Igloo strengthens MSME support with Growsari partnership, providing insurance to sari-sari stores in the Philippines

From small mom-and-pop shops around the corner, sari-sari stores, and small businesses started by young entrepreneurs, the importance and impact of these micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) cannot be overstated. These businesses account for 99.5% of the total number of companies in the country and employ 62.8% of the workforce. 

LG amplifies positive influence of The Life’s Good campaign via social media challenge

LG Electronics (LG) has launched a global social media challenge to amplify its brand promise of ‘Life’s Good’ by encouraging customers worldwide to create and share moments of everyday optimism on their social media feeds. Running across TikTok and Instagram, the challenge encourages participants to foster a more positive environment on their social media feeds by posting optimistic moments and selfies featuring the “finger heart” gesture – a popular symbol among K-pop idols created by forming a mini heart with the index finger and thumb – using the hashtags #Lifesgood and #Optimismyourfeed.

Golden Visa Centrale to launch exciting new European residency opportunity for Filipinos: the Portugal Golden Visa program

Golden Visa Centrale (GVC), a leading international property marketing consultancy specializing in residency-by-investment, invites Filipinos to join their roadshow on June 4-6 as they launch the newest opportunity for Filipinos to make their European residency dreams come true through the Portugal Golden Visa program.

RELEX Solutions to equip retailers with unified retail and supply chain strategies at the inaugural NRF APAC 2024

At the inaugural National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024: Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific, RELEX Solutions will showcase a unified solution for the region’s retailers, covering the value chain end-to-end. RELEX will cover all bases and offer retailers strategic advice and easy-to-use software to ensure they stay competitive in an era of economic volatility. The in-booth demos and tangible customer case studies help visitors gain practical knowledge, while the Big Ideas panel with C-level leaders from FairPrice and Accenture offers fresh insights from industry leaders.

Protecting the growing freelancer and gig worker sector with Igloo’s gadget protection

Regional insurtech Igloo, whose mission is to provide insurance for all, believes in protecting this growing workforce segment. Payoneer’s 2022 report on the Philippine freelance market estimates that 1.5 million Filipinos are engaged in freelance work such as content creation and customer service for local and global clients.