Legazpi City, Philippines, October 22–24, 2025— The Department of Trade and Industry Region 5 (DTI Region 5), with Layertech Labs, successfully conducted a three-day Digital Entrepreneurship Training under the E-Taas ang Pinay MSME Program. The event gathered 25 passionate and driven women entrepreneurs from across the Bicol Region for an intensive, skills-focused training held at A&A Bed and Breakfast Hall, Legazpi City.
What is E-Taas ang Pinay MSME?
The E-Taas program stands for:
- Empowering Local MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs (WEs)
- Train for Success
- Access a Wider Market
- Amplify Philippine-Made Products
- Sustain Growth
This initiative aims to empower local women entrepreneurs by enhancing their knowledge and digital capabilities—helping them adapt, grow, and thrive in the ever-evolving digital economy.
3 Days of Empowerment and Innovation
Participants underwent a series of engaging learning sessions designed to strengthen their entrepreneurial and digital marketing skills:
- Day 1: E-Viral: Growing and Innovating Your Online Business led by Mr. Cyrel Panelo Nicolas, who introduced strategies to build strong online brands and leverage social media for business growth.
- Days 2–3: E-Publish: Growing and Innovating Your Online Business and E-Consult: Marketing and Engaging Digitally, conducted by Frei Sangil, Data Scientist from Layertech Labs. These sessions guided participants through online marketing, e-publishing, and digital customer engagement—empowering them to establish and expand their businesses in the digital space.
Through hands-on activities, mentoring, and collaborative discussions, the womenpreneurs learned practical ways to amplify their businesses online, enhance their visibility, and reach wider markets.
Strengthening the Digital Future of Bicolana MSMEs
The E-Taas ang Pinay MSME program is more than just a training—it is a movement to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs across Bicol. By fostering digital literacy and entrepreneurial confidence, DTI Region 5 and Layertech Labs are paving the way for inclusive, tech-driven local growth.
These empowered women are now better equipped to embrace innovation, expand their reach, and create lasting impact in their communities.
A Shared Commitment
This reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the digital readiness of the local MSME sector, with a special focus on supporting women-led enterprises.
As digital transformation continues to shape the global market, initiatives like E-Taas ang Pinay MSME ensure that Filipino women entrepreneurs are not left behind—but are, instead, leading the way. 🌸💪
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