Shopee says live-stream shopping spurs 50x increase in orders during 12.12 sale

Filipinos are increasingly turning to online platforms for their holiday shopping needs,  embracing the trend of live selling for better deals, according to e-commerce...

Hepmil Philippines rolls out social commerce incubation for creators

Media company Hepmil Philippines has opened an incubation program to equip its creator network with social commerce skills, given its rise in popularity and...

Passion to profit: Filbar’s transition from comics to collectibles

PURSUING a hobby for business is no walk in the park, as it still requires discipline and market research to succeed, according to Jacob Reuben A. Cabochan, president of Filbar’s, a comic book outlet turned pop culture collectible hub.

IBM Philippines pushes affordable, usable AI solutions for MSMEs

TECHNOLOGY companies must revisit their initiatives to enable micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and startups with artificial intelligence (AI), given its productivity and...

Gift sets lead Christmas gift searches on Google in Philippines — Picodi report

Gift sets saw the biggest increase in Google queries in the Philippines last Christmas season, according to a report by analytics site Picodi.com, naming...

Human rights stories in a cup: Journey of advocacy-driven Silingan Coffee

SILINGAN COFFEE, founded by Redemptorist brother, photojournalist, and entrepreneur Ciriaco B. Santiago III, is not just a business; it is a platform dedicated to keeping alive the stories of victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) and promoting human rights in the Philippines.

Digital innovation levels playing field for women entrepreneurs — Enstack

DIGITAL TOOLS are helping women gain an advantage in launching and expanding their businesses in the Philippines, according to business superapp Enstack. “A lot of...

Smart spending tips: Achieving a fulfilling holiday season without breaking the bank

As the holiday season begins, Filipinos start spending more on gifts and festivities. Financial management app Lista offers some tips on saving and managing...

Startup seeks to empower, elevate Filipino art entrepreneurs

THERE is a growing recognition of the commercial value of creative work among Filipino artists, fueled by the emergence of online and offline showcase platforms, according to Ma. Roma Agsalud-Agsunod, co-founder of local arts and crafts retail hub Common Room PH.

Hybrid work adoption crucial for small businesses, says GoTo

SMALL BUSINESSES and companies must adopt a hybrid workplace to boost productivity and growth and meet the overall demand for flexibility, global mobile device...

Trimming the path: A barbershop’s journey towards nationwide expansion

IN THE EVOLVING landscape of grooming services, Bruno’s Barbers has shown resilience, facing challenges and seizing opportunities to become a nationwide wellness hub, its president said.

PHL startups seen optimistic despite talent, capital hurdles

MANY STARTUPS in the Philippines remain optimistic about their prospects despite facing talent and capital challenges, according to industry players. “The startup ecosystem is persisting...