Special Report by Edielyn Mangol Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has quickly become one of the most talked-about payment innovations in the Philippines. From e-commerce platforms to retail stores, Filipinos are increasingly offered the option to “shop now, pay later” through digital installments that appear more flexible and accessible than traditional loans or credit cards. […]
Congratulations! You’re now about to take the first step to starting your business online by opening your very own Shopify store. While there are many things to consider when starting an online business, one of the most crucial factors you need to know is how to accept payments online. In the world of e-commerce, the […]
Digital Pilipinas, the private-sector-led initiative driving the Philippines’ digital transformation, celebrates a groundbreaking year with the conclusion of the Digital Pilipinas Festival 2023. The two-day event, held at SMX Aura, nearly doubled in size compared to its inaugural year, hosting 75 programs and events and generating considerable buzz for the Philippines’ thriving tech ecosystem. Key […]
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 […]
The Digital Pilipinas Festival x Festival of Festivals events are set to be monumental events for the ASEAN digital landscape. Scheduled to run from November 20 to 24, 2023, at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig, these festivals are not just ordinary gatherings — they are the epicenters of the digital revolution now reshaping […]
“We believe that e-commerce is here to stay and will grow exponentially!” Thus, exclaimed Mary Jean Pacheco, assistant secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in a speech delivered at a forum titled, “E-commerce: Turning heavy traffic into a positive.” Also joining her at the forum are Ron Benito, Founder and CEO of […]
Going online is a no-brainer these days. E-commerce grew during the lockdowns jumping to 17% in 2020 from 14% in 2019 in global trade. The pandemic has also hastened the digital transformation turning many a small business to online selling. Not only are more people setting up e-commerce companies but more businesses are moving to […]
