OCEAN18 conference in Cebu to focus on how to protect, expand homegrown innovation
A conference that started after the World Economic Forum was held in the Philippines in 2014 will focus this year on homegrown innovation and “how…
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Tholons chair: Cebu must embrace, see opportunities in digital disruptions
Cebu needs to improve in the areas of digital credentials and skills to move up to the top 10 in the Super Cities of the…
4 teams from Cebu in finals of Smart’s innovation competition
Four student teams from Cebu are in the running for the country’s biggest technology competition, the SWEEP (Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program) Innovation and Excellence…
Cebu Landmasters CEO Joe Soberano is Ernst and Young’s Philippines Industry Entrepreneur of the Year
Cebu Landmasters, Inc. (CLI) chief executive officer Jose Soberano III was awarded “Industry Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst and Young last October 18 at…
Among Cebu CEOs, technology solutions have yet to make an impact: survey
Despite innovations in the field of finance, e-commerce, consumer services, transport and logistics, only a third of Cebu entrepreneurs believe that technology should be a…
Filipino Homes opens new office in Mandaue City
Real estate portal Filipino Homes tied up with Skyscraper Realty to put up its eighth in Cebu and 22nd office nationwide at JCentre Mall in…
Smart Padala expands network, offers business opportunities
As it extends the reach of money remittances to far-flung areas, Smart Padala seeks to provide entrepreneurship opportunities to small store owners. Lawrence Ferrer, vice…
Teachers attend Smart-run technopreneurship training program in Cebu
Tagbilaran City in Bohol is gateway to such top tourism attractions as the Chocolate Hills and the white sand beaches of Panglao, but it is…
DTI brings integrated services to small businesses in Negosyo, Konsyumer caravan
Micro to medium enterprises and would-be entrepreneurs get an overview of the different services of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) during the three-day…
Kimstore brings trendiest gadgets to tech-savvy Filipinos
After nine years and more than 673,000 Facebook likes, Kimstore has become an online powerhouse. Its founder, Kim Lato, describes Kimstore as one of the true pioneers of e-commerce in the country. She emphasized that her company’s growth can be attributed to its mission: To make advanced mobile electronics technologies accessible to Filipinos by providing pro-consumer products and services.
Cebu startup cooks up Chef On Demand gourmet food service
FOR the price of a fast food combo, workers at the Cebu IT Park and Cebu Business Park can order a gourmet meal for lunch or late dinner prepared by some of Cebu’s top chefs and delivered to their building’s lobby.
Family Enterprise Excellence Conference in Cebu to tackle challenges facing family businesses
The Premier Family Business Consulting Inc. (PFBC), the only family enterprise consulting firm in Southeast Asia, is inviting family businesses, practitioners, and stakeholders to join a conference that will tackle the challenges facing family businesses.
RAFI Micro-finance opens 5 more branches to serve more mothers
To serve more client nanays, The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) Micro-finance has opened five more branches in Bohol, Cebu, and Leyte, bringing the total number of branches to 23.