12162024_DTI-Laguna Conducts Livelihood Training Seminar for NSB Beneficiaries

Victoria, Laguna — The Department of Trade and Industry – Laguna Provincial Office (DTI-Laguna) thru its Negosyo Centers, in partnership with their respective local government units, conducted a livelihood training seminar for the beneficiaries for the Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (NSB) program on the following dates:

  1. November 25, 2024 – Luisiana and Cavinti, Laguna
  2. November 26, 2024 – Majayjay and Nagcarlan, Laguna
  3. November 27, 2024 – Pakil and Mabitac, Laguna
  4. November 28, 2024 – Bay, Laguna

The NSB program, formerly known as Livelihood Seeding Program – Negosyo Serbisyo sa Barangay (LSP-NSB), seeks to promote entrepreneurship and economic development at the grassroots level. By providing direct assistance in starting a business to the marginalized sectors in barangays or local communities, it empowers individuals to start and grow their businesses. By bringing the business support to the barangay level, it provides entrepreneurial opportunities to marginalized sectors with better access to resources, information and support, ultimately contributing to poverty reduction.

The topic discussed during the activity was “How to Start a Business” followed by filling-out the simplified action plan.

A total of 180 beneficiaries participated in the said discussion. These beneficiaries were profiled and screened for the qualifications of those under marginalized sectors such as senior citizen, person with disability, indigenous people, repatriated overseas Filipino worker, and with poor living conditions. The objectives of the NSB program are to provide direct assistance in starting or sustaining a business for the marginalized sectors in barangays or local communities and to promote entrepreneurship among marginalized sectors in target barangays to contribute to poverty reduction.

DTI-Laguna remains committed to their goal of educating, encouraging creativity, resiliency, and competitiveness. DTI continues to spearhead efforts to establish a dynamic, resilient, and forward-thinking business climate in the province by participating in occasions such as these. For more inquiries, kindly contact DTI-Laguna at [email protected] (QJCastillo, DTI-Laguna). ♦

Date of release: 16 December 2024