31 January 2019, SAN FRANCISCO – The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco presented the three-day Spark Philippines Trade and Travel Fest (Spark Philippines) on 16-18 January to showcase the best of Philippine cuisine and travel. The event was a joint project of the Consulate with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center and the Philippine continue reading : Philippine Consulate in San Francisco Presents ‘Spark Philippines Trade and Travel Fest’
“Fostering Innovative and Collaborative Culture within Companies and Organizations” – A Philippine Startup Meetup series
by May Nina Celynne LayugTrade Commissioner, Philippine Trade and Investment Center San Francisco | 14 November 2018 Silicon Valley has been a beacon that continue to inspire startup ecosystems and entrepreneurs. One of its unique characteristic is its innovative and collaborative culture that transcends the nature and size of a company. This is the main continue reading : “Fostering Innovative and Collaborative Culture within Companies and Organizations” – A Philippine Startup Meetup series
Ecosystem Connect
by May Nina Celynne LayugTrade Commissioner, Philippine Trade and Investment Center San Francisco | January 6, 2019 During one week each November, thousands of events and competitions in 170 countries inspire millions to engage in entrepreneurial activity while connecting them to potential collaborators, mentors and even investors. Powered by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), the continue reading : Ecosystem Connect
Navigating the Silicon Valley Ecosystem – Lessons from Filipino-American Entrepreneurs
DTI San Francisco(Silicon Valley) facilitated the MOOC Virtual Meet-up last 25 April 2019. Learn how Interative Innovation Process is being used in the businesses of Filipino-American Entrepreneurs in the U.S.!
Time to Ditch the Shirt and Tie: A Call to Action for Social Entrepreneurship
PTIC-SF Team with Thomas Graham during his book signing,“The Genius of the Poor” We have been fortunate to host, together with the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco and Department of Tourism, Mr. Thomas “Tom” Graham, Founder of MAD Travel, author of the book “The Genius of the Poor An Englishman’s Life Changing Journey continue reading : Time to Ditch the Shirt and Tie: A Call to Action for Social Entrepreneurship
PH advances support for startups, opens hub in San Francisco
In photo (L-R seated): Tess Marin, SSS representative; PTIC-Silicon Valley Trade Representative Celynne Layug ; Dir Pura Molintas (DOT-SF); H.E. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez; Consul General Henry S. Bensurto, Jr.; Mrs. Mariz Bensurto, and Deputy Consul General Raquel Solano. Others in photo are Spark, Connect, Empower (SCE) movement partner organizations. Photo from DTI-PTIC Silicon Valley. continue reading : PH advances support for startups, opens hub in San Francisco
THE PHILIPPINE STARTUP MEET UP SAN FRANCISCO – COLLABORATION BRINGS THE PHILIPPINE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM CLOSER TO SILICON VALLEY
Building on DTI and DOST collaboration in bringing winners of the regional competition of the 2018 Startup World Cup to the final pitching event in San Francisco on May 11 powered by Fenox Venture Capital, the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Silicon Valley, and the Department of Tourism organized continue reading : THE PHILIPPINE STARTUP MEET UP SAN FRANCISCO – COLLABORATION BRINGS THE PHILIPPINE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM CLOSER TO SILICON VALLEY
Harnessing the unlimited potentials of the Filipino diaspora for the Philippines’ Startup Ecosystem
The economy of the Philippines is currently growing at above 6.8% (as of latest quarter), one of the highest growth rates in the world. Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for 70% of total employment, with millennials venturing into entrepreneurship at an increased rate. Manila is home to an estimated number of 400-450 currently continue reading : Harnessing the unlimited potentials of the Filipino diaspora for the Philippines’ Startup Ecosystem
Sharing the good news from the Philippines
By: Babe Romualdez I am currently in San Francisco, California, having just come from Honolulu where – together with Executive Secretary Bingbong Medialdea, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año – we had briefings with US Pacific Command (USPACOM) Commander Admiral Harry Harris on issues that are continue reading : Sharing the good news from the Philippines
Food Philippines wows visitors at Winter Fancy Food Show
FoodPhilippines, the country’s signature brand for food items under the Department of Trade and Industry’s Center for International Trade Exhibitions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), surprised buyers and attendees of the recently concluded Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) held in San Francisco, USA from 21 to 23 January 2018. Organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions continue reading : Food Philippines wows visitors at Winter Fancy Food Show