by | Jul 18, 2025 | Business
CEOSUITE proudly welcomes Paul MacAndrew as our newly appointed Chief Executive Officer!
He brings a global perspective and a performance-driven mindset, shaped by over 20 years of leadership across Asia Pacific, the UK, and Europe. He most recently served as Regional SVP for a global workspace brand, overseeing 136 locations in 8 countries with consistent double-digit growth.
From now on, he’s ready to lead us into our next big move: expansion beyond Asia.
CEOSUITE remains committed to serving entrepreneurs, leaders, and global professionals.
“We are excited to welcome Paul to the CEO SUITE family!”
said Ms. Mee Kim, President and Founder of CEO SUITE. “Under his leadership, we
are launching an AI-powered workspace built for the MZ digital generation. This
marks a bold new phase of smarter workspaces, faster growth, and broader global
presence.” Founded in 1997 by Ms. Mee Kim, a pioneer in the coworking industry
with over 36 years of experience, CEO SUITE is the only coworking company
powered by a team of over 200 top industry professionals, many of whom have
been with the company for over 10 to 25 years. This rare depth of expertise and
loyalty ensures exceptional service, long-term stability, and unwavering
commitment to client success. Now in its 28th year, CEO SUITE operates 21
locations across 11 major Asian cities, continuing to shape the future of
work—powered by technology, human connection, and professional excellence.
CEO SUITE, Asia’s leading premium workspace provider, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Paul MacAndrew as its new Chief
Executive Officer, effective immediately. With over 20 years of leadership
experience across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the UK, Paul brings a proven record
of business transformation, strategic growth, and customer-driven innovation.
Most recently, he led 136 locations across 8 countries as Regional Senior Vice
President, Asia Pacific at a global flexible workspace brand—achieving
consistent double-digit growth. As CEO, Paul will guide CEO SUITE into its next
chapter of innovation, agility, and global expansion beyond Asia, reinforcing
the company’s position as the trusted business hub for modern enterprises.
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by | Jul 18, 2025 | Business
Filipino freelancers and young entrepreneurs are increasingly joining the formal economy through digital platforms, reshaping the country’s tax base.
MANILA, Philippines (July 18, 2025) — The country’s digital workforce, from gig economy freelancers to online sellers and micro-business owners, is rapidly transforming how Filipinos earn and how they pay taxes.
According to the newly released “State of Online Taxation 2025” report from Taxumo, more individuals are embracing formal tax compliance as a natural step in growing their digital livelihoods.
This shift comes as the Philippine government intensifies its efforts to expand the tax base and meet growing fiscal needs. Taxumo’s report provides a snapshot of who’s paying, how much, and what it means for the future of taxation in a country where the informal economy still plays a major role.
Digital Earnings Are No Longer on the Fringe
Rough estimates suggest that around 1.5 million Filipinos are now active on global freelancing platforms. This number climbs significantly when local online gigs and informal e-commerce are factored in. The growth has been explosive. In 2019–2020, the country saw a 208% increase in freelance earnings, the fastest in Asia. By 2021, roughly one in five workers (around 8.7 million people) earned income from online platforms.
Today, the country’s digital economy is valued at ₱2.25 trillion, or about 8.5% of GDP as of 2024. E-commerce alone contributed ₱302 billion, highlighting the sector’s importance not just for individual earners but for national economic performance.
This momentum has been fueled by young, tech-savvy workers who adapted quickly to pandemic disruptions. From content creators and virtual assistants to online sellers and IT consultants, a generation has emerged that views digital work not as a stopgap, but as a sustainable, often primary source of income.
A Growth in Online Tax Filing Nationwide
Taxumo’s data points to a sharp and steady rise in digital compliance. Since 2020, annual income tax filings through its platform have grown an average of 49% per year. Many of these are first-time or previously informal earners.
This signals not just higher awareness but also a cultural shift. Digital platforms may have made compliance easier and more accessible for individuals who previously saw taxes as burdensome or irrelevant to their small operations.
These are not just Metro Manila-based professionals either. A wide range of users across provinces are using online platforms to stay compliant, particularly as more digital banking and invoicing tools become accessible.
Taxpayers Aren’t Just the Wealthy
One of the most revealing parts of the report is the income profile of online tax filers.
About 47.5% fall under the middle-income category. Surprisingly, 30% of filers are officially classified as poor, according to national income thresholds.
That individuals with modest incomes are still choosing to pay taxes suggests that access to the formal economy is becoming more widespread. Many want to be tax-compliant to qualify for bank loans, secure permits, or legitimize their businesses.
Millennials Drive the Numbers, Gen Z Gains Ground
Millennials continue to dominate the online tax space, making up 66.8% of filers. However, Gen Z is gaining traction, now comprising 22.1%, up from 17.9% the year prior. These younger users may not be earning as much—Gen Z only contributed 12.7% of total online income tax in 2025—but they are formalizing their income earlier than previous generations.
This pattern reflects both necessity and culture. Gen Z workers, many of whom started freelancing during the pandemic, are comfortable using digital tools and are more likely to view compliance as a default rather than an exception. It also suggests a long-term shift toward a more tax-aware workforce.
More Women Are Leading the Way
A closer look at the data shows that women, particularly Millennial women, comprise the largest demographic group among Taxumo’s users. Female Millennials account for about 40% of users, outnumbering their male counterparts significantly.
Gen Z females are also showing strong engagement, representing 13.6% of all users, compared to just 7.9% for Gen Z males. This trend mirrors wider patterns of women’s increasing participation in digital entrepreneurship, particularly in creative and service-based fields.
A New Chapter for Philippine Taxation
Taxumo’s report suggests that as more Filipinos become self-employed and digitally connected, they are also becoming more tax-aware. This highlights the need for the government and the private sector to work together to help these taxpayers.
Providing continued support, education, and incentives can help keep these digital worker into consistent contributors.
Read the full “State of Online Taxation 2025” report at: https://www.taxumo.com/state-of-online-taxation-2025/
by | Jul 18, 2025 | Business
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by | Jul 17, 2025 | Business
On July 23, 2025, the SMX Convention Center Aura in Bonifacio Global City will become the hub of the country’s AI conversation as AICON PH 2025 brings together decision-makers, professionals, educators, and students for a full day of learning, collaboration, and community.
Now on its 10th year, what started in 2016 as the Big Data Analytics Conference has grown into a national platform for learning, exchange, and collaboration. Today, AICON PH reflects how far the conversation has come—from data to intelligent systems, from hype to hands-on use. Through the years, the goal has stayed the same: to make advanced technologies more useful and more accessible to more people.
This year’s theme, “Making AI Real, Making AI Matter,” reflects this direction. It is a response to all the noise and hype around AI. Instead of just talking about the future, AICON PH 2025 focuses on what’s already working, where help is needed, and how we can make AI more helpful, fair, and accessible for more people.
This year’s event will focus on the people and principles behind AI. Plenary sessions and panels will explore the human side of AI—how it affects the way we live, work, and learn—as well as the growing conversation around sovereign AI and national capacity. The breakout sessions will offer practical stories and lessons on a wide range of topics, including agentic AI, turning insights into real impact, building an organization of innovators, and reimagining learning for those outside traditional education systems.
What is AICON PH?
AICON PH is the Philippines’ flagship learning event on artificial intelligence, focused on promoting practical, inclusive, and accessible AI for everyone. Organized by the Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines (AAP), AICON PH builds a bridge between curiosity and capability—helping Filipinos better understand AI, not just as a technology, but as a tool for real-world problem-solving in communities, classrooms, and companies.
The event is designed for everyone—from software developers and business analysts to educators, business leaders, policymakers, and students. Its mission: make AI education part of our national learning agenda and ensure no one gets left behind in the age of intelligent systems.
A Powerful Lineup of Speakers and Panelists
This year’s keynote stage features a powerful mix of local and international voices on AI, including:
Michelle Alarcon, President of AAP
Arsenio Balisacan, PhD, Secretary of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev)
Edwine Carrie, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines Resident Representative
Pedro Campelo, Partner at LTPlabs
Wing Kin Cheung, President & CEO of BEEINFOTECH
Two high-impact panel discussions will also unpack thought leadership on the human side of AI and sovereign AI. The panels will feature leaders from Alibaba Cloud, AWS, BeeInfoTech, Google, LTPlabs, SGV & Co., and UNDP.
Breakout Tracks for Every Role in the AI Ecosystem
In the afternoon, participants can choose from five focused breakout tracks based on their role and interest: Developer, Development Manager & Tech Leader, Strategist & Business Leader, Deployer, and Educator.
These tracks go beyond theory, offering hands-on learning, case studies, and live demonstrations. Among the highlights:
Globe Telecom shares how it built an organization of AI innovators.
GCash leads a Moral Imagination Workshop on ethical AI strategy.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment explores AI in education.
RCBC gives a behind-the-scenes look at ML/AI Ops in banking.
Ayala, San Miguel Corporation, Globe, and Sprout join a fireside chat on applied AI in business.
Eskwelabs hosts a live AI showcase for executives and leaders.
Sandiwaan Center for Learning leads a discussion on AI and inclusive learning.
The day will also feature the awarding of the winners of the 1st National AI Prompt Design Challenge organized by Straits Interactive and AAP.
Collaborators and Key Supporters
This year’s event is made possible through the support and collaboration of key partners and organizations who share the same vision for a more inclusive AI future. AICON PH 2025 is proudly organized by the AAP together with co-organizers Alibaba Cloud and BeeinfotechPH, and co-presented by JPMorganChase, LTPlabs, and SGV & Co.
Official ambassadors include Acer, AMD, Ayala Corporation, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Google, and PMI Philip Morris International. Our session sponsors include Accenture, AWS, Eskwelabs, GCash, Globe, and Káyana; while De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Emerson, Insight, KPMG, Multisys, N-PAX, Philtech, and Stratpoint are featured exhibitors. We are also grateful for the support of QBE Insurance, Reyes Tacandong & Co., San Miguel Corporation, and ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.
The event is also made possible with the help of its media partners NEN Digital, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Business Mirror, Business World, Malaya Business Insight, VRITimes, Philippines Graphic, Kwento Co, Out of The Box Media, Village Connect Magazine and WhenInManila.com.
About the AAP
The Analytics & AI Association of the Philippines (AAP) is the National Industry TVET Board for Analytics & AI championing the responsible and inclusive use of data and artificial intelligence in the country. AAP leads national conversations, develops industry-academe-government partnerships, and builds tools, frameworks, and learning ecosystems to help Filipinos thrive in the age of data and AI. Visit www.aap.ph for more information.
by | Jul 17, 2025 | Business
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by | Jul 17, 2025 | Business
In celebration of its 33rd year in the power industry, Alsons Power Group, the power generation arm of the Mindanao-based Alcantara Group, launched its first-ever “We Power with Care Day,” on July 11, marked by simultaneous environmental and community development activities across the country, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.
In celebration of its 33rd year in the power industry, Alsons Power Group, the power generation arm of the Mindanao-based Alcantara Group, launched its first-ever “We Power with Care Day,” on July 11, marked by simultaneous environmental and community development activities across the country, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to sustainability and inclusive growth.
The We Power with Care Day mobilized more than 600 individuals, including Alsons Power employees, community members, and local government partners across key sites in Bohol, Iligan, Makati, Negros Occidental, Sarangani, and Zamboanga. The participants took part in tree planting, river and coastal cleanups, and school support programs, bringing to life Group’s brand promise, “We Power with Care.”
“This isn’t just an anniversary event. It is a reflection of who we are and what we stand for. It’s our way of giving back to the communities we serve and bringing to life our brand promise, We Power with Care,” said Antonio Miguel B. Alcantara, Chief Executive Officer of Alsons Power, during the Kick-off program of the We Power with Care Day.
From Luzon to Mindanao, various activities took place across the Alsons Power’s project and business units:
· In Zamboanga City, Western Mindanao Power Corporation (WMPC) led a coastal cleanup in Sitio Bukana Mala, Bolong, collecting 25 sacks of non-biodegradable wastes, weighing around 125 kilos, with the help of over 75 employees and community volunteers.
· In Murcia, Negros Occidental, Bago Hydropower Resources Corporation (BHRC) organized a river cleanup in Sitio Balasyang, removing 900 kilos of waste and engaging around 50 local stakeholders.
· Mapalad Power Corporation (MPC) in Ubay, Bohol planted 150 tree seedlings within the plant premises with the help of 100 employees and volunteers from the community and government, supporting reforestation and biodiversity conservation in the area.
· In Iligan, Alsons Power Supply Corporation (APSC) and MPC Iligan spearheaded a coastal cleanup at Centennial Park in Dalipuga, collecting 110 kilos of recycleable and non-biodegradable waste and mobilizing over 75 volunteers.
· Siayan-Zambo River Power Corporation (SZPC) conducted a tree planting activity in Barangay Poblacion, Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte, planting 120 narra trees with the support of 100 volunteers.
· The Group’s Makati team helped green La Mesa Eco Park through a tree planting activity involving over 32 employees and 150 seedlings.
· In Sarangani, Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC) and Siguil Hydro Corporation brought the spirit of “We Power with Care” to schools by turning over Smart TVs, school bags, and supplies to more than 500 students from nearby schools. A special book reading session was also held. Earlier that day, employees from both plants also participated in a tree planting activity within the SEC premises as part of the celebration.
Aside from education and environmental activities, Alsons Power also turned over the community share of the Municipality of Maasim and Barangay Kamanga from the SEC, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. The community share forms part of the Department of Energy’s Energy Regulation ER 1-94 program, which requires energy companies to allocate funds to support local communities. These funds can be used for infrastructure, livelihood, and other local development initiatives.
Under the Energy Regulations (ER) 1-94 program of the Department of Energy, host communities of power generation facilities are entitled to financial benefits to fund electrification, livelihood, health, and environmental projects.
These efforts reinforced Alsons Power’s commitment to its brand promise, “We Power with Care,” highlighting the Group’s broader push to integrate sustainability into its operations and uplift the communities it serves.
Founded in 1992, Alsons Power was one of the pioneers in addressing power shortages in Mindanao through its partnership with the National Power Corporation under the Northern Mindanao Power Corporation. Today, the company operates over 460 megawatts of capacity from a mix of renewable and conventional energy sources.
With a growing pipeline of hydro and solar projects, Alsons Power is actively expanding its renewable energy portfolio, aligned with national goals for cleaner, more sustainable power generation.
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