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Cleaning startup pitches on-demand housekeeping services

Cleaning service platform MOD, short for Maid-on-Demand, is positioning itself as an alternative for Filipino households seeking on-call housekeeping services instead of hiring stay-in domestic helpers.

DOST, Landbank tie up to boost startup financing

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Land Bank of the Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding financing access for startups, particularly those backed by government innovation programs.

Ateneo develops VR escape room to teach Martial Law history

An immersive virtual reality (VR) escape room developed by researchers at Ateneo de Manila University is being used to teach younger Filipinos about the Martial Law period, using interactive gameplay instead of traditional lectures.

Google rolls out AI-powered Chrome features in PH

Google has introduced new artificial intelligence features to its Google Chrome browser in the Philippines, aiming to make it easier for users to search, understand, and act on information directly within the browser.

AI mobility app flags road space imbalance in PH cities

A mobility app developed under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Balik Scientist Program is being positioned as a tool to address long-standing inefficiencies in how road space is used in Philippine cities.

Leyte-based crypto wallet firm expands network, pushes ‘user-controlled’ model

Tacloban City-based cryptocurrency payments firm Paytaca is expanding its footprint as a digital wallet provider in the Philippines, signing up more than 300 merchants that accept Bitcoin Cash as payment.

7 Pinoy AI startups to showcase solutions at SG event

Seven Filipino startups developing artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions are set to represent the Philippines at GITEX AI Asia 2026 in Singapore, highlighting the country’s growing presence in the global innovation ecosystem.

New PH dating site puts focus on verification, anti-scam tools

A new online dating platform, FilipinaMeet, has entered the Philippine market, positioning itself as a safety-focused alternative to mainstream dating apps amid persistent concerns about scams and fake profiles.

Stealth app for abuse survivors wins top prize in contest

A stealth mobile application that allows survivors of abuse to discreetly document evidence and seek help has emerged as the top winner of the National Models for Women’s Safety Online (NMWSO) Safety-by-Design Grand Challenge, held on Jan. 29 at Marco Polo Ortigas.

House speaker unveils app as part of digital shift

House speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III has announced the development of a “House Book” mobile application as part of the chamber’s push toward blockchain-enabled and fully digital legislative processes.

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