Across the globe, the wellness industry has evolved far beyond lifestyle trends into a powerful engine of national and regional economies, driven by surging demand for natural, plant-based personal care. In the Philippines, traditional wellness is now emerging as a fast-growing economic driver rooted in biodiversity and cultural healing practices.
Actress and content creator Ivana Alawi praised Brilliant Skin Essentials Inc., owned by skincare and beauty mogul Glenda Dela Cruz, better known as “Miss Glenda," for promoting inclusivity by hiring persons with disabilities (PWDs) as part of its workforce of over 1,000 employees.
VinFast just signaled a major shift in the EV market by processing 3,520 orders on Saturday, March 28, 2026—a massive volume achieved without the help of festive discounts, quarter-end pushes, or coordinated marketing campaigns. While the auto industry typically relies on "engineered" spikes to compress demand into short windows, this milestone stands out because it was entirely organic, suggesting that consumer interest in electric mobility has reached a tipping point where high-volume sales no longer require a manufactured nudge.
Jobstreet by SEEK continues to strengthen its position as a leading career platform, bridging the gap between education and the evolving workplace through expert-led insights that equip young professionals to become future-ready.
Jobstreet by SEEK, the leading online job platform, reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the gap between employment and entrepreneurship at the recent “Trabaho at Negosyo” initiative of Go Negosyo at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. By serving as a key institutional partner, Jobstreet by SEEK is championing its mission to provide a job for every Filipino while empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through digital transformation and AI readiness.
The Philippines’ leading integrated property developer has formally introduced Vista Commercial Assets (VCA), a platform that consolidates its commercial capabilities and boosts its role in building self-sustaining communities. The initiative invites institutional partners and interested entrepreneurs to participate in the sale and lease of commercial land and space proximate to integrated estates, house-and-lot communities, and condominium properties across the archipelago.
Employees are the backbone of every organization, especially for Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Essentially, hiring talent is a make-or-break step for businesses, and a single hiring mistake can cost an average of Php 740,000, which can have significant and costly consequences for MSMEs that rely heavily on limited resources.
Regional insurtech Igloo is strengthening its embedded insurance offerings in the Philippines, reinforcing its role as a trusted technology partner enabling insurers, digital platforms, and financial institutions to deliver accessible, affordable protection at scale.
Fiuu, the leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, has identified top trends and predictions for digital payments in the Philippines.
In support of ASEAN Foundation’s AI Ready ASEAN Programme, leading online job platform Jobstreet by SEEK joins forces with SmartCT and FilPass to help advance the Filipino workforce’s readiness and employability through free AI learning and upskilling.
