DTI launches P4 billion MSME fund amid ME conflict

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April 10, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has rolled out a P4-billion loan facility to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by rising prices amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Speaking at the launch of the MSME Business Fund, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said the facility was established due to the impact of the Middle East crisis on businesses.

“The fund was set up to ensure continuous operations,“ she said.

The facility is being made available through DTI’s financing arm Small Business (SB) Corp.

Through the fund, the DTI aims to provide financing support for MSMEs that need extra capital to manage supply chain disruptions, rising logistics costs and cash flow constraints.

MSMEs can borrow between P30,000 and P20 million under the facility.

No collateral will be required for loans amounting to P5 million and below.

The loans are payable for up to five years. No payment will be required for the principal and interest for the first year.

Earlier, the DTI also launched a P2-billion facility to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were displaced due to unexpected circumstances including geopolitical conflicts.

Through the facility, the aim is to help OFWs start their own businesses.

MSMEs can apply for loans through the SB Corp. mobile app or by visiting the nearest DTI Regional Office or Negosyo Center.