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Neighborhood convenience stores are popular in the Philippines. The retail hub sells everyday essentials through small quantities or tingi. Hence, if on low budget or need a minimum of the necessity, better to buy tingi.
Data from local tech startup Packworks shows an increase in active transactions for sari-sari stores in their platform, expansion is more evident in regional areas.
Year 2025 data shows that there are 213,051 active transacting stores, this is up by 21% from year 2024.
Highest percentage is recorded by Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with an expansion of 116% increase in active stores, 77% rise in app usage, 119% percent growth in gross merchandise value, and a 97% jump in transactions.
Following BARMM is Negros Island Region with 58% increase in stores. App usage went up by 106% and both sales and transactions increased by over 100%.
Metro Manila, meanwhile, have shown a “quantity over quality” trend. Store count dipped slightly but sales was up 31% and transactions rose 37%.
Helping Sari-Sari Stores Grow
Packworks is a local technology company which helps community convenience stores grow through linking them with financial institutions and brands.
This means, they can purchase supplies at lower prices without the hassle of coordinating and purchasing new stocks.
Inside their application, store owners can process their inventory, bookkeeping and data collection.
They also provide sari-sari stores the convenience of digital payment, hence they can transact via e-payment channels with their customers.
The startup is backed by logistics group Fast Group, global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, ADB Ventures, Arise, Techstarts and IdeaSpace Foundation. #
Sources: Insider PH, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer
