril, Lao Street, Davao City

🎯 Seats are limited! Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge and practical tips for your business.

👉 To register, click the link:
https://forms.gle/ixcKxuE6p5BLx3wPA

See you, MSMEs! Let’s learn, connect, and grow together! 💙

14/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝘿𝙏𝙄 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿𝙊𝙇𝙀 𝙓𝙄 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙤

DAVAO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry–Davao City Field Office (DTI-DCFO), through Negosyo Center Toril, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) XI, successfully conducted another requested Seminar on 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 on July 8, 2026, at Barangay Tagluno, Toril District, Davao City.

The seminar was attended by 16 members of the Tagluno Parent Workers Association under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), composed of parents and guardians of profiled child laborers.

SOO I 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙅. 𝙈𝙤𝙟𝙞𝙘𝙖 introduced DTI’s programs and services and discussed the importance of simple bookkeeping, emphasizing basic record-keeping practices to help participants effectively monitor their business finances. Meanwhile, PDA 𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙧 𝙍. 𝙈𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙧 facilitated the Financial Literacy session, covering practical topics on budgeting, saving, and responsible financial management.

The activity aimed to equip the beneficiaries with essential financial management and bookkeeping skills to help sustain and grow their livelihood projects.