Small-scale fishers are being forced to shorten their time at sea and brace for shrinking incomes as successive oil price hikes sharply drive up production costs, progressive fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said on Tuesday, Feb. 3. In a...
IT 'S THE SMALL THINGS As a continuation of my tribute to this publication on its 126 year, I reflected on the past nine years that I have had the honor of being a contributor. The Manila Bulletin is a news source for every Filipino. From global current events, to local politics,...
Senator Joel Villanueva believes that the government should boost the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to address the lingering unemployment and underemployment problem. Villanueva, reacting to the latest job data, said the General Appropriations Act of 2026 should focus on...
Filipino restaurants and chefs are experiencing a surge in sales and global recognition as the MICHELIN Guide Philippines highlights local culinary talent, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) supporting the initiative to showcase the country’s rich food culture. The MICHELIN Guide has given...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is partnering with logistics giant DHL Group to strengthen the export readiness of the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The DTI said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DHL on Sept. 10 to outline the logistics...
After weeks of inspecting failed flood-control projects, President Marcos inaugurated the already operational Calunasan Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Bohol. Marcos expressed elation on Friday, Sept. 5, over the almost completed infrastructure project aimed at improving agricultural...
The Bacolod City Council is clarifying the legal status and addressing various regulatory compliance and enforcement on Small Town Lottery (STL) operations in the city. Councilor Dindo Ramos authored a resolution designating the entire city council as a committee of the whole to facilitate a...
The local government of Mandaluyong and online platform Shopee Philippines launched on Thursday, Aug. 7, a digital upskilling project aimed at helping Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) improve their technological skills to promote their businesses. Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos led...
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...
The country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are optimistic towards a stronger performance this year, including higher revenue and tapping more customers, following weaker results last year, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). BCG, a global consulting firm,...
The Washington-based World Bank has committed to lend the Philippines $350 million, or over ₱19 billion, for an upcoming Department of Agriculture (DA) project aimed at extending financing support to small agri-businesses. A July 11 project information document showed a project cost of $873...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to receive a loan financing from the Washington-based multilateral lender World Bank next year for a project aimed at supporting small agri-businesses. A June 26 document published on Thursday, July 3, showed that the DA is seeking an investment project...
