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DTI, SEC highlight public-private synergy in empowering SMEs

AT GrowthX, a business event hosted by financial technology company First Circle, top officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spotlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships in the empowerment of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual spoke passionately about DTI's commitment to SME development, recognizing SMEs as the engine of growth and innovation, and the importance of enabling SME access to finance.