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

1 Apr 2026

11:49AM

AI growth in PH hinges on reimagining the workplace

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries and is expected to remain a lasting force. For Salesforce, the shift is not about job displacement but augmentation, where collaboration between people and machines becomes central.

28 Mar 2026

10:13AM

RCBC, PalawanPay roll out ‘PalaSave’ to expand banking access

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

In a country where 44 percent of the population remains unbanked, RCBC and the Palawan Group of Companies have launched a savings feature on the PalawanPay app aimed at simplifying and expanding access to formal banking.

25 Mar 2026

8:51AM

Deepfakes shift from scams to insider threats

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

“Is it real?” This has become a basic question users need to ask as deepfake technology becomes more widespread.

17 Mar 2026

2:55PM

SM rolls out PET bottle recycling machine in Mall of Asia

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

In a country that discards about 2.7 million tons of plastic each year, efforts to improve waste collection and recycling remain critical to reducing environmental damage.

14 Mar 2026

7:43AM

PITX anchors push for transit-oriented cities

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Transit-oriented developments (TODs) are no longer just an urban planning strategy; they are increasingly becoming an economic and strategic necessity for improving workforce accessibility and environmental efficiency.

5 Mar 2026

7:09AM

Midea expands appliance lineup amid market volatility

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Despite geopolitical disruptions and inflation, demand for home appliances in the Philippines remains resilient as consumers continue upgrading appliances when building or renovating homes.

24 Feb 2026

7:17AM

From internship to employment: Closing PH skills gap

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Romel Romero is on a mission to address a quiet yet persistent challenge in the Philippines: job mismatch.

9 Feb 2026

6:13AM

Damosa Land expands footprint across Davao’s key sectors

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Blending infrastructure and sustainability is central to homegrown real estate developer Damosa Land’s efforts to support economic growth in the Davao Region.

2 Feb 2026

3:29AM

Why Damosa Land is betting on TRYP by Wyndham Samal

By: Vanessa B. Hidalgo

Since its inception more than 20 years ago, Damosa Land has pursued a clear strategy: to build quality structures that drive economic growth in the Davao region and contribute to shared prosperity for its people.