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24/09/2025

Join Benjamin B. Azada, Chief Operations Officer of Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., in an in-depth dialogue with BusinessWorld Editor-in-Chief Cathy Rose A. Garcia as he talks about “Connectivity at the Core of the Philippines’ Digital Transformation.”

23/09/2025

Catch Frederic DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments Corporation, in an exclusive conversation with BusinessWorld Editor-in-Chief Cathy Rose A. Garcia as he shares insights on “Cultivating Value in the Midst of Climate Change.”

22/09/2025

The Philippines hosted the World Robot Olympiad Asia Pacific Open Championship 2025 last Sept. 19-21 in Manila, with FELTA Multi-Media, Inc. serving as the exclusive national organizer.

Read: https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2025/09/22/699675/manila-stages-wro-asia-pacific-open-championship-2025-to-foster-innovators-in-robotics-and-ai/

The Philippines hosted the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Asia Pacific Open Championship 2025 last Sept. 19-21 in Manila.

22/09/2025

Entrepreneurs and innovators whose young businesses promise potential for growth and future success in their respective industries were recognized at the recently concluded Benilde Alumni Technopreneur Awards.

Read: https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2025/09/22/699674/creative-innovators-recognized-in-benilde-alumni-technopreneur-awards/

Entrepreneurs and innovators whose young businesses promise potential for growth and future success in their respective industries were recognized at the recently concluded Benilde Alumni Technopreneur (BeAT) Awards.

22/09/2025

The UK and ASEAN, through the ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme, announced the 2025 recipients of the ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships last Aug. 21.

Read: https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2025/09/22/699673/11-women-named-as-recipients-of-the-2025-asean-uk-sage-women-in-stem-scholarships/

The UK and ASEAN, through the ASEAN-UK SAGE Programme, announced the 2025 recipients of the ASEAN-UK SAGE Women in STEM Scholarships last Aug. 21.

22/09/2025

The Liveability Challenge announced an injection of over SG$4 million in catalytic funding and support to fast-track cutting-edge sustainable innovations from the lab to market, its biggest pledge yet in the program’s nine-year history.

Read: https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2025/09/22/699672/the-liveability-challenge-2026-pledges-over-sg4-million-in-catalytic-funding-for-deep-tech-startups/

The Liveability Challenge (TLC) announced an injection of over SG$4 million in catalytic funding and support to fast-track cutting-edge sustainable innovations from the lab to market.

22/09/2025

Tune in to the first episode of BusinessWorld One-on-One as Carl Raymond R. Cruz, President and CEO of Globe Telecom, Inc., sits down with BusinessWorld Editor-in-Chief Cathy Rose A. Garcia to discuss “Business Transformation Fueled by AI and Data.”

09/09/2025

IdeaSpace Foundation, the startup accelerator arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has announced the six startups selected for the 13th cohort of its flagship accelerator program.

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IdeaSpace Foundation has announced the six startups selected for the 13th cohort of its flagship accelerator program.

09/09/2025

Nibertex, a deep-tech manufacturer specializing in sustainable textile materials, has secured $7 million in Series A funding to expand production of its PFAS-free waterproof and breathable membranes.

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Nibertex has secured $7 million in Series A funding to expand production of its PFAS-free waterproof and breathable membranes.

09/09/2025

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) capped its 414th founding anniversary with the staging of the EdTech 5.0 Conference, an event that also marked the 30th year of its Educational Technology (EdTech) Center.

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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) capped its 414th founding anniversary with the staging of the EdTech 5.0 Conference, an event that also marked the 30th year of its Educational Technology (EdTech) Center. The two-day gathering, held in partnership with C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions, drew more t...

08/09/2025

Thirteen young participants recently completed the Building Entrepreneurial Skills Training (BEST) for the Youth program of the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI).

Thirteen young participants recently completed the Building Entrepreneurial Skills Training (BEST) for the Youth program of the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP ISSI). Through the extension grant funding of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Deve...

26/08/2025

Federal Express Corp., one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, hosted a special webinar titled, “Understanding the Latest ​US Tariff Changes and ​Their Impact on Shipping” on Aug. 20.

Read: https://www.bworldonline.com/sparkup/2025/08/25/693226/fedex-hosts-webinar-to-help-filipino-businesses-navigate-us-trade-policy-changes/

Federal Express Corp. (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, hosted a special webinar titled, “Understanding the Latest ​US Tariff Changes and ​Their Impact on Shipping” on Aug. 20. This session aims to help Filipino businesses navigate the impact of the remo...