(L-R) Mark Limjuco, Von Bindolo, and Nieves Nale
Maya Business is helping Filipino microentrepreneurs expand their income streams through digital financial services and access to working capital, as demonstrated by the experiences of two business owners in Capiz and Cagayan de Oro.
Mark Limjuco, who operates a school canteen at Capiz National High School in Roxas City, discovered Maya Business through social media in 2019. He initially used the platform to sell mobile load to co-workers before expanding his business to include food delivery and other services.
Recognizing the need for accessible digital services among students, Limjuco added bills payment, mobile load, and cash-in and cash-out transactions to his canteen’s offerings. He also expanded into a shake drink stall and school supplies.
To support operations, he obtained an initial ₱1,000 loan through Maya Business to purchase additional load credits. Through continued use and responsible repayments, he eventually accessed higher loan offers, utilizing more than ₱160,000 in loans over time.
In Cagayan de Oro, entrepreneur Nieves Nale used Maya Business to strengthen her sari-sari store operations and expand her neighborhood retail business.
After opening her first store in 2002, Nale eventually established a second location. Despite setbacks, including a fire that damaged her second store, she continued rebuilding her business with additional working capital.
Through Maya Business, she began offering mobile load and cash-in and cash-out services, helping customers access everyday financial transactions within their neighborhood. She also used loans to maintain sufficient funds for customer transactions and improve her stores.
Nale has utilized more than ₱556,000 in loans through the platform, supporting daily operations and business expansion. She now operates two stores in Cagayan de Oro.
Maya Business provides entrepreneurs with digital services such as mobile load, bills payment, and cash-in and cash-out transactions, allowing small businesses to generate additional income while meeting customer needs.
Eligible users can also access working capital through Maya Advance to support business operations and growth.
Entrepreneurs can download the Maya Business app through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and register using one valid ID.
The platform is part of Maya’s efforts to help small businesses use digital financial services to improve operations and explore additional revenue opportunities.
