The March 2023 technology news summary for The Philippines captures items across tech fields spanning blockchain education and up-skilling for Filipino students, the country’s up-and-coming tech startups, e-commerce and digitization for stores of all kinds, and more. Hit the tech headlines linked below to read each article in full.
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- Philippines: Enstack raises $3M Series A with SME-focused e-commerce ‘superapp’ allowing management of multiple storefronts, inventory, payments and shipping
- Philippines: Asian Development Bank to invest up to $15M in discount retail chain DALI Stores to expand access to groceries for low-income people, alongside creation of at least 4300 jobs
- Philippines: Founders Launchpad startup incubator program launches, delivered by AHG Lab and Draper Startup House
- Philippines: Block Dojo launches to train, educate, upskill and cross-skill blockchain-focused companies and professionals, utilizing parent firm nChain’s advisor and mentor networks
“Bringing one of the UK’s most successful and innovative blockchain incubators to the Philippines, nChain aims to empower startups, enterprises, and talents with the necessary tools to succeed. Block Dojo Philippines will provide training, education, upskilling, and cross-skilling to homegrown talents and produce a pioneering generation of blockchain companies and professionals in the Philippines.”
- Philippines: A video overview of the country’s developing startup ecosystem, from Digital Pilipinas Convenor Amor Maclang
- Philippines: Cohort 10 of the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program unveils 10 next-gen startups, working in earned-wage access, insurance-tech, real estate VR services and more
- Philippines: Archipelago Labs accelerator launches first edition of ALAB incubation program in April, a 12-week program for tech startups and entrepreneurs
- Philippines: Hong Kong’s HGC Global Communications partners Amsterdam Internet Exchange for new internet exchange in Manila, creating new internet access infrastructure options
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