Rosalie Pañares, founder of Thaumazo EXpress Transport Solutions (TEXTS) Inc., challenged the conventional narrative that automation and technology are solely about replacing human labor.
Instead, she highlighted how AI and IoT can be powerful tools for augmenting human capabilities, creating a more efficient and empowered workforce. Attendees learned how TEXTS-TAXIECO, a pioneering model in the Philippines, is using technology not just to drive savings but to reinvest those gains back into its people.
“We believe technology should serve people first,” says Pañares. “Our model demonstrates that you can achieve significant operational efficiency with AI and IoT while simultaneously empowering your workforce. We’re proving that compassion and cutting-edge technology can coexist to build a more sustainable and humane logistics industry.”
Pañares’ presentation covered the following:
The Augmented Workforce: How AI and IoT are being used to enhance human skills and create new roles rather than just replacing old ones.
The TEXTS-TAXIECO Model: An in-depth look at TEXTS’s unique approach to reinvesting technology-driven savings to improve employee welfare, training, and overall well-being.
People-First Disruption: An inspiring case study on how a focus on human empowerment can lead to market disruption and long-term success.
Panares delivered the final presentation on Day 1 of LogiSYM Philippines 2025 on Wednesday, September 17, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Her presentation, titled “Disrupting the Disrupted Market of Logistics through AI and IoT,” offered a fresh perspective on the role of technology in the logistics sector.
TEXTS Inc. is a logistics and transport solutions provider dedicated to leveraging technology to create a more efficient and compassionate logistics ecosystem. With its TEXTS-TAXIECO model, the company aims to redefine industry standards by prioritizing the well-being and empowerment of its workforce.
LogiSYM Philippines 2025 is a two-day symposium held in conjunction with Transport and Logistics Philippines Expo. The event brings together leaders, professionals, and innovators to discuss the future of the supply chain industry.
