PhilSME 2025 empowers Filipino SMEs to scale and thrive

THE 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PhilSME 2025) concluded today at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia, after two energizing days of exhibits, expert-led talks, and networking opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

BUSINESS INSIGHTS Chinkee Tan, motivational speaker and financial consultant, at the 16th PhilSME conference. PHOTO FROM PHILSME

With over 20,000 pre-registered attendees and 180+ local and international brands, PhilSME 2025 reaffirmed its status as the nation's most trusted SME platform for collaboration, innovation, and accessible business solutions.

In the Philippines, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) make up 99.5 percent of all businesses, generate 63 percent of jobs, and contribute about 40 percent to GDP. PhilSME 2025 emphasized their vital economic role and provided tools to help them scale and compete.

"We created PhilSME to guide SMEs toward real-world business solutions — and this year, we saw powerful partnerships form," said Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla, CEO and managing director of PhilSME.

The expo featured live demos, brand activations, and the PhilSME Business Conference, with insights from Jayson Lo, RJ Ledesma, Dar Ty-Nilo, Chinkee Tan, Cristalle Belo-Pitt, and others.

Corporate leaders like GCash for Business, Cignal TV Inc., and Matrade's Malaysian Pavilion added global perspectives. A Day 1 highlight was the PhilSME Business Network's awarding of certificates to new and active members.

PhilSME returns in October 2025 at SM Megatrade Hall. Visit www.philsme.com for updates.