AI Drives 46% Sales Growth in Philippine Sari-Sari Stores
Philippine sari-sari stores using AI tools saw 46% higher sales. Discover how technology transforms micro-retail and boosts efficiency for small businesses.
Philippine sari-sari stores using AI tools saw 46% higher sales. Discover how technology transforms micro-retail and boosts efficiency for small businesses.
Rep. Janette Garin files HB 6292 to extend More Power's franchise to 7 Iloilo municipalities, citing lower rates and improved service. Learn about the proposed expansion.
The Department of Agriculture investigates the slow pace of red onion imports as retail prices hit ₱330/kg. Officials threaten to reallocate permits to ensure holiday supply.
Artificial intelligence is transforming Filipino sari-sari stores, driving 46% GMV growth and 17% sales increase. Learn how AI helps micro-retailers optimize operations.
After 40+ years of water scarcity, Panacan residents now enjoy 24/7 clean tap water thanks to Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project. Discover how 300M liters daily transformed lives.
Apo Agua showcased the Davao City Bulk Water Project at the PWWA conference, highlighting a 200% surge in service connections and sustainable water solutions for over a million.
Metropolitan Cebu Water District successfully interconnects damaged Jaclupan transmission line with new pipelines, restoring normal water service in Talisay City. Stay updated on water restoration efforts.
METRO Retail Stores Group reports a 3.7% rise in Q3 net sales to P9.91B. EBITDA jumped 18.5%. Discover how their expansion fuels growth for the holiday season.
Negros Power waives penalties and halts disconnections for unpaid bills from Nov 4-Dec 31, 2025, after Typhoon Tino. Consumer group Access praises the company's holistic relief efforts.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Cebu to address transportation crisis and MCWD water supply challenges. Key solutions and infrastructure updates revealed.
AS Watson recruits 134,000 young people globally with 850 in the Philippines, delivering 3.8M training hours. The company aims for 200,000 opportunities by 2030.
Cebu hardware retailer anticipates temporary construction material demand spike following earthquake and typhoon. Learn how businesses and households are rebuilding.
Metro Cebu residents and businesses struggle with water shortages more than two weeks after Typhoon Tino. Learn how communities are coping and when restoration is expected.
Philippine retail expects strong Q4 2025 growth as low inflation boosts disposable income. Colliers Philippines advises enhanced marketing and omnichannel strategies.
Davao consumers face rising electricity bills as Wesm prices spike 49.4%, environmental charges return, and transmission fees increase. Consumer group urges DOE review.
Negros Electric and Power Corp. secures a 20-megawatt Power Supply Agreement with AboitizPower to meet rising electricity demand in Central Negros. Discover how this partnership ensures reliable and cost-efficient energy for the region's growth.
Two weeks after Typhoon Tino, Cebu faces severe infrastructure damage. Lusaran Dam paralyzed, thousands lack water and electricity. Community assistance continues as recovery efforts intensify.
Cebu-based Vivant Corporation reports 24% income growth, expands renewable energy portfolio with Bataan solar acquisition to address power reliability and water supply challenges in the Philippines.
Authorities confiscated nearly 2.4 kilos of shabu worth P16.3 million in Palo, Leyte. Two fruit vendors face charges in major Central Visayas drug supply operation.
Security Bank's revenue surged 22% to P48.8B in Jan-Sept 2025, with net profit up 7%. Strong retail lending & trading gains fueled growth. Read the full analysis.
DTI Secretary confirms 60-day price freeze on basic goods following nationwide State of Calamity. Prices remain stable, with many items below SRP. Check official lists and report violations.
Cebu City prepares for water shortage after Typhoon Tino severely damaged Lusaran Dam, cutting 20 million liters from daily supply. Mayor Archival urges conservation as recovery continues.
Typhoon Tino caused ₱47 million in damage to Cebu City's mountain farms, affecting 4,000 farmers. City Agriculture Department coordinates recovery with insurance claims and planting materials.
SM Investments Corp. reports P64.4 billion net income in first nine months of 2025, with banking and property units driving growth despite retail challenges. Read the full analysis.
Typhoon Tino destroyed nearly P47 million in crops and livestock in Cebu City's mountain barangays, affecting 4,000 farmers. Learn how the city is aiding recovery and ensuring stable vegetable supply.
Rep. Alfredo Benitez coordinates with NEPC and PrimeWater to restore electricity and water in Bacolod after Typhoon Tino. Full power expected by Sunday. #BacolodRecovery
Retailers warn government price controls are worsening supply shortages in storm-hit Cebu. Essential goods like rice face critical supply chain disruptions.
NGCP announces a slight increase in November 2025 electricity bills due to a 15% rise in Ancillary Services costs. Learn how this affects your power rates.
Communities in northern Cebu struggle to recover after Typhoon Aghon, with urgent needs for clean water and construction materials to rebuild shattered homes.
Cebu faces escalating power outages prompting urgent calls for renewable energy investments and long-term infrastructure improvements from Philippine legislators.