Women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (WMSMEs) are now eligible to avail of loans of up to ₱20 million following the official launch of the Women’s Enterprise Fund. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the loan program launched on Friday, June 27, setting the...
The post-pandemic digital age is accelerating faster than ever, and it is reshaping how businesses operate and adapt. But as technology advances, businesses that fail to evolve risk becoming outdated more quickly than before. Spain’s IE University has studied the rising career trends, such as...
Manila-based Asialink Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a ₱120-million credit line from Taiwan-based Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. (Mega ICBC), a partnership aimed at expanding financing to the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). “With this additional...
The Ayala Group’s electronics manufacturing arm, Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), is selling its facilities in the Czech Republic to a China-based firm for about ₱636 million as it continues to rationalize its global operations to return to profitability. In a disclosure to the...
For SM Supermalls, resilience is more than just operational readiness—it 's a cornerstone of its sustainability vision. Recognizing that sustainable development hinges on safe, secure, and prepared communities, SM Supermalls views the promotion of resilience as a fundamental responsibility...
A total of 10 micro enterprises in Nueva Vizcaya received P200,000 worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to sustain operations and support income generation at the grassroots level. In a report from the DOLE Nueva Vizcaya Field Office (DOLE-NVFO),...
Zobel-led Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), a global leader in electronics manufacturing services, is confident of earnings growth as it has begun to return to profitability after a change in leadership and drastic loss-cutting measures. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the...
Senator Cynthia Villar highlighted the importance of strengthening the local food industry, supporting farmers, and ensuring food security as she joined the 17th Philippine Food Expo. The event was hosted by the Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (PhilFoodEx) and Spencer Food...
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the threats looming over businesses and individuals alike. With artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and Web3 technologies advancing at an unprecedented pace, cybercriminals are also refining their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities....
Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI), the Ayala Group’s global electronics manufacturing unit, reported a much lower net loss of $36.5 million last year from the $109.2 million loss incurred in 2023 after implementing cost reduction measures. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange,...
Ayala Corporation, the country’s oldest conglomerate, is no longer selling manufacturing subsidiary Integrated Micro-electronics Inc. as the unit has managed to turnaround after measures were taken to cut losses. In an interview, Ayala Chief Finance Officer Alberto M. de Larrazabal said that they...
The Ayala Group’s Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI), a leading provider of electronics manufacturing services, announced the closure of its facility in Chengdu, China. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said this move is part of its ongoing efforts to streamline...
