The Philippines, along with the entire Southeast Asia region, is highly vulnerable to the impact of climate change. To address this, the country needs tech-enabled startups capable of delivering solutions that not only facilitate adaptation to climate change but also expedite large-scale decarbonization efforts. In a recent conference dubbed, “Unlocking Climate Tech in the Philippines,” Digital Pilipinas gathered thought leaders, tech innovators, and financial experts to discuss the role of technology in mitigating climate change as a preamble to the Sustainability and Climate Festival happening within the Digital Pilipinas Festival 2023. (more…)
3 October 2023 Manila, Philippines – The Philippines’ micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) sector is described as the most underbanked sector in Asia despite comprising 99% of the country’s registered business establishments. (more…)
Pasay, Philippines – September 21, 2023 – Jay Ricky Villarante, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of several local blockchain companies, has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious Block Awards 2023, the award-giving body of the 2023 Philippine Blockchain Week, dubbed as the largest blockchain event in the Philippines supported by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This esteemed award celebrates the outstanding contributions and pioneering efforts of individuals shaping the blockchain landscape. (more…)
24 August 2023 – Aimed at making crypto buying and selling more accessible to Filipinos, Moneybees, leading over-the-counter cryptocurrency exchange platform, has reinforced efforts with its long-standing partnership with Tivoli Money Exchange through its recently opened branch at One Ayala. (more…)
Join us on Sept 8 with National Privacy Commission, and the PH banking & financial institutions ecosystem as they champion data subject rights for a Digital Pilipinas!
Through the strong leadership of the National Privacy Commission and the continued prevalence of cyber threats & risks in the banking and financial institution space, the “Data Privacy Act” serves as a playbook and compels the banking ecosystem to be more transparent in their data practices, more vigilant about their data security, and be more accountable for their handling of customer information.
In the Philippines to build a Digital Pilipinas, regulation should be our main focus.
Digital Pilipinas, now the largest private sector-led movement that is actively engaged in a global digital economy, together with its private sector and government partners invite you in standing together with the banks and the financial institutions as they take the helm as data subject rights advocates and champions on 8 September 2023 in Caruso Ristorante Italiano at City of Makati.
Be part of this pivotal dialogue on data subject rights among market leaders and public sector officials by registering via qrfy.com/p/LlnLjpXymr
Let’s build an ecosystem of data subject rights champions and advocates in a Digital Pilipinas!
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) is serious in its commitment to improve the nation’s cybersecurity as it spearheads, together with Digital Pilipinas, the TrustTech movement, a whole-of-society campaign that aims to build confidence among individuals and businesses in the Philippine digital realm. (more…)
26 July 2023, Manila, Philippines – In the technology start-up landscape, characterized by rapid expansion often at the expense of burning capital and where profitability is commonly deferred, market insights start-up Agile Data Solutions Inc., distinctively positions itself against the prevailing trend. Notably, this unconventional strategy is proving not only feasible but also successful. (more…)
Curious about job opportunities abroad? Want to know how to stand out from the crowd and catch the eye of international employers?
Come, join, and mingle with existing and aspiring international freelancers, employers, and remote workers.
We’ll be learning how to find and work internationally from our two guests
Alexis, Chief Design Officer at Swarm, is an experienced international freelancer, who’s worked with clients from 5+ different countries
Mika, CEO at Parallax, is a venture-backed Filipina founder, based in NYC and has worked with and hired several international hires and freelancers
We’ll dive into topics like
finding international work and standing out from the crowd
why internationals opportunities could be a great fit for you (or not!)
how to navigate pricing and payments from abroad
working effectively with clients from different cultures and timezones.
Schedule
2:00 PM
Light snacks and registration
3:00 PM
Panel with our guests + Q&A
4:00 PM onwards
End of panel. Stay around to meet.
Limited spots available. Once you register, we will let you know if you are approved to join.
Kindly bring a valid ID to present / leave at the reception of the building.
Parallax is a way to get paid faster and cheaper from your employers or clients abroad. Receive USD from abroad and convert to USDC/T or pesos at high exchange rates and low fees. Create an account in 3 minutes for free! Sign up here.
Taxumo is a web app that helps freelancers, self employed professionals and MSMEs with tracking their finances and automating the preparation, filing and payment of their taxes. Try it out for FREE and sign up at txmo.co/FWICevent.
Swarm is a community of freelancers, fractional workers and independents.
Blogapalooza recently launched the Bloga Creator Hub for creative thinking and coworking. Blogapalooza is the Philippines’ premier influencer marketing company, professionalizing creative content creation and distribution through influencers, and promoting systemized business-influencer relationships.
The Bloga Creator Hub (BCH) is the Philippines’ first brand-powered collaboration hub and content studios for influencers, content creators, and digital talents.
Limited spots available. Drinks and light snacks covered. Once you register, we will let you know if you are approved to join.
Parallax is a way to get paid faster and cheaper from your employers or clients abroad. Receive USD from abroad and convert to USDC/T or pesos at high exchange rates and low fees. Create an account in 3 minutes for free! Sign up here.
Plentina‘s mission is providing access to financial opportunities. A new product was recently announced: Plentina Wealth — a roboadvisor automating your wealth building.
Jia is creating a global financial community where small businesses can participate as active members, access capital when they need it, be rewarded for the value they contribute to the economy, and build wealth for their families
