CloudCFO uses AI to simplify accounting for small firms
CLOUDCFO, INC., a Manila-based outsourcing firm, is integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its accounting products to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) gain valuable...
Startups urged to go green to remain competitive
PHILIPPINE STARTUPS should start adopting sustainable practices if they want to remain competitive amid a push to reduce the world’s carbon footprint.
Filipinos are also...
Philippine government told to boost digital infrastructure in countryside
RURAL micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are among the most affected by the Philippines’ lack of an efficient digital infrastructure, which could hinder the country’s economic growth and competitiveness, analysts said.
PHL startup Joyce and Diana eyes overseas expansion
JOYCE AND DIANA, known for its premium linens used in five-star hotels, plans to expand overseas starting in South Asia and eventually to markets across the globe, according to its owner.
Enstack to take super app to Thailand in 2025
ENSTACK, a Philippine super app for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), plans to take its platform to Thailand by the second quarter of 2025, according to its top official.
Wodd PH uses bamboo to make sunglasses, cut waste
STARTUP WODD PH uses bamboo to make sunglasses in line with Quezon City’s push to cut plastic waste.
It also helps Filipino farmers in Cebu...
Women entrepreneurs need tailored microfinance
THE FINANCING NEEDS of entrepreneurs vary depending on business size, reason for starting a business and opportunities for enterprise growth.
PHL startup fights ‘period poverty’ using bamboo
FEMININE CARE startup Hiraya Pilipina created zero-plastic sanitary pads from bamboo to help fight menstrual period poverty and stigma in the Philippines.
Aside from helping...
Smart Recycle PH rewards recycling with actual trees
SMART RECYCLE PH is supporting the country’s reforestation efforts by planting trees in exchange for points earned through partners’ recyclable waste contributions.
GoGym to make app more interactive, eyes expansion
TECH-ENABLED fitness brand GoGym plans to expand interactive features on its mobile app by letting members track their progress and earn points, while also expanding its physical gym chain.
Cebu farmers make Jollibee their key market
SMALL FARMERS from Cebu in central Philippines have boosted their income under an entrepreneurship program that lets them expand their market by supplying corporate buyers like Jollibee Foods Corp.
AI-driven manufacturing may unlock more growth in PHL
PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURERS should adopt regenerative processes driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to capture growth opportunities more effectively, according to global management consulting firm Kearney.