An admittedly-brief overview of start-up news from the Philippines in Southeast Asia, as covered in the English-language press online.
The Philippines is another emerging start-ups market that is deceptive at first glance. Whilst in-country tech start-ups face challenges around funding, discovery, adoption and infrastructure, what's often overlooked is the large Filipino population working elsewhere in Asia, and the opportunity that represents in fintech particularly.
Philippines: How AI is being used to detect malaria
Philippines: HealthBlocks beats 41 countries for Dubai hackathon prize
Philippines: JuanCredit, the 1st credit scoring system for Philippines' unbanked
Philippines: PackingDelicious food startup gains funding from Tagcash fintech
Philippines: Revolution Precrafted prefab home firm backed by 500 Startups
Philippines: Ayala Corp. eager to fund more startups in 2017
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