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Japanese aid to boost Filipino MSMEs

THE Japan-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Integration Fund (JAIF) is giving a $681,339 grant to the Asean Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) to help small and medium enterprises in the Philippines.

The grant was announced by Go Negosyo founder Jose Ma. 'Joey' Concepcion 3rd on Friday.

JAPAN THANKS JOEY Go Negosyo founder Jose Maria ‘Joey’ Concepcion 3rd (top left center) receives a Certificate of Gratitude from Yutaka Arima from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for his support for the Asean Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Seated are (from bottom left to right) Sen. Mark Villar, Speaker Martin Romualdez, Senior Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual, and Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr. SCREENGRAB FROM RTVM