Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), the government’s micro financing arm under the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), has approved PHP4.22 million in loans for 24 women-owned businesses.
Initial loan disbursements were released to the women beneficiaries on July 10, 2025 during the ceremonial launch of the DTI Women Enterprise Fund. This is part DTI’s Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) funded by a PHP1-B loan facility from SBCorp.
The recipients of the loan package are the following: Appleseed Montessori Inc. (P1 million), Soyuz Foods International Inc. (P1 million), Tejeron Burgatory Coal Grilled Burger Station (P1 million), Essiense Pharmacy (P1 million), Stimula ProductionsInc. (P1 million), Aqua Freight Cargo Services (P850,000), Wix Manila Personal and Home Care Products Trading (P800,000), Maxi Food Hub (P750,000), Ciavinmar Enterprises (P300,000), and Jonnah JE Trucking Services (P300,000).
Majority of the initial borrowers are from the trade and services sector, including retail enterprises like sari-sari stores, garment sellers, and pharmacies, as well as restaurants, cafes, and beauty salons.
DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque said the positive response to the WEF in its first week shows women entrepreneurs are ready to expand their businesses.
“This demand demonstrates that women entrepreneurs are poised for growth. They just need access to the right tools,” said Roque.
“We encourage more women-led enterprises to take advantage of this dedicated facility. The government is here to provide not just financing, but a fast and focused support system to help them thrive,” the trade chief added.
Roque, an entrepreneur herself before joining DTI, pointed out that when a wife has her own business, the income of the household doubles.
SBCorp also established a special “fast lane” for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises MSMEs across its major financing programs, guaranteeing that funds are available.
SBCorp said this allocation can be increased depending on the demand. The WEF fast lane is also integrated into other SBCorp programs, including the Franchising Loan Facility, Purchase Order Financing, and Business Expansion Financing.
The WEF offers free-collateral for loans starting PHP10,000 to PHP5 million at one percent monthly interest rate or 7 percent annual, with one year grace period or total repayment term of up to five years.
Applicants are required to submit a government-issued ID, a business permit, proof of a bank account, and photos of their business operations.
Women-led MSMEs can apply online at www.brs.sbcorp.ph.
