ECOP, gov’t map out mechanics of loan facility for 13th month pay
An employers group is working with the government to map out mechanics of a loan facility to assist pandemic-hit micro and small companies in providing workers their 13th month pay…
Study: government policies should look at pandemic lessons to rebuild economy
The government should look at the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to rebuild a better post-pandemic Philippines, one that is equipped with proper safeguards from such catastrophes to prevent the…
DENR eyes increased bamboo plantation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) targets to increase the country’s production of bamboo under its Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) in a bid to help mitigate the…
Gov’t upgrades support to MSMEs via SETUP amid pandemic, new technologies
The government has upgraded services of its program assisting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance competitiveness based on their level of development considering the rapid emergence of Industry…
Exporters call for further improvement of self-certification process
Exporters are urging the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to look at ways to further streamline and simplify the application procedures for the ASEAN-Wide Self-Certification (AWSC) scheme to encourage more stakeholders…
Business, labor groups urge Duterte to issue order postponing SSS contribution hike
Top business, trade and labor leaders have come together and issued a joint appeal to President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately release the Executive Order (EO) deferring the increase in the…
BSP undertakes initiatives to promote MSMEs, agriculture financing
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is continuously undertaking various initiatives to support the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the agricultural and fisheries sector, including banks providing loans…
MSMES urged to leverage cloud-based e-commerce platform
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are encouraged to leverage a cloud-based e-commerce platform to expand business opportunities even during a pandemic. Johnson Mamaran, sales and marketing officer of MoneyCache,…
Cold chain body takes further steps to implement industry roadmap
The National Cold Chain Committee has made further progress in the implementation of the Philippine Cold Chain Industry Roadmap, with its technical working groups (TWGs) wrapping up their planning workshop…
Access to digital technology key to empowering women entrepreneurs
Women should be encouraged to access digital technology to empower them to go into their target business or expand the reach of their existing operations, according to women entrepreneurs in…