MALITA, Davao Occidental - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here has already assisted a total of 1,500 clients through its entrepreneurial seminars and skills training interventions. As of May this year, the office reported that its 50 seminars and training have already helped numerous existing entrepreneurs who experienced the downside of Covid-19. The health pandemic caused disruptions in the operation of many businesses which has resulted in a decreased income. There were even some that filed for bankruptcy and closer their businesses completely. DTI-Davao Occidental Program Office manager Ma. Joycelyn F. Banlasan shared that through the Negosyo Center in the area, the affected micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are being provided with the necessary interventions. “To continuously help the MSMEs in the province recover from the effects of the pandemic, the Negosyo Centers, which our office here runs, has been giving a series of entrepreneurial seminars, skil