15/08/2026
TODAY | August 15, 2026โ๏ธ
Empowering Communities Through Mindset and Financial Literacy
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bohol, in partnership with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), successfully conducted a one-day Capability Building Seminar on Entrepreneurial Mindset, Financial Literacy, Responsible Borrowing, and Debt Management on August 15, 2026, at the ABC Hall, Municipal Complex, Ubay, Bohol.
The activity brought together members of urban poor organizations from Ubay, including the Fatima Urban Poor Association (FUPA), Barangay Tapon Neighborhood Association (BTNA), and Poblacion Urban Settlers Association (PUSA).
The session focused on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and strengthening participantsโ understanding of financial literacy, responsible borrowing, and debt managementโparticularly relevant to their organizationsโ involvement in income-generating activities such as Community Bigasan and Microcredit or Lending.
The seminar was facilitated by Limarfort Gabisan, Business Counselor of DTI Bohol, who shared practical insights and discussions on developing a proactive and responsible mindset, making sound financial decisions, managing borrowed funds wisely, and understanding the importance of responsible debt management.
Beyond financial knowledge, the session highlighted the importance of initiative, resourcefulness, discipline, and informed decision-making in creating opportunities and strengthening the capacity of communities to become more financially resilient. ๐ฑ
Special appreciation to Ms. Amabelle M. Canlas, PCUP Area Coordinator, for initiating and coordinating this capability-building activity and for the continued partnership with DTI Bohol in empowering urban poor communities through meaningful learning opportunities.
Our sincere gratitude as well to the participating organizations and all the participants for their active participation, openness, and meaningful engagement throughout the session.
Together, we continue to build communities with stronger mindsets, wiser financial decisions, and greater resilience.
A stronger mindset. Better financial decisions. More empowered communities. ๐
