FedEx Survey Shows Business Confidence in Holiday Sales as E-commerce Shopping Festivals Fuel Growth

Speed and affordability top APAC shoppers’ priorities, as 8 in 10 APAC and European businesses remain confident about meeting delivery deadlines this holiday season

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, released insights from a recent survey exploring trends and sentiment around the year-end festive shopping season among businesses and consumers across Europe and Asia Pacific (APAC).

Conducted in September 2025, the survey gathered insights from 850 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and 850 consumers across 13 APAC markets, along with over 1,200 SMEs across 9 European markets. It examines business expectations for the holiday gifting season and highlights customer preferences and concerns.

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. 

Road to Champion: Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup Concludes with Thrilling Final Round

HPI’s young racers proved that passion and perseverance pave the road to victory

The Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC) wrapped up its much-awaited Final Round with electrifying performances, high-speed battles, and emotional victories that marked the culmination of a remarkable 2025 season.

Held at Tarlac Circuit Hill, every twist and turn of the young riders served as a reminder of how far they’ve come—each lap symbolizing their growth, grit, and determination to chase their racing dreams. The final round was more than just a competition; it was the realization of countless hours of training and the fulfillment of dreams on and off the track.

FedEx Provides Essential Aid to Cebu Calamity Victims

FedEx management leading the Cebu relief operations, (left to right): Cristina Ignacio, Operations Manager; 

Marlon Maquio, Operations Manager; Maribeth Espinosa, Managing Director; and Genesis Drew Tolentino, Engineer 

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, provided critical relief supplies to support 200 families affected by the recent calamities that struck San Remigio and surrounding areas in Cebu.

The 6.9-magnitude earthquake, one of the strongest recorded in Cebu, displaced over 200,000 families and caused damages worth almost PHP13 billion (over USD 257 million) to property and infrastructure.

PUMA Elevates Urban Style with the Second Drop of Prime Squared: A Bold Fusion of Movement, Color, and Contemporary Streetwear

PUMA Prime Squared Collection 2nd Drop

Building on the bold vision of PUMA’s Prime Squared clothing line first released earlier this year, the second drop pushes the collection even further with its redefinition of contemporary streetwear. With this latest release, PUMA Philippines continues to introduce more adaptable layers, new shapes, and striking colorways made for the nonstop movement of the city. 

Prime Squared is crafted for pace-driven living — a meeting point of fashion, comfort, and motion. While the first release introduced neutral tones and clean utility, the second drop brings bolder contrasts, blending Electric Blue, Mountain Blue, Deep Wine Red, and Poised Pink with essential neutrals like White, Black, and Alpine Snow. The collection was designed to pioneer a new trend, incorporating key design details that bring together movement and modern style. Each piece is designed to reflect the rhythm of the streets: expressive but functional, modern but effortless, and always ready to move.

Sleigh Sales, Not Boxes: How Smart Warehouses Help You Focus on What Matters This Holiday Rush

E-commerce continues to boom in the Philippines, now one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing digital markets. The 2024 e-Conomy SEA report developed by Bain & Company, Google, and Temasek, projects the country’s e-commerce sector to reach USD 24 billion, driven by a digitally savvy population that increasingly trusts online transactions. This drives e-commerce optimism in the Philippines, with a report from Singapore-based Blackbox Research pinning high consumer trust and advancement in digital payments as a unique strength that gives the Philippines a significant advantage over neighboring markets. 

Schneider Electric champions safer, smarter electrical design to combat rising fire risks

In the Philippines, many homes and buildings still use outdated electrical systems with common issues like overloaded circuits and undersized wiring causing fire risks and property damage.

Recognized globally as the World’s Most Sustainable Company, Schneider Electric leverages over 30 years of industry experience in the Philippines to strengthen buildings’ electrical foundation by providing smarter, scalable design solutions that improve safety, ensure efficiency, and protect long-term property value. 

The company urges homeowners, developers, and property managers to rethink electrical safety and build a safer, more resilient power infrastructure for Filipino communities.