Jakie and the Beadstalk

Goldwater Capital shares how PayNow helps SMEs access funds tied up in receivables to keep operations moving and support business growth. Many business owners experience a frustrating situation. Sales are coming in. Clients are placing orders. Projects are being completed. On paper, the business is doing well. But when it's time to pay suppliers, cover payroll, or purchase inventory, cash suddenly feels tight. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. For many SMEs, the challenge isn't a lack of revenue, it's the wait between delivering the work and actually receiving payment. A Familiar Situation for Many Business Owners Many business owners run growing trading businesses that supply products to several corporate clients. Business is steady. Orders come in regularly. Her clients are reliable and eventually pay on time. The problem is that "eventually" can mean 30, 60, or even 90 days. While waiting for payments to be released, the business still has expenses...

KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines’ #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, is spotlighting its free mobile app as a single home base for the tools Filipinos already juggle to manage a credit card life — comparing cards, catching bank promos, tracking bills, splitting expenses with friends, and building real financial literacy. Most tools on the market do one job at a time. A bill-splitting app only splits bills. A budgeting app only tracks spending. A coupon site only lists promos. A comparison site only ranks cards. The KasKasan Buddies app was built specifically around Philippine banks and Filipino spending habits, bringing all of it into one connected home screen — instead of four different apps. EIGHT TOOLS, ONE HOME SCREEN •   Cards — a virtual card holder that lets members compare credit cards across banks like UnionBank, BPI, RCBC, Metrobank, and HSBC, track benefits like fee waivers and lounge access, and unlock NAFFL (No Annua...

   P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the joint venture between P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation, officially welcomed the first homeowners of Idesia San Jose del Monte during its Homeowners Turnover Ceremony. The milestone signifies not only the beginning of homeownership for the project's pioneering families but also another achievement in the ninth year of partnership between P.A. Properties and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation. It likewise marks the joint venture's first Idesia development in North Luzon. Executives from P.A. Properties, representatives of Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation, local government officials, project partners, officers, employees, and the new homeowners attended the ceremony. In her opening remarks, Asa Toda , Vice President of Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp. Philippines, underscored the significance of the project as the partnership's first venture in Bulacan. ...

  Keepital Philippines brings together six of the country's most promising startups, and a powerhouse IP institution, for a dedicated showcase at the World of Consumer Electronics Expo this August. The  World of Consumer Electronics Expo  (WOCEE) has long been the Philippines' most significant gathering of technology companies, manufacturers, and industry decision-makers. This August 5 to 8 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, it returns with more than 33,200 expected visitors, over 110 exhibitors, and 15,000 square meters of exhibit space. This year, Keepital Philippines is adding a new dimension to the expo. Under the dedicated Startup Pavilion, Keepital is bringing six carefully selected startups to the WOCEE floor and providing each one a curated platform to present their products, connect with buyers and investors, and reach the scale they deserve. The Exhibitors Ateneo Intellectual Property Office (AIPO) Anchoring the pavilion is the Ateneo de Manila Universi...

 The company says the new deployment will test how autonomous mobility services can operate safely and efficiently in one of the United States’ most complex urban transportation environments. Autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo has announced the expansion of its ER-MX series driverless ride-hailing operations to San Francisco, marking the latest stage in the company’s effort to build a broader intelligent transportation network across major urban markets. According to  Carziqo , the San Francisco deployment will introduce ER-MX autonomous vehicles into selected operating areas through a phased rollout. The company said the initial stage will focus on controlled service zones, system validation, real-time fleet supervision, and the collection of operational data under different traffic and road conditions. San Francisco is widely regarded as one of the most demanding environments for autonomous driving systems. Its steep streets, dense neighborhoods, frequent pedestr...

 Corebilt has strengthened its collaboration with Häfele Philippines, a local subsidiary of the Germany-based Häfele Group, to further enhance the delivery, functionality, and quality of office and commercial spaces across the country. The unique collaboration brings together the leading general contractor’s expertise in design and build, IT integration, and workplace transformation with Häfele’s globally recognized solutions in architectural hardware, fittings, lighting systems, and smart space innovations. “We want to deliver our services in the best possible way,”  Corebilt President Angela Manese said during the contract signing event held Tuesday, May 12.  “This partnership enables us to elevate the whole fit-out landscape, delivering fit-out solutions to clients better, faster, and more cost-efficient.” “Our goal is to have our products in every room,”  Häfele Philippines Managing Director Stan Hug stated.  “And it’s only possible with the right partners, ...