The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative to support over 300,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines by helping them join e-commerce platforms. This move is part of the DTI’s broader effort to empower these businesses, allowing them to expand their customer base and enhance their competitiveness […]
The QCX: Quezon City Experience at Quezon Memorial Circle buzzed with excitement during the “Capacity Development for SMEs” event, a vital component of USAID’s SPEED (Strengthening Private Enterprises for the Digital Economy) initiative. UNAWA COO Atty. Gino Jacinto addressing queries from the audience Organized by StartUp Village, the event attracted members of the Philippine Chamber […]
In a significant move towards modernization, digital transformation, and financial inclusion, the municipality of Guagua in Pampanga has officially joined the Paleng-QR Ph Plus program. Photo shows former President and now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as she scans a QR code to pay for purchased goods during the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus […]
SID Global Solutions (SIDGS), a leading digital transformation company with a global footprint, has announced a significant strategic investment in the Philippines worth over US$20 million. According to the company’s press release, this investment will establish the Philippines as SIDGS’ APAC Digital Engineering and Delivery Hub, marking a pivotal moment for the country’s burgeoning fintech […]
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. recently participated in key sessions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held earlier this year from January 15 to 19 in Davos, Switzerland. The WEF provides a global, impartial and not-for-profit platform for meaningful connection between stakeholders to establish trust and build initiatives for cooperation […]
Popular courses show increasing demand for entry-level digital skills and lifelong learning Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, today released its annual study of learner trends based on data from over 2.1 million registered learners in the Philippines. The data offers insight into the skills, competencies, and […]
Robinsons Bank Corp., owned by Gokongwei, has recently teamed up with PayMongo, a payment processing platform, to assist micro-, small and medium-sized businesses (MSMEs) in their digital payment requirements through creative and straightforward solutions. By providing simple and effective online transaction solutions, the alliance is hoping to completely transform the way micro-, small and medium-sized […]
This Christmas season, as online vendors prepare for a retail revolution, the e-commerce landscape is also expected to undergo a significant upheaval. Carlos Barrera, CEO of Lazada Philippines During the most recent Lazada 11.11 Seller Conference, which drew an amazing 600 attendees, Carlos Barrera, the CEO of Lazada Philippines, presented a number of game-changing technologies […]
Voice of Digital Pilipinas – Digital Bayanihan Awards launched to highlight PH tech excellence As a precursor to the second installment of the Digital Pilipinas Festival and the inaugural Festival of Festivals, an exclusive kick-off program took place today together with the media partners and co-convenors of Digital Pilipinas, the largest private sector-led movement for […]
Digital Pilipinas leads on inclusivity, sustainability, and creativity as key drivers of the region’s digital economy growth The ASEAN Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF) 2023, Indonesia’s flagship event as ASEAN Chair in 2023, convened government leaders, top industry executives, and market trailblazers in Jakarta last September 5 and 6, 2023. Top ASEAN leaders, including President Ferdinand Marcos, […]
