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

4 days ago

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 days ago

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.

2 Oct 2025

9:57AM

ASUS Expert Series debuts with AI tools, enterprise-grade security

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

ASUS has unveiled its Expert Series, a premium lineup that combines elegance, accessibility, and sleek design with powerful performance, enterprise-grade security, and seamless collaboration.

27 Sep 2025

6:37AM

TESDA joins L’Oréal, PBSP to uplift PH beauty and wellness sector

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Looking good may be good business, but true beauty goes beyond appearances. Today, it has become a symbol of inclusivity and a powerful catalyst for economic empowerment —creating opportunities and enabling people from all backgrounds to thrive.

19 Sep 2025

7:08PM

Public-private partnerships seen key to PH healthcare reform

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

To address the long-standing health inequities affecting Filipinos, the government is leveraging the scale and expertise of the private sector to cultivate collective leadership and drive innovative solutions to the many challenges facing the healthcare system.