The Department of Trade and Industry Bohol Provincial Office opens its second Negosyo Center at the Capitol Building on September 4, 2015. The opening program was held at the Governor’s mansion shortly after the blessing ceremony. Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto, Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap, DTI Bohol Provincial Director Nanette Arbon, DTI 7 Regional Director Aster Caberte and Bohol Investment Promotions Center Chief Inday Dominise were present as well as officers from the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry and various local officials.
Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino, co-author of the senate bill legislating the opening of Negosyo Centers throughout the country, was the guest speaker of the program. Earlier in the morning, the senator met with the board of trustees of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Coralandia Resort for a meeting discussing the enabling environment for SMEs.
The Negosyo Center will become a venue for both existing and new businesses in Bohol to collaborate, share information, explore partnerships and negotiate. The center is mandated by RA #10644 or the Go Negosyo Act to make it easier for Filipinos to register and start up their businesses, as well as gain access to sources of financing. DTI will also organize seminars or learning sessions open to all business owners at the center. Senator Aquino wishes that the center will become a “tambayan” for SMEs. He encouraged businesses to try to source out raw materials, services and products locally in order to have a significant economic impact to the community.
Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino, DTI-Bohol Provincial Director Nanette Arbon, Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell “Baba” Yap, Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto and DTI-7 Regional Director Aster Caberte in a huddle after the blessing ceremony of the 2nd Negosyo Center in Bohol.
Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino (L) and DTI-7 Regional Director Aster Caberte at the newly opened Negosyo Center at the Capitol Building.