Yann LeCun’s AI startup raises $1.03 billion in seed funding
YANN LECUN, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), has raised $1.03 billion for a nascent startup that promises to invent technology...
Julie’s Bakeshop plans more stores amid steady demand
JULIE’S BAKESHOP plans to accelerate franchise growth across the Philippines this year, targeting more branches in Luzon and Mindanao as it seeks to broaden...
Filipiniana dress code memo boosts Sassy’s Creation sales
SASSY’S CREATION, a Philippine startup, has experienced a surge in demand for its Filipiniana tops since a 2024 Civil Service Commission memo that requires...
Pampanga startup transforms deadstock into reusable pads
A PAMPANGA-BASED startup is turning to excess textiles to address one of the country’s most persistent waste problems: disposable menstrual pads.
Original Biscocho Haus eyes Visayas expansion
JARO, ILOILO CITY — Iloilo-based Original Biscocho Haus, a longstanding name in the region’s pasalubong (souvenir) market, is stepping up its expansion in Western...
Xure targets 500 sellers as it expands collector marketplace
XURE, a mobile marketplace for collectors, is seeking to expand the number of sellers and appraisers on its platform, betting on growing demand for a legitimate, tech-driven marketplace tailored to serious collectors.
MSMEs told to practice basic cyber-hygiene
FILIPINO micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) should practice basic cyber-hygiene to protect themselves against most cyberattacks, according to an industry expert.
“For MSMEs, basic...
NGA 911 eyes cities for growth
WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy.
Philippines’ 2025 startup funding lags Southeast Asian peers
THE PHILIPPINES drew $120 million (P7 billion) in equity funding in 2025, trailing most of its Southeast Asian peers as investors stayed cautious on...
Arte ni Juana turns indigenous weaves into modern handbags
ARTE NI JUANA, a Cebu-based fashion brand, is carving out a niche in local and overseas markets by turning traditional Filipino weaving into modern handbags while providing steady income to women artisans across the Visayas.
Shopee says Visayas-Mindanao expansion to support 1,500 jobs
SHOPEE PHILIPPINES said its expanding operations in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) would support about 1,500 jobs this year, as the e-commerce platform deepens...
Venture capital bets on Philippine lifestyle brands
WHAT DO an online baby product marketplace, a global footwear platform and one of the world’s biggest technology companies have in common? All received an early boost from venture capital.