The Independent Investor

25/12/2025

19/12/2025

The Philippine Consulate General and Endeavor Philippines hosted Balik*Bayan NY 2025 in New York, marking the largest gathering of the Filipino diaspora to date focused on supporting the Philippine startup ecosystem.

The event connected U.S.-based investors, mentors, and founders to high-growth entrepreneurs in the Philippines to foster cross-border collaboration and economic impact.

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16/12/2025

Mober, the leading green logistics provider, has been recognized for its commitment to its people and sustainability, winning the Inspiring Workplaces in Asia award at the prestigious ACES Awards 2025.

This recognition follows major milestones, including the launch of the country's largest commercial EV charging hub and the introduction of the first fully electric tractor head.

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16/12/2025

DICT, YGG Pilipinas, and the Sui Foundation have successfully graduated 50 individuals from the MIMAROPA pilot, training developers in the Move programming language for the Sui blockchain. The program recorded a 40% completion rate despite facing severe disruptions from Typhoon Tino in Puerto Princesa.

The capstone winner, Campfire, is an NFT-based platform for verifying community contributions. This pilot demonstrates a scalable model for regional tech education in the Philippines.

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12/12/2025

eTap Solutions is set to expand financial accessibility across the Philippines in 2026 by rolling out cash-out machines, allowing users to withdraw funds from e-wallets, and opening new regional eTap Hubs in cities like Zamboanga, Bacolod, Cebu, and Davao.

This expansion aims to bridge the gap between digital and cash transactions, especially for Filipinos who remain primarily cash-first.

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01/12/2025

Ideaspace Ventures recently celebrated the graduation of six high-potential ventures from its Accelerator Program Cohort 13 Demo Day. Focused on the theme "Startups for the Future," these emerging businesses are leveraging technology to drive innovation in key sectors.

Collectively, the cohort has already shown significant traction, securing follow-on investments and launching enterprise collaborations.

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27/11/2025

Women's health company Eluvo has secured a new funding round led by Foxmont Capital Partners to accelerate the expansion of its doctor-led, personalized healthcare clinics across Metro Manila.

The funding will support Eluvo’s model, which integrates consultations, diagnostics, and treatment across all life stages, aiming to set a new standard for women's care and address critical access gaps in the Philippines.

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26/11/2025

Digital health platform Hati Health has partnered with Healthway QualiMed Manila to expand access to seamless healthcare booking in the Philippines. The collaboration integrates the day hospital's services—from consultations to diagnostics—into the Hati Health ecosystem, aiming to simplify the patient journey and establish continuity of care for families nationwide.

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24/11/2025

KMC Solutions successfully concluded its third annual KMC Startup Awards 2025 on November 13, recognizing 24 finalists across eight major categories during Philippine Startup Week. The awards spotlighted Filipino ventures demonstrating excellence in innovation, growth, and leadership, drawing 140 entries nationwide.

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21/11/2025

The Camiguin Solar Power Project has broken ground, marking the Philippines' first fully compliant renewable energy facility implemented under the Embedded Generation Facility–Lease-to-Own (EGF–LTO) framework. The 4 MWp solar farm is designed to deliver daytime embedded generation to the Camiguin Electric Cooperative (CAMELCO), offering a solution to reduce the island's reliance on high-cost diesel power.

The project validates a new regulatory model aimed at unlocking private investment for clean energy in small, underserved local grids.

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20/11/2025

The Quezon City Government has awarded seven startups with Php 1 million equity-free grants each at the StartUp QC Cohort 4 Demo Day. The winners, including solutions in sustainable energy, AI-powered HR tech, and health innovation, were recognized for addressing key national needs

The city is also finalizing the BITIS Ordinance to provide fiscal incentives, reinforcing its commitment to supporting a robust local innovation ecosystem.

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18/11/2025

Nikhil Paul Antao, Founder of Bayanihan Ventures, argues that Generative AI is finally dismantling the three critical barriers that have locked Filipino talent out of global opportunity. For founders in places like Davao, AI isn't just a productivity boost—it's the essential bridge to access. It simultaneously solves the lack of scarce expertise (AI can roleplay senior consultants), the technical bottleneck (accelerating the build cycle), and the credibility gap (creating professional portfolios).

This structural shift turns scarcity into abundance, enabling local teams to compete globally. The talent was always there; the access is here now.

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