CEO forum

Angkas chief executive George Royeca (second from right) puts the spotlight on the crucial need to explore the power of micro, small and medium enterprises in helping move the economy forward. Royeca was one of the panelists in the CEO Forum during the 48th Philippine Business Conference and Expo. SM Investment Corp. vice chair Tessie Sy-Coson (fifth from left), also a panelist in the forum, echoed Royeca’s statement, saying if the government could make things simpler for MSMEs, entrepreneurs and businesses would definitely grow. Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. chief financial officer Manuel Lozano (right) said the banking sector should recognize the important role of MSMEs in economic growth and should make things easier for them.