Furthermore, economics is a big factor why Filipinos are reluctant to pay for downloads compared to their wealthier counterparts in Southeast Asia and the rest of the world.
Proximity to commercial shops and accessibility were among the top considerations for buying property, next to kids infrastructure, public services, and safety.
honestbee, a Singapore-based app that recently launched its services in the Philippines, works as a personal shopper/online application where one can pick items from partner establishments.
Qwikwire has now positioned itself in the highly discriminating financial technology (fintech) field as a "secure international payments platform designed for enterprises."
Sterling bought Openovate Labs and Galleon.ph in August 1 and 15 respectively, Fil-Am Christian Blanquera said during the 5th Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) event .
Currently, FinTQ's Lendr already offers digital loan products from bank and financial institution partners. Upon integration, PawnHero will be the first digital pawnshop service to be available in the Lendr marketplace.
Technology gurus from the United States, Singapore, and other countries ? including a Filipino-American based in San Francisco ? will gather in Palawan to help inspire startups and small businesses.
After the country?s top cities were downgraded in the latest rankings of the top outsourcing destinations in the world, the government is hoping that a nationwide startup contest will boost the local startup ecosystem.
Altus Digital Capital (ADC), a local tech investment firm, launched on August 8 a new lifestyle mobile app called GoSPCE, in response to the growing demand of retailers and young shoppers, especially millennials, who are using the mobile platform for their shopping needs.