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PHILEXPORT boosts MSMEs amid energy cost surge

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) is stepping up support for exporters and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by endorsing qualified members for government-backed loan facilities.

 PCCI hails new BIR rules, relief for MSMEs

 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has welcomed the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) new streamlined business closure rules, calling them a...

 Senator Aquino wars new ad rules burden MSMEs

Senator Bam Aquino has once again criticized the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), raising concerns that a proposed regulation requiring permits for advertisements and promotional campaigns could create an additional bureaucratic burden for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and online sellers.

TikTok expands MSME push in Visayas, Mindanao 

TikTok Shop is ramping up efforts to support more micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines, with plans to strengthen partnerships with local government units (LGUs) and expand its “Unlad Lokal” initiative deeper into the Visayas and Mindanao by 2026.

Ant, IFC, GCash launch MSME sustainability scorecard

Ant International, IFC, and GCash are developing a Sustainability Impact Scorecard designed to help micro, small, and medium enterprises measure environmental and social performance, adopt sustainable practices, and align with global ESG standards.

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Tala pushes borrower safeguards as digital lending expands

As digital lending gains ground in the Philippines, AI-powered lender Tala is urging the industry to put consumer protection on equal footing with credit access, warning that abusive collection practices by rogue operators could erode public confidence in financial technology.

Benoni port makeover opens smoother Camiguin island adventures

A trip to Camiguin may soon begin with a better first impression. The newly upgraded Benoni Port is set to make island hopping less about waiting in line and more about getting straight to the White Island sandbar, volcanic springs, waterfalls, and laid-back charm that have made the island one of the country's favorite hidden escapes.

GSIS allots ₱12.62M emergency loan for Puerto Galera amid water shortage

The Government Service Insurance System has set aside ₱12.62 million in emergency loans for 485 qualified members and pensioners in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, which is under a state of calamity due to El Niño-driven dry conditions and water shortages. Eligible active members and old-age or disability pensioners may borrow up to ₱20,000, or up to ₱40,000 to settle existing emergency loans while keeping a net release of ₱20,000. Loans come with a 6 percent annual interest rate, 36-month repayment term, no processing fees, loan redemption insurance, and a two-month grace period for the first payment. Applications will be accepted via the GSIS Touch app until July 24, 2026.

BSP outlines new “rainy day” safety net rules for banks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) met with local financial institutions on June 25, 2026, to discuss a key safety measure designed to keep the country's banking system stable during tough economic times.

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