01/06/2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales, through Negosyo Center Iba, in collaboration with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Zambales, successfully conducted a Financial Awareness Seminar, Entrepreneurial Mindset, and How to Start a Small Business Seminar in conjunction with the AKSYON Fund Payout for qualified beneficiaries on May 26, 2026, at the DMW Provincial Office, Brgy. Palanginan, Iba, Zambales.
The activity was spearheaded by Mr. Enrico N. Morilla, OIC-Head of DMW Zambales, as part of the agency’s continuing efforts to support and empower OFWs, returning migrants, and their families through financial literacy and entrepreneurship development initiatives.
As part of the program, Ms. Neila Jhen E. De Leon facilitated the Financial Awareness Seminar, where she discussed the importance of financial literacy, proper budgeting, savings, and responsible money management to help beneficiaries achieve financial stability and make informed financial decisions.
Meanwhile, NCBC Ethyl Dane S. Abadam conducted the Entrepreneurial Mindset and How to Start a Small Business Seminar, emphasizing the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, identifying business opportunities, and the basic steps in establishing and managing a small enterprise. The session encouraged participants to explore entrepreneurship as a sustainable source of income and a pathway toward economic empowerment.
The seminar complemented the AKSYON Fund assistance by equipping beneficiaries with both financial management and entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to maximize the support received and build sustainable livelihood opportunities for themselves and their families.
DTI Region 3 - Central Luzon
Negosyo Center - Iba, Zambales