Startups, SMEs need tax breaks to grow: Aquino

Stephen D. Capillas 07/14/2016

THE government should support rather than make it difficult for startups and small businesses to grow by giving them tax breaks in their first two years of operation, Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said Thursday. During…

Tech has changed the way news is delivered

Marian Z. Codilla, Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/23/2014

Technology has been a game changer in journalism and most media organizations are having a hard time adapting to it, said Maria Ressa, CEO of Web-based news agency Rappler. Speaking at yesterday’s Geeks on a Beach 2…

‘Use digital tech for social good’

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/23/2014

More than just a venue to inspire the startup community of, Geeks on a Beach (GOAB) can also be a catalyst for social good by using technology as a tool for disaster response. “Maybe GOAB could think…

Five factors to launch PH’s startup revolution

Aileen Garcia-Yap 08/22/2014

The Philippines is ready for a “startup revolution.” Earl Valencia, IdeaSpace Foundation director, said this to the 400 participants attending yesterday’s opening of the Geeks on a Beach event at the Movenpick Hotel in Mactan Island. “Can…

Tech firms urged to prepare for 194M Net users by 2020

Aileen Garcia-Yap 08/22/2014

The Philippine startup community should step up and be ready for what’s coming. Deputy Executive Director Mon Ibrahim of the Department of Science and Technology-Information Communication Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) advised the 400 participants of Geeks on a…

PH a potential startup leader in Southeast Asia

08/21/2014

  The Philippines is uniquely situated to lead tech startups in the Southeast Asia region in the coming years, according to speakers of the Geek in the Beach (GOAB) 2014 event held at the Movenpeck Resort in…

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