Taxumo and Cebuana Lhuillier to Fuel Business Growth for Filipino Entrepreneurs

Taxumo, the trusted online tax filing platform, has partnered with Cebuana Lhuillier, one of the Philippines’ largest and leading microfinancial services provider, to empower Filipino entrepreneurs through accessible business loans and empower MSMEs with simplified tax compliance.

A Partnership Rooted in Empowerment

“Filipino entrepreneurs face unique challenges, from complex tax regulations to limited access to financing. This partnership brings together the strengths of Taxumo’s seamless tax filing system and Cebuana Lhuillier’s trusted loan offerings to provide a holistic support system,” said Geraldine Arboleda, CEO at Taxumo.

For Cebuana Lhuillier, the partnership is an extension of its long-standing mission to uplift underserved sectors. “For over 35 years, we’ve helped Filipinos access financial tools once out of their reach. This collaboration with Taxumo is a powerful next step—connecting the dots between financial access and responsible business growth. It’s about fueling ambition, and backing that ambition with real, timely support,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President & CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier.

Taxumo subscribers can now apply for Cebuana Lhuillier’s Microbusiness Loan directly through the Taxumo platform, allowing for a streamlined process that integrates income verification and loan application in one place.

Loan Offerings Tailored to Entrepreneurs' Needs

Cebuana Lhuillier’s Microbusiness Loan caters to diverse business needs, including working capital, inventory financing, equipment purchases, and short-term cash flow support. Key features include:

- Loan amounts from ₱10,000 to ₱500,000

- Competitive monthly interest rates of 3% to 5%

- Flexible repayment terms of 6 or 12 months

- Fast approval times between 3 to 7 working days

Exclusive benefits for Taxumo users include priority loan processing and reduced documentation requirements, recognizing their commitment to responsible business management.

Driving Real Growth for Filipino Entrepreneurs

This partnership is already making an impact for many, from sari-sari store owners to ride-hailing drivers, providing timely access to capital that helps businesses restock, upgrade equipment, and manage cash flow gaps.

Cebuana Lhuillier guarantees strict data privacy, transparency in lending terms, and ethical collection practices, with ongoing financial education through their Kanegosyo Center —a dedicated hub that offers free training, resources, and mentorship to help micro and small business owners grow and sustain their enterprises. Taxumo subscribers are encouraged to explore this opportunity to unlock the financing they need to elevate their businesses.
For more information, visit www.taxumo.com or Taxumo’s Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok Pages.

About Taxumo

Taxumo is the pioneering, multi-awarded online tax filing and payment platform in the Philippines—the easiest way for Filipino small business owners, self-employed professionals, and freelancers to prepare, file, and pay their taxes, as well as register their businesses. With Taxumo, all you need to do is put in your income and expenses, and Taxumo does the rest (from computing your tax dues, to filling up BIR tax forms, and paying taxes online).

 

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MyGlit Launches AI Platform to Streamline Philippines BPO Hiring

The Philippines' vital BPO sector, a major employer facing persistent recruitment challenges, is seeing a new approach to talent matching. MyGlit, an AI-powered job platform built specifically for high-volume hiring, has been operational in the Philippines since 2018, focusing on improving efficiency and transparency for both employers and job seekers.

The platform addresses common pain points: candidates often apply "blindly" with low response rates, while recruiters struggle with high application volumes and time-consuming manual screening. MyGlit tackles this by providing instant, AI-driven feedback to candidates on their resume's fit for each role ("Select," "Reject," or "Consider"), helping them target applications more effectively.

For BPO companies like Teleperformance, EXL, and Foundever – already leveraging MyGlit across Metro Manila, Cebu, and regional hubs – the platform offers automated CV-to-job description matching and recruiter performance analytics. This aims to reduce initial review time and improve the accuracy of shortlisting.

"The goal isn't AI making final decisions, but giving everyone involved – candidates and recruiters – clearer signals and faster feedback loops," said Akhil Ahluwalia, Founder of MyGlit. "We're building MyGlit to become the go-to platform for efficient and transparent BPO hiring in the Philippines."

Key Solutions for the Philippine BPO Market:

Reducing Blind Applications: Shows candidates immediate fit feedback, helping them apply smarter.

Improving Recruiter Efficiency: Automates initial screening based on BPO role requirements (voice, non-voice, shift-based).

Enhancing Transparency: Provides candidates with clearer application status updates.

Built for Scale & Compliance: Designed for high-volume processing while adhering to Philippine data privacy regulations and GDPR.

Positioning for Recognition:

Unlike general job boards, MyGlit is purpose-built for the unique demands of the Philippine BPO recruitment market. Its focus on AI-driven matching, candidate transparency, and recruiter performance analytics positions it as a specialized solution targeting core inefficiencies within the region's BPO job portal sector.

About MyGlit

MyGlit is an AI-driven recruitment platform focused on high-volume BPO hiring. By automating initial resume evaluation and providing recruiter analytics, MyGlit supports companies and candidates primarily in the Philippines, while expanding its platform to India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Malaysia. The platform is dedicated to simplifying large-scale recruitment while enhancing the quality of job matches for both employers and job seekers. Learn more at https://www.myglit.com.

About Gratitude Jobs Ahead Hr inc

MyGlit is a recruitment technology platform built by recruiters, for recruiters. We began our journey in India in 2004 and expanded to the Philippines in 2017 under our parent company, Gratitude Inc. As our recruitment volume grew, we couldn't find an ATS that truly fit our needs—so we built one ourselves. What started as an internal tool to simplify our daily work evolved into a full-scale AI-powered platform designed with love for recruiters everywhere.

 

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iGamingPH.com Alerts Filipino Players: New Regulatory Tools Combat Online Fraud Amidst Persistent Risks from Unregulated Gaming Apps Exhibiting Characteristics

iGamingPH.com, a leading online resource for safe and informed gaming in the Philippines, today issued a critical advisory to Filipino players concerning the evolving landscape of online casinos. While regulatory bodies are implementing new safeguards to protect consumers, the risks associated with certain mobile-first gaming applications that prioritize rapid access over verified compliance, such as those exhibiting characteristics frequently seen in promotions for online gaming app Casino, remain significant.

The advisory comes on the heels of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)'s launch of its new "PAGCOR Guarantee" website. This crucial online platform empowers the public to verify the legitimacy of online gaming providers, offering a direct tool to avoid falling victim to fraudulent operators. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco emphasized that this initiative is a "key component of our regulatory framework to protect both the industry and the Filipino people," directly addressing concerns over unlicensed operations that often withhold winnings and erode public trust.

"The 'PAGCOR Guarantee' website is a vital step forward in empowering players to make informed decisions and and avoid illicit platforms," states an iGamingPH.com spokesperson. "However, the allure of easy access offered by many mobile apps continues to draw players. It's crucial for players to understand the inherent dangers behind what appears to be quick convenience, especially from platforms whose operational details are not fully transparent or verifiable through official channels."

The Model of Apps Promoted Like Gaming App Casino: Convenience vs. Critical Safeguards

Apps frequently promoted like Casino, for example, exemplify a trend in the market with features such as:

Seamless GCash Integration:They often boast efficient deposits and withdrawals via GCash, leveraging its popularity for user convenience.Minimal Verification:New users can often register quickly with no extensive ID verification, lowering barriers to entry.Aggressive Marketing:These apps typically rely heavily on affiliate marketers and social media (Telegram, Facebook, TikTok) for promotion, frequently using bonus codes and exclusive offers to attract users.

While these features offer undeniable convenience, iGamingPH.com's analysis of such platforms reveals critical underlying risks that players must recognize:

Ambiguous or Unverifiable Licensing:Many apps operating in this manner do not publicly display a clearly verifiable gaming license from PAGCOR or other recognized regulatory bodies. This absence of transparency indicates a potential lack of legal oversight and consumer protection, making it difficult for players to ascertain their legitimate operating status.Manual & Opaque Withdrawals:Unlike regulated casinos with automated systems, withdrawals often rely on manual requests via agents, leading to unpredictable response times and frequently undisclosed rollover rules that can trap player funds.No Verifiable Game Fairness:Without independent RNG (Random Number Generator) audits and certifications from recognized testing labs, players cannot verify if the games are truly fair and random or if their outcomes are manipulated.Absence of Responsible Gaming Tools:Crucially, these apps typically lack essential safeguards such as deposit limits, self-exclusion options, or in-app reminders, offering no support for players at risk of developing problematic gambling habits.

Broader Industry Efforts Towards Player Safety and Integrity

Beyond PAGCOR's new verification tool, the Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently reaffirmed its commitment to combating financial crimes, including money laundering within the casino sector. This intensified focus on anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, coinciding with the country's removal from the European Commission's high-risk list for financial crimes, signifies a broader push for integrity across the financial ecosystem, including gaming.

Furthermore, leading digital payment provider GCash continues to issue strong warnings to users against scams involving gambling apps that misuse its brand for phishing, urging users to never share their MPINs or OTPs.

The importance of responsible gaming is also gaining traction. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) recently observed its "Responsible Gaming Awareness Day" with the theme "Play Smart, Play Safe," while PAGCOR-licensed operator DigiPlus (through its BingoPlus Foundation) is pioneering in-app safeguards, financial education campaigns, and mental health training for staff.

iGamingPH.com strongly advises players to utilize its comprehensive resources, including:

Responsible Gaming AdviceYour Money, Your Life (YMYL)guidelines for financial safety.Detailed insights on How We Review Mobile Gaming Apps.

"Our mission is to equip Filipino players with the knowledge to navigate the online gaming world safely," Miya Kassandra Lee added. "Always choose platforms with clear Privacy Policies and transparent Terms and Conditions. For regulated and secure options, explore our mobile gaming section."

About iGamingPH.com

iGamingPH.com is a dedicated online resource providing comprehensive reviews, guides, and news on the Philippine iGaming market. Our mission is to promote responsible gaming and empower Filipino players with accurate, unbiased information to make safe and informed choices. Learn more on our About Us page.

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Peris.ai Highlights Smarter Cybersecurity at AppWorks Demo Day #30 in Singapore and Taiwan

 

 Singapore–Taiwan, June 2025 — As Southeast Asia’s innovation ecosystem gains momentum, Peris.ai Cybersecurity participated in AppWorks Demo Day #30, held across two major cities: Singapore (10 June) and Taiwan (17 June). The dual-stage event, coinciding with AppWorks’ 15th anniversary, gathered over two dozen startups pushing the limits in AI, Web3, and deep tech, with Peris.ai representing the next leap in intelligent cybersecurity.

Singapore: A Snapshot of the Region’s AI-First Future

At Guoco Midtown, Singapore, Peris.ai joined 17 other rising tech companies for a tightly curated pitching session in front of 70+ investors and enterprise leaders. Represented by CEO David Samuel, the Peris.ai team shared how its BrahmaFusion platform enables security teams to move beyond manual, reactive tasks toward automated, intelligent threat response, powered by context-aware decision-making.

“We believe that cybersecurity should adapt faster than the threats evolve. With intelligent orchestration and automation, teams don’t just respond, they stay ahead,” said David during the session.

The pitch highlighted how Peris.ai’s solution reduces alert fatigue, accelerates triage, and improves outcomes using a modular AI architecture designed for Security Operations Centers (SOCs) across enterprise and government sectors. You can watch the pitch in action here: Demo Video: BrahmaFusion in Action

Taiwan: Regional Scale and Startup Resilience

The journey continued in Taiwan, where Peris.ai took the stage again, this time as part of AppWorks Demo Day #30 + Wistron Demo Day #8, showcasing alongside 23 startups from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and beyond. The event spotlighted how regional founders are scaling globally, with 33% being serial entrepreneurs and 18% already generating over US$1 million in revenue.

For Peris.ai, this second stage reinforced its mission to make automated, intelligence-driven cybersecurity accessible to organizations expanding across borders, especially in sectors like fintech, telecom, and critical infrastructure.

Expanding Footprint, Growing Urgency

Following its recent advancement into the PoC phase of Telkomsel Ventures’ Tinc Batch X, Peris.ai is gaining momentum. Its back-to-back participation in Singapore and Taiwan signals a broader move to strengthen its presence across Greater Southeast Asia. As digital infrastructures grow in complexity, organizations are increasingly seeking cybersecurity partners that not only detect threats but orchestrate and automate the entire response lifecycle.

🔗 See AppWorks Demo Day details: https://lnkd.in/g4MVv3PZ

🌐 Learn more about Peris.ai’s cybersecurity automation platform: https://www.peris.ai

🎥 Watch Peris.ai in action: Brahma Fusion Demo Video → https://youtu.be/7DuhVqEwDQo?si=ImT-rT5aP9nwwHrF

About AppWorks

AppWorks is one of Asia’s leading startup accelerators and venture capital firms. Based in Taipei, AppWorks supports founders across Southeast Asia and Greater China through biannual accelerator programs and a robust VC network focused on AI, Web3, and frontier tech.

About Peris.ai Cybersecurity

Peris.ai is a cybersecurity company that delivers modular, AI-powered solutions built for scale and speed. Its flagship platform, BrahmaFusion, uses agentic AI and hyperautomation to detect threats, orchestrate responses, and reduce operational overhead for enterprise and government Security Operations Centers.

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