GoNegosyo’s Concepcion says businesses in favor of lockdown extension
Patricia Mirasol
To avoid a possible relapse and ensure a flattening of the curve, GoNegosyo Founder Joey Concepcion says that more than 90% of entrepreneurs, business owners, and conglomerate executives support a two-week lockdown extension of Luzon.
BillEase offers interest-free financing on essential goods with Lazada Wallet
Mariel Alison L. Aguinaldo
The limited offer provides consumers with options in purchasing essential goods during the pandemic.
Filipino tech experts, DOST partner for rapid COVID-19 checkpoint verification
Patricia Mirasol
The DOST partners with DCTx to launch RapidPassPH, a quick verification system that aims to remove congestion, speed up vital deliveries, and protect frontliners via contact-free verification through Metro Manila’s 56 COVID-19 checkpoints.
4 things you need to consider before launching your incubation program
Mariel Alison L. Aguinaldo
QBO shares how to select startups for your incubation program - Part 1
Local apps help fight against COVID-19
Mariel Alison L. Aguinaldo
Some are able to provide health assessment, keep important information, and even provide a platform to request for financial assistance.
Wifi time increases among smartphone users amid COVID-19 lockdown
Patricia Mirasol
Opensignal provides details on the average amount of smartphone users’ time spent connected to Wifi across regions and countries amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Fitbit data reveals the impact of Covid-19 on global activity
Patricia Mirasol
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on physical activity levels for over 30 million active Fitbit users around the globe. Data gathered from Fitbit users around the world reveals a decline in physical activity due to the coronavirus crisis.
Industrial design students, faculty create face shields for COVID-19 frontliners
Mariel Alison L. Aguinaldo
Two institutions have teamed up to design and produce PPE substitutes for frontliners.
On-demand services platform MyKuya looking for enterprise partners
Team SparkUp
After seeing a 300% spike in requests for their on-demand services, MyKuya is looking to partner with businesses struggling during the lockdown to help meet demand, as well as improving their partners’ cashflow, create jobs, and help their communities.
AMA Online Education launches learn now, pay later program
Team SparkUp
With AMA OEd’s “Learn Online Now, Pay Later” scheme, students and professionals get access to a variety of programs and short courses offered by AMA OEd without having to pay any tuition fee until April 15, 2020.
Philippines has greatest percentage of women traders in global eToro list
Team SparkUp
Filipino women lead the way for female investors globally as eToro releases data, showing the Philippines has the greatest percentage of women traders world-wide.
Kumu’s KC Montero on creating quality online content
Team SparkUp
As more and more businesses flock to live-streaming to connect their communities amidst uncertainty and social distancing, platforms like KUMU have kicked into overdrive to help bridge the gaps. KUMU head of content KC Montero shares his insights.