Philippine-Australia relations supporting economic opportunities for Filipina small business owners

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'She Secure' is an investment venture with a 67M Php funding from the Australian Government that will provide loans to Filipinas with small businesses. Credit: Australia in the Philippines

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Australia launched an initiative supporting women empowerment in the Philippines by providing Filipina small business owners with greater economic opportunities.

Key Points
  • Australia has partnered with ARQ SME BDC that supports small and medium businesses.
  • Australia has invested 67 million peses to start ‘She Secure’ that will provide loans to women led and owned small businesses.
  • It will provide loans of up to 30 million pesos for each business.


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