Behind every Flores de Mayo celebration is weeks of preparation—from organizing processions to coordinating logistics—often carried out by volunteers and local leaders with limited resources.
Filipino small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are entering 2026 with a mix of optimism and caution, according to the latest SME survey released by Lalamove, a leading on-demand delivery platform.
On-demand delivery platform Lalamove has strengthened its consumer safety measures by adopting the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, a government-backed seal designed to boost confidence in the country’s digital economy.
More than 75 percent of Lalamove’s partner drivers worldwide have left traditional jobs—including office work and self-employment—for online-based delivery work through the platform, according to the company’s latest global survey.
For women entrepreneurs, managing a business means wearing many hats—handling marketing, customer service, operations, and logistics all at once. Without the right support system, running a business can be overwhelming.