As 90 percent of employment comes from micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), vice-presidential aspirant Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said he will push for a P100-billion stimulus fund for the country's millions of small entrepreneurs. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of...
Super Short Film Festival In partnership with the Movement for Good Governance (MGG), YouthLed PH, and YouthVote Philippines, Ticket2Me, the country’s leading independent creator monetization platform, pioneers again by launching IKLI: The Philippines' First Super Short Film Festival. Inspired by...
ILOILO CITY — Micro-entrepreneurs and displaced Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Iloilo province are now able to avail of soft loans to jumpstart their livelihoods that have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., the Iloilo Provincial Trade,...
The Muntinlupa City government has granted zero-interest loan assistance to 200 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the city to help them revive their businesses that have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Jaime Fresnedi led a ceremonial turn-over ceremony of the loan assistance...
To cap off Trend Micro’s annual cybersecurity conference DECODE 2021, Olympic silver-medalist Nesthy Petecio imparted a special message for all women working in male-dominated industries. The female boxer was featured as a special guest during “Get IT Girl!” to share her experiences and how...
Senatorial aspirant and Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday urged banks to ensure that 10 percent of their loan portfolio goes to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) financing. Escudero, who used to head the Senate committees on finance, and banks and financial...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has set in motion the full implementation of the Personal Property Security Act (PPSA) with its recent issuance of the rates for the fees on the use of the electronic registry mandated to be established under the law. Republic Act (RA) No. 11057 or the PPSA aims to...
Marketing is one of the most important things a business can do. The recently concluded two-day webinar hosted by the Department of Agriculture Region 2 through the GREAT Women Project 2 offered tips on how to effectively market their businesses. (Screenshot from Facebook Live) In a virtual forum...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), the project holder of Supporting Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Project signed Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) with four private organizations that will complement government efforts in making the business environment responsive to women...
Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said the private sector is hopeful that Metro Manila would soon achieve "micro-herd immunity" that would in turn boost economic activity in the region. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion presents the proposed travel...
In a bid to increase safe mobility, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion has proposed the deployment of buses for commuters who have completed their vaccination against the coronavirus disease. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion talks to Trade Secretary...
Everyone was so amazed when Dyson released its powerful vacuum cleaners to the world, even more so when it finally arrived in the Philippines. Now, what if we told you it gets better? The global household appliance company releases the lightest—so far— cordless vacuum cleaner. Aptly called the...
