7 Pricing Psychology Tricks That Make Customers Buy More

How you present a price can influence buying decisions more than the price itself. Filipino customers are value‑driven, emotional buyers—pricing psychology taps into these natural tendencies. These strategies...

How to Register Your Online Store With BIR (Shopee, Lazada, FB)

Why registration is now mandatory Online selling in the Philippines has exploded—from Shopee and Lazada to TikTok Shop and Facebook Marketplace. But with this growth comes tighter tax enforcement. As...

How to Handle Expired Goods and Losses in a Sari‑Sari Store

Expired goods directly cut into your daily earnings, especially for micro-stores operating on thin margins. Understanding expiry labels and high-risk items helps prevent losses before they happen. Using FEFO, color...

OFWs Find Places In World’s Chocolate Production Map

DAVAO CITY (PTVNEWS) — From the desert of the Middle East to cacao farms in Davao City, 25 former and current Overseas Filipino Workers...

11 Commonly Asked Questions About Acquiring NFA License

Rice is a staple food of Filipinos and needless to say, engaging in selling or trading rice supplies can be a stable business. With...

7 Things Carinderia Customers Want From Their Favorite Eatery

Filipino diners are now more selective with their lunch budget due to rising food costs. Carinderias that balance “lutong bahay” comfort with modern...

The Carinderia Customer Complaint I Didn’t Expect (But Needed to Hear)

It was a typical lunch rush at my carinderia. Trays of ulam were steaming, the rice cooker was working overtime, and regular customers were...

7 Things Carinderia Customers Want From Their Favorite Eatery

Filipino diners are now more selective with their lunch budget due to rising food costs. Carinderias that balance “lutong bahay” comfort with modern...

The Carinderia Customer Complaint I Didn’t Expect (But Needed to Hear)

It was a typical lunch rush at my carinderia. Trays of ulam were steaming, the rice cooker was working overtime, and regular customers were...