The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the Covid-19 crisis could tap a credit program of the Small Business Corp. (SB Corp.) to secure funds for the 13th month pay of their employees.

In a Viber message to reporters on Tuesday, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said interested MSMEs will undergo the same procedure as other businesses borrowing for working capital and operations.

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