{"id":5292,"date":"2025-05-02T12:14:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T04:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forgiving-scarlet-fox.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=5292"},"modified":"2025-05-10T13:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-10T05:38:49","slug":"sm-for-msmes-wall-of-champions-honors-filipino-entrepreneurial-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/sm-for-msmes-wall-of-champions-honors-filipino-entrepreneurial-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"SM for MSMEs\u2019 Wall of Champions honors Filipino entrepreneurial spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a dynamic celebration of Filipino entrepreneurship, SM Supermalls proudly unveiled the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Champions’ Wall, a visual tribute to the resilience, dedication, and excellence of the country\u2019s 17,000 MSMEs. Held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), the special event gathered distinguished guests to honor the 2024 Presidential Awardees for MSMEs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the nation\u2019s business landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The 2024 Presidential Awardees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the photo:<\/i><\/b> The 2024 Presidential Awardees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from Kawayan Collective, <\/span><\/i>Hey\u00a0Success\u00a0PH, Ai-She Footwear<\/span><\/i> Fashion,<\/span><\/i> Nelly Coffee and Tablea, <\/span><\/i>Malagos Chocolate<\/span><\/i>, <\/span><\/i>Tropical Palm Herb Manufacturing<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span><\/i>Jojie\u2019s Bakeshop, with SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Jonjon San Agustin, Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) for Marketing \u2013 MSMEs Pats Dy, AVP for MSMEs Royston Cabunag, and<\/span><\/i> Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Division Chief Cynthia Dela Cruz<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

A symbol of innovation and perseverance<\/b><\/p>\n

The MSME Champions’ Wall stands as a symbol of innovation and perseverance, embodying the journey of Filipino entrepreneurs who continue to thrive despite challenges. Designed as a fusion of creativity and storytelling, the installation showcases the diverse industries and success stories that define the MSME sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(L-R): <\/i><\/b>Jam Puentespina from Malagos Chocolate (the Medium Enterprise Champion), Carmela Prado from Kawayan Collective (the Small Enterprise Champion), <\/span><\/i>Teresa\u00a0Santiano<\/span><\/i> from Tropical Palm Herb Manufacturing<\/span><\/i>, Arnold Labunog from Josie\u2019s Bakeshop, Shelly Kane Coligado Ortiz from Ai-She Footwear, and Jeric Suazo from Nelly Coffee and Tablea\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Honoring the 2024 Presidential Awardees<\/b><\/p>\n

Gracing the occasion were key representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), SM Supermalls executives, and the private sector, along with the esteemed awardees. In his opening remarks, Jonjon San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing at SM Supermalls, emphasized the importance of providing platforms for MSMEs to grow, stating, \u201cThis wall is more than just an installation; it reflects the relentless spirit of Filipino entrepreneurs who drive economic growth and inspire innovation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Medium Enterprise Awardee, Malagos Chocolate, offers award-winning Philippine-grown cacao.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The highlight of the event was the formal recognition of the 2024 Presidential Awardees for MSMEs, individuals, and businesses that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and community impact. Each awardee shared their journey, underscoring the vital role that MSMEs play in job creation, industry growth, and national development.<\/span><\/p>\n

The small enterprise finalist, Aishe Fashion, crafts locally sourced espadrilles, empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWD) artisans.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

SM Supermalls’ commitment to MSME growth<\/b><\/p>\n

SM Supermalls remains committed to championing local businesses through initiatives such as the SM for MSMEs Program, which provides entrepreneurs with greater market opportunities, business support, and nationwide visibility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this initiative, SM Supermalls continues to strengthen its support for MSMEs, reinforcing its commitment to being a true partner in their journey toward success. As the MSME Champions’ Wall stands tall at SM MOA, it will serve as an enduring reminder of the resilience, passion, and excellence of Filipino entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a dynamic celebration of Filipino entrepreneurship, SM Supermalls proudly unveiled the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Champions’ Wall, a visual tribute to the resilience, dedication, and excellence of the country\u2019s 17,000 MSMEs. Held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), the special event gathered distinguished guests to honor the 2024 Presidential Awardees for MSMEs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the nation\u2019s business landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5296,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[347,342],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-latest","category-stories"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"Anne of SM","author_name":"JL Aquino"},"_pageone_source":"Anne of SM","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5292","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5292"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5292\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5296"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5292"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5292"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digi-ph.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5292"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}