SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) partner through a memorandum of agreement (MOA) at the SM Prime headquarters on July 1. This collaboration aims to boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing prime mall space in more than 80 SM malls nationwide. SM Prime offers MSMEs a one-stop marketplace for local artisans and start-ups that can further expand and develop their entrepreneurship skills through various partners and other experienced business leaders. In the photo are SM Supermalls President Steven Tan (3rd from left) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual (3rd from right) with (from left) SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Operations Royston Cabunag, SM Supermalls Vice President for Operations Junias Eusebio, DTI Undersecretary for MSME Development Cristina Roque, and DTI-Bureau of Market Development, Promotions and One Town, One Product Philippines Director Marievic Bonoan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
