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Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has urged Trade Secretary Maria Cristina Roque to create a small loan program for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) program with no interest rate. The Mindanaoan lawmaker raised this during the confirmation hearing of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary, noting that this would help Filipinos in […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is prepared to assist local businesses impacted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine through joint efforts with the private sector and various stakeholders. In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for all government offices to take a proactive approach in addressing the impacts of Typhoon Kristine, DTI Secretary Cristina […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to embrace digital transformation to expand and be globally competitive. In his speech at the 2024 National MSME Summit in Pasay City, Pascual said the DTI will provide support and the tools necessary to enhance their competitiveness and […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully launched the pilot run of its “Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!” program. This nationwide initiative aims to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by elevating them through digitalization and sustainable business practices. “This first module of the ‘Tindahan Mo, e-Level Up Mo!’ program is a step […]
Senator Bong Go deployed his Malasakit Team to support small business owners from Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, contributing to the government’s initiatives to promote inclusive economic recovery. During an aid initiative held at the Gender and Development Building, the 100 beneficiaries received food packs, snacks, vitamins, snacks, shirts, and basketballs and volleyballs. A mobile phone, […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual led the awarding ceremony of Negosyo assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Visayas during the Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting, held recently at the University of the Philippines Cebu. “The DTI is at the forefront of supporting businesses and MSMEs in the Visayas […]
Senator Chiz Escudero exhorted his colleagues to rally behind Senate Bill No. 2442 or the Philippine Entrepreneurs’ Academy Act, which seeks to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs on entrepreneurship. Speaking at the plenary to sponsor the bill, the Chair of the Committee on Higher, Technical and Vocational Education cited the need to pass such […]
Senator Bong Go expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for signing into law the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines Program, which is one of the senator’s priority legislation aimed at boosting the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Go also commended the Marcos administration for recognizing the importance of supporting MSMEs […]
Senator Sonny Angara lauded the Senate for its quick approval of the bill institutionalizing the Shared Service Facilities (SSF) project of the Department of Trade Industry, which he said will go a long way in supporting the growth and development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Senate Bill No. 2021, which was approved on […]
Addressing over a thousand summit participants of the Go Negosyo Tourism Summit 2023 composed of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), local chief executives, private sector and business chamber leaders, tourism enterprise owners, influencers, content creators, and stakeholders coming from various sectors, Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco emphasized the role that MSMEs hold in the realization […]