Manila, June 11 -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Wednesday turned over to the provincial government of Ilocos Norte a PHP3.5 million shared service facility (SSF) to empower more entrepreneurs in the province.

"The shared service facility is geared towards developing the skills of micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) where they can access these equipment while enjoining them to attend entrepreneurial and managerial trainings, including mentorship to increase their productivity and enhance competitiveness," Amelia Galvez, director of DTI-Ilocos Norte, said in an interview.

The equipment includes computers, training desks, workstations, sound systems, a drone, exhibit materials, and mirrorless cameras.

These ite...