Startup movement seeks e-commerce community to support growth
THE e-commerce industry in the Philippines needs to build a strong community of skilled entrepreneurs, alongside tech talent and regulators, to support its growth, according to an industry player.
Ajinomoto pilots incentivized recycling program for sari-sari stores
AJINOMOTO Philippines Corp. (APC) on Monday introduced its first SariCycle single-use plastic (SUP) collection and incentive program for sari-sari stores in Quezon City to...
Lack of priority on business education poses challenge for young Filipino entrepreneurs — Siklab
THE Philippine government needs to prioritize entrepreneurial education to address the challenges hindering young individuals from venturing into business careers, a development consultancy group...
Keeping the parol tradition alive
MORE THAN its radiant appeal during the Christmas season, the parol persists as a handmade product etched with passion, skill, and unwritten Filipino traditions, according to lantern maker Rolando S. Quiambao.
Firecracker sales grow despite restrictions — retailer
THE SALE of firecrackers in the 2023 holiday season spiked with price drops and an increase in the number of manufacturers, even in the...
Tapping into creativity: A mom’s shift from restaurant-bar to tampipi basket innovation
A SMALL BUSINESS must have all hands on deck, yet it is even better if only a single pair runs a tight ship to effectively manage missteps, according to stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur Bambi Y. Temeña.
P20,000 startup loan: Teen entrepreneur’s journey to launching woman-centric brand
HIRAYA PILIPINA, a woman-empowering brand founded by teenage entrepreneur Cleorine Faith C. Loque, is no stranger to reinvention and pivoting its product offerings before it finally saw what clicked.
Filipino small business owners prioritize investment in digital tools — study
SMALL BUSINESSES in the Philippines increasingly view digital tools as major drivers for growth, a study by a web hosting and entrepreneurial aid company...
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...