Hubware launches digital construction ecosystem following investment from BuildMart PH

BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc., a B2B e-commerce platform that connects manufacturers with hardware stores, has invested an undisclosed amount to Hubware Corporation, a leading online marketplace for builders, hardware stores, and construction suppliers, through the launch of “BuildHub.ph," an online platform serving as a centralized system for the construction industry. 

The investment was officially announced on April 4, 2024, at the Atrium, Enderun Colleges, McKinley, Taguig, celebrated under the banner "Building the Future Together."

Igloo and Lazada unveil protection plans for electronics, phone screens, and beauty products in the Philippines - a first for the e-commerce platform in the country

Igloo and Lazada have collaborated to provide customers in the Philippines with comprehensive protection for their purchases

For the first time, Lazada PH customers can now avail protection plans for select products upon checkout

Beauty and personal care products (47% of all online purchases) alongside consumer electronics (35%) are among the top online retail categories in the Philippines

A fourth product, accidental and liquid damage protection for non-electronics, will be available in December

Homeqube revolutionizes e-commerce for home value chain with gamified bidding experience

Homeqube, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered e-commerce platform for real estate, is pioneering a new frontier in the home value chain by integrating a gamified bidding experience for both buyers and sellers in its platform.

Homeqube CEO Jose Paolo Calma highlights the platform's unique approach: "Our game is centered on bidding. It's a genuine bid for a deal, whether that's for the duration of a stay in a home or for buying specific homebuilding materials. Players can lay out their needs and bid based on their set requirements or specifications."