PasaHero turns jeepneys into QR ad platforms
PASAHERO PASSENGER, a commuter reward app, is helping jeepney drivers generate additional income through quick response (QR) code advertising as fuel prices continue to climb.
Bangsamoro, Negros power surge in 2025 mom-and-pop store activity
MOM-AND-POP stores in the countryside outperformed their Metro Manila counterparts in sales and transaction activity last year, driven by rising digital adoption and improving...
More MSMEs turn to influencers to drive growth
MORE MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSME) are tapping influencers to boost revenue and business growth, as content creators continue to gain traction in the Philippines, according to marketing firm Blogapalooza, Inc.
Rimini Street helps firms optimize legacy IT systems
RIMINI STREET, INC., a global provider of enterprise software support, is helping companies extract more value from their existing information technology (IT) systems as many firms struggle to realize returns on artificial intelligence (AI) investments.
Philippine startup turns coastal litter into artwork
A SMALL ENTERPRISE in Marinduque province south of the Philippine capital is converting driftwood and coastal litter into saleable artwork, offering an alternative use for marine waste while providing income to seaside communities.
NephroPlus rolls out reward-based app as dialysis demand rises
INDIA-BASED dialysis provider NephroPlus Dialysis Centers Pvt. Ltd. has launched a mobile app to help patients manage their condition, as demand for treatment rises in the Philippines.
Matt’s Coffee targets students, professionals with work-friendly space
A NEWLY opened café in Quezon City is seeking to stand out in the city’s crowded coffee scene by positioning itself as a place where customers can linger and work.
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...