Shopee fulfillment orders jump 2.5x during 9.9 sale
Orders handled through Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) reached 2.5 times last year’s level during the 9.9 sale as Filipino consumers began shopping ahead of the Christmas season. The increase is…
ShopeeVIP+ bundles Netflix with shopping perks
Video streaming platform Netflix has entered its first e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia (SEA) through ShopeeVIP+, a new subscription that combines streaming access with free shipping and shopping discounts. Shopee…
Livestream shopping gains ground in PH e-commerce
Livestream shopping is taking a bigger role in Philippine e-commerce as brands increasingly use creators, short-form video, and live broadcasts to reach consumers and generate sales directly on online platforms.…
Shopping app installs surge across Southeast Asia
E-commerce app installs in the Philippines increased 16% year over year in the first half of 2026, while shopping platforms became less dependent on paid advertising to attract users, according…
Study: Filipino consumers quick to abandon tech after failures
Consumers in the Philippines have among the lowest tolerance in Southeast Asia (SEA) for technology companies that suffer serious security, privacy, or service failures, according to a new regional study…
Digital payment searches nearly triple in provinces
Search interest in digital payment acceptance outside Metro Manila has nearly tripled in five years, pointing to a growing number of provincial businesses selling online and accepting digital payments directly.…
foodpanda expands logistics network with 23 fulfillment hubs
foodpanda Philippines has expanded its pandamart dark-store network to 23 fulfillment hubs nationwide, increasing its logistics infrastructure to support faster online grocery deliveries and localized inventory management. The latest facilities…
SEA e-commerce market to hit $289.8 billion by 2029
Southeast Asia’s (SEA) e-commerce market is projected to grow 85.4% to $289.8 billion by 2029, making it the world’s second fastest-growing e-commerce region after India, according to a study commissioned…
Fiuu: Digital payments shift toward speed and trust
Digital payments are no longer just a convenience feature for businesses in Southeast Asia (SEA). Companies are now treating the payment experience itself as a way to retain customers and…
Ant International open-sources Agentic Mobile Protocol for AI payments
Ant International has open-sourced a new payment framework designed to help artificial intelligence (AI) agents securely make transactions through digital wallets, banking apps, super apps, and wearable devices. Called the…
Shopee expands Tatak Pinoy roadshow in VisMin
E-commerce platform Shopee is bringing its Tatak Pinoy MSME Roadshow to more provinces in Visayas and Mindanao, to help Filipino entrepreneurs build and grow their online businesses. The program, which…
Fynd brings AI commerce platform to Philippines’ retail sector
Fynd, an India-based retail technology company, has entered the Philippines as part of its expansion in Southeast Asia (SEA), offering artificial intelligence (AI)-native commerce tools for retailers and supply chain…
Shopee strengthens delivery capabilities in Visayas and Mindanao
E-commerce platform Shopee said its Fulfilled by Shopee (FBS) program is helping speed up deliveries and improve access to online shopping across the country, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao. Through…
Primer, HitPay partnership helps merchants in SEA expand overseas
Primer, a payments infrastructure company, and HitPay, a Singapore-based payments and merchant of record provider, have formed a partnership to help merchants in Southeast Asia (SEA) sell more easily to…
TikTok Shop reports over 200% sales growth for local sellers in 2025
Video commerce platform TikTok Shop recorded more than a 200% increase in sales for local sellers in 2025 as Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and content creators used…
2GO expands logistics services as e-commerce grows
2GO, a logistics solutions provider, is entering 2026 with expanded services focusing on innovation, integration, and nationwide connectivity. The company is increasing efforts across freight, express delivery, sea travel, and…
Lazada revamps membership program with tiered perks and services
Lazada has updated its membership program across its six Southeast Asian markets, including the Philippines, to offer shoppers tiered rewards and added services based on how often they use the…
TikTok Shop spotlights 100 Filipino MSMEs at local brands festival
TikTok Shop gathered more than 100 Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises during its #SarilingAtin Local Brands Festival, an event focused on promoting local products and helping small businesses grow…
TikTok Shop blocks millions of product listings, removes sellers
More than 70 million product listings worldwide were rejected before going live on TikTok Shop between January and June 2025, according to the short-form video commerce platform’s latest Global Safety…
PH digital economy to hit $36B in 2025 amid surging online activity
The Philippine digital economy is expected to grow to $36 billion in 2025 as more Filipinos shop online, use e-wallets, stream live selling, and book services through apps. The figures…
Amazon rolls out Amazon Bazaar app in the Philippines
Global e-commerce platform Amazon has introduced the Amazon Bazaar app in the Philippines, giving customers access to a wide range of budget-friendly items across fashion, home, and lifestyle categories. The…
Pluxee rolls out holiday offers for corporate clients and consumers
Rewards provider Pluxee is offering a set of holiday deals for corporate clients and consumers as companies prepare employee rewards and year-end incentives. A survey by Rakuten Insight found that…
YouTube, Lazada expand affiliate shopping program in the Philippines
Video streaming YouTube has expanded its Shopping affiliate program in the Philippines through a partnership with e-commerce platform Lazada, giving local creators more ways to earn while helping viewers discover…
Filipino MSMEs expand reach through TikTok Shop’s ASEAN program
Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are strengthening their digital presence with the help of TikTok Shop’s ASEAN Supporting Our Retailers and Artisans (SOAR) Together Program. Since its launch,…
Filipino online shoppers in 2025 put service quality over low prices
Filipino online shoppers are changing how they define value in e-commerce, with many now prioritizing service quality, transparency, and reliability over simply finding the lowest price. This shift was highlighted…
Bosch, Alibaba expand partnership on AI and cloud innovation
Bosch, a global supplier of technology and services, and Alibaba Group, a technology company focused on e-commerce and cloud computing, have expanded their strategic partnership to support digital transformation through…
Lazada focuses on authenticity and trust in 9.9 Mega Brands Sale
E-commerce platform Lazada is bringing back its 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, offering shoppers discounts, vouchers, and free shipping, while emphasizing trust and authenticity through LazMall. Running from Sept. 8 at…
Shopping apps drive growth in APAC as AI reshapes user acquisition
Shopping apps in Asia-Pacific (APAC) are seeing stronger growth compared to other regions as brands shift strategies to focus on more engaged users instead of chasing larger install numbers, according…
Lalamove secures DTI’s e-commerce trustmark
Lalamove, an on-demand delivery platform, has earned the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark as part of its effort to strengthen consumer safety and support online businesses.…
TikTok Shop’s platform helps L’Oréal Philippines to strengthen e-commerce strategy
Beauty brand L’Oréal Philippines reported strong results during TikTok Shop’s Jet Set Glow Super Brand Festival, citing the platform’s ACE 2.0 (Assortment, Content, Empowerment) framework and full-funnel ecosystem as key…