Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) make up 99.5% of business establishments in the Philippines, driving employment, innovation, and economic growth. But did you know that more than half of them are owned by women?
A report by the Asian Development Bank states that a remarkable 55.8% of MSMEs in the country are owned or led by women. Of which, women entirely own 79%, while 19% are majority-owned by women.
Michelin has opened its new official office in Manila, Philippines to strengthen its brand presence, improve customer and partner experiences, and develop local talents.
The new office will provide better resources and expertise to local partners, elevate sales and after-sales services, and ensure high-quality products for Filipino customers.
Michelin, world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, proudly announces the opening of its new official office in the Philippines. This milestone reinforces Michelin’s long-term commitment to the country, enhancing support for local partners and strengthening its brand presence in the Filipino market.
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In line with its commitment to education and community support, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuel and lubricants, partnered with the HS 67 Alumni Association to donate 20 refurbished laptops to Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU). The donation, made through AdNU's Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Access E-Skwela project, aims to assist students whose learning was disrupted by Typhoon Kristine’s devastation. This is the latest program in Chevron and AdNU’s partnership geared toward supporting student learning.
A patient gets their blood pressure checked during the Get CheCKD event in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular monitoring in managing hypertension and preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Executives from Caltex and PICKUP COFFEE come together to finalize their partnership with a contract signing. (From left to right: Arnel Reniedo, Marketing Manager of Caltex Philippines; Roel Faustino, Retail Fuels Manager of Caltex Philippines; Billy Liu, General Manager and Country Chair of Chevron Philippines; Francis Flores, Chief Executive Officer of PICKUP COFFEE, Bien Lee, Co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of PICKUP COFFEE and Rami Chahwan, Chief Operating Officer of PICKUP COFFEE)
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JAECOO Philippines Demonstrates the J7 Super Hybrid System’s Fuel Efficiency, Achieving an Impressive 1,488.8 km in a Four-Day Run with Final Distance and Remaining Range
JAECOO Philippines’ first hybrid offering J7 SHS (Super Hybrid System) has officially been range-verified by the Automobile Association Philippines (AAP) after driving 1,488.8 kilometers on a full tank of fuel and on a single full charge. This is a testament to JAECOO’s commitment to infusing its automotive engineering DNA to create sustainable mobility solutions for Filipino urban elites.
Luis Torres, Country Manager of Astara Philippines (second from left), and Ryan Bermudez, Sales Director (third from left), accept the Gold Award at the 2025 GAC International Partner Conference, joined by Feng Xingya, Chairman and President of GAC Group (leftmost), and Wei Haigang, President of GAC International (rightmost).
GAC Motor Philippines, led by Astara Philippines, continues to build on its success, earning two major global awards at the recent 2025 GAC International Partner Conference. The brand received back-to-back Gold Awards for Outstanding Distributor of the Year 2024 and Outstanding Sales Department of 2024, recognizing its exceptional growth, strong sales performance, and commitment to customer service.
