The Philippines ranks ninth in the world among countries with extreme weather events in the 2020 World Risk Index, according to the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department by the House of Philippine Congress. When natural disasters and calamities strike, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are one of the most vulnerable segments.
Category: Business
Lazada Talks: Creating a safer, more secure platform for consumers and sellers
Lazada recently held a roundtable on trust and safety in eCommerce, showcasing how the leading eCommerce platform works closely with government stakeholders and the community to instill more confidence in online shopping in the Philippines.
DLSU and HUAWEI announce recipients of scholarship for 2021
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider and De la Salle Universityannounced the first batch of Huawei Scholars for 2021 thru a virtual ceremony. The three scholars are Patrick Lawrence Simpao, Christian Justin Yu and Christian Michael Tan, all 4th year students of DLSU taking-up BS Information Technology and BS Electronics & Communication Engineering.
SM Supermalls launches The SM StartUp Package for aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs
It has been almost two years since the pandemic brought Filipino life and many livelihoods to a screeching halt. According to a 2020 Asian Development Bank (ADB) study of 1,804 Philippine MSMEs, 70.6% were forced to temporarily close with 66.2% reported to have temporary staff cuts during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak.
COMCO Southeast Asia culminates 5th anniversary celebration with the launch of COMCO Middle East & Africa and unveiling of its 10-year masterplan
COMCO Southeast Asia (SEA) culminated its Blazing Sapphire 5th Anniversary celebration with a bang as it launched COMCO Middle East & Africa (MEA) and unveiled its 10-year masterplan that gave an overview of the continued growth and evolution of the trailblazing and award-winning communications agency.
Globe’s 917 celebrations raise over P13.4-M worth of donations through Globe Rewards
Globe, together with its over 85 million subscribers raised more than P 13.4 million worth of donations to aid health and wellness, education, environment protection, unemployment and hunger, disaster response, and child safety advocacies from the #GDayEveryday celebrations last September.
SMC formally opens San Miguel Market in Sariaya, Quezon, a regional food hub for pandemic-hit farmers and fisherfolk
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) formally inaugurated the San Miguel Market, one of the key components of its relocation model that provides at-risk and displaced fisherfolk families in Sariaya, Quezon disaster-resilient homes, a safe community complete with amenities and facilities to support their livelihood and secure their future.
Converge takes home coveted Technology Company of the Year Award
Converge ICT Solutions Inc., the country’s leading fiber broadband provider, continues to gain national prominence as it was recently awarded as the Straive Technology Company of the Year Award in the 12th Asia CEO Awards, besting seven other Philippine ICT companies for the coveted award.
This 22-Year-Old Shopee Xpress Rider and Student-Athlete Builds a Brighter Future Through Diskarte and Discipline
Twenty-two-year-old Josel Sisor carries a lot of responsibility on his shoulders. He works hard as a Shopee Xpress rider, while also striving to achieve his dreams as a student-athlete.
Huawei’s Ryan Ding: Green 5G Networks for a Low-Carbon Future
At the 2021 Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF), Ryan Ding, Huawei’s Executive Director and President of the Carrier Business Group, gave a keynote speech entitled “Green 5G Networks for a Low-Carbon Future”.