President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that the Turismo Asenso Loan Program is accessible to in need small tourism businesses around the country. In his speech during the awarding ceremony of tourism loan in Pasay City, Marcos directed the Department of Tourism (DOT),...
Eligible micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism sector may now access loans of up to P20 million through a financing initiative launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The program is implemented through the...
President Marcos highlighted the role of digital media in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as he led the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9. BAGONG PILIPINAS MARKETPLACE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads...
Underscoring the need for government to help small businesses, former senator Bam Aquino said on Saturday, March 15, that a tax relief must be given to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino speaks to some micro-entrepreneurs and workers...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion has met with the newly elected board of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) to discuss potential collaborations to strengthen the province's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go Negosyo and Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry give the...
In 2024, SM Supermalls celebrated a significant year of supporting Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through trade fairs and strategic partnerships, driving local entrepreneurship and economic growth. With over 80 malls nationwide, SM Supermalls has become a key platform for...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) should create a small loan program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with no interest rate, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said. Dela Rosa raised this during the confirmation hearing of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)...
Ever wondered what happened to your favorite local shop? Did it close due to staffing shortages or limited growth potential? The small business landscape continues to expand, but the biggest challenge remains: longevity. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported over a million...
Small businesses affected by typhoon Kristine were encouraged to avail of a loan offered by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque (RTVM Screenshot) In a Palace briefing on Friday, Oct. 25, DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque disclosed that the agency has...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion believes that the Philippines’ fast-rising digital economy offers significant opportunities for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Concepcion highlighted how digital technology has leveled the playing field for MSMEs, providing them with access...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Christina Roque the integration of Trade, Technology & Tourism (3T’s) into her five-point micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) plan. At the 2024 Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC), Roque presented her five-point plan,...
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is ramping-up investments in non-bank lenders in the Philippines, in line with its push to support more small businesses and boost financial inclusion. The IFC disclosed on Aug. 28 that its board will approve on Sept. 27 a loan investment in Asialink...
