DTI celebrates success of SSF program
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO The Department of Trade and Industry Region III (DTI-3) recently celebrated the success of its Shared Service Facility (SSF) program in improving the businesses of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs).
The DTI-3 convened dozens of MSMEs and cooperators who benefitted from the billions-worth of SSF program implemented all over Central Luzon for the Third Regional SSFs Stakeholders’Summit.
During the summit, DTI-3 Regional Director Judith Angeles disclosed that a total of 1,343 SSF centers with a project cost of P127,493,465.54 was released in an aim to improve the quality and productivity of MSMEs through the provision of processing equipments for the common use of beneficiaries from 2013 to 2017.
From the seven provinces in the region, Pampanga topped the most number of machineries under SSF totalling to 57, followed by Zambales with 35, Aurora with 29, Bataan and Nueva Ecija both with 28, Bulacan with 27, and Tarlac with 25.
The said SSF centers were classified in a variety of industry clusters which include bamboo, coffee, dairy, FabLab, fashion accessories, metal craft, organic fertilizer, processed food, and wearables, among others.
Speaking before the attendees, Angeles said that the presentation of data aims to showcase the growth of SSF program over the years through their active participation and support.
“We are expressing our gratitude to you for being our partner in improving the lives of our fellow Filipinos. Since the SSF program was launched, we have grown together and have provided employment to several individuals under the SSF centers granted to you,” she said.
Angeles said that among the programs implemented by the DTI, the SSF project is one of the most fulfilling despite much effort it requires before
of the AGENDA and the city government’s Finance Committee made up of the City Accountant, City Treasurer, City Budget Officer, and City Planning and Development Officer – is in line with the procedural guidelines set by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in Budget Circular No. 2018-5 dated November 14, 2018.
Lazatin noted that since the proposed Command Center under this city’s Supplementary Budget No. 3 worth P3.5 million has been disapproved, the city could also use the budget towards the CNA incentive of the city employees.
Further, Lazatin added that during the meeting, the consultative committee can also conduct a review of other MOOE to determine savings, which may also be used for the CNA incentive.
Lazatin also recommended that a special session be held by the Sangguniang Panlungsod to pass a Supplemental Budget No. 4, for the sole purpose of granting the CNA incentive.