During the opening
remarks, Riki Dacanay — ICT Industry Council of the Philippines president —
said the future of education was in the hands of those that attended the
conference. Dacanay called on attendees to uphold the future of the education
system.

Organized by EdFolio,
an education technology or EdTech start-up from Iligan City, in cooperation
with Serial Disruptors, Cerebro and the ICT Industry Council of the
Philippines, EdTek Con 2025 discussed the future of education and innovations,
involving artificial intelligence (Ai) and blockchain in education, data
privacy and education.

Founded by EdFolio
and SkoolTek CEO Ursel Murillo-Laureno, the event was touted as the leading and
exclusive forum for principals and deans, school officials and owners, and
professionals in the EdTech space.

“AI is not a
replacement for educators, but it is a powerful tool that can help further the
advancement of education,” said Laureno.

UST IE Assistant
Professor Delfin Jacob, University of Science and Technology of Southern
Philippines Director Franch Lorilla, Serial Disruptors co-founder Karl Fajardo,
Apple Distinguished Educator Joyce Zerda, Basecamp Training Manager Joseph
Regla, Basecamp Technical Trainer Giulliano Suarez, Fortinet former country
manager Alan Reyes, Doconchain CEO Olivier Bariou, JuanTax co-founder Marvin
Galang, and Sprout Solutions Vice President Geoffrey Ogang also spoke.

Riki Dacanay — ICT
Industry Council of the Philippines president, and EdFolio and SkooklTek board
director — gives the opening remarks at the first National Education &amp;
Technology Conference at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on March 28, 2025.&nbsp;

During her keynote
speech about ‘Future-proofing education: Embracing the age of AI (artificial
intelligence,’ EdFolio and SkoolTek CEO Ursel Murillo-Laureno reassures
educators that AI will not replace them.&nbsp;

THE National Education & Technology Conference (EdTek Con) 2025, titled “Unfolding the future of education,” was staged successfully for the first time at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Lahug last Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning with registration at 7 p.m. During the opening
remarks, Riki Dacanay — ICT Industry Council of the Philippines president —
said the future of education was in the hands of those that attended the
conference. Dacanay called on attendees to uphold the future of the education
system.Organized by EdFolio,
an education technology or EdTech start-up from Iligan City, in cooperation
with Serial Disruptors, Cerebro and the ICT Industry Council of the
Philippines, EdTek Con 2025 discussed the future of education and innovations,
involving artificial intelligence (Ai) and blockchain in education, data
privacy and education.Founded by EdFolio
and SkoolTek CEO Ursel Murillo-Laureno, the event was touted as the leading and
exclusive forum for principals and deans, school officials and owners, and
professionals in the EdTech space.“AI is not a
replacement for educators, but it is a powerful tool that can help further the
advancement of education,” said Laureno.UST IE Assistant
Professor Delfin Jacob, University of Science and Technology of Southern
Philippines Director Franch Lorilla, Serial Disruptors co-founder Karl Fajardo,
Apple Distinguished Educator Joyce Zerda, Basecamp Training Manager Joseph
Regla, Basecamp Technical Trainer Giulliano Suarez, Fortinet former country
manager Alan Reyes, Doconchain CEO Olivier Bariou, JuanTax co-founder Marvin
Galang, and Sprout Solutions Vice President Geoffrey Ogang also spoke.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/fd407ff1-656a-4d51-6bfe-0a5793063300/public" alt="IMAGE FROM EDTEK CON 2025" />Riki Dacanay — ICT
Industry Council of the Philippines president, and EdFolio and SkooklTek board
director — gives the opening remarks at the first National Education &amp;
Technology Conference at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel on March 28, 2025.&nbsp;<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/da22cd45-bba5-4ed2-ae40-f64a9e1a6100/public" alt="IMAGE FROM EDTEK CON 2025" />During her keynote
speech about ‘Future-proofing education: Embracing the age of AI (artificial
intelligence,’ EdFolio and SkoolTek CEO Ursel Murillo-Laureno reassures
educators that AI will not replace them.&nbsp;

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THE National Education & Technology Conference (EdTek Con) 2025, titled “Unfolding the future of education,” was staged successfully for the first time at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Lahug last Friday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., beginning with registration at 7 p.m.

Conference on education and technology launched successfully

The Manila Times (TMT) recently hosted a forum at Makati
Commerce Tower on November 28, focusing on the trends, challenges, and
opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and tech sectors in the
Philippines. The event, themed "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the
Philippines," brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to
share insights and discuss strategies to enhance the industry's growth and
resilience.

1. Analyze and leverage the outlook of the BPO and tech
sectors in the Philippines.

2. Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, including BPO
management, HR personnel, talent sourcing agencies, recruitment firms, IT
companies, and consulting organizations.

3. Develop solutions to address challenges in the industry.

Mark Philip Comandante (Exoasia Innovation Hub)

Ana Joy Rocero (FigariSolutions and PropTech Consortium of
the Philippines)

The session was moderated by Ben Kritz from TMT and hosted
by Dafort Villaseran of TMT.

The event was supported by sponsors such as:

The American Institute For English Proficiency 

Chefwix Catering Services by Chef Winston Jerome Luna 

British Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines

La Cámara (Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines)

Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The event was marketed by YAM Agency and provided an
opportunity for collaborative discussions on improving the BPO and tech sectors
in the country.

The Manila Times (TMT) BPO and Tech Forum 2024, held on November 28 at Makati Commerce Tower, brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology in the Philippines.

Under the theme "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," the event featured insights from key speakers.

The forum, supported by major sponsors and local and international chambers of commerce, highlighted the Philippines’ position as a global leader in outsourcing, emphasizing innovation, cybersecurity, and the country’s talented workforce. The Manila Times (TMT) recently hosted a forum at Makati
Commerce Tower on November 28, focusing on the trends, challenges, and
opportunities in the business process outsourcing (BPO) and tech sectors in the
Philippines. The event, themed "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the
Philippines," brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to
share insights and discuss strategies to enhance the industry's growth and
resilience.Objectives of the Forum:1. Analyze and leverage the outlook of the BPO and tech
sectors in the Philippines.2. Facilitate dialogue among stakeholders, including BPO
management, HR personnel, talent sourcing agencies, recruitment firms, IT
companies, and consulting organizations.3. Develop solutions to address challenges in the industry.Key Participants and Discussions:Jhino Illano (DICT)Marc Orenza (CyberQ)Jocel De Guzman (Truth360 and Scamwatch)Mark Philip Comandante (Exoasia Innovation Hub)Ana Joy Rocero (FigariSolutions and PropTech Consortium of
the Philippines)<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/567ba988-7c29-4e3b-4cca-f144d695c800/public" alt="Photo of speakers after the awarding of certificates." />The session was moderated by Ben Kritz from TMT and hosted
by Dafort Villaseran of TMT.The event was supported by sponsors such as:CyberQ Group
PhilippinesFigari Solutions Doconchain Xpress The American Institute For English Proficiency Australia New Zealand InstituteSpecial Partners:Chefwix Catering Services by Chef Winston Jerome Luna CellarFresh and Captain CrustAsta Plus and WrecoverésliteExoasia Innovation HubPMCM and ItsMysSpaceShowPropTech Consortium of the PhilippinesVritimesOrganizational Partners:British Chamber of Commerce in the PhilippinesFrench Chamber of Commerce in the PhilippinesItalian Chamber of Commerce in the PhilippinesLa Cámara (Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines)Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the PhilippinesPhilippine Chamber of Commerce and IndustryThe event was marketed by YAM Agency and provided an
opportunity for collaborative discussions on improving the BPO and tech sectors
in the country.Event Photo Gallery: <img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/06863934-1284-466f-cdd7-22a3964d3d00/public" alt=" " /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/0e728a68-a15d-41cf-8751-cd3ea73fcb00/public" alt="Image" /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/5ca04729-0483-4850-10b4-d103d1bf8000/public" alt="Image" /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/2c7dd0c0-d594-4732-3aac-db8fae6b5300/public" alt="Image" /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/aeae792e-b08f-4e82-d850-8e7acc287900/public" alt="Image" />

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The Manila Times (TMT) BPO and Tech Forum 2024, held on November 28 at Makati Commerce Tower, brought together industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest trends and challenges in business process outsourcing (BPO) and technology in the Philippines.

Under the theme "Offshoring and Outsourcing to the Philippines," the event featured insights from key speakers.

The forum, supported by major sponsors and local and international chambers of commerce, highlighted the Philippines’ position as a global leader in outsourcing, emphasizing innovation, cybersecurity, and the country’s talented workforce.

Experts tackle tech trends at TMT forum

Filipino Developers Create 13
Apps for Social Good at FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge
Manila, Philippines (November 23-24, 2024) – The FlutterFlow HackFest:
Impact Challenge, hosted by the FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila,
celebrated the creativity and ingenuity of Filipino developers as they raced
against the clock to build solutions for global challenges. Over an exhilarating
24-hour hackathon, 13 teams crafted innovative applications with the power to
drive social impact and advance sustainable development.

Turning Ideas into Impact in 24
Hours

The HackFest kicked off on November
22 at the Google Philippines office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
City, where participants drew inspiration from keynote speakers. Jan Michael
Jaudian, Head of Customer Engineering for the Philippines and Vietnam at
Google, highlighted how technology serves as both a catalyst and toolkit for
solving real-world problems. Elmerei Cuevas, Social Innovation Analyst
at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), offered a compelling
overview of the Philippines’ progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), motivating participants to develop meaningful apps for social good and sustainable
development.

On November 23, the action
culminated at Common Ground Rockwell in Makati City with an electrifying
Demo Day. Teams presented apps developed entirely in 24 hours using
FlutterFlow’s intuitive platform.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Null clinched the ₱50,000 grand
prize with Sustancia, an AI-powered app designed to foster balanced
eating habits and provide city-wide nutrition insights.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Flux took second place and a ₱30,000
prize with Inspectrum, an innovative app utilizing eye gaze tracking
technology to aid in the early detection of ADHD and ASD.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Neosolve earned the ₱20,000
third-place prize for Procrash, a gamified productivity app that
transforms habit-building into an engaging adventure.

Participants received guidance from
an exceptional lineup of mentors and judges, including industry luminaries like
Steve Ng (FlutterFlow), Allan Tan (Predictive Systems Inc), Miguel
Fermin (White Cloak Technologies), Vince Rocha (Mylo Speech Buddy), Jeff
Mendoza (MyCondoPal), Myles Delfin (BikeScout), Joshua de Guzman
(Dub), Jake Go (Springboard), Albert Padin (mWell), Atty.
Hazel Manaog-Mendoza, and Michie Ang (Women Who Code). Their
expertise was pivotal in shaping the participants’ ideas into impactful
solutions. Special appreciation is also extended to Dominic Medenilla
(Google), whose efforts ensured the hackathon’s success.

Apps Driving Social Good Aligned
with SDGs

The 13 innovative apps developed at
the HackFest addressed challenges across three key Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs):

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Apps
like Sustancia, Inspectrum, Optimai, and AI Rescue addressed nutrition,
early disease detection, providing mental health support, and improving emergency
response.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 4: Quality Education – Solutions such
as Ipaglaban Mo, ElevatEd, Procrash, and A11y focused on delivering
legal education, supporting learners with dyscalculia, enhancing productivity,
and creating a web accessibility platform.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
– Apps like ECO Learn, SureBin, Scrapify, Repari, and Rent ‘n Lend
offered innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, efficient waste
management, recycling, household repairs, and community resource-sharing.

Paving the Way for Social Good
Through Technology

With FlutterFlow, developers,
designers and tech enthusiasts can now bring ideas to life in just 24 hours, as
demonstrated by FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge. This accelerated
development process empowers everyone to experiment and iterate quickly. The
event showcased the overall potential of FlutterFlow to drive innovation and
social impact.

FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG)
Manila is committed to inspiring a new generation of Filipino tech talent. By
fostering a community of passionate developers, we aim to drive positive change
and build a brighter future for the Philippines.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ffdgmanila/">https://www.facebook.com/ffdgmanila/</a>

The FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge, hosted by FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila, showcased the talents of Filipino developers during a 24-hour hackathon aimed at addressing global challenges. Held from November 22-23, 2024, in Taguig City and Makati City, the event saw 13 teams creating apps aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on health, education, and sustainable communities.

Grand prize winner Team Null developed Sustancia, an AI-powered nutrition app, while Team Flux’s Inspectrum utilized eye-gaze tracking for ADHD and ASD detection, earning second place. Team Neosolve's gamified productivity app Procrash secured third.

The event benefited from mentorship and guidance from industry experts, and the innovative apps tackled real-world problems with solutions like waste management, accessibility, and mental health support. Demonstrating the power of FlutterFlow to accelerate development, the hackathon reinforced FFDG Manila’s mission to inspire Filipino tech talent and drive positive social change.

FlutterFlow played a pivotal role in the hackathon, empowering participants to rapidly develop their ideas into functional apps through its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and powerful features. The platform enabled teams to focus on innovation and problem-solving without getting bogged down in complex coding. Filipino Developers Create 13
Apps for Social Good at FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge
Manila, Philippines (November 23-24, 2024) – The FlutterFlow HackFest:
Impact Challenge, hosted by the FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila,
celebrated the creativity and ingenuity of Filipino developers as they raced
against the clock to build solutions for global challenges. Over an exhilarating
24-hour hackathon, 13 teams crafted innovative applications with the power to
drive social impact and advance sustainable development.Turning Ideas into Impact in 24
HoursThe HackFest kicked off on November
22 at the Google Philippines office in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
City, where participants drew inspiration from keynote speakers. Jan Michael
Jaudian, Head of Customer Engineering for the Philippines and Vietnam at
Google, highlighted how technology serves as both a catalyst and toolkit for
solving real-world problems. Elmerei Cuevas, Social Innovation Analyst
at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), offered a compelling
overview of the Philippines’ progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs), motivating participants to develop meaningful apps for social good and sustainable
development.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/adb84c54-911a-4fd3-291d-19025ed53100/public" alt="FlutterFlow Developer Group
(FFDG) Manila organized the FlutterFlow Hackfest: Impact Challenge Day 1 at
Google Philippines Office, Taguig City." />On November 23, the action
culminated at Common Ground Rockwell in Makati City with an electrifying
Demo Day. Teams presented apps developed entirely in 24 hours using
FlutterFlow’s intuitive platform.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/b048b1f3-5bd5-4fcf-90ab-983deeda5c00/public" alt="Image" />·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Null clinched the ₱50,000 grand
prize with Sustancia, an AI-powered app designed to foster balanced
eating habits and provide city-wide nutrition insights.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Flux took second place and a ₱30,000
prize with Inspectrum, an innovative app utilizing eye gaze tracking
technology to aid in the early detection of ADHD and ASD.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Team Neosolve earned the ₱20,000
third-place prize for Procrash, a gamified productivity app that
transforms habit-building into an engaging adventure.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/b573ee99-c406-493b-9236-d1e8e6faed00/public" alt="A group photo of Team " /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/1886542a-c20e-4471-ea3b-bcf16e75bb00/public" alt="A group photo of Team Flux" /><img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/b448f6ba-329d-4e19-96b6-86eae7a82200/public" alt="
A group photo of Team Neosolve,
Team Members include Miguel Kalaw, Lauvigne Lumeda, Kean Louis Rosales,
Renato Causing." />Mentors and Judges: Participants received guidance from
an exceptional lineup of mentors and judges, including industry luminaries like
Steve Ng (FlutterFlow), Allan Tan (Predictive Systems Inc), Miguel
Fermin (White Cloak Technologies), Vince Rocha (Mylo Speech Buddy), Jeff
Mendoza (MyCondoPal), Myles Delfin (BikeScout), Joshua de Guzman
(Dub), Jake Go (Springboard), Albert Padin (mWell), Atty.
Hazel Manaog-Mendoza, and Michie Ang (Women Who Code). Their
expertise was pivotal in shaping the participants’ ideas into impactful
solutions. Special appreciation is also extended to Dominic Medenilla
(Google), whose efforts ensured the hackathon’s success.<img style="width: 100%;" src="https://imagedelivery.net/H6_s_Eb_ylTWnSEV3HlmYQ/c39d9f74-c9b4-49f4-fdd0-5be0b8f07800/public" alt="Image" />Apps Driving Social Good Aligned
with SDGsThe 13 innovative apps developed at
the HackFest addressed challenges across three key Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs):·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Apps
like Sustancia, Inspectrum, Optimai, and AI Rescue addressed nutrition,
early disease detection, providing mental health support, and improving emergency
response.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 4: Quality Education – Solutions such
as Ipaglaban Mo, ElevatEd, Procrash, and A11y focused on delivering
legal education, supporting learners with dyscalculia, enhancing productivity,
and creating a web accessibility platform.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
– Apps like ECO Learn, SureBin, Scrapify, Repari, and Rent ‘n Lend
offered innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, efficient waste
management, recycling, household repairs, and community resource-sharing.Paving the Way for Social Good
Through TechnologyWith FlutterFlow, developers,
designers and tech enthusiasts can now bring ideas to life in just 24 hours, as
demonstrated by FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge. This accelerated
development process empowers everyone to experiment and iterate quickly. The
event showcased the overall potential of FlutterFlow to drive innovation and
social impact.FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG)
Manila is committed to inspiring a new generation of Filipino tech talent. By
fostering a community of passionate developers, we aim to drive positive change
and build a brighter future for the Philippines.For more information, visit:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ffdgmanila/">https://www.facebook.com/ffdgmanila/</a>

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STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Math)

Startups

The FlutterFlow HackFest: Impact Challenge, hosted by FlutterFlow Developer Group (FFDG) Manila, showcased the talents of Filipino developers during a 24-hour hackathon aimed at addressing global challenges. Held from November 22-23, 2024, in Taguig City and Makati City, the event saw 13 teams creating apps aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on health, education, and sustainable communities.

Grand prize winner Team Null developed Sustancia, an AI-powered nutrition app, while Team Flux’s Inspectrum utilized eye-gaze tracking for ADHD and ASD detection, earning second place. Team Neosolve's gamified productivity app Procrash secured third.

The event benefited from mentorship and guidance from industry experts, and the innovative apps tackled real-world problems with solutions like waste management, accessibility, and mental health support. Demonstrating the power of FlutterFlow to accelerate development, the hackathon reinforced FFDG Manila’s mission to inspire Filipino tech talent and drive positive social change.

FlutterFlow played a pivotal role in the hackathon, empowering participants to rapidly develop their ideas into functional apps through its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and powerful features. The platform enabled teams to focus on innovation and problem-solving without getting bogged down in complex coding.

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