DTI 7 to Put up 10 More Negosyo Centers in Cebu This Year

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 7 is slated to open 10 more Negosyo Centers in Cebu this year, an official said.

DTI Cebu Business Development Chief Elias Tecson said the latest Negosyo Centers to open were in the towns of San Remigio and Sta. Fe in northern Cebu.

The Negosyo Centers will provide business registration services, business advisory, business information and advocacy, and monitoring and evaluation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMES) in their respective areas.

“In Cebu this year, expect to have 10 more Negosyo Centers,” Tecson said.

He said the next Negosyo Centers will be set up in Daanbantayan, Dalaguete, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, and Talisay City.

There are already three centers in Cebu located inside the DTI Cebu office in dowtown Cebu City, and one in Bogo City.

DTI is the lead implementing agency of the Go Negosyo Law or Republic Act 10644 that mandates the creation of a Negosyo Center in all provinces, cities and municipalities.

The Negosyo Centers do not provide any form of capital or financing, but the staff are expected to help MSMEs get access to financial service providers relevant to their needs. (PNA) PGL/EB/EDS