Eastern Communications expands footprint in Pangasinan to spur growth and digitalization among MSMEs

Eastern Communications and its partners celebrate the growth and digitalization of MSMEs in Pangasinan. [From L to R:] Eastern Communications’ (EC) Regional Sales Senior Account Manager Lawrence Balbin, EC Regional Sales Executive Account Manager Alejandro Carandang, EC Enterprise Segment Marketing Head Gian Conde, EC VP and Head of Sales Michael Castaneda, EC AVP & Head of Marketing Jed Estanislao, United Pangasinan ICT Council President Edmundo Casulla, Urdaneta City Mayor’s Special Advisor for Economic Affairs Gary Beltran, Pangasinan Provincial Government Department Head and PEDIP Officer Atty. Raymundo Bautista Jr., EC Regional Sales Division Head Anthony Co, and EC Strategic Segment Marketing Head Antonio Casas.

Eastern Communications, the pioneer telecommunications company in the Philippines, has taken another significant step to bolster its commitment to support the growth and digitalization of local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) by extending its services in Pangasinan Province. 

917Ventures creates MSME ecosystem to address digitalization woes

Philippine venture builder seeks to help digitalize the 1 million-strong MSMEs in the country

917Ventures, the leading venture builder in the Philippines, has established six startups dedicated to supporting MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises) in their digital transformation efforts, from securing funding and upskilling to expanding their customer reach.

Opening a business in the Philippines? Here’s what you need to know to get started

In the Philippines, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 99.58% of all businesses in the country and employ 64.67% of the entire workforce and are the driving force of the economy. These businesses, which include small community stores or sari-sari stores, water refilling stations, laundry stations, and many others, not only contribute to the country's GDP but also provide essential services to the local communities.

Such is the outsized importance of MSMEs that the United Nations (UN) designated every June 27 as International MSME Day to raise awareness on their immense contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These enterprises play a pivotal role in driving local and national economies while also supporting the livelihoods of the working poor, women, youth, and vulnerable groups.

Empowering MSMEs through digital innovation: Globe’s 917Ventures discusses business focus on MSME market in 2022

Globe’s corporate venture builder 917Ventures announced in a recent panel discussion that they are keen on growing their micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) clientele in the coming year through sustainable digital innovations offered by its portfolio companies.

The session consisted of speakers from digital marketing solutions firm AdSpark, loyalty and e-commerce solutions provider RUSH, Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging platform M360, and self-service dashboard iNQUiRO.