Startups / Apps

Squid App, a news app targeted for millennials that is available in Europe, is set to be launched in the Philippines, its top local official said.

The app has just introduced the “Shop by Mall’ feature where users can shop from their favorite malls and restaurants and get everything delivered together.

The Philippines is one of three countries where Google will implement the additional requirements for developers of personal loan apps, the other two being India and Indonesia.

Voyager Innovations, the technology company behind e-wallet platform PayMaya and soon-to-be-launched digital bank Maya Bank, said it raised $210 million in new funds, propelling its valuation to unicorn status at nearly $1.4 billion.

The virtual lab platform automates and digitally transforms the schools’ computer laboratory facility and provides a cloud-based subscription model.

An independent group of developers who are supporters of presidential candidate Leni Robredo has launched a multiplayer game called “Lugaw Master”.

Said to be the first of its kind in the Philippines, the payment service allows users to transfer money to any bank or e-wallet without the need for the recipient’s account details – only an email.

Duolingo said 20% of Filipinos on Duolingo are learning Japanese, 19% are learning Korean, and 16% are learning Spanish.

Aside from venture capital, Plentina co-founder and CEO Kevin Gabayan said government grants that do not add red tape would also contribute to a startup’s progress.

Konstruk said it wants to help community hardware stores, wholesalers and distributors, and manufacturers of construction materials including home appliances and furniture become part of the online business ecosystem to promote new products and push their inventory through the platform.