DTI, Go Negosyo partner for Nat’l MSME Summit at SM MOA

July 18, 2024

By Philippines Graphic

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual (5th from left, front), DTI Undersecretary for Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Development Group Cristina Roque (third from left, front), Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion (5th from right, front), and SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) Vice Chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson (4th from left, front) lead the National MSME Summit 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia.

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The event equips businesses for sustainable growth in the digital age.

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development (DTI-BSMED), in partnership with Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (PCE) Go Negosyo, hosted the National Micro-, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Summit 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia, the culminating activity for MSMED Week themed ‘Innovate to Elevate: Empowering MSMEs for Sustainable Growth.’

The Summit brought together public and private sector representatives, business experts, and mentors to share knowledge, expand networks, and gain insights on the latest digitalization and innovation initiatives supporting MSMEs.

The 2024 Go Negosyo’s 10 Most Inspiring Micro Entrepreneurs (L-R): Atom Learning Center owner Amric Mendoza, Corrsy’s Kitchen CEO Corinthian Anne Valenton, Ericka Evangelista House of Fashion Design owner Ericka Evangelista, Ar-ya Aramid Inang Abel Handicrafts owner Jack Vince Quitoriano Bucol, Valianne’s Trends owner Jilianne Roylence Francia, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Group Cristina Roque, DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual, Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, JAO Plaque Awards owner Jasmin Allison Obatay, Wix Manila Personal and Home Care Products founder Sarah Mae Almeyda, JBV Homemade Food proprietress June Jay Sanlao, Dulche Chocolates owner Eva Ritchelle Padua, and Let Eat Go (LEG) owner Tyrone Jasper Reodica

Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Digital Finance panelists (L-R): GoTyme Bank Co-CEO Albert Tinio, Maya Head of MSME Business Renan Santiago, GCash Vice President and General Manager Jong Layug, and Small Business Corporation President Robert Bastillo

Where to Market your Products panelists (L-R): PLDT Enterprise Corporate Relationship Management Head for SMBiz Euan Toralballa, Taste and Tell Manila Manager and Co-Owner Mariell Chuateco, TikTok Shop Philippines Fashion Category Lead Jonah Michael Ople, and Kangkong King President Frank Anthony Gaw

Content Creation and Entrepreneurship panelists (L-R): Entrepreneur and content creator Dani Barretto-Panlilio, Discover MNL CEO Lucky So-Alabado, and Dear Face and New Moon CEO Jonah Sison-Ramos

Event moderator and Mercato Centrale founder RJ Ledesma with resource speaker and actress Isabelle Daza

Public and private sectors unite for the National Micro-, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Summit 2024 at SM Mall of Asia.

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