A recent study revealed that 60 percent of consumers use emotional language to describe products or brands they love–the same vocabulary used for family and friends. So how do you build that kind of authentic relationship with customers? By creating relatable content.

KUMU is the country’s fastest-growing social media app. For Rexy Josh Dorado, KUMU’s president and co-founder, it’s the culmination of a career built on advocacy, championing the countless talents of the Filipino diaspora.

If there are compelling professional and personal reasons to embrace remote working, why, then, are Filipino companies so in favor of on-site working? While there are cultural reasons at play the biggest roadblock to remote working is technological.

The innovations announced today are designed to help organizations overcome the barriers to AI. From detecting ‘drift’ in AI models to recognizing nuances in the human voice, these new capabilities can be run across any cloud via IBM’s Cloud Pak for Data platform to begin easily connecting their vast data stores to AI.

Earlier today, fintech startup PearlPay formally entered a strategic partnership with the Association of Pangasinan Rural Banks (APRUB) to help facilitate the digital transformation...

Google Developers Launchpad and IdeaSpace announce partnership

“We’ve high hopes for this cohort. They’re more mature,” said Butch Meily, president of IdeaSpace. “In the past we would take prototypes, but we’re no longer doing that. We’re looking for more mature startups that have a business model, revenues, and that are going for the long run.”

Koji Takahashi of EduLab Capital Partners, a new investor in Edukasyon.ph, stated, “We are thrilled to be joining Edukasyon.ph in creating value for the youth and various educators in the Philippines. This marks EduLab Capital Partners’ first investment in the Asia Pacific region, and we are excited to extend our global presence and network to aid successful startups in transforming education through innovation."

After months of anticipation, Impact Hub’s Impact Hackathon finally kicked off on October 30. Serving as an official attempt at the Guinness World Records...

With the partnership, clients who wish to avail of Ambidextr’s advertising services will be able to pay for them using one of the various cryptocurrencies supported by the Pundi X payment ecosystem spanning over 16 tokens, allowing for more secure and seamless payments powered by blockchain technology.

Trakaro’s general manager describes his platform as the local TripAdvisor for sustainability. But what makes a business sustainable in the first place?

The groups will work to heavily deploy automation technology to enhance customer experience, further reduce budget hotels’ operating costs and reinvent budget hospitality across Southeast Asia.

With Pegasus Tech Ventures' Startup World Cup to be held in May 2020, it's time to determine the best representative for each country-- and it could be your startup for the Philippines.

Christmas is always a busy season for Filipino shoppers, whether it’s in-store or online. But how do they go about this task, and what can businesses do about it?

Age is a complex concept that’s perceived differently across generations-- and in some surprising ways. Brands need to dive deeper into how their target market sees it to address their needs through their messaging.

For the first time ever, Asia’s First Integrated STEM Leadership Summit will be convened to provide a platform for cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration among government, education, industry stakeholders to synergize their skills with the needs of both local and global communities towards building a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) ready 21st century society.

Endeavor Philippines welcomed Paolo Malabuyo, Director of User Experience for YouTube Ads at Google, to speak at an Endeavor Exclusive event held in the Google Philippine office.

Calling all startup founders and young innovators: the Singapore Management University is offering a million dollars to the winner of the upcoming Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Competition. Read more here.

The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) are all set to launch this year’s International Disaster Conference (IDC) on 21 November 2019 at The Peninsula Manila, Philippines. To initiate a stream of events for leaders, experts, policy-makers, and practitioners in Asia in the field of disaster and crisis management, this first series of IDC will bring a sharper focus on water.

With its low latency, faster speeds, and higher capacity, 5G is expected to make quite an impact in the Asia-Pacific. But just how much can it bring in to the economy, and how will it affect the lives of the people in the region?

On October 26, the European Higher Education Fair 2019 will take place at the Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City from 11 am to 6 pm.

Mr. Carlos Saplala, SeedWorks Philippines President and General Manager addressing their stakeholders during the launch of Hari sa Ani 2019 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija.

Thinking Machines CEO Stephanie Sy discusses using data science for the greater good

“Majority of Filipinos have never seen or touched a 3D printed product” said CEO and co-founder Edward Solicito. “We take it upon ourselves to make sure that this changes. We see Kezar3D as the startup who will make 3D printing accessible to all Filipinos.”

Now in its fifth year, BPI Sinag Accelerate aims to discover, equip, and empower social entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas towards uplifting Filipino communities.

Stephanie Sy founded Thinking Machines with the vision of turning the Philippines into a global hub for data science. Today, the startup is not...

The Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC) 2019 is set to bring together public and private students both local and international to formulate innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

LIRON GROSS moved to the Philippines with her family in 2017 to start Payo, a start-up e-commerce payment solution. She saw a good potential from...

For the second year in a row, local tech accelerator Launchgarage hosted EXPAND Philippines, a structured three-week market access program for Malaysian companies seeking...

Indonesian hospitality startup ZEN Rooms has just recently opened over 400 new rooms with its recent partnership with Selah Hotels making it the biggest...

Local investor organization CFA Society Philippines organizes its 4th Philippine Junior Finance and Investment Summit, targeting a growing workforce of tech-savvy Gen Zers entering...

Connected Women, a technology-driven social impact startup, has been shortlisted for the ITU Telecom World Awards – SME category at the International Telecommunications Union's...

Is it possible to combine the best characteristics of startups and enterprises to create meaningful innovation and transformational change? IBM Garage hinges on the...

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“JUUL Labs’ core mission is to improve the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers. That they have such an earnest mission, and...

Fake news network graph wins first place in Break the Fake Hackathon

Earlier this week on Aug 6, startup founders and enablers gathered at the QBO Innovation Hub to listen to four entrepreneurs present what they...

Over the weekend, fintech startup Vesl beat out eight other female-founded startups for top prize at She Loves Tech Philippines, a pitch competition hosted...

When Keller Rinaudo founded his drone-based delivery start-up Zipline, it was with the lofty dream of building “an instant, automated logistics system for the...

Naming a business may be a daunting task, but entrepreneurs, make no mistake—your brand name can be as important as the quality of the...

Ten startups have been selected for the Philippine leg of She Loves Tech 2019 Global Startup Competition to be held on August 3, 2019...

Edusuite, a two-year-old DOST-funded technology startup founded by school administrators and technology consultants, met its angel investment target of P12 million after only six...

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is inviting young Filipinos from the age group 18-24 years old to share their voice on JICA and...

When founders think of building their organization, they typically focus first on their co-founders. After filling out their C-Suite ranks, they start to think...

In July 27, 2015, two curvy, food-loving ladies Dianne Manalansan and Chef Carvyna Alvarez got together and decided to create a hangout where families...

KMC Solutions, flexible office solutions and staff leasing provider, has announced the startups joining the third batch of Space For Ingenious (SFI). The incubation...

Republic Act No. 1137, previously signed by President Duterte on April 26, has finally been released to the media, aiming to “strengthen, promote, and...

As an estimated $80 trillion in global equities is being placed on the blockchain, Alpha Omega Capital Partners just launched their $50 million fund to...

CareerCon 2019 – a job fair that will showcase specialized jobs and talents in today’s digital economy. Job seekers and future-facing employers will gather on...

When Adam Bowen and James Monsees, founders of successful e-cigarette company JUUL Labs, first introduced their take on a less harmful alternative to smoking...

Spark Series 2019 resumes at De La Salle University

Connected Women, a global community of women entrepreneurs, freelancers, and professionals, welcomed over 230 women participants in the #SheMeansBusiness workshop held in Acacia Hotel...

The path of running a startup is an endless series of steep learning curves. And while this has always been part of the entrepreneurial...

For many small business owners, running their business is more than just a source of livelihood. It’s a guarantee of a secure future, the...

Over the past two decades, The Philippines has seen a giant boom in social enterprises. According to a study published by the British Council,...

Making an impact by lowering our environmental impact

It’s 6:30 a.m. and a cloudless sky provides no shade from the beating sun. Carlo, 28, wipes the sheen of sweat from his brow....

Emerging as a leader in digitizing mass participation events and venues through the use of NFC technology, PouchNATION (pouchnation.com) has secured a Series B...

Running a business can be a satisfying activity, but a challenging one. A recent survey conducted by GoDaddy and One Poll in the U.S....

The Final Pitch is set to return for its fourth season on CNN Philippines later this year in September. Today, CNN is looking for...

The Philippines has long been lauded for having one of the narrowest gender-gaps in the world. But, unfortunately, the same can’t be said for...

If you attend a startup event anywhere in Asia, you’ll most likely hear mentors, advisors, and other judges using the ecosystem’s universal jargon. They’ll...

In its inaugural run of the Good Design Award Philippines, the Design Center of the Philippines is recognizing outstanding local objects, systems, places, and...

Philippine startup Gasmee Corporation Philippines launched today their on-demand fuel-delivery service, catering to customers in Rizal and Cebu, with plans for expansion later this...

Young professionals these days seem to be in a constant state of ...

Rapid advancements in healthcare mean those with the resources to live in global centers are often able to live longer, healthier lives. But seldom...

In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the most prevalent issues we face are not limited by borders. The consequences of climate change, rampant poverty, and...

Over the next two days, 11 startup companies will be representing the Philippine startup community at InnoVEX 2019 in the Taipei World Trade Center,...

Those looking to take the route of entrepreneurship need to place importance on having a strong online presence in order to help conquer today’s...

Poverty, climate change, lack of access to education -- with so many problems plaguing the country, it’s become apparent that every Filipino must do...

The Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC) invites the general public to attend its second Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics Expo on May 26...

With over 70 world-class speakers from 14 countries -- including China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, Germany, Sweden, and USA -- and over 2,000...

Spearheading a movement towards environmental conservation this Earth Month, Impact Hub Manila and Forest Foundation Philippines launch a local scaling program for community-based social...

EXCLUSIVE: Wattpad’s CEO discusses their impact on the multimedia industry

Last month, IBM Security announced the results of a global study exploring organizations preparedness when it comes to withstanding and recovering from a cyberattack....