Author: PhilSTAR Tech Team

The editorial team of PhilSTAR Tech.

The cost of living has gone up drastically around the world. This worries Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who diligently support their families in the Philippines. Because of inflationary prices and remittance fees, the money sent home doesn’t buy as much as it used to. OFWs and their families who rely on them are working hard to make the money go further by balancing immediate needs and wants. Tala, a leading digital financial platform, understands the importance of addressing the evolving financial needs and aspirations of OFWs who send significant remittances back home. Tala helps with creative and mindful tips on…

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Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) Planet Pillar, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), is calling on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to proactively participate in the implementation of the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Act. This initiative aims to drive broader stakeholder engagement in practicing circularity and sustainability. The EPR Act marks a significant step towards enabling a circular economy. It requires producers to be accountable for their products’ entire lifecycle, especially waste reduction and recycling. This legislation aligns with the Philippines’ commitment to climate change mitigation and sustainable development. At a recent webinar titled…

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in the country, joined the country’s holiday shopping season with an outstanding 50x uplift in orders on Shopee Live, an interactive live-streaming feature in Shopee during its 12.12 Mega Pamasko Sale. With the gifting season in full swing, the first two minutes of the highly anticipated sale resulted in a whopping 12 million items sold on Shopee Live across markets. The local holiday celebrations wouldn’t be complete without the cherished tradition of ‘monito-monita’ or the surprise exchange of gifts, which usually stretches for days. With the need to purchase gifts frequently and the holiday rush…

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