Go Negosyo MSME Summit 2025 Draws Massive Crowd at SM Mall of Asia

Pasay City, Philippines – July 19, 2025 — Thousands of entrepreneurs, changemakers, and business enablers gathered at the Go Negosyo MSME Summit 2025, held last Saturday at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, in a day filled with insight, inspiration, and impactful dialogue centered on empowering Filipino MSMEs.

The Go Negosyo MSME Summit 2025 filled the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall with passionate entrepreneurs, mentors, and changemakers last July 19 — all working toward one goal: to level up Filipino businesses!

Organized by the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship – Go Negosyo, and supported by partners including SM Supermalls, the summit marks a significant milestone as Go Negosyo celebrates its 20th year of fostering entrepreneurship in the Philippines. With the theme “Empowering the Nation Through Entrepreneurship”, this year’s summit featured a full lineup of panels, learning sessions, and real-life success stories anchored on the transformative "3Ms" framework — Mentorship, Money, and Market.

The Go Negosyo MSME Summit 2025 featured inspiring talks, mentorship sessions, and business opportunities for MSMEs across the country. Renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur Mr. Francis Kong shared key insights during his session, “Now and Next: The Trends in Business for MSMEs.”

MSMEs in the Spotlight

A highlight of the event was the awarding of the Most Inspiring MSMEs of 2025, honoring 10 outstanding entrepreneurs whose ventures showcased innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth. Among the awardees were trailblazers in fields ranging from robotics education to gourmet food, plant tourism, and sustainable fashion.

Go Negosyo’s Awardees for the Top 10 Most Inspiring MSMEs 2025 pose together with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Blesila Lantoya and Go Negosyo Founder, Mr. Jose Concepcion III (in the middle).

These awardees were also announced as inaugural scholars of the ICSB PH SME Scholarship Program, a 12-week executive training course by the Asian Institute of Management, further cementing Go Negosyo’s commitment to long-term MSME development.

Government and Private Sector in Collaboration

Key government leaders and private sector champions shared the stage in a powerful Keynote Panel that explored how collaborative efforts continue to shape MSME resilience. Representatives from the Department of Trade and Industry, SM Supermalls, PCCI, WomenBizPH, and BPI Direct BanKo tackled critical topics such as digital adaptation, market access, and financial inclusion. The summit closed with an empowering message: MSMEs are not just businesses — they are builders of communities, families, and a stronger economy.

(Left to Right): Keynote panelists DIR. EMMA ASUSANO, Director, Bureau of Small and Medium Enterprise Development - Department of Trade and Industry, MS. RHODA CASTRO-CALIWAR, President, Women’s Business Council Philippines, MR. ROYSTON CABUNAG, AVP for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, SM Supermalls, MR. RODOLFO MABIASEN JR., President, BPI Direct BanKo, MR. GEORGE BARCELON, Chairman, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry

SM Supermalls: A Proud Partner for MSME Growth

Celebrating 40 Super Years of Evolving With Every You, SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers—continues to champion Filipino entrepreneurship by providing vibrant spaces and meaningful support for MSMEs across its 88 malls in the Philippines. For four decades, SM has grown hand in hand with local businesses—empowering pioneers, nurturing new ventures, and building resilient communities through inclusive programs that spotlight homegrown talent, innovation, and the Filipino spirit of enterprise. Visit msme.smsupermalls.com to download your MSME application or email us at customercare@smsupermalls.com with your most innovative product and preferred location. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your business with SM Supermalls today!