The Philippine private sector gained recognition for its efforts to promote regional economic cooperation and integration and narrow the development gap in the ASEAN, as the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Philippines (ABAC PH) chaired by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, recently garnered the First Place in the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) Visibility Award 2024.

The award was in recognition of the ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN), a region-wide entrepreneurial mentoring program that provides formal training to MSMEs of the ASEAN Member States (AMS).

“The compelling human stories shared, highlighting the positive impact of the AMEN trainings on MSMEs in the region, have resonated with a wide audience,” JAIF said in its letter to ABAC PH. The letter also stated that ABAC PH’s exceptional efforts in promoting JAIF support through various media channels, such as newspaper articles and social media, have significantly contributed to raising awareness JAIF’s initiative.

ASEAN Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN) is supported by the Government of Japan through JAIF.