Xure targets 500 sellers as it expands collector marketplace
XURE, a mobile marketplace for collectors, is seeking to expand the number of sellers and appraisers on its platform, betting on growing demand for a legitimate, tech-driven marketplace tailored to serious collectors.
MSMEs told to practice basic cyber-hygiene
FILIPINO micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) should practice basic cyber-hygiene to protect themselves against most cyberattacks, according to an industry expert.
“For MSMEs, basic...
NGA 911 eyes cities for growth
WHEN Ishka Villacisneros first began advocating for a modern 911 system in the Philippines in 2019, the idea was often dismissed as fiction rather than public policy.
Philippines’ 2025 startup funding lags Southeast Asian peers
THE PHILIPPINES drew $120 million (P7 billion) in equity funding in 2025, trailing most of its Southeast Asian peers as investors stayed cautious on...
Arte ni Juana turns indigenous weaves into modern handbags
ARTE NI JUANA, a Cebu-based fashion brand, is carving out a niche in local and overseas markets by turning traditional Filipino weaving into modern handbags while providing steady income to women artisans across the Visayas.
Shopee says Visayas-Mindanao expansion to support 1,500 jobs
SHOPEE PHILIPPINES said its expanding operations in the Visayas and Mindanao (VisMin) would support about 1,500 jobs this year, as the e-commerce platform deepens...
Venture capital bets on Philippine lifestyle brands
WHAT DO an online baby product marketplace, a global footwear platform and one of the world’s biggest technology companies have in common? All received an early boost from venture capital.
IdeaSpace Ventures sees brighter outlook for Philippine startups in 2026
IDEASPACE Ventures, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group, said 2026 is shaping up to be a strong year for Philippine startups, as local founders show greater maturity even as competition from foreign firms intensifies.
Salesforce launches startup support program in Philippines
US SOFTWARE company Salesforce on Tuesday rolled out its Startup Program in the Philippines, aiming to support local tech startups by giving them access...
AI chip startup FuriosaAI plans $500-M round before IPO
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) chip designer FuriosaAI is seeking to raise as much as $500 million in a funding round before an initial public offering...
Bamboo enterprise empowers residents with market access
ALIMODIAN, Iloilo — A community-based bamboo enterprise in this western Philippine town is helping almost 300 residents earn more from their craft by organizing production, securing buyers and linking small producers to wider markets.
HitPay, Primer partner to expand cross-border payments for MSMEs
HITPAY, a Singapore-based payment platform, has partnered with payment infrastructure firm Primer to help Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) tap overseas markets...