TIM eMagazine Vol.3 Issue 2
DTI readies interventions
to lessen impact of
Boracay Island closure
DTI Regional Operations
Group Undersecretary
Zenaida Maglaya
T
he Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
will assist affected workers and displaced
micro, small and medium entrepreneurs
to lessen the impact of the the six-month
closure order of Boracay Island in Malay,
Aklan.
DTI Regional Operations Group
Undersecretary Zenaida Maglaya said that the agency has
identified initiatives to cushion the impact to workers and
entrepreneurs of the island’s shutdown on April 26.
“We recognize the importance of Boracay Island to our
local entrepreneurs there. However, we would also like
to ensure that the island maintain its pristine condition,
which is why we have identified programs that will help
local entrepreneurs,” Maglaya said.
DTI, a member of the Working Group on employment
and livelihood and the lead agency in the establishment
of the Operations Center/ One-Stop Shop in Boracay
Island, has identified activities that may provide workers
alternative income and other alternative markets for the
MSMEs.
While the island is closed to tourists, MSMEs selling
to Boracay will be given the chance to continue their
businesses as DTI identifies alternative market outlets in
nearby resorts and Pasalubong Centers.
Aside from these, the DTI will launch the Negosyo
Serbisyo sa Barangay and come up with trainings,
coaching and mentoring on business opportunities, online
marketing seminar, and micro loans through the Pondo
para sa Pagbagago at Pag-asenso (P3), among others.
dti.gov.ph
“We recognize the importance of Boracay Island to our local entrepreneurs there.
However, we would also like to ensure that the island maintain its pristine condition,
which is why we have identified programs that will help local entrepreneurs,” Maglaya
said.
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