Caricature of a man and a woman holding laptops as poster for the launch of Shopee's 'Sibol Accelerator Program’ aimed at empowering Filipino MSMEs

calendar_today August 25, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Shopee’s bold new chapter: Launch of ‘Sibol Accelerator Program’ to empower Filipino MSMEs

by Edielyn Mangol, Reporter Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, has unveiled its latest initiative…

Illustration with the words fintech and banking to show how fintech can empower MSMEs amidst persistent credit gaps

calendar_today July 15, 2025 schedule 7 min read

Bridging billions: How fintech is empowering PH MSMEs amidst persistent credit gaps

by Leira Manazan, Reporter Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the undisputed engine of the Philippine economy, constituting over…

Photo of a bazaar to how BSP and CDA are unlocking MSME potential in the Philippines

calendar_today July 3, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Unlocking MSME potential: BSP, CDA to champion credit surety fund successes

Imagine a lifeline for MSMEs and small businesses, a bridge connecting aspiring entrepreneurs to the capital they desperately need. That’s…

BSP, UNEP-FI join forces to equip financial sector with climate risk modeling for MSME resilience in webinar

calendar_today May 22, 2025 schedule 4 min read

For MSME resilience: BSP, UNEP-FI join forces to equip financial sector with climate risk modeling

In a proactive move to fortify the resilience of the Philippine financial sector and empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises…

A man giving advice to show how Taxumo and BPI's partnership can accelerate SME growth with easier loan access

calendar_today May 2, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Taxumo and BPI join forces to accelerate MSME growth with easier loan access

Taxumo, the country’s premier online tax compliance platform, has forged a dynamic partnership with BPI Business Banking in a significant…

This Filipina food entrepreneur can gain a lot from the BSP's MAF project

calendar_today May 1, 2025 schedule 4 min read

New hope for MSMEs: BSP and IFC join forces to unlock credit through movable assets

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter In a move poised to significantly expand access to crucial financing, the Bangko Sentral ng…

PLDT's Group's eBizNovation is now empowering MSMEs

calendar_today April 29, 2025 schedule 4 min read

From sari-sari to social media stars: PLDT and Smart ignite digital dreams for Filipino MSMEs

by Jan Michael Carpo, Reporter In a vibrant archipelago where the entrepreneurial spirit thrives in bustling markets and neighborhood sari-sari…

calendar_today April 21, 2025 schedule 4 min read

BSP-IFC partnership to fuel MSME growth through movable asset financing; project to run until 2027

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have joined forces recently to help reshape the…

Lester Cruz (left), Chief Executive Officer of Singlife Philippines, and Khurram Malik, Chief Operating Officer of Maya Philippines, while sealing the partnership with a handshake

calendar_today April 3, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Maya and Singlife to supercharge financial access, empower MSMEs with digital insurance in 2025

by Jade Saavedra, Correspondent Digital banking powerhouse Maya has joined forces with digital insurer Singlife Philippines in a move that…

Image of mobile phones showing how RCBC is revolutionizing MSME payments with RCBC Tap To Phone service

calendar_today February 28, 2025 schedule 4 min read

RCBC revolutionizes MSME payments in 2025: Smartphones now powerful payment terminals

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has unveiled its groundbreaking RCBC Tap-to-Phone service in a move that is poised to dramatically…

MSMEs like the store can now heave a sigh of relief as the sector is poised for growth according to DTI and the BSP

calendar_today February 26, 2025 schedule 5 min read

Empowering MSMEs: The backbone of the Philippine economy in a digital age

Special Report by Franzel Daleon, Correspondent Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the backbone of the Philippine economy, are showing…

AsiaLink Finance champions MSME support as can be seen in this photo of an MSME talking to one of the company's representatives

calendar_today February 21, 2025 schedule 4 min read

Asialink Finance Corp. champions MSMEs in PH with overwhelming loan support in 2024

Asialink Finance Corp. has solidified its commitment to bolstering the Philippines’ micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector, revealing that…