Bay, Laguna –– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Laguna Provincial Office, in collaboration with the CARD MRI Development Institute Inc. (CMDI), held a seminar at CMDI’s Tranca Bay campus on May 5, 2025, aimed at empowering micro-entrepreneurs through practical knowledge on business operations and consumer rights.

The seminar covered three key topics: the 6S of Good Housekeeping, Business Registration and Licensing, and Consumer Education. These topics were presented by experts from the DTI Laguna team. Mr. Dharrel Delos Reyes, Negosyo Center Business Counselor (NCBC) of the DTI Provincial Office, discussed the principles and benefits of the 6S methodology—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety—emphasizing its importance in improving workplace organization and productivity.

Meanwhile, Ms. Dianne Piamonte, NCBC of Calauan, led the discussions on business registration and licensing processes, as well as consumer education. Her session focused on helping participants understand the legal steps to formalize their businesses and provided essential knowledge on their rights and responsibilities as consumers.

The seminar aimed to enhance the capabilities of local micro-entrepreneurs by equipping them with tools to effectively manage their businesses while promoting ethical consumer behavior and regulatory compliance.

This initiative is part of our continued efforts to build a strong foundation for local enterprises by making essential business and consumer knowledge more accessible.

The event was attended by aspiring and existing entrepreneurs eager to apply the learnings to improve their business operations and contribute to sustainable local economic growth.

For more inquiries, kindly contact DTI-Laguna at [email protected] (DMPiamonte, DTI-Laguna). ♦

Date of Release: 26 May 2025