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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched the Turismo Asenso Loan Program (TALP), a financing initiative that will help tourism micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to expand their operations and generate more jobs across tourism-linked industries nationwide. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial awarding […]
In celebration of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Month this July, Senator Loren Legarda has filed the proposed ‘Pangkabuhayan Act,’ a bill aimed at simplifying access to government financing and livelihood programs, leveraging technology and innovation to encourage more Filipinos to start their own businesses and support the growth of existing ones. “The […]
First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos and Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque led the opening of the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair, a premier showcase of 300 homegrown enterprises championing sustainable innovation, digital transformation, and community-driven entrepreneurship. The five-day fair, held in time for National MSME Month, sought to strengthen the micro, small, and medium […]
Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson led the celebration of MSMEs and Senior Citizens Day, honoring the significant contributions of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and senior citizens through a series of dedicated programs, services, and activities tailored to their unique needs.The event was held at the Ayala Malls Capitol Central Activity Center with the […]
Senate President Chiz Escudero has filed a string of bills aimed at strengthening the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of the Philippine economy, by giving them tax incentives and greater access to credit to help them flourish and expand their business operations. The pro-MSME bills, which count among the 10 proposed measures […]
Big enterprises have a responsibility to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque. Roque emphasized this during the formal signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the DTI, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), and the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF). Through […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and ByteDance Philippines, Inc., the operator of TikTok, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the necessary digital skills and innovative online selling strategies. Led by DTI Secretary Cristina Roque and TikTok Shop Director Paolo Lorenzo David, this partnership is […]
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 […]