Antipolo City, 24 January 2025 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Rizal, through its Business Development Division (BDD), recently held a SHARP Retooling Orientation for Business Counselors, marking a significant step toward improving its support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rizal.

The SHARP (Systematic Harmonized Accomplishment Report Preparation) innovation was introduced in 2021 through the collaborative efforts of the BDD and Mr. Genebee Nofuente, former DTI Negosyo Center Business Counselor and an IT graduate. Mr. Nofuente played a pivotal role in developing and adopting SHARP, which is now used by sixteen Negosyo Center Business Counselors (NCBC) and Flagship Program Account Officers.

SHARP innovation was developed to address challenges in reporting, including voluminous documentation, erroneous data, double counting, inconsistent formats, and slow report preparation. But with the system’s successful implementation, it has improved productivity, decision-making, and organizational collaboration, while also contributing to greater employee satisfaction.

In fact last December 2024, it was recognized during the DTI SPRINTS Awards 2021 under the category of Most Innovative Idea.

This year, to further enhance the NCBCs and account officers’ skills and align with the division’s strategic goals for 2025, DTI Rizal hosted a retooling orientation.

Chief Dioco emphasized the importance of continuous skills development and leadership upgrading, as well as enhancing documentation and database management. “I hope na itong gagawin natin for SHARP ay makatulong para maimprove natin ang ating desire na makapaglingkod kasi ang labanan ngayon ay hindi lang pagalingan, hindi kung sino ang mauuna kundi kung sino yung makakatagal sa laban,” said Chief Dioco.

The orientation was part of DTI Rizal’s ongoing efforts to ensure that its personnel are equipped with the latest tools and knowledge to achieve the division’s objectives for the year, ultimately supporting the growth of Rizal’s MSMEs. ♦

Date of release: 31 January 2025

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