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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TikTok Shop Helps Filipino Sellers Post Over 200% Sales Growth in 2025 — What’s Driving the Surge?
TikTok Shop helped drive more than a 200% increase in sales for local sellers in 2025, as Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and creators used live commerce, digital tools, and training programs to grow their businesses nationwide. The platform said the growth was supported by creator partnerships, education initiatives, and collaborations with government […]
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Philippine Startup Week Kicks Off Nationwide to Boost Filipino Innovation and Global Competitiveness
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have come together to launch the 6th annual Philippine Startup Week 2024 (PHSW24), from November 11-15, at the Blue Leaf Events Pavilion, Taguig City, supported by SCALE NCR This year’s theme, “ISA Para sa […]
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Reviving Hope: How this Business Initiative is Supporting Local Halal Products in Post-Conflict Marawi
Halal products made by the Maranao people will now be given a push forward in the TALES of Marawi project.
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Manila named among Asia’s Top 30 Global Startup Ecosystems
Manila has been named among the Top 30 cities in Asia for startups in this year’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).
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Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers deliver harvest to markets with DTI help
Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers are able to deliver their harvests to markets outside the region with the help of the Department of Trade and Industry Region 2 ‘’Walang Sayang’’ Project.
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Philippine SMEs offered collateral-free loans from BPI, DTI
Philippine small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) are being offered collateral-free loans to help them sustain their businesses amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Filipino farmers start exporting okra to South Korea
The Philippines has expanded its exportation of “okra” or lady’s fingers to South Korea to help provide additional income to Filipino farmers and agripreneurs during the pandemic.
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Google, DTI launch MSME Caravan Mondays to hone digital skills of small businesses
Google and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have launched the MSME Caravan Mondays, a series of free digital upskilling training sessions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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LIST: 6 Pinoy SME Businesses We Should Support this Holiday Season
This Christmas, let’s shop local and give back to these Pinoy Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) which have kept Filipinos safe at home during the community quarantine by selling goods online.
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40 Philippine food companies to be showcased at international import expo
Forty Philippine food companies are set to be showcased in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2020 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China from November 5 to 10, 2020.
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