Just last
year, the Philippines was rated as the ninth best market for women
entrepreneurs in the world in a report by global payments company Mastercard.
The
Philippines made the top 10, the only market not in the developing world to do
so. The only other Southeast Asian country in the top 10 is Singapore.
The report
found that women entrepreneurs in the Philippines benefit from what is
considered a gender-friendly business environment.
By becoming
entrepreneurs, women are given the opportunity to channel their energy and
passion into projects that help them gain financial independence. Women who go
into business for themselves have the satisfaction of not just seeing their
enterprises grow but also of knowing that they can support themselves and their
loved ones.
Online
financial marketplace eCompareMo.com salutes hardworking and ambitious Filipino
entrepreneurs. As part of their advocacy to help Filipinos make better
financial decisions, they want to help the Filipina in her drive to become a
successful entrepreneur.
In line
with that, eCompareMo.com hosted “#SHERules: Filipinas Who Change The Way We Do
Business,” a roundtable discussion on empowering women through
entrepreneurship, which took place on March 27 at the Rockwell Club in Makati
City.
#SHERules
esteemed panelists included Department of Trade and Industry Regional Operations
Group assistant secretary Blesila Lantayona; Financial Literacy Advocate Daniela
Laurel; and Camille Villar, managing director of Vista Land and Lifescapes and
daughter of recently named Forbes’ Richest Filipino, Manny Villar. They join
eCompareMo.com’s Chief Operating Officer, Ched Limson, in speaking about the
unique challenges and triumphs faced by Filipina entrepreneurs today.
“The power
of women is often underestimated, both by themselves and others. I’m so proud
to be able to highlight just how the Filipina can harness her inner strength
and channel it through entrepreneurship,” said Limson.
“Through our online financial marketplace, we give
everyone who wants to grow their business access to financing through a wide
selection of loans with low interest rates and light payment terms. Whether
you’re looking for seed capital or extra funds to expand your business, we can
help you find the right loan to suit your needs,” she added.
About
eCompareMo
eCompareMo.com is the Philippines’ largest
online financial supermarket for credit card, loan, investment, and insurance
services. Launched in 2014, it is the first and only portal in the country to
provide end-to-end services, from product comparison to application to
approval. It is also the first fintech company to offer a Car Insurance
Concierge—giving car owners complete assistance in getting their first policy,
insurance renewal, and claims settlement.
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