DTI Rizal holds KMME-MME commitment signing for 10 selected mentees

Posted: July 29, 2025
Scenes from the KMME-MME Commitment Signing Ceremony held by DTI Rizal in Antipolo City, featuring selected mentees, program coordinators, and officials during the launch of the 2025 Rizal Multi-Sectoral Batch 2

ANTIPOLO CITY | In a strong show of dedication to micro and small enterprise development, the DTI Rizal Provincial Office officially launched the Kapatid Mentor ME (KMME-MME) Program through a Commitment Signing Ceremony.

The event was facilitated by Ms. Sep Laurel, Trade-Industry Development Analyst and the Provincial Coordinator of KMME-MME in Rizal, and was graced by Ms. Sharon Dioco, Chief of the Business Development Division. In her welcome remarks, Ms. Dioco emphasized the broader impact of the program, stating:

“Hindi lang ito [KMME-MME] tungkol sa technical know-how; ito ay tungkol din sa paghubog ng isang resilient at entrepreneurial mindset na kakailanganin ninyo sa pagharap sa mga hamon at oportunidad sa negosyo.”

Following the opening message, the 10 selected mentees proceeded with the signing of their Contract of Commitment, a symbolic pledge of their full participation and accountability throughout the KMME-MME program cycle.

As stipulated in the contract, each mentee commits to:

  1. Attend all scheduled sessions as announced by the Program Coordinator.
  2. Comply diligently with assignments from mentors.
  3. Actively participate in discussions and peer learning.
  4. Regularly report their enterprise’s weekly performance during the program.
  5. Submit quarterly performance updates to the Negosyo Center for two years after completing the program.
  6. Engage in other DTI programs, especially follow-up activities for mentees.

After the signing, Ms. Laurel presented the implementation timeline of the program, which will run from July to October 2025.

The mentees were carefully selected through a thorough screening process, which included attendance in the program orientation, submission of complete documentary requirements, and a successful panel interview.

Scenes from the KMME-MME Commitment Signing Ceremony held by DTI Rizal in Antipolo City, featuring selected mentees, program coordinators, and officials during the launch of the 2025 Rizal Multi-Sectoral Batch 2
Scenes from the KMME-MME Commitment Signing Ceremony held by DTI Rizal in Antipolo City, featuring selected mentees, program coordinators, and officials during the launch of the 2025 Rizal Multi-Sectoral Batch 2
Scenes from the KMME-MME Commitment Signing Ceremony held by DTI Rizal in Antipolo City, featuring selected mentees, program coordinators, and officials during the launch of the 2025 Rizal Multi-Sectoral Batch 2

DTI Rizal proudly introduces the 10 mentees of the 2025 KMME-MME Program – Rizal Multi-Sectoral Batch 2:

  1. Ms. Aileen De Guzman – Buko-Coolers Food and Beverage Store​
  2. Ms. Maricris Montero – Charibelle’s Bread and Pastries Shop​
  3. Ms. Mary Ann Pancho – Craftmerx Online Shop
  4. Mr. Mark Anthony Mirasol – Fleur Deliz Flower Shop​
  5. Mr. Roland Nicolo Petisme – Philippine Moringa and​ More Corporation
  6. Mr. Ralph Pineda – R3B2P Ube Manufacturing​
  7. Mr. Jan Richard Reyes – Reinrich Food Trading​
  8. Ms. Sophia Agatha Bungay – Sac-B Delicatessen Corporation​
  9. Ms. Rare Rejoise Ubiadas – Wooden Signs Manufacturing​
  10. Mr. Melchor Orilla – MNCO Enterprises

Through the KMME-MME program, DTI Rizal continues to strengthen the backbone of the local economy by nurturing entrepreneurs and equipping them with the tools they need to scale up and succeed. ♦

Date of Release: 25 July 2025