Sunday, June 22, 2025

Lalamove enables 75% of partner drivers to join app-based logistics platforms to take flexible income opportunities

Building Connections on the Move. A Lalamove partner driver shakes hands with a satisfied customer after a successful delivery, reflecting the growing trust in app-based logistics.

Lalamove, the leading on-demand platform, released findings from its global survey, revealing that over 75% of partner drivers chose to transition into online-based logistics from traditional counterparts, highlighting that the platform remains significant in creating new career opportunities.

Findings reveal how Lalamove’s flexible model enables driver partners to achieve greater work-life balance, pursue personal goals, and provide for their loved ones in new and meaningful ways.

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Smart Ways to Stay Ahead of the Back-to-School Rush

With the new school year set to kick off, many parents will find themselves back in the driver’s seat - literally. Whether you are bringing your kids to their classes early in the morning, driving them to their after-school activities, or picking them up from an out-of-town field trip, the daily routine can become a delicate juggling act.

Amid schedules and obligations, simplifying things whenever you can helps! And when it comes to getting everyone from point A to point B without a hitch, having a dependable vehicle—and taking good care of it—is key.

Here are a few smart hacks to make the school year’s road trips smoother, less stressful, and more efficient.

Friday, June 20, 2025

3 Common Logistics Mistakes You Might Be Doing for Your Biz

The thrill of opening your dream business is exciting. But when it comes to operations, logistics might not always be top of mind for budding business owners. 

You might be focused on product development and sales, have limited resources, or find the entire concept of logistics too complex. However, its importance is often overstated. It encompasses many aspects, from storing materials and finished products and managing your stocks to fulfilling orders and moving products. 

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, here are three mistakes you might be making when it comes to logistics and how you can avoid them: 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Green Gsm Tops Ride-Hailing App Charts In The Philippines

The Green GSM ride-hailing app soared to the top of the Travel & Local category on the Google Play Store Philippines, surpassing other platforms even before its official debut. This remarkable achievement set the stage for the successful launch of Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company’s (GSM) electric taxi service, Green GSM, in the Philippines last June 10.

In the first 48 hours following its launch, the app recorded tens of thousands of downloads, quickly establishing a strong foothold in Metro Manila. The overwhelming response underscores a growing demand for sustainable, reliable, and technologically advanced transportation alternatives nationwide.

Green GSM’s expansion into the Philippines marks a significant milestone in its mission to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Southeast Asia, offering eco-conscious commuters a cleaner, safer, and smarter way to travel.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Garmin Launches Next-Gen Smartwatches and Heart Rate Monitor for Performance-Driven Athletes

Equipped with new training tools, insights, and connected features

Garmin has announced three new performance products designed to help athletes reach new personal bests: the Forerunner® 570 and Forerunner® 970 GPS running and triathlon smartwatches, and the HRM 600, a premium heart rate monitor that delivers advanced data and versatility. These next-generation devices work seamlessly together, offering new ways to train, track, and recover with precision—all designed with Garmin’s hallmark durability and athlete-first innovation.

Together, these launches expand the Garmin ecosystem for performance-driven athletes, offering richer data insights, greater workout flexibility, and smarter recovery metrics, whether you're gearing up for a race or fine-tuning their performance in the gym.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Essentiale Sounds the Alarm on the Silent Epidemic of MAFLD, Gives Liver a Voice in the Philippines.

Opella. This Global Fatty Liver Day (June 13), Essentiale, the #1 liver care brand from Opella, is calling attention to a health crisis silently gripping the Philippines. Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is on the rise, yet it remains one of the least understood and most ignored threats to Filipino well-being.

Nearly 20 million Filipinos are at risk of MAFLD — a condition commonly misunderstood as being alcohol-related but is, in fact, driven by poor diets, lack of exercise, chronic stress, and underlying conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Today, 9 out of 10 obese individuals and 7 out of 10 diabetics in the country are vulnerable to liver deterioration. Alarmingly, the average age of fatty liver sufferers has dropped to just 38 years old.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

LBC Express Empowers Filipino Entrepreneurs with Up to 60% Off Shipping Through ‘LBC BOSS’ Program

LBC Express, the Philippines trusted logistics and money services provider, officially launches LBC BOSS (Bulk Order Sulit Sending), a new shipping program built to support the growing community of online sellers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines.

The initiative underscores LBC’s continued commitment to uplift Filipino entrepreneurs, offering up to 60% off shipping rates, starting with a minimum of 15 parcels per month. Members also gain access to free doorstep pick-up, dedicated customer support, and exclusive business perks tailored to their needs.

“Filipinos have always been entrepreneurial — from traditional markets to today’s digital platforms,” said Oliver L. Valentin, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Philippine Branch Operations at LBC Express Inc.