eComapareMo.com : Financial marketplace celebrates women entrepreneurs

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.

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT S3: Designing a Life you Love After Surviving from Crises

Women Empowerment #WE Series is a string of talks focusing on lifestyle, career and finance that puts the spotlight on women of varied backgrounds. This is in collaboration of Ms. Rowena Suarez of Just Ask Ro, a professional Financial Guru and Ms. Ma Joy Felizardo, an event organizer, lifestyle blogger and more. They are truly incredible women of today.

 

  

The WE 3rd series focuses on Designing a Life you Love After Surviving from Crises. It was held last Saturday, March 24 at the newest food hub along Bagtikan St., Makati, The Arkipelago.
 

 

The afternoon was filled with uplifting messages imparted to us by Consul Anette Ablan (representing Belarus to the Philippines). The daughter of former Ilocos Norte Rep. Roquito Ablan Jr. She taught at DFA for 35 years teaching Russian language. Also a host at Ikons in Circles for 5 years.

 

Consul Anette Ablan shared her experiences, coming from a prominent family with political background does not guarantee a promising childhood. From being young, stupid reckless, failed marriage... now a women with power and influence. A strong independent woman, single mother of four children and a successful individual. Always mentioning the divine providence that comes her way despite all the challenges that she had gone through during her talk.

 

She left us with thoughts... Not all rich or influential people are happy, contented, and living their purpose, that is a fact and reality of life.  Try your best to only live within your limits.  To be able to move on from hurtful past, learn how to forgive. Pray for those who have hurt you. A PAINFUL process but tremendous life-changing, life-fulfillment follows after.

 

Ro is the wife of Vice Mayor Unisan Quezon. An active women not only on advocacy on financial literacy but also on sports and lifestyle. She shared her knowledge about money matters, savings and also left us with her thoughts...

 

Stop being envious of others, keeping up with the Joneses will only hurt your finances. It can also save you from debts. Always have a GOAL in mind. Live simply and learn how to save. Put your money in different jars. Always be in the Know.  Find other income streams. These are wise advice from a financial expert. We should take note of this and give it a try. If you have any questions of money and finances, #JustAskRo.

 

I attended the event with my only daughter, who I am already training at her young age, to be surrounded with like-minded people. Also praying that she will grow up as an empowered individual, who can make a difference and make a stand as a strong woman of faith.

 

 

#WomenEmpowerment aims to inspire, educate, empower and build strong and brave women. Women Empowerment is already growing in numbers of supporters. Thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible. #JustAskRo, Arkipelago and Spring Valley Drinks Phils.

 

This event is the best way to cap the Women's Month celebration. Cheers!

 

Let's keep on empowering each other! You may be our next guest or speaker to our future talks. Let's continue build our strength together as empowered women in any field we are at.

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