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Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: College of Business and Management (CBM), BS Entrepreneurship Program, CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc. (CMDI) Tagum Hosts Seminar on Consumer Laws of the Philippines

May 22, 2025 — In a significant step toward cultivating ethical and informed entrepreneurs, the College of Business and Management, Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE) program of CARD-MRI Development Institute, Inc. (CMDI) Tagum Campus, successfully conducted a seminar on the Consumer Laws of the Philippines, attended by all 3rd year BS Entrepreneurship students and faculty members.

The seminar aimed to enhance students’ awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities, while also instilling the values of ethical and fair business practices—essential foundations as they prepare to implement their own business ventures in the near future.
The event was made possible through the leadership and coordination of Ricardo R. Ongob Jr., MBA, Program Coordinator for BS Entrepreneurship, who has continuously advocated for experiential learning opportunities that bridge classroom knowledge and real-world application.
Serving as the resource speaker was Mr. Michael Tom Tulin, a representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Tagum. Mr. Tulin gave a comprehensive presentation on key consumer protection laws, particularly the Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394). He discussed critical topics such as product standards, warranties, deceptive practices, and consumer rights and redress mechanisms—information that every aspiring entrepreneur must understand.
“Entrepreneurs must not only focus on profit but also on their duty to uphold consumer welfare. Understanding the law is the first step in building a sustainable and responsible business,” Mr. Tulin emphasized.

The seminar was both interactive and informative. Students and faculty actively engaged in the discussions, asking questions and sharing insights on how consumer protection laws influence business practices.
“This seminar is not just an academic requirement it’s a formative experience that shapes responsible future business leaders,” said Mr. Ongob. “By equipping our students with legal knowledge and ethical values, we are preparing them to become entrepreneurs who are both competent and conscientious.”

This initiative reflects CMDI Tagum’s ongoing commitment to producing innovative,values-driven entrepreneurs who are well-prepared to serve their communities with integrity and professionalism.

Words by: Christina Villarta

𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬!

Calling all aspiring student leaders!

The Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) is officially opening the filing of Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for aspiring officers for the Academic Year 2025–2026. The filing period will run from May 18-23, 2025.

This is your opportunity to step up, lead passionately, and be a voice for your fellow BS Entrepreneurship students.

𝒟𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑒𝒶𝒹. 𝒟𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒 𝒶 𝒹𝒾𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒.

ℙ𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕕: 𝕁𝕠𝕤𝕙𝕦𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕪 ℚ𝕦𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕠

𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬!

ℌ𝔢𝔞𝔡𝔰 𝔲𝔭! On May 22, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN at the CMDI Multipurpose room, 3rd Year BSE students will engage in an insightful seminar as we welcome guest speaker Mr. Michael Tom G. Tulin to discuss important topics on Consumer Law.

The seminar will improve participants' knowledge of consumer rights and duties a relevant subject for future educators and responsible citizens.
Through this seminar, students will learn about the legal protections that exist for consumers, and the ethics of consumer purchasing. Let's promote awareness, responsibility, and empowerment via education. See you there!

𝐇𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬!
𝐹𝑜𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝐸𝓃𝓉𝓇𝑒𝓅𝓇𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓊𝓇𝒾𝒶𝓁 𝐸𝓍𝒸𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒: 𝒞𝑀𝒟𝐼 𝒴𝐸𝒮 𝒶𝓉 𝒞𝐸𝐸𝒟 𝑀𝑒𝑒𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔
In a symposium of visionary minds, the CMDI Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) President, alongside the BSE Program Coordinator, represented our institution at the Council of Entrepreneurship Educators and Davao Region (CEED) Meeting held at Ateneo de Davao University.
This convergence of entrepreneurial trailblazers from various academic institutions across the Davao Region was dedicated to create and plan future activities for aspiring student-preneurs.
Additionally, beyond academics, this meeting served as an opportunity to share knowledge as several YES Presidents from different colleges parcticipated on this insightful collaboration, where students leaders engaged in 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨, 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨. As we forge ahead, this initiative reinforces our commitment to 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚-𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙨, equipped with the foresight and acumen to navigate the evolving business landscape.
ℙ𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕕: 𝕁𝕠𝕤𝕙𝕦𝕒 𝕁𝕒𝕪 ℚ𝕦𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕠