Google recently celebrated its fifth anniversary in the Philippines. Along with this monumental event was a promise of a stronger commitment to contribute to the country’s digital, economic, and cultural growth. Businesses Thriving Online Google is increasing its efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in making themselves more visible online, encouraging them to be a part of the growing e-commerce industry in the country. Based on a TEMASEK report in 2016, the Philippine e-commerce industry is projected to grow from 5 billion to 9.5 billion USD in the year 2025, add to that, an 18% annual growth in the number of people who avail of goods and services through the web. Google is also looking forward to work with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) so that customers can easily find the products or services that they’re looking for through Google My Business, a free tool…
Ezra Ferraz’s ‘The Finishers’ showcases successful entrepreneurs and start-up exits
After attending last year’s startup exhibition, Ezra Ferraz, a former correspondent for Tech-in-Asia and Business Columnist for Rappler, thought of bringing startup mentality and…
Smart Powers 5th AngelHack, a Gathering of Great Minds
Last July 1 to 2, A-SPACE in Makati became home a very exciting event as the country’s upcoming tech stars gave rise to 19…
GoDaddy’s Website Builder Aims to Help Small Ventures in Gaining Traction
GoDaddy, a cloud-based platform dedicated to small independent businesses has just launched its newest Website Builder in the Philippines. It combines mobile-optimized website management…
Google Announces Fourth Class of its Launchpad Accelerator Program
Google has unveiled the list of participants for the fourth class of its launchpad accelerator program, which will start on July 17, 2017. For…
QBO Innovation Hub is a One Stop Shop for Startups in the Philippines
Qllaboration, Qmmunity, and Inqbation. These three words make up the mantra of QBO, a joint multi-sectoral venture created in cooperation with the Department of…
Google News Lab Opens Journalism 360 Challenge Grants
Journalism isn’t just about telling a story, but also how it’s presented, how people view, and immerse themselves in it. There are already numerous…
Support Our Filipino Game Developers by Voting for Spellstrike!
Our fellow Filipino game developers are in need of your support as they have the chance of a lifetime to be supported by Square…
Featured Startup: Quadrant Alpha – Making a Mark
In an age wherein technology has become an almost inseparable part of life, a lot of businesses rely on software solution providers to enhance their…
Equity-free funding awaits IdeaSpace 2016 startup winners
Here are winners of IdeaSpace 2016!
Brainly Enters the Philippines, Brings Social Learning Experience to A Whole New Level
This social learning network is so cool, you would want to become a member this very moment!
World Economic Forum and Globe Hold Shapers Lab *UPDATE
Globe and Global Shapers Lab recently held event here at ADB Auditorium. Shapers Lab is an event aimed at promoting the use of innovative technology-based solutions as a tool for social change.