It has a catch up tag written all over it, but there is no doubt the Philippine startup ecosystem is on the same treadmill as that of its neighboring Southeast Asian countries, and the latest deals as well as data from the country indicate that the future is set to offer bright prospects for its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
From among the fastest, if not the fastest growing economy in Asia, the Philippines, with its rising share of IT services and products in its exports, engineering prowess, a steady inflow of entrepreneurs from overseas along with local talent, and an english speaking population, it certainly has a lot going for its rocking startup ecosystem, as it seeks to play its part in ASEAN’s efforts to become a startup region.
