Tech About PH

Thousands of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) gained further knowledge on how technology and digital platforms can help them grow their businesses sustainably and with ease during the 18th Philippine Business Expo, which was backed by the Philippines SME Business Network (PhilSME) and GCash for Business.    The event focused on gathering innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, corporate professionals, business owners, and franchisors, providing them with business solutions and industry insights to help them navigate the increasingly digital economy.   "Events like this are important because MSMEs do not grow alone—they grow stronger through collaboration, innovation, and access to the right support systems. Through PHILSME, we hope more entrepreneurs realize that there is a whole community ready to help them succeed in today’s evolving business landscape," PhilSME CEO & Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla said.   GCash has been designing tools th...

A unified merchant database and verifiable identity are key to helping Filipino MSMEs adopt digital platforms and grow in the digital economy, Oscar Enrico Reyes Jr., president and CEO of G-Xchange Inc., the mobile wallet operator of GCash, said in a panel discussion during the ASEAN Business Environment Forum.   Closing the digital gap would enable Filipino entrepreneurs to engage in cross-border transactions and access the ASEAN market. This means they can sell products and services to a wider audience, connect with regional partners, and participate in the regional supply chain.   As such, Filipino enterprises can better compete regionally and tap into new growth opportunities, beefing up their revenue streams in the long run.   However, many MSMEs find it challenging to join the digital space because of fragmented ecosystems for identification, preventing them from fully realizing their business venture's potential.   "In fact, it's so cumbersome to onboard a mer...

For Fel Roslin, co-owner of Felchie’s Ice Cream House in Parañaque, modernizing the business was not just about adopting new tools—it was about choosing the right partner. "I told my wife that we had to partner with a company that is accessible and dependable," Roslin shared. “With technology now supporting marketing, accounting, and operations, it really matters who you work with.” That perspective reflected the spirit of MSME Day in Parañaque City, which gathered local entrepreneurs—from early-stage founders to business owners ready to scale—to help bridge current business challenges with the demands of an increasingly digital marketplace. Led by the PLDT Group’s B2B arm, PLDT Enterprise, MSME Day in Parañaque City featured a learning session on PLDT and Smart’s #BeCyberSmart module to help entrepreneurs strengthen their online safety as they grow their digital presence. Parañaque business owners also took part in discussions covering financial literacy, business messaging ...