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SM Supermalls spotlights MSME growth this February with long standing partners DTI, Philstar, and Go Negosyo

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  February is giving MSMEs their well-deserved main-stage moment — and SM Supermalls is here for it.  Together with long-time strategic partners — Department of Trade and Industry , Philstar Media Group ,  and Go Negosyo — SM Supermalls continues to open doors for Filipino entrepreneurs through  mentorship, market access, and purpose-driven platforms that help businesses grow with confidence.  These partnerships, built through years of collaboration, share one mission: empower MSMEs to scale  sustainably, compete strongly, and thrive in an evolving economy. This February, that shared commitment  comes alive through a lineup of impactful initiatives happening across SM malls.  Go Negosyo brings 3M on Wheels mentorship to SM Megamall this February  Entrepreneurs and MSME owners gain valuable one-on-one insights from industry mentors during Go Negosyo’s 3M on Wheels, receiving free,  practical guidance on branding, finance, and scaling thei...

Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 Programs: Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise

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    Under the SM for MSMEs program, MSME Hub owners Alamanga and Rainbow Scoops bring locally made flavors and proudly Filipino products closer to the community—proof that when small businesses are given the right platform, they grow and thrive. MANILA , Philippines, 26 January 2026 — Building on strong MSME momentum in 2025, SM Supermalls is entering 2026 with a renewed and sharped focus on empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, leveraging its nationwide mall network to create tangible growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through its SM for MSMEs program, SM Supermalls empowered 920 new MSMEs and start-ups in 2025 , with nearly 10% successfully transitioning into regular mall tenants through kiosks, counters, or in-line stores nationwide. Since its enhanced rollout in March 2024 , the program has supported 2,288 unique MSMEs , providing real-world platforms where entrepreneurs can test, refine, and scale their businesses. In 2025 alone, 28...

SM Supermalls empowers MSMEs’ future through inclusive resilience

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  Micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) tenants and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-supported entrepreneurs gear up for resilience through SM Supermalls’ nationwide Business Continuity Plan workshops. SM Supermalls champions resilience as a shared responsibility, empowering communities and micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) tenants nationwide. For SM Supermalls, resilience remains an essential pillar in its pursuit of sustainability. Without safe, secure, and prepared communities, the vision of sustainable development becomes difficult to achieve. This is why the company believes that promoting resilience is not only a matter of operational readiness but a responsibility to the communities and businesses that form the backbone of the economy. At the heart of this commitment are micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These businesses are often the most vulnerable to disruptions brought about by natural and man-made hazards. Yet, they represent a critical f...