As the nation celebrates Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Month this month of July, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) issued a call for nationwide support for products that are Philippine-made, particularly those Read More
Even as the viral menace continues to upend lives, government leaders and economic managers have begun thinking how to reopen factories, stores, offices schools and other workplaces. One question is top of the mind: Are Read More
The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, which prescribes lower tax rates and other incentives to business enterprises has been submitted to the Office of the President for certification as urgent. Under Read More
Legendary investor Warren Buffett , ranked as the world’s fourth richest man, is known for business wisdom he generously doles out from his own investing experiences and insights. One of his latest tips is directed Read More
Even before the pandemic broke out, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have been considered a disadvantaged sector. They are typically undermanned, with no or very few specialized staff. They are usually short of capital and Read More
Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those struggling against the ill effects of the pandemic, are assured of the availability of credit assistance with recent measures taken by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP_ Read More
As the country prepares for a partial reopening of the economy in May, the government has issued guidelines on which businesses may reopen and which ones may not. As announced, most businesses will be allowed Read More
As the economy gets ready to reopen sometime in May when the Luzon-wide lockout is expected to be lifted, a possibility looms that seniors and some young adults could lose their jobs permanently. Sergio Ortiz Read More
(First published in the Sunday Biz Section, Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 26, 2020 by Myrna Rodriguez Co )SERDEF Media Bureau) Against the backdrop of widespread socio-=economic disturbances wrought by the raging viral outbreak, small enterprises Read More
The national government is all set to provide a wage subsidy for employees of small businesses hard hit by the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). President Rodrigo Duterte approved the subsidy program last April 18. The Read More
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