Welcome to the Department of Trade & Industry

Mandate

The SMED Council was organized in January 9, 1996 in consonance with RA 6977 (the Magna Carta for Small Enterprises).

The Council is an interagency body responsible for the

by facilitating and closely coordinating national efforts to promote the viability and growth of SMEs.

Composition

Chairman	Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo
Vice-Chairman	Department of Trade and Industry
Members	National Economic and Development Authority
	Department of Science and Technology
	Department of Agriculture
	Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
	Department of Tourism
	Western Visayas College of Science and Technology
	Provincial Planning and Development Office
	Ilonggo Producers Association
	Provincial Treasurer's Office
Working Committees	Policy and Research Committee
	Plans and Programs Committee
	Finance Committee
Secretariat	Department of Trade and Industry

Powers & Functions

Create the needed environment and opportunities conducive to the growth and development of the SME sector in the province of Iloilo.
Formulate comprehensive small and medium enterprise development plan for the province. This plan will be consistent with the SME development thrust and programs of the National government.
Coordinate and integrate various government and private sector activities related to the SME Development in the province.
Monitor and determine the progress of various programs and projects of agencies reponsible for the development of the SME sector in the province.

SME Assistance Center

The SME Assistance Center provides information and advisory services that includes

Address:

Iloilo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2nd floor, DTI Bldg.
J.M. Basa-Peralta Sts., Iloilo City

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