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IN A WEBINAR TO EMPOWER FILIPINO MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) AND ENTREPRENEURS IN THE US<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-554b446 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"554b446\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44ffcb8\" data-id=\"44ffcb8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e148814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e148814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1502\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Weee.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Weee.png 1502w, https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Weee-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Weee-500x151.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1502px) 100vw, 1502px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-55e2534 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"55e2534\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c5f6af\" data-id=\"9c5f6af\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265d9dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"265d9dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, in partnership with<i> Weee!<\/i>, hosted the \u201cLaunch on <i>Weee!<\/i>\u201d webinar on 14 March. This webinar was designed for Filipino and Filipino American entrepreneurs in the Northeastern United States, aiming to empower them to expand their reach within the United States through the <i>Weee!<\/i> Marketplace.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">Weee!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\"> is the largest and fastest-growing e-commerce platform in the United States, offers an extensive selection of products spanning bakery items, snacks, dry goods, household necessities, and self-care products. The platform provides a unique opportunity for third-party vendors to directly engage with <i>Weee!<\/i> customers, thereby unlocking significant growth potential for businesses.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">The webinar offered valuable insights on the process of becoming <i>Weee!<\/i> retailers, along with detailed strategies on how to effectively utilize the <i>Weee!<\/i> platform to maximize the visibility of Filipino products and drive sales.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">In his welcome address, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile highlighted the significance of this initiative, \u201cThis collaboration [with <i>Weee!<\/i>] underscores the Consulate&#8217;s dedication to promoting Filipino businesses abroad. <i>Weee!<\/i> distinguishes itself by offering affordable access to a wide range of exciting ethnic foods, including our cherished Filipino cuisine, thus serving one of the largest underserved segments in retail.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">He elaborated on the Consulate&#8217;s broader mission, stating, \u201cSupporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), especially those led and run by women, is a priority for the Consulate. This focus is in alignment with our celebration of National Women&#8217;s Month and the upcoming Filipino Food Month, highlighting our commitment to economic empowerment, gender equality, and the promotion of our rich culinary heritage.\u201d<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; border-width: initial; border-style: none;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; color: black;\">He further added, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">Initiatives<span style=\"color: black;\"> such as this webinar are aligned with the Philippine government\u2019s vision of a <\/span>\u2018<span style=\"color: black;\">Bagong Pilipinas.<\/span>\u2019<span style=\"color: black;\"> This vision embodies the Philippines&#8217; aspirations for a renewed and elevated global standing, emphasizing the importance of SMEs in achieving this goal.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: justify; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; color: black;\">The collaborative effort of the Philippine Consulate General in New York, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, and <i>Weee!<\/i> embodies a steadfast commitment to support Filipino entrepreneurs<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Georgia',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;\">, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive in a competitive global market.<span style=\"color: black;\"> <b>END<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK PCG PARTNERS WITH WEEE! 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