Converge champions women-led MSMEs with connectivity and non-connectivity solutions

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. continues to underpin the growth of women entrepreneurs as it bares its programs and policies, both within the company and towards the community, that empower them.

At the recently concluded Women Entrepreneurs Summit 2024 hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry Region III, Converge Regional Sales Manager for Northern and Central Luzon Joy Enriquez spoke at length about how the company embodies the agenda of women empowerment.

“At Converge, tayong mga babae ay may lugar. Hindi kami naniniwala na lalake ang nangunguna when it comes to technology. We have fair gender policies when it comes to hiring and promotion, plus an anti-sexual harassment policy in place,” Ms. Enriquez began.

Aside from these internal policies, Ms. Enriquez points out that Converge is a signatory to the UN Women Empowerment Principles, and that it staunchly supports the DIWA Program of the Department of Information and Communications Technology. DIWA stands for Digital Innovation for Women Advancement and promotes the representation of women in the digital sphere.

Moreover, Converge reaches out to SMEs — both women-led and non women-led — in an impactful way through its Surf2Sawa Social Media and Livelihood Training, to upskill small businesses in how to improve their business models and marketing approaches. These trainings are conducted both onsite and online with small business owners.

Moreover, with the launch of its micro-entrepreneur-focused product, Micro Biz Max, Converge can further widen access to connectivity and include more women into the fold.

The Micro Biz Max is the latest enterprise-level offering of Converge, a basic starter internet plan for micro enterprises. Priced at P 1449 with up to 75 Mbps speeds, these plans are designed to meet the connectivity needs and budget requirements for retail, service, small offices, franchisees, and other similar business types.

“We are providing the fastest and most seamless internet in the market today and at an economical price that allows MSMEs to take full advantage of digitalizing their business,” Enriquez added.

The DTI-3 summit theme is ‘Celebrating Region-3 Women in Business’ with various sessions aimed at equipping women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving business landscape and leverage digital advancements for growth and innovation.

A mini trade fair ran alongside the summit, showcasing products from women-led MSMEs and providing participants with the opportunity to explore and support local businesses.