On October 23, 2026, student representatives from the University of Baguio‘s School of Business Administration and Accountancy (SBAA) Community Outreach and Extension (COE), in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Office (QAO) team, initiated the Negosyo Ready 2026, an outreach seminar cum consultation aimed at helping aspiring and existing entrepreneurs understand business registration, renewal, and compliance requirements.
The initiative provided interested participants from the UB-adopted Pinsao Proper Barangay, business owners from General Luna Barangay, and the academic community with access to business outreach and related information, government assistance, and referral services at the UB Centennial Hall and the UB Multi-Level Parking Lot.
NEGOSYO READY 2026: Entrepreneurial Growth and Opportunity Setting Through Business Outreach
Engagement and active participation came from one hundred fifty-six (156) participants, comprising fifty-one (51) seminar attendees, nineteen (19) individuals registered through the public assistance and referral desks, and thirteen (13) government agency representatives. The initiative successfully brought together representatives from various key agencies, including:
- Department of Trade and Industry–Cordillera Administrative Region (DTI-CAR)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)–Baguio
- Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)–CAR
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)–Revenue District Office (RDO) 8
- Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO)–Baguio
- Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)–Baguio
After an introduction given by Dr. John V. Balanquit, SBAA Dean, the program then focused on business registration and regulatory compliance, featuring insightful presentations and interactive discussions with representatives from key government agencies. Key speakers included Mr. Peter D. Allem (DTI), Mr. Jan Aris B. Trinidad (SEC), Mr. Marvin Bisares (CDA), a BFP representative, Ms. Camille M. Ormillo (BPLO), and CPAs Jessa G. Rebaldo and Jessabel T. Tade (BIR). Each agency-led segment included Q&A sessions, the presentation of certificates of appreciation, concluding remarks, and final announcements.
The endeavor included the Business Blueprint Seminar at the Centennial Hall, featuring presentations on proper business registration procedures, timely renewal, and compliance requirements across key government agencies. Running alongside it from the multi-level parking lot was the Public Assistance and Referral Desk, which provided direct service to first-time registrants, established businesses seeking renewal, and those with compliance inquiries
Alt Text: Representatives from UB SBAA, COE, QAO, and entrepreneurs during the Negosyo Ready 2026 Business Outreach Program held on October 23, 2026, at the university’s multi-level parking and Centennial Hall
Along with the SBAA Junior Association of Marketing Executives (JAME), the event sought the appearance of business registration assistance and referral desks, setting up seven tables for the invited government agencies, plus a registration desk, a medical assistance desk, and a legal referral desk, tying all together with stalls selling snacks and drinks. Registrants and attendees could jumpstart registrations, consultations, and other medical assistance services.
Through this initiative, the institution actively translates its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs) into real-world action, championing inclusive community development across the following key goal areas:
- SDG 1: No Poverty – by providing registration assistance and referral desks alongside structured participant guides through the Business Blueprint Seminar
- SDG 4: Quality Education – in extending its educational mission beyond the classroom, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs with essential business knowledge while offering a powerful hands-on learning experience for the student interns and organizers involved
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – by empowering local microentrepreneurs and Barangay Pinsao residents to formalize their businesses, comply with regulations, and build long-term economic resilience
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – by focusing on underserved community members, ensuring vulnerable sectors gain equal access to vital government services, institutional support, and expert guidance
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by promoting orderly business compliance and active community participation through structured outreach services that foster inclusive and resilient local environments
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – by integrating business formalization with sustainable community development practices that encourage resource-efficient, compliant local enterprises
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – exemplified through the robust collaboration between the University of Baguio, the Baguio LGU, the Quality Assurance Office, the school clinic, and various national agencies, including DTI-CAR, SEC, CDA, BIR, BPLO, and BFP, highlighting the collaborative partnership essential for achieving sustainable community development
As members of the academic community, we delivered support, registration assistance, inter-agency coordination, and business education to aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners through Negosyo Ready 2026, promoting quality assurance by guiding participants through regulatory requirements, reinforcing sound operational practices, and setting standards for trustworthy goods and services.
UB tracks service delivery, collects attendee feedback, and monitors progress in business operations and readiness to evaluate the program’s impact, enhancing its support for accessible public services, local sustainable development, and entrepreneurship.
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Written by: Katrine P. Dumling, QAO | Sonya S. Montero, SBAA OJT
Article enhancement by Gabriel Madriaga
