More than 3,500 KMBI Program Members had their fair share of fun and inspiration from the recently held MicroEntrepreneurs' (ME) Summit on October 22, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Senator Bam Aquino graced the event with his keynote address. Other influential personalities present at the Summit included Ms. Miriam Quiambao-Roberto, Ms. Christine Bersola-Babao, Ms. Chit Juan, and Cong. Harry Roque.

Former beauty queen Ms. Miriam Quiambao-Roberto educated the attendees on becoming women of value, and Echo Store owner Ms. Pacita “Chit” Juan urged the clients to play a proactive role in sustaining the environment.

On the other hand, Ms. Christine Bersola-Babao imparted her expertise on entrepreneurship by teaching the participants the ingredients for entrepreneurial success, while Vice-President Leni Robredo reinforced the untapped capacity of women as change-makers in the society through a video-recorded statement.

In addition, Ms. Lydia Malot, an award-winning nata de coco producer from Davao City and an existing KMBI client who was hailed as the National Awardee of the 2015 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards (CMA), brought inspiration to her fellow clients by sharing her success story at the event.

To top off the series of empowering discussions, Congressman Harry Roque delivered his informative update and speech. This was followed by the OPM Hitmen taking the attendees back in time by singing songs of classic serenade.

The ME Summit 2016 is a large-scale event that seeks to establish a place for empowerment to women microentrepreneurs through learning opportunities and discussions from reputable speakers. The activity is in line with the celebration of KMBI’s 30th founding anniversary.