Aptos Foundation launches Hiraya Network in the Philippines, empowering local blockchain talent and communities

Eli F. Becislao, Managing Director of The BLOKC; Jay Consejo, Head of Events and Marketing of The BLOKC; Mark Hugh B. Neri, Country Lead of Hiraya Network; Thomas Chou, Head of Marketing, APAC & MENA of Aptos Foundation; Emerson Fonseca, CEO of The BLOKC; and Julius Fresco, Head of Growth and Partnership of The BLOKC.

Manila, Philippines, March 27, 2025Aptos Foundation officially launched the Hiraya Network in the Philippines, aiming to empower growth of local talent and projects within the Aptos ecosystem. In addition to providing grants and resources, the initiative will host activities and create platforms to foster innovation and collaboration in the local blockchain community. (more…)

New ride-hailing app to incorporate Filipino values and fairness

Vehicles along EDSA extension.

BANGKAL, Makati – A new innovative ride-hailing and delivery service, built with a deep commitment to speed, fairness, and Filipino values, is set to launch on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2025 at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay. Dubbed Pure Ride, it is a Filipino-developed mobile application, poised to revolutionize the way Filipinos experience mobility and convenience. (more…)

Campus DEVCON Summit empowers 700+ young minds in CALABARZON to shape the future of tech

More than 700 students from more than 30 schools across Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon gather in University of Batangas - Lipa to attend the biggest campus summit in the region by DEVCON.

LIPA, Batangas – December 18, 2024DEVCON, the Philippines’ leading tech and developer community, concluded its biggest CALABARZON regional campus summit, Tech Nexus, held in University of Batangas – Lipa. The event gathered over 700 students from more than 30 schools across Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon. (more…)