The 3rd Imus City Financial Expo served as a vital platform to accelerate the growth of local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Imus, Cavite. The event, held on July 25, 2026, at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls Vermosa, gathered 381 Imuseño entrepreneurs and connected them with 11 major banks and financial institutions.
11 Financial Institutions, One Goal: MSME Growth
The expo provided direct access to capital and business banking solutions through a diverse mix of 11 financial institutions. Commercial and universal banks present included BDO Unibank, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), Security Bank, Philippine National Bank (PNB), China Bank, Asia United Bank (AUB), and Chinatrust Commercial Bank (CTBC). Thrift banks like Philippine Savings Bank (PSBANK) participated, alongside microfinance and services providers ASA Philippines and Cebuana Lhuillier.
The event focused on three main pillars: financial inclusion to bridge the gap between formal banking sectors and small business owners, financing solutions to present varied loan options and capital opportunities, and business literacy to provide continuous financial education and strategic guidance for enterprise sustainability. Backed by local leaders Councilors Mark Anthony Villanueva, Annabella R. Jarin, and Arbie Basilan, the annual initiative reinforces Imus City's commitment to supporting its local business community.
