PHL vocational schools embrace edtech to improve student employability

Most Philippine institutions (97%) believe their use of technology in education played an important role in the improvement of a student's success, according to...

Consumers turn to AI-driven shopping — IBM study

More consumers are expressing interest in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven retail, saying they are unsatisfied with the current retail methods, according to a study. IBM Institute...

Transparency, experience necessary to succeed in the used car business

BEING UPFRONT about the condition of the cars in your lot is necessary to succeed in the used car business, according to an industry entrepreneur.

Privacy by Design to help balance retail cyberthreats

IMPROVED CYBERSECURITY and data security measures — including the adoption of a Privacy by Design (PbD) approach — can create a privacy-oriented retail environment,...

Social commerce sellers cite creating content for pages as top challenge

Almost half of Filipino social commerce (social-first, commerce-second platforms) sellers said they struggle to create and curate content for their pages, a study showed.

Accountability and action are keys to brand growth this year — report

By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter Filipino prosumers are expecting brands to develop deeper and more diverse community connections through eco-social accountability and action, according...

Tires to treasure: Upcycling business transforms discarded inner tubes to bags

By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter CHAMPIONING an eco-ethical upcycling enterprise takes resourcefulness, creativity, and innovation to sustain operations, according to entrepreneur Lyndon Ecuacion. When Mr....

DTI to enable creative startups for industry growth

By Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter CREATIVE INDUSTRIES must foster an enabling startup ecosystem to propel its economic output and boost competitiveness, according to a...

Championing micro-electric mobility: A startup’s journey to providing an alternative mode of transportation

HOLDING the torch for an alternative mode of city transportation demands initiative, infrastructure, and sustainability, according to entrepreneur Anna Moncupa.

Value at the heart of outsourcing for SMEs — DOXA Talent

TALENT OUTSOURCING for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has grown to lean toward value-adding over the typical notion of high-volume, repeatable tasks, according to an industry player.

PHL creators top contributor to Klook affiliate program

by Miguel Hanz L. Antivola, Reporter Travel platform Klook said the Philippines has contributed 76% to the revenues of its affiliate program for nano and...

PHL startup founders seen to favor profitability over growth — report

Philippine startup founders are shifting their priorities to profitability over growth due to the decline in local investments and expect lower valuations this year, according to a study.