Tag: MSMEs

EBC and Globe myBusiness sign agreement to promote small and medium enterprises

  Eagle Broadcasting Corporation and Globe Telecommunications signed an agreement on Saturday, January 26, 2019, on the promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises to help spur the growth of these SMEs which are vital in the country’s economy. The promotion is through EBC’s online business program, “Open For Business” hosted and produced by Caesar Vallejos of Posting Life Communications. Signing for EBC are its president Rowena Dela Fuente-Deimoy, Chief Operating Officer James Manzanero, Online Media […]

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MSMEs in Manila benefit from the economic spur driven by charity walk

Caesar Vallejos Eagle News Service Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are thriving from the boost in economic activities in the Manila area driven by the thousands of participants of the Worldwide Walk Fight for Poverty. Joey Garcia, a mentor of Go Negosyo who now runs a chain of restaurants and a hotel. estimates that the entrepreneurs at the event will earn a combined gross income of 20 million using the carts and kiosks bu- […]

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President Duterte pledges support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in ASEAN Business Summit

  President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, November 12, pledged support for the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recognizing its significant contribution in achieving inclusive growth. President Duterte made the pronouncement as he graced the launching of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) and opening of ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (ABIS) at Solaire Grand Ballroom in Pasay City. “Next year, I would like to make some late changes in the GAA — […]

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MSMEs reminded of accurate weighing, product certification marks

GUIMARAS – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Guimaras is reminding the public and the Micro, Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in the Province of Guimaras of the importance of weighing scales and the use of product certification marks. DTI team conducted an inspection at Jordan Food Terminal Market, Barangay. San Miguel, Jordan recently to check the functionality and effectiveness of weighing scales used by MSMEs. The team was composed of the Municipal Treasury Office (MTO), […]

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DTI pushes for globalization of PH MSMEs

MAKATI CITY, Nov. 10 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMEDC) and in cooperation with the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) – Go Negosyo, will hold the National MSME Summit on November 10-11, 2016 at the SMX Davao Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. The Summit aims to discuss topics on promoting creativity and innovation, inclusive financing, enhancing productivity and efficiency, and entrepreneurial ecosystem for micro, small, and […]

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Phl to benefit from AEC, other int’l trade agreements — experts

  By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News online correspondent (Eagle News) — Because of its economic readiness, the Philippines is poised to benefit from the impact of participating in larger international trade agreements including the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), experts told a recent forum in Makati. “Rather than fear the tsunami of ASEAN products that will flood the market, […]

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APEC leaders adopt Philippine-led initiative on micro, small, medium enterprises

  (MANILA) The leaders of the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies has adopted the Philippine-led initiative that aims to put micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the forefront of regional and global trade by 2020. In their 2015 APEC Leaders’ Declaration issued following their retreat, the APEC leaders ordered their respective Ministers to implement actions laid out in the Boracay Action Agenda and report their progress to them by 2020. “We live […]

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Innovators and technology disruptors inspire entrepreneurs at the APEC SME Summit 2015

  By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News Service online correspondent   (Eagle News) — “The best ideas and the most innovative solutions to the problems that we face today may come from the smallest enterprises,” President Benigno S. Aquino III, the APEC 2015 Chair said as he showcased the potential of micro,  small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global stage at the APEC SME Summit 2015 held at the Green Sun, Makati City last November […]

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President Aquino highlights importance of small, medium enterprises in economic development

MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have huge potentials, especially in terms of creating jobs and opening more opportunities for Filipinos, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Small and Medium Enterprises Summit held at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, President Aquino noted that since the country’s “strongest competitive advantage” and “most important resource” is its people, the government invested massive funds into health, education, […]

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For the first time, APEC 2015 to focus on MSMEs

  By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News online correspondent (Eagle News) — For the first time, the Asia Pacific Economic Council (APEC) will focus on micro-, small-, and medium-sized sized enterprises (MSMEs) through the APEC SME Summit 2015 on November 17 that highlights innovation as the enabler in transforming entrepreneurs as competitive market players in the global marketplace.  It will be held at the Green Sun in Makati City. “Innovation is a change of mindset that […]

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Economic empowerment for women through MSMEs

QUEZON CITY, Sep. 30 (PIA) — The business sector has been a strategic venue for women in achieving inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Nora Terrado said this during a strategic dialogue held recently, titled “Economies that work for Women,” which was organized by UN Women. “Women are key players in the micro, small and medium sector that comprise ninety-nine (99%) of the country’s businesses,” Terrado said, speaking in behalf […]

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Philippines’ E-Commerce Roadmap seeks faster internet speed, better tax system for small businesses

(MANILA) The Philippines’ E-Commerce Roadmap 2015-2020 aims to make the country’s Internet bandwidth faster and its tax system “friendlier” for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), an e-commerce advocate and expert told Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) participants here Thursday. During the APEC Public-Private Dialogue on Women and the Economy, held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Janette Toral of digitalfilipino.com, a website launched in 1999 that specializes in e-commerce, social media, and Internet marketing, highlighted […]

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