The Department of Trade and Industry Region 3 (DTI-3) has launched the second batch of the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME) Program for 2026, welcoming a new group of micro and small entrepreneurs seeking to expand their businesses through mentorship and training.
The launch coincides with the 10th anniversary of the KMME Program, which has helped thousands of Filipino entrepreneurs strengthen and sustain their enterprises through practical business education and guidance from industry mentors.
The program covers key areas such as marketing, finance, operations, product development, human resource management, taxation, and business planning.
During the launch, DTI Undersecretary for the Regional Operations Group Blesila A. Lantayona encouraged participants to maximize the learning opportunity and aspire to become future mentors, while DTI-3 Regional Director Edna D. Dizon urged the new batch to actively engage with mentors and fellow entrepreneurs throughout the program.
