Women power communities and economiesWhen I talk about MSMEs, I see them as more than economic units but also as engines of social change. You can also count on women entrepreneurs to imbue their ventures with a nurturing instinct. These entrepreneurs demonstrate the multiplier effect of supporting women: small investments in women often translate into steady household incomes, intergenerational benefits and community stability. Like most MSMEs, women-led enterprises need access to money, markets and mentorship, or the three M’s of successful entrepreneurship. When we invest in women-led MSMEs, we invest in jobs, culture, better nutrition, skills transmission and more inclusive growth.

Source: Philippine Star March 29, 2026 16:39 UTC