Published February 11, 2021, 7:00 AM Amid an apparent take up of the government micro financing facility, Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has reiterated his call to all micro small and medium (MSMEs) that wish to restart or to strengthen their business operations to avail of the Bayanihan CARES lending fund. “We encourage all MSMEs across the country in all regions to consider taking the step in reopening or reconfiguring their respective businesses. The features of the Bayanihan CARES loan are intended to allow entrepreneurs to restart their businesses with ample elbow room. There is no need to worry about loan repayments for one year. There is also no need to worry about escalating financing costs,” Lopez said.