Barrio Fiesta Glasgow 2026 once again became a vibrant gathering of Filipino culture, community, and heritage, bringing together kababayans from across Scotland for a day of celebration, connection, and shared pride. Held at Strathclyde Country Park, the annual festival continued to serve as an important platform for Filipino businesses, organizations, and families to celebrate their […]
AI in Accounting is Reshaping How Firms Train Future Finance Leaders
As AI automates routine accounting work, firms face a new challenge: developing the next generation of accountants and finance leaders while maintaining the human judgment, accountability, and expertise the profession requires. Accounting firms are accelerating their use of artificial intelligence while confronting a parallel concern: many of the repetitive, lower–risk activities being automated have traditionally […]
The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Business Systems
MANILA, Philippines — Many businesses unknowingly lose opportunities because customer information, marketing activities, booking systems, and internal processes are spread across multiple disconnected platforms. While each application may perform its individual function well, the lack of integration often results in slower response times, duplicated work, inconsistent reporting, and fragmented customer experiences. Emerge believes business leaders […]
Green innovators shine at first SSX pitch
Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business is green. A dynamic group of food and non-food innovators emerged as finalists in “Future Proof: The Green Innovation Pitch”—the first-ever start-up pitching competition under the Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) at the recently concluded IFEX Philippines 2026. Eco-conscious start-ups are proving that the future of business […]
MOLD Manila Expands Non-Surgical Aesthetic Services With Three New Advanced Treatments
The expansion strengthens MOLD Manila’s range of physician-guided aesthetic and wellness treatments, offering clients additional options for skin rejuvenation, regenerative aesthetics, and IV wellness following a professional consultation. MOLD Manila has announced the expansion of its treatment portfolio with the launch of three new services designed to complement its existing non-surgical aesthetic offerings. The newly […]
Carziqo Launches ER-MX Driverless Ride-Hailing Operations in Phoenix
PHOENIX, Arizona — Autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo has announced the launch of its ER-MX driverless ride-hailing operations in Phoenix, marking another step in the company’s expansion across the United States. The deployment introduces Carziqo’s ER-MX autonomous vehicle series to the Phoenix metropolitan area, where the vehicles will support the company’s technology-driven ride-hailing and intelligent fleet operations. […]
ALECO privatization should be last resort, not first option
The Albay Electric Cooperative is once again at the center of a high-stakes debate about its future. Albay Governor Noel Rosal has raised the alarm over ALECO’s reported debt burden, reportedly reaching P5.7 billion, and has opened the door to privatization as the definitive answer to the province’s lingering energy crisis. The proposal deserves serious […]
Casino Plus Hits New Milestone with ₱100 Million Color Game Ultimate Jackpot
Casino Plus, one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), announced today that its iconic live-streamed title, Color Game, has reached a monumental nine-figure threshold, with its Ultimate Jackpot officially crossing ₱100,730,456.94. This latest milestone builds on Color Game’s strong track record of generating PAGCOR-verified […]
PARE: End the Double Standard on Systems Loss Charges
During his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a resounding call for the removal of systems loss charges from electricity bills. The Partners for Affordable and Reliable Energy (PARE) commends this effort to reduce power rates — a move that will undoubtedly face opposition from parts of the power […]
The Electric Cooperative Reform the Philippines Can No Longer Ignore
In Catanduanes, the First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, or FICELCO, has been managing a power supply crisis that pushed daily brownouts to as many as eight hours for its over 62,000 Member-Consumer-Owners earlier this year. A combination of generator failures, unsettled subsidy obligations involving its power supplier, and a stalled competitive selection process for a new […]