EMBRACING TECH. On July 30, the Inquirer ESG Edge Connect Network 2026 gathered industry leaders to discuss how the digital economy can boost small businesses through greater access, innovation, and opportunities. From left: Mark Villaruz of Power Mac Center, Cesar Augusto Villanueva Jr. of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Kevin Yu of Fuse Financing Inc. (GCash), Chito Maniago of Globe Telecom, Noel Santiago of Go Negosyo Magandang Business Advice /AMEN 2.0., and Doris Dumlao-Abadilla of Philippine Daily Inquirer. Also joining the forum was Cheche David of Power Mac Center. — PAUL JOHN TAVERA
MANILA, Philippines — Opportunities for business growth are becoming more attainable as advanced digital tools and mechanisms remove some of the physical and logistical barriers that make running a business difficult for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially for people with disabilities.
Veronica Tabrilla, an entrepreneur with an orthopedic disability and owner of sustainable business Vero Denim Bags, said digital payments, delivery services, and online tools have made it easier to manage her business while reducing the need for in-person transactions.
On July 30, Inquirer ESG Edge Connect Network 2026 brought together industry leaders and advocates for a discussion on “Empowering an Inclusive Digital Economy: Access, Innovation, and Opportunity for Filipinos.”
