Maya Bank, Cebuana Lhuillier team up to boost MSME financing
MAYA BANK, Inc. has partnered with rural lender Cebuana Lhuillier to widen financing access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), including mom-and-pop stores...
PHL brands told to counter AI-fueled misinformation
PHILIPPINE COMPANIES must strengthen efforts to combat online misinformation and disinformation, as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) makes it easier to spread false narratives that could damage brand reputation, erode public trust, and hinder business growth, according to consumer intelligence firm Meltwater.
Asialink, Kredit Hero team up to boost MSME financing
ASIALINK FINANCE Corp. has partnered with artificial intelligence (AI) lending marketplace Kredit Hero to increase access to financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises...
Startups must strengthen governance, Kickstart says
PHILIPPINE STARTUPS need to adopt strong governance practices to build trust, attract funding, and withstand market and geopolitical headwinds, corporate venture capital (VC) firm...
Nascent bets on sodium-ion for safer, longer-lasting car batteries
NASCENT Technologies Corp. is developing a sodium-ion-based starter battery that is lighter, longer-lasting and more environmentally friendly than traditional lead-acid car batteries.
GoTyme Bank, TikTok Shop launch tailored loans for PHL microenterprises
GOTYME BANK has partnered with TikTok Shop to roll out customizable business loans for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating on the e-commerce...
Ateneo develops AI tool to digitize logbooks for small businesses
RESEARCHERS from Ateneo de Manila University have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that helps small food stalls and convenience stores digitize handwritten logbooks...
DTI eyes higher MSME funding after Marcos push in SONA
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is seeking more funding for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) after President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s...
BeepXTRA targets more MSME partners in expansion push
BEEPXTRA Philippines, Inc. (bXTRA), a cloud-based platform that integrates loyalty, delivery and sustainability services, is looking to onboard more than 160 partner merchants each...
Philippine brands told to adapt content for AI-enhanced search
PHILIPPINE BRANDS should tailor their online content to align with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven search algorithms to stay visible in an increasingly competitive digital landscape,...
Most Filipino MSMEs start businesses to support family — BCG
MOST micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines start a business to support their families, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
“Our main...
PHL startups told to focus on sustainable growth
PHILIPPINE STARTUPS should focus on sustainable growth to attract investors amid tighter regional funding conditions, according to industry leaders.
“Venture capitalists (VC) aren’t necessarily looking...