Filipino startup uses AI to cut water leaks
FILIPINO startup Hiraya Technology Solutions, Inc. is using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate water management and reduce leaks in residential and commercial systems, as local utilities move to improve efficiency and cut waste.
AI startup links Gen Z to gig work
SERBIZ, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native platform, seeks to help Gen Z and first-time earners find part-time work and earn extra income through AI-powered job...
Nuclear startup to build reactor plant at Manhattan project site
RADIANT Industries, Inc., a California-based nuclear startup, plans to build a factory for its reactors at a site in Tennessee that was once part...
Small sample, big impact: How talking to just five people can improve startup success
AS CANADA navigates an ongoing tariff dispute with the United States, small businesses and startups are emerging as a source of economic growth that...
PHL students develop concrete panel to cut home energy use
A GROUP of students from Mindanao State University has developed a concrete panel designed to reduce indoor heat and cut household energy use, offering a potential low-cost solution to rising electricity demand driven by hotter temperatures.
IBM subsidiary urges Philippine manufacturers to boost digital investments for AI integration
SMALL and mid-sized manufacturers in the Philippines need to step up investments in digital infrastructure to better harness artificial intelligence (AI) and turn vast data collections into actionable insights, according to IBM Manufacturing Solutions.
Linya-Linya turns humor into political statement and sales
CLOTHING and content brand Linya-Linya is expanding its reach while tapping into Filipinos’ political and social sentiments through its shirts and online content.
Visa, PhilGuarantee partner to widen MSME credit access
PAYMENT technology firm Visa has partnered with the Philippine Guarantee Corp. (PhilGuarantee) to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) gain wider access to...
Kickstart Ventures targets 12 startup investments
KICKSTART Ventures, Inc., the corporate venture capital arm of Globe Telecom, Inc., is on track to fund at least 12 startups by the end of the year, with a growing focus on electronic commerce and artificial intelligence (AI).
Davao chili sauce brand eyes Manila factory
DAVAO-BASED chili sauce maker Ayana’s Siling Kinamayo is seeing stronger demand in Metro Manila as it boosts its participation in trade fairs and food expos in the National Capital Region.
Panaderia de Molo to open first Metro Manila branch in 2026
ILOILO-BASED Panaderia de Molo, one of the country’s oldest bakeries, is set to expand to Metro Manila with a planned branch in Quezon City by 2026, bringing its famed molo ball soup and baked goods closer to a wider market.
KaHero eyes double growth as MSMEs seek digital tools
LOCAL POINT of sale (PoS) platform KaHero is targeting to double its reach in the next three years, banking on rising demand among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) for digital solutions to improve efficiency and scale operations.