Eezee secures $5M, expands regional footprint with strong PH backing
Kickstart Ventures has expanded its support for Southeast Asian procurement platform Eezee, as the startup raised $5 million in a pre-Series B funding round to grow its regional footprint and strengthen its artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Payments industry enters reliability-first era
Digital payments in the Philippines are poised to enter a new phase of maturity in 2026, with reliability, interoperability, and governance taking precedence over rapid user growth, according to regional fintech player Fiuu.
Trust takes lead in mega sale
Lazada Philippines is putting brand power and buyer confidence front and center as it rolls out its upcoming 3.3 Pasabog Sale, signaling a strategic pivot from flash-sale frenzy to credibility-driven commerce.
Philippines targets Europe’s premium travel market
The Philippines is intensifying its push into Europe, aiming to deepen engagement and secure higher-value partnerships at Internationale Tourismus Börse Berlin 2026.
Bargains, baskets, and the battlefront
The Filipino grocery run has evolved into something of a competitive sport. Shoppers move with tactical precision, plotting routes between wet markets, discounters, hypermarkets and online carts as if managing a diversified portfolio. In today’s fast-moving consumer goods arena, the real victory is stretching every peso without sacrificing convenience.
