Asialink Finance Corporation, one of the country’s leading financing companies, has secured a ₱120-million credit line from Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd (Mega ICBC), a Taiwan-based financial institution. This strategic partnership underscores Asialink’s commitment to empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by expanding access to financing that is timely, flexible, and inclusive.
[L-R] Sam Z. Cariño, President and CEO of Asialink Finance Corporation; Robert B. Jordan, CEO of Asialink Group of Companies; and Ruben Y. Lugtu III, Chairman of Asialink Group of Companies, signed a credit line agreement with Kuo Yao-Yu, Vice President and General Manager of Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd; and Leo L.C. Chien, Assistant Vice President.
With this additional funding, Asialink can support more Filipino entrepreneurs, including small retailers, service providers, and transport operators, by providing the capital they need to grow their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. The agreement also advances Asialink’s goal of strengthening grassroots enterprise development as a pathway toward broader and more inclusive economic growth.
“Our partnership with Mega ICBC is a meaningful step in widening our capacity to serve more MSMEs across the country,” said Sam Cariño, President and CEO of Asialink Finance Corporation. “At the heart of this collaboration is our belief that inclusive financing leads to inclusive growth because when small businesses succeed, local economies thrive.”
Mega International Commercial Bank Co. Ltd, also known as Mega ICBC, has built a reputation for supporting organizations that drive inclusive development. Its partnership with Asialink allows the bank to extend its support to MSMEs in the Philippines through a financing partner that understands the unique challenges and opportunities of local enterprises.
Asialink and Mega ICBC executives celebrate a partnership committed to advancing inclusive financial growth in the Philippines.
“More than their strong growth outlook, we chose to partner with Asialink because of their clear commitment to making financial services accessible to Filipino communities,” said Mr. Kuo Yao-Yu, Vice President and General Manager of Mega ICBC. “We believe in Asialink’s mission to uplift underserved entrepreneurs and are proud to support their efforts in creating a more inclusive financial ecosystem in the Philippines.”
This agreement builds on a series of significant financing milestones for Asialink. In late 2024 and early 2025, Asialink secured a $115 million financing package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and a $130 million deal with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), both aimed at expanding access to capital for women-led businesses. Collectively, these partnerships reflect Asialink’s growing network and its deepening impact across the Philippine MSME sector.
To learn more about Asialink’s programs and partnerships, visit www.asialinkfinance.com.ph.
