Speaker Martin Romualdez said the recently-enacted One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Act is the perfect post-pandemic law that would go a long way in helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) recover from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.“The OTOP Philippines Act is the true embodiment of the Filipino first policy. This is exactly […]
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To support the growth of micro-entrepreneurs, the Quezon City Government has reopened the application process for the Pangkabuhayang QC program that provides a financial grant and livelihood training for aspiring micro-entrepreneurs. Led by the Small Business and Cooperatives Development and Promotion Office (SBCDPO), the Pangkabuhayang QC program provides ₱10,000-₱20,000 additional capital for displaced/resigned employees, micro-entrepreneurs/vendors, […]
To further encourage the growth of local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), considered as the backbone of the country’s economy, Senator Win Gatchalian sought to institutionalize “One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines” through Senate Bill No. 2366 or the One Town, One Product Philippines Act. The bill seeks to enable the recovery of local […]
Coffee has always been a part of everyday Filipino life. The taste and aroma of a good cup bring a sense and feel of home – a feeling of warmth and comfort that can get one through the toughest of times. A usual early morning starts with a big mug to awaken the senses and […]
Over a year after the guns fell silent in Marawi City, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has continued to provide livelihood assistance for families and individuals whose lives were turned upside down by the months-long fighting. The Small Business (SB) Corp. said disbursement of the P100 million budget for livelihood assistance to internally […]