{"id":155432,"date":"2018-03-06T22:09:42","date_gmt":"2018-03-07T03:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=155432"},"modified":"2018-03-06T22:13:52","modified_gmt":"2018-03-07T03:13:52","slug":"prrd-pledges-support-for-women-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/03\/06\/prrd-pledges-support-for-women-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"PRRD pledges support for women entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Rodrigo R. Duterte assists Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Chairman Helen Yuchengco-Dee to the stage as the latter received the Go Negosyo 2018 Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs Legacy Award from the President during the 10th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit (FES10) at the World Trade Center in Pasay City on March 6, 2018. (Albert Alcain\/Presidential Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday, March 6, guaranteed Filipino businesswomen of the government\u2019s support in the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/p>\n

The President led the 10th Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, which is held annually in line with the celebration of the International Women\u2019s Day and the National Women\u2019s Month.<\/p>\n

He expressed gratitude to the women entrepreneurs for being critical drivers of the country\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cI assure you of the government\u2019s support to promote MSME development and of our untiring commitment to provide a conducive business environment,\u201d Duterte said in his speech.<\/p>\n

The Chief Executive noted that 75 percent of MSMEs are owned by women, which accounts for more than 60 percent of jobs in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cIncreasing their competitiveness provides economic benefit and results in job creation,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the President reiterated his administration\u2019s focus on eradicating illegal drugs, crimes, and corruption and in the relentless drive in pursuing peace to foster economic growth and achieving sustainable development.<\/p>\n

\u201cI assure everyone that, in line with the theme of this year\u2019s National Women\u2019s Month celebration, the government is supportive of initiatives to \u2018Make Change Work for Women,\u2019\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Duterte also urged other stakeholders to continue to highlight the empowerment of women as active contributors and claimholders of development.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the President cited the government\u2019s initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough the various government initiatives like the Investment Priorities Plan 2017-2019, our efforts to enhance the competitiveness of the MSMEs and our Build, Build, Build program among other noteworthy endeavors, may we work as one in building a progressive and prosperous society where everyone can have a decent and comfortable life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, let us build an inclusive and equitable Philippines where upliftment and opportunities \u2013 regardless of ethnicity, class or gender \u2013 are available and accessible to all,\u201d he further said.<\/p>\n

In addition, Duterte said the government has poured \u201cso many millions\u201d for the development of MSMEs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will try to make it double or triple next week to make the money available,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive lauded Go Negosyo for its efforts in providing opportunities for the country\u2019s MSMEs, particularly for businesswomen, to expand and improve their businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat you do today complements the government\u2019s vision for MSMEs to be globally competitive, regionally integrated, resilient, sustainable, productive, innovative and dynamic by 2022,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President also witnessed the recognition of the awardees of the 2018 Go Negosyo Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

He then encouraged them to continue being an inspiration to everyone, especially to their fellow women.<\/p>\n

The Filipina Entrepreneurship Summit, an annual affair since 2009, aims at reinforcing entrepreneurial spirit among women, recognizing the Filipina entrepreneur\u2019s capacity to be agents of change and progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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