This document provides an introduction to e-commerce. It notes that the Philippines' e-commerce intensity is 7-13% of GDP, with 28% of purchases and 22% of payments done online. It states that the Philippines is becoming a leader in using technology to address emerging market problems. The Philippine government aims to have 500 startups with $200 million total funding and $2 billion valuation by 2020, providing tax exemptions for startups. The document outlines course objectives on understanding e-commerce, assessing opportunities to identify a suitable business model, and creating an e-commerce website. It lists requirements and potential outcomes, and examples of student e-commerce projects/sites.