Senators Bam Aquino and Pia Cayetano have called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to address data privacy concerns raised by online sellers and digital content creators over its registration seal badge requirement ahead of the Oct. 31, 2026 compliance deadline.
Cash-on-delivery (COD) remains more entrenched in the Philippines than in any other Southeast Asian market, accounting for about 23% of e-commerce transaction value despite the growing use of real-time digital payments.
The Philippines has the highest proportion of so-called “savvy” online shoppers in Southeast Asia, with these consumers spending substantially more each month than general shoppers, according to a 2026 e-commerce report.
Seventy-five students have graduated from an online senior high school program focused on e-commerce and digital skills, marking the completion of the initiative’s first batch.
Photography and electronics retailer JG Superstore has opened its first flagship store at the Annex building of SM City North EDSA, marking the company's expansion from online retail into a larger physical presence.
Sen. Bam Aquino has opposed a proposed Department Administrative Order (DAO) by the Department of Trade and Industry that would require businesses — including online sellers — to secure permits before publishing advertisements and sales promotions.
The study, conducted by market intelligence firm IDC, projected that the region’s e-commerce market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 13.2% from 2024 to 2029, trailing only India.
Ant International said it now connects more than 150 million merchants to over 2 billion user accounts worldwide, as the company outlined a strategy centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and financial interoperability during its MoMents 2026 fintech forum.
Facing mounting public backlash and appeals from online entrepreneurs, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has decided to defer the mandatory registration for the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark and extend its voluntary phase until December 31, 2025.
