DTI trains solo parents, IPs in Tarlac

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CAMILING, Tarlac — A total of 30 members of the Solo Parent Association (SPA) here underwent training on meat processing organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Negosyo Center.

The activity was held in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) to equip the said sector with practical knowledge and entrepreneurial skills for them to generate additional income and promote self-reliance.

MSWDO head Rikka Kiriena Andres described the training as a stepping stone toward livelihood and empowerment.

“This is a great opportunity for all of you to learn valuable skills that you can use to start a small business — especially for those of you who are single-handedly supporting your families,” she said.

An entrepreneur, Arceli Oriondo, who served as the resource speaker and trainer, demonstrated techniques in preparing various processed meat products such as tocino, longganisa, siomai, and embutido.

SPA officer-in-charge Mary Jean Palisoc thanked the organizers and encouraged fellow solo parents to actively participate in similar programs.

DTI provincial director Florencia Balilo expressed hope that the beneficiaries would enrich and apply the knowledge they gained to better support their families and contribute to community development.

The initiative was part of DTI’s ongoing efforts to support solo parents and other vulnerable sectors by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills and promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities.

In Capas town, DTI Tarlac conducted an orientation on the Small Business Corporation (SB Corp.) programs for 27 members of the Kalangitan Aetas Indigenous Water Service Cooperative.

The activity was held in collaboration with SB Corp. and the Municipal Cooperative Development Office to raise participants’ awareness of available financial assistance programs and help them access these resources to support their business development.

Balilo emphasized the agency’s commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs through access to proper financing.

“At DTI, our goal is to help small entrepreneurs grow and improve their livelihood. Through this activity, they can gain a clearer understanding of how to access the right funding and support for their businesses,” she said.

SB Corp. provincial coordinator Rafael Benito Feliciano discussed various loan windows, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

One of the participants, Marivic Rivera, expressed appreciation for the orientation, noting the practical knowledge they gained.

“We learned a lot about how to grow our business and how to use loans for entrepreneurship,” she said.

Following the orientation, applications for the SB Corp. loan program will be processed to help the cooperative access needed support.

Moreover, Negosyo Center business counselor Adrian David also invited the participants to visit the center in Capas, which offers various services tailored to their business development needs.