With the resurgence in COVID-19 cases and a tighter watch on natural disasters in the country, a new player in the information technology (IT) industry is pushing for greater awareness of the concept of cloud computing among micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) amid a lack of awareness about Business Continuity Planning (BCP). More
BounceBack Philippines (BBPH) marks its first anniversary today with a virtual conference aimed at renewing its commitment to help micro-, small-, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to bounce back better than ever from the pandemic. More
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) recently created the country’s very first mass retail banking hub, aimed at providing support specifically to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country as part of the Bank’s goal of enabling inclusive prosperity amid the current global health crisis. More
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launches #TatakPinoy, a virtual trade fair geared towards supporting homegrown Filipino brands and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). More
Rakuten Viber, one of the leading messaging apps in the world, has partnered with Globe myBusiness and GCash in providing micro, small, medium enterprises (MSMEs) and their customers with a safe and efficient way to complete transactions through QR codes. More
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP) and in collaboration with the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, will be hosting the first-ever Virtual National Trade Fair from January 27 to February 2, 2021, on its website virtualnationaltradefair.dti.gov.ph. More
In lieu of the usual National Trade Fair (NTF) organized annually, the Department of Trade and Industry – Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) is launching the NTF Digital Mall. This is in response to the unprecedented challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has adversely impacted their […] More
In March this year, the Department of Trade and Industry-Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion was all set to kick off its much-awaited 2020 National Food Fair, which was scheduled to run from March 12 -16, at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. This had to be postponed due to Proclamation No. 922, declaring a state […] More
In this Season of Giving, what better way to share but by gifting locally made products by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), whether sweet treats, artisanal products, apparel, home decorations, or other keepsakes. By doing this, we not only keep our heritage alive while promoting local craftsmanship and delicacies, through our support for local […] More
Filipinos are so naturally creative that even the realities and challenges of the pandemic could not hinder the so-called diskarteng Pinoy. Amidst losing jobs, declining sales, closing of physical stores and businesses, Filipinos are resourceful and able to find solutions to make ends meet. To keep up with the rapidly changing times, Pinoy MSMEs are […] More
Remote operations for most industries, especially the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has become the new norm. This compels businesses to manage their operations with help from new solutions that leverage technology. Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank), the thrift banking arm of the Metrobank Group, believes that digital and online solutions can help MSMEs adapt […] More
Both entrepreneurs and workers in MSMEs are the hardest-hit by the economic disruption resulting from the pandemic. There are nearly 1 million MSMEs in the country and data from the Department of Trade and Industry indicated that more than 50% of this number or around 525,000 have closed their businesses. This has left millions of […] More