W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL 9 SEPTEMBER2026FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTCiti and German development finance institution DEG have provided more than P1.5-billion in financing to OnePuhunan, creating additional lending capacity for underserved Filipino entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on women running micro-businesses. The financing is aimed at helping women gain greater access to capital, expand their businesses and strengthen household incomes.Citi is providing more than P300 million directly and is coordinating the financing partnership, while mobilizing more than P1.2 billion from DEG, part of Germany's KfW Group. The transaction marks DEG's first debt investment in the Philippine financial inclusion sector and Citi's first Social Finance partnership with DEG in the country. Business Women Empowerment Project, Inc. will organize the Women on the MOVE Summit 2026 on September 17, 2026, at Microsoft Atlantic Yards at Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta. The event will bring together women from across the business and professional community.Founded and produced by entrepreneur, author and business leader Dr. Kim McNair, the one-day summit will offer opportunities for business owners, professionals, executives and community leaders to gain insights, strengthen connections and prepare for the evolving business landscape."The way we do business has changed, and we cannot continue doing business as usual," McNair said. "We have to come together, share information, build meaningful relationships, and position ourselves for greater opportunities. This Summit is about making sure people leave with something they can use to grow their businesses, their brands and themselves."The 2026 Summit will feature business education, leadership conversations, panel discussions and live master classes led by professionals with experience in entrepreneurship, government, corporate leadership, law, public policy, civic engagement, branding and media. CITI, DEG PROVIDE P1.5B FINANCING TO FILIPINO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSWOMEN ON THE MOVE SUMMIT 2026 TO EMPOWER ATLANTA'S BUSINESSWOMENGULF NEWS & BEINGSHE TO HOST SHE MEANS BUSINESS SUMMIT IN UAESUMMITS & EVENTSGulf News, in association with women's empowerment organisation BeingShe, will host She Means Business on October 23, 2026, bringing together women entrepreneurs, founders, corporate executives and changemakers from across the UAE. The full-day summit, scheduled to take place in Dubai, will celebrate women's achievements while sparking conversations about the future of entrepreneurship, leadership and business. The venue is yet to be announced.The initiative combines the media reach of Gulf News with BeingShe's focus on women's empowerment, visibility, and professional networking. It aims to provide a platform where women can share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections that can lead to collaborations and new business opportunities.A key part of the programme will be panel discussions and conversations featuring women leaders and entrepreneurs from different sectors. Discussions will cover areas including entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation, business growth and brand building, while addressing some of the opportunities and challenges women encounter as they progress in their careers and businesses.
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