About the Author

Vanessa previously worked with the Philippine Daily Inquirer as an editorial production assistant until 2025. She was also a regular contributor to the publication’s business section as a feature writer, focusing on topics such as entrepreneurship, technology and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. She holds a Bachelor of Communication degree in media production from Assumption College.

Latest from the Author

9 Dec 2025

5:54AM

How TELUS Digital Philippines is redefining mental health at work

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

At TELUS Digital Philippines, promoting open discussions about mental health and recognizing early signs of distress are essential to fostering a safe and supportive tech-driven workplace.

28 Nov 2025

8:05AM

InLife’s new 'kairos': A future-ready legacy 115 years in the making

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

The work is never done for InLife. On its 115th anniversary, this homegrown company reflects with gratitude on its storied past while looking ahead to the next century as a future-ready institution.

17 Nov 2025

8:30AM

Ban Ki-moon: Humanity must act together to secure the future

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is calling for stronger multi-stakeholder partnerships among policymakers, business leaders, and the youth to pool knowledge and resources and help secure a sustainable, peaceful future for a world grappling with multiple crises.

8 Nov 2025

9:26AM

BPI’s VYBE-Pay&Go partnership boosts digital inclusion

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its digital wallet VYBE, has partnered with Pay&Go to support a broader vision of advancing digital inclusion in the country.

6 Nov 2025

9:01AM

Lazada fuels growth as PH e-commerce eyes $75-B goal

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

For over a decade, e-commerce in the Philippines has been evolving and maturing, while demonstrating sustained exponential growth. Yet compared to other developed markets such as the United States and South Korea, the industry is still “scratching the surface” of its full potential.

30 Oct 2025

12:39PM

InLife Index reveals low retirement readiness among Filipinos

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Only 24 percent of Filipinos have a clear retirement plan, resulting in a national retirement index score of just 47 out of 100. This serves as a wake-up call, highlighting how much more Filipinos need to do to achieve financial preparedness for their later years.

30 Oct 2025

10:34AM

Brewing better futures for Philippine coffee farmers

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Every coffee bean tells a story. A tale that pays tribute to the soil that raised it, the hands that nurtured it, and the farmer’s heart that gave it life — long before it became a brew worth savoring.

18 Oct 2025

6:08AM

Dex Hunter-Torricke: Let AI empower, not overpower, people

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

In this era of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), businesses are being challenged to combine technological advancement with social innovation that empowers communities and creates lasting impact.

3 Oct 2025

4:32PM

Asialink WAIS loan drives inclusive growth for women in business

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Women entrepreneurs are vital to building resilient and diverse economies. As catalysts of progress, they fuel innovation, expand opportunities for social mobility, and combine strategic acumen with a distinctive leadership style.