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Covering the Philippine technology startup ecosystem.

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The rising tide: The Philippines’ thriving startup ecosystem and strong support | e27 https://t.co/tkvvf5XaUb

Philippines is poised for growth with its diverse talent, and the variety of hands-on programs that are geared toward founders looking to start their startup locally

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TikTok was working on tool to allow users create avatars but it has come out to be a larger AI model 😲

TikTok tests AI chatbot 'Tako' in the Philippines
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Indonesian agritech firm eFishery hits unicorn status with $108m series D

Indonesian agritech startup eFishery has raised US$108 million in series D funding, pushing its post-money valuation to US$1.3 billion, according to VentureCap Insights.

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Digital platform leaders pledge support for MSMEs, nano-entrepreneurs

Leading digital platforms in the Philippines on Friday met with GoNegosyo to discuss how digital technology can come to the aid of the country’s MSMEs and nanoentrepreneurs.

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The Philippines has highest average screen time on phones — study

A recent study has shown that the Filipinos have the highest average screen time spent on phones, and rank consistently high for average screen times on computers, social media and gaming. https://t.co/cEJg9zJZxc

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Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda on Wednesday, May 3 called on government leaders to lead in developing a comprehensive innovation system for the Philippines.

Prioritize developing a thriving national innovation system, Legarda tells gov’t    https://t.co/MsJ5A9ylCp

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The feat is nothing short of impressive: as of 2022, Globe has reached 97.2% of the Nat. Capital Region and 90.2% of key cities in the Philippines, including Visayas and Mindanao.

Here's how Globe is advancing 5G and e-wallet adoption in the Philippines https://t.co/bZFp1f8aPI

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Meanwhile, only 17.7% of households in the Philippines were connected to the internet in 2019 — roughly four in every five households excluded from participating in the digital economy.

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The digital economy contributed 9.4% or P 2.08 trillion to the country’s gross domestic product in 2022, growing by 11% from P1.87 trillion in 2021.

Outdated regulations continue to impede Philippines’ digital readiness — experts - BusinessWorld Online https://t.co/KA9ea7tfFg

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PH can become region’s next tech hub, says Japanese firm https://t.co/GySqgvpB15

“The Philippines has an opportunity to attract more foreign companies to set up tech hubs in the country that serve the wider Asean region, especially for software development and engineering talent

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"INCREASING market volatility has cast a chill over the once-booming venture capital (VC) industry in Singapore, with players bracing for more collapses and challenges in the year ahead."

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UK keen on helping Philippines startups, tech firms gain momentum

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Philippines, Malaysia emerge as startup hot spots, says 500 Global's Vishal Harnal https://t.co/n8egesc5GP #startupph

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Thai logistics unicorn, Flash Express enters Philippine market.

"The Philippines is the main focus for this year, and we are studying providing delivery service in Vietnam,"

Thailand's first unicorn Flash Express hits the gas in Philippines https://t.co/JoUHfw4304

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Singapore’s Reefknot Investments invests $11M in Philippine logistics startup, Locad. #startupph

Logistics startup gets $11 million funding https://t.co/QdFN8xjOdl

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Ten Filipino startups complete the 917Ventures Accelerator Program by 500 Global
https://t.co/u32W8UQDTq #startupph

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Ryan Reynolds used ChatGPT to make a Mint Mobile ad, and the results were ‘mildly terrifying’ https://t.co/0laJiZpOzC

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Filipino-founded supply chain startup Expedock has secured $13.5 million (P747 million) during its recent Series A funding. This brings the startup’s total funding amount to $17.5 million (P969 million) as of 2022.

https://t.co/PD9BCfd9i1

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Executive Director of the Manila Angel Investors Network, Quenby Go discusses the growth of the Philippine Startup ecosystem on CNN. #startupph https://t.co/JOHzlp2iOZ

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Explore the role startup enablers -- why are they championing startups and how are they helping shape our startup community and its culture.

Raid (T̶h̶e̶) Your Fridge: ENABLERS https://t.co/dYY99UvhRI #raidthefridge #startupPH via @kickstartph