02/03/2026
DTI Aurora, CENRO - Casiguran Empowered Communities in a Two-Day Seminar
By: Jeaddahlyn A. Aguilar / Negosyo Center- Dinalungan / DTI Aurora
Dinalungan, Aurora – DTI Aurora, through the Negosyo Center Dinalungan, collaborated with the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) of Casiguran, Aurora, for a two-day Enterprise Development and Business Plan Training for the 49 members of Talaytay Protected Landscape Occupants Association Inc. (TPLOA). Held at the Information Center of the Talaytay Protected Landscape Office in Brgy. Dibaraybay, Dinalungan, Aurora, last January 22-23, 2026.
The program aimed to strengthen and capacitate local community members by guiding them through the fundamentals of business planning and enterprise development. NC Dinalungan, Business Counselor Jeaddahlyn Aguilar, provided a step-by-step explanation of how to create a business plan, complete with practical examples, ensuring participants' full understanding of the process. Meanwhile, the enterprise development session highlighted the vital connection among market sources, production, and production volume in building sustainable businesses. The training also emphasized the broader aspects, objectives, and community value of enterprise development, underscoring its role in improving livelihoods and fostering local economic growth.
Participants expressed appreciation for the training, noting how it provided new insights and confidence in pursuing livelihood projects.
“Ako ay lubos na nasiyahan at nagkaroon ako ng ideya tungkol sa business plan. Maraming salamat Mam Jedalyn. Thank you, God bless,” shared Cherry Cadeliña Padayao. “Maraming salamat po, Mam Jedalyn. Marami po kaming natutunan. Sana magsama-sama ulit tayo.” Editha Padayao Magdaraog added. Other participants echoed similar sentiments, praising the clarity of the explanations and the valuable knowledge they gained.
Business Counselor Jeaddahlyn Aguilar concluded the training with a powerful reminder: “Ang business plan ay hindi lang papel—ito ay gabay tungo sa matagumpay at pangmatagalang kabuhayan. Hinihikayat ko po ang TPLOA Inc. na ang natutunan ninyo na ito ay gamitin, magpursige, palaguin, tumulong at magbigay ng ambag sa pag-unlad ng ating komunidad.”
Negosyo Center-Dinalungan provides continuous coaching and mentoring support to TPLOA Inc., ensuring that the lessons from this enterprise development and business plan training are applied effectively. By guiding participants in refining their business ideas, assisting in registration processes, and linking them to potential markets, it helps transform their plans into sustainable livelihood projects. This ongoing support will not only strengthen the Association but also foster collaboration, resilience, and long-term growth within the community.