SANTA RITA, Pampanga — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) opened its 19th Negosyo Center in Pampanga located in Santa Rita town.
DTI OIC-Provincial Director Elenita Ordonio said the facility would provide business advisory services, training, business name registration assistance, registration for Barangay Micro Business Enterprises, and will also serve as an OFW Assistance Desk, display center, database center and venue for market matching activity.
“It shall also strengthen Access to Finance, as it would assist micro, small and medium enterprises in applying for loans in government financial institutions such as Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines, as well as private financial institutions and cooperatives,” Ordonio said.
She said the services of the Negosyo Center is crucial to aid Ritenian entrepreneurs cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Pampanga Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Council Chair Teresa Carlos vowed that the council will fully support the initiatives of the government to enhance livelihood and job generation through the activities of the micro and small enterprises sector.
The creation of Negosyo Centers in each local government unit is mandated under Republic Act 10644 otherwise known as the Go Negosyo Act, to support inclusive growth and economic development.