Lalamove survey: Over 60% of Filipino SMEs remain cautious yet see brighter 2026 outlook amid current national conditions

Lalamove, the leading on-demand delivery platform, has announced the findings from its latest SME survey, which revealed that Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain cautious despite having an optimistic outlook for the Philippines’ business landscape. 

About 61% of Filipino SMEs said they have a cautious but optimistic outlook in 2026 on the country’s business landscape compared to this year, while 22% said their outlook is unchanged and uncertain. But still, 31% of the respondents are looking forward to business prospects in 2026. 

Shell Empowers Filipino SMEs Through Award-Winning Fleet App

Shell Pilipinas Corporation is empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country through the Shell Fleet App (SFA), a first-of-its-kind mobile solution that streamlines fleet and fuel management in a secure and paperless way. Launched in 2022, the app allows business owners to manage their Shell Fleet Card, control fuel spend, track driver activity, and access real-time reports, all in one platform. By simplifying traditional processes and eliminating paperwork and manual tracking, SFA gives SMEs the ability to operate with greater ease, visibility, and efficiency.

FedEx Expands Export Permit Services Network with 41 New Retail Outlets, Strengthening Support for Filipino SMEs

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, is enhancing its support for Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with significant expansion of its export permit services. Now available at 18 International Parcel Express (IPX) and 23 Airspeed outlets nationwide, this initiative underscores FedEx's dedication to making international shipping more accessible and empowering local businesses to thrive in the global market. 

With this strategic development, FedEx export permit services are now accessible at 240 locations nationwide, including 199 2GO outlets, along with 23 newly added Airspeed sites and 18 IPX centers.