CAJIDIOCAN, ROMBLON, PHILIPPINES — July 28, 2026 — Netbank joined MSME ASCEND 2026: Mentorship, Money, Market – Navigating the Shift: Building Resilient and Future-ready MSMEs as a key partner in advancing digitalization and financial inclusion for local businesses in Romblon.
Held at the Cajidiocan Social Hall in celebration of National MSME Week 2026, the event was led by the Department of Trade and Industry — Romblon. It brought together entrepreneurs, MSMEs, coconut farmers, government agencies, and private sector partners to equip local businesses with practical tools for growth, resilience, and long-term competitiveness.
Empowering Grassroots Enterprises Through Digital Payments
As a regulated Banking-as-a-Service platform, Netbank participated in discussions on business modernization and cashless payment adoption.
Netbank highlighted the value of QRPh, the Philippines’ national QR code standard, as a practical tool for MSMEs looking to simplify payment acceptance and improve daily cash management. By adopting digital payments, local businesses can reduce reliance on cash, improve transaction tracking, offer greater convenience to customers, and participate more confidently in the digital economy.
“Our participation reflects Netbank’s commitment to expanding access to safe, practical, and inclusive digital banking. By supporting MSMEs with tools such as QRPh and embedded financial services, we help local businesses operate more efficiently and build more future-ready operations.”
Ezzard John Rodrigo
Product Manager, Netbank
MSME ASCEND 2026 gathered local entrepreneurs, MSMEs, coconut farmers, government agencies, and private sector partners in Cajidiocan, Romblon.
Building Stronger Local Business Ecosystems
MSME ASCEND 2026 featured learning sessions on business branding, product development, digital payments, and market expansion. Participants also received support for QRPh and Netbank Mobile merchant registration, along with technical demonstrations on coconut-based product diversification to help farmers explore new income opportunities.
The event underscored the importance of collaboration between government, private sector partners, and local communities. Netbank joined DTI Romblon, the Provincial Government of Romblon, the Municipal Government of Cajidiocan, PCA, TESDA, and DSWD in supporting inclusive economic development across the province.
Moving forward, Netbank remains committed to working with public and private partners to provide practical digital banking solutions, training, and financial access for MSMEs and underserved communities.
About Netbank
Netbank is a Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas-supervised Banking-as-a-Service platform that enables fintechs, corporates, and local businesses to safely embed accounts, cards, payments, and lending solutions into their operations.
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