The Philippines’ growing digital commerce sector reached another milestone as government leaders, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and media organizations came together to officially launch E-Commerce Expo Philippines (ECOMEX) 2026, a new platform designed to strengthen the country’s digital business ecosystem. Powered by PHILSME and organized by MediaTrix Solutions Inc., ECOMEX aims to help Filipino entrepreneurs, online […]
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PHILSME Expo Draws 10,000 Entrepreneurs Seeking Growth and Connections
More than 10,000 entrepreneurs, startup founders, executives, and business professionals gathered at the recently concluded 18th Philippine SME (PHILSME) Business Expo & Conference, highlighting the continued demand for in-person business networking, learning opportunities, and entrepreneurial collaboration despite the rise of digital platforms and artificial intelligence. Held at the SMX Convention Center Manila under the theme […]
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Looking for Your Next Business Idea? PHILSME 2026 Opens Doors This May
Filipinos looking for new business opportunities and ideas are invited to attend the 18th PHILSME Business Expo & Conference this May in Manila. The event will take place on May 22–23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, offering a space where visitors can discover ventures, tools, and connections that can help grow their businesses. […]
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Fly Ace President Lucio Cochanco Jr. Named Among Mansmith Award Honorees
Fly Ace Corporation President Lucio “Jun” Cochanco Jr. has been recognized as one of 12 distinguished CEOs at the Mansmith Awards, earning the Mansmith Entrepreneur Award for his leadership in the Philippine food and beverage industry. The recognition highlights Cochanco’s role in growing Fly Ace from a small trading operation in Binondo into a major […]
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Can Your Business Be Franchised? GMB Launches CEO Workshop
GMB Franchise Developers has launched the Franchise CEO Workshop, a three-session intensive designed to help Filipino business owners build systems that can scale into franchise brands. The workshop will run on May 23, May 30, and June 6, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the BDO Equitable Tower in Makati City, with enrollment […]
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How Are Calatagan Barangays Building Coastal Resilience While Engaging Youth?
Calatagan, Batangas strengthened its coastal resilience efforts through simultaneous mangrove planting, riverbank stabilization, and youth advocacy activities led by Barangays Balitoc and Carretunan. The initiatives were carried out as part of the monthly clean-up program of the Calatagan local government units (LGUs), with support from GeoHazards International (GHI). The activities form part of GHI’s ongoing […]
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Authentic Communication Takes Center Stage at SpeakersCon 2026
As leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigate an era shaped by artificial intelligence, digital noise, and shrinking attention spans, SpeakersCon 2026 convenes tomorrow, February 11, at SPACE at One Ayala to focus on a question that matters more than ever: how leaders can communicate with authenticity and trust in a rapidly changing world. Happening as a […]
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Looking to Upskill in 2026? UPOU MODeL Opens Free Online Courses for Learners
Filipinos looking to upskill or learn something new in 2026 can sign up for free online courses offered by the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) through its Massive Open and Distance eLearning (MODeL) platform. UPOU has released its official calendar for January to June 2026, featuring 28 free, self-paced Massive Open Online Courses […]
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Alex Eala Granted Wildcard Entry for WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open in Manila
Filipino tennis fans have more reason to be excited as Alex Eala has been granted a wildcard entry to the WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open, the country’s first-ever Women’s Tennis Association-sanctioned tournament to be held in Manila. The tournament will run from January 26 to 31, 2026, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center and marks […]
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Philippines Opens Search for First National Team to World AI Olympiad
Filipino high school students now have a chance to represent the country on the global artificial intelligence stage. The Philippines has opened its first nationwide search for a National AI Team that will compete in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), a global competition that brings together students from more than 60 countries to […]
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Alex Eala Beats Olympic Silver Medalist Donna Vekić Again at Kooyong Classic
Alex Eala continued her strong build-up to the Australian Open after securing a repeat victory over Olympic silver medalist Donna Vekić at the Kooyong Classic in Melbourne on Wednesday. The Filipina tennis star won in straight sets, 6–3, 6–4, marking her second consecutive victory over Vekić in just over a week. Their earlier meeting took […]
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Philippine Airlines named Asia-Pacific’s most punctual airline
Philippine Airlines has been named the most punctual airline in the Asia-Pacific region for 2025, according to global aviation analytics firm Cirium. Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance Review showed that Philippine Airlines achieved an on-time arrival rate of 83.12%, the highest among Asia-Pacific carriers. This marks the first time the Philippine flag carrier has claimed the […]
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