AI adoption in Philippine e-commerce faces hurdles despite consumer enthusiasm
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the e-commerce landscape in the Philippines, offering new opportunities for growth, efficiency, and personalized shopping experiences.
PHL microentrepreneurs, businesses ride the social commerce wave
ERICA JOY S. ARGONES, a 25-year-old licensed professional teacher and mother, has turned to social commerce, or selling items via social media, as a side hustle that she considers vital to support her family.
Growth through resilience: How e-commerce propels MSMEs through digitalization
By Vincent Lee
THIS YEAR, Shopee marks its 10th year in the Philippines — a milestone that not only celebrates our journey but also reflects...
Forged in fire: The Philippine startup ecosystem comes of age
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor
“The Philippines has so much potential.” An oft-heard refrain, increasingly with a tinge of...
IT-BPM industry counting on AI to defend global market share
The information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry views artificial intelligence (AI) as an opportunity to maintain its position among the world’s top outsourcing destinations.
A startup nation emerging, if we can bridge the divide
By Alea Ladaga, Community Manager, Sinigang Valley Association
The Philippines is no longer just “emerging.” With rich talent, expanding capital flows, and more than a...
Doctor AI? Taiwan’s tech giants make a push into smart healthcare
TAIPEI — Imagine having to undergo an electrocardiogram (ECG) test for 14 days, but instead of wearing a Holter monitor, you simply attach a small device to your chest with a disposable body patch.
Making cybersecurity a boardroom priority
CYBER RISK is no longer episodic — it is persistent, stealthy, and accelerating. The widespread use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals is transforming the threat landscape, enabling faster and more covert attacks that evade traditional defenses.
Rethinking startup support in the Philippines
By Bjorn Biel M. Beltran, Special Features and Content Assistant Editor
The Philippines has no shortage of smart people with good ideas. That’s been proven...
With clean energy push, PHL recharts power roadmap
With five years remaining to reach its 35% renewable energy (RE) target, the Philippines is stepping up efforts to expand clean energy capacity, supported by new policies, auctions, and increasing private sector participation.
Recalibrating the Philippines’ path forward through decarbonization
By Federico R. Lopez
BACK IN 2013, we witnessed firsthand as a company the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful typhoon ever to make landfall. The storm made a direct hit on Leyte, severely damaging our largest geothermal power plants and disabling them for months.
Preserving national identity with tourism
By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer
Cultural and historical travel accounts for nearly half of global tourism activity, according to the World...
















