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Daniel Ansher Daniel Ansher

How did Filipino-led blockchain startup Yield Guild Games sell $12.5M of its public crypto in just 30 seconds?

While the current gaming industry continues to grow, it remains structured in a way that benefits game developers and perpetuates a one-way road where players spend money to unlock access to in-game assets and gameplay configurations. Read about how YGG has laid a foundation for a blockchain revolution using non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Filipinos to earn cryptocurrency which can pay for their next meal or student loan.

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Daniel Ansher Daniel Ansher

Y-Combinator backed NextPay.ph gets you paid faster amidst a fragmented Filipino financial system

The opportunity to provide digital financial services makes up 99.5% of all Filipino businesses, a crucial lifeline to the Philippine economy. Determined to focus on user-centric product design principles, learn about how NextPay founders Aldrich Tan and Don Pansacola empower MSMEs to conduct business transactions seamlessly while allowing business owners to free up resources and focus on their operations.

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Daniel Ansher Daniel Ansher

German-Filipino supplier PHILERGY harnesses solar energy in a coal-loving Philippines

70% of the installed energy generating capacity in the Philippines is based on non-renewable energy sources. With over 900 solar installations and accredited by the Philippine Department of Energy, learn about how German-Filipino joint venture Philergy is re-shaping the country’s energy investment mix while reducing household electric bills for a cleaner future.

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Daniel Ansher Daniel Ansher

Obama Foundation Leader Jaton Zulueta adapts to pandemic by teaching Filipinos via Text Message

COVID-19 made in-person learning nearly impossible for underprivileged students at AHA! Learning Center. Using novel ways to navigate obstacles such as unreliable internet, they’ve transformed their program to incorporate classes via text message and a coding bootcamp to teach kids how to explore opportunities online. Read about how they’ve been able to go from teaching 3,000 kids in person to 16,000 online.

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Daniel Ansher Daniel Ansher

Filipino social media app Kumu wins users through localization rather than globalization

As apps like TikTok and Instagram cater towards the 3.5 billion active social media users worldwide, these behemoth platforms are starting to feel a bit overwhelming. Kumu is a social media app made by Filipinos, for Filipinos. With the app hitting #1 on the Filipino app store and over 7 million registered users, read about how Kumu is shaping Filipino culture beyond the selfies and giveaways.

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Benjie Baladad Benjie Baladad

Ginger and EJ’s Taxumo are automating the antiquated Filipino tax process

Taxumo is currently the most widely used tax compliance tool in the Philippines. Instead of a slow physical process, Taxumo allows anyone, from freelancers, self-employed professionals, or small business owners to pay their taxes anywhere, anytime. Read about how the founders made a huge impact through key public sector partnerships.

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