The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) successfully concluded at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, showcasing the vital role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippine economy and offering them pathways for expansion through networking, innovation, and accessible...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME 2025) commenced at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and industry players. The two-day B2B trade show aims to fuel business momentum under the theme "Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency,...
The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME), happening on May 9-10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, is poised to be an inspiring two-day business affair. This year’s edition boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers, fresh business activities, and unparalleled networking...
The US Department of State is looking for eco-friendly small entrepreneurs in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including the Philippines, that it will bankroll under its $3-million Smart Cities Business Innovation Fund (BIF) 2.0 initiative. In an Oct. 28 statement, the US State...
Through its ARQ SME Business Development Company, ARQCapital Partners (ARQ), the country’s pioneering mezzanine investor for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), said it has provided approximately P300 million to companies engaged in affordable housing and “instant credit” as it advocates...
As companies continue to regain their foothold amid industry recovery, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations are gearing up to catapult their businesses and explore more opportunities in the new normal. Anchoring on the lessons from the health crisis and the digital foundation...
For years, Allysa Fabiaña manually listed daily sales and expenses from her ukay-ukay business and had no access to simple digital services. Today, she’s one of the thousands of users who operate their business using only a smartphone with SME superapp Enstack. “Enstack has allowed us to...
Owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) are optimistic about the future of the domestic economy as well as business growth prospects, as they plan to expand this year despite the prolonged pandemic, a recent study revealed. Based on the Sun Life Business Growth and Resilience Index...
Globe Business’ MSME Group is on a mission to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises to keep them going and growing no matter what. Through their empowerment program, they continue to offer MSMEs a “leg up” to help them unlock more opportunities in the future. Over the past...
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said Friday, Oct. 22, that the barangay officials and Sanggunian Members may apply for special eligibilities as provided under the law. (CSC/MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The CSC urged the local government officials to take advantage of the Barangay Official...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) was named "Best Bank for SMEs" at the recent Asiamoney Best Bank Awards 2021, besting many other Philippine banks to take home the prestigious accolade for the second year in a row. The "Best Bank for SMEs" accolade is awarded by Asiamoney to banking...
The Philippines may suffer long-lasting economic losses owing to prolonged coronavirus pandemic that took a heavier toll on small businesses and low-income families, think-tank Moody’s Analytics said. Makati CBD skyline Steven Cochrane, Moody’s Analytics chief economist for Asia-Pacific said...
