Digital Pilipinas Highlights of Quarter Two 2022

by digitalph
July 1, 2022July 7, 2022
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Point Zero Forum

The three-day Point Zero Forum kicked off in Zurich, Switzerland, focusing on the implications of digital financial technology on market structure and public policy. Key topics of discussion include advances in Decentralised Finance, Embedded and Open Finance, Sustainable Finance, the impact on policymakers, and opportunities for FinTechs.

One ASEAN FinTech Movement Launch

The One ASEAN Fintech Movement (OAFM) is the largest gathering of Fintechs in the region that focuses on its digital transformation. Together with the original convenors of the OAFM during the Point Zero Forum, they discussed the crucial role of digital financial technology in shaping the world and aimed to establish the region's leadership in the financial technology space.

ASEAN and the Future of Fintech

The region's Fintech sector is growing exponentially, establishing it as the economic leader because of the increased digitalization of financial services. Countries have gathered through cross-border collaboration, economic development, and addressing challenges allowing them to prosper in the coming decades.

Doctors to the Barrios Program

Experts from the University of the Philippines College of Public Health, together with Digital Pilipinas, have discussed issues on hygiene, disease prevention, identifying stakeholders, and engaging them where they discerned four key chapters to gain public trust.

Islamic Fintech and the Philippine Halal Economy

Digital Pilipinas, in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry - Philippine Trade and Training Center (DTI-PTTC), discussed how Islamic Fintech is a driving force in the future and improving services across this sector is beneficial for the growth of our economy.

RISE Challenge PitchFest

The City of Makati, in collaboration with Ronin Group, came together with Digital Pilipinas to elevate the Rise PitchFest Challenge. In this event, the award was 500,000 PHP equity-fee grants and a 12-week mentorship program to the top 8 start-ups that joined the competition.

DPxPhilRice: Teching up the Filipino Farmers

The Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rice Research Institute and Digital Pilipinas came together to tech up Filipino rice farmers. In this event, they bridged the gap through tech and agriculture experts by discussing how to improve rice production practices and productivity through readily-available technology.

Protecting the Pinoy eCommerce Consumer | Asia and Europe Technology Gateway

Outseer and the Embassy of Hungary have come together to discuss the ongoing growth of the e-commerce gateway. They tackled how cybersecurity contributes to the safety of consumers. Together with representatives from different industries, they took on the eastward shift, the importance of intra-Asian trade, and the continued growth of consumers in the region as it continues to attract cross-border interest.

Philippine x Singapore Cooperation for an SME Financial Education and Action Program

Digital Pilipinas, alongside the governments of The Philippines and Singapore, Locad, Outseer, and other institutions, have come together to discuss how SMEs are empowered through technology in this three-part event which focuses on the different aspects of the business, SME education, eCommerce, and cybersecurity.

E-Commerce Trends 2022: What Online Entrepreneurs Need to Know

Digital Pilipinas, alongside the governments of The Philippines and Singapore, Locad, Outseer, and other institutions, have come together to discuss how SMEs are empowered through technology in this three-part event which focuses on the different aspects of the business, SME education, eCommerce, and cybersecurity.

Keeping the Philippine eCommerce Value Chain Safe and Secure

Digital Pilipinas, alongside the governments of The Philippines and Singapore, Locad, Outseer, and other institutions, have come together to discuss how SMEs are empowered through technology in this three-part event which focuses on the different aspects of the business, SME education, eCommerce, and cybersecurity.

UP Philippine Finance Summit

The UP Junior Finance Association, in partnership with Digital Pilipinas and Fintech Philippines Association, discussed on this event several topics on cryptocurrency, blockchain, available finance, the impacts of these concepts on various sectors how they can enable individuals and businesses towards economic freedom.

Xendit MidYear Media Briefing

Xendit examined how nascent technologies impact our future and how the Philippines' digital ecosystem and the ongoing paradigm shift provided a perfect condition to accelerate the adoption of digital systems and Fintech that disrupts the industry.

Digital Pilipinas Champions Insurtech! #Insurtech

Digital Pilipinas, alongside Etiqa, GCash, and Igloo, championed Insurtech in the country. They discussed how the Philippines shows massive potential in the insurance market and how insurance partners can digitalize their services.

Web 3.0/#TechTrends

Digital Pilipinas bids goodbye to Secretary Manny Caintic from the DITC, alongside the launch of #TechTrends, an in-person, invite-only event focusing on technology, Web3, and the fintech sector by learning from the leading experts in nascent technologies in the Philippines globally.

Development Bank of Ghana Launch

A historic day in Ghana as they launched their Development Bank, which aims to provide long-term and adequate support to SMEs in the country. During the event, the MAS launched its SME Financial Education program for the country, furthering the momentous occasion for the nation.

Greenshoots x Launch of SME Financial Empowerment (SFE) Programme

Digital Pilipinas, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, multilateral organizations, institutes of higher learning, and corporate partners launched the SFE Programme, which focuses on upskilling local businesses with knowledge of financing, digital tools, and digital economy skillsets. During the Greenshoots event, key industry and in-market partners shared their views on SFE and its impact on local communities.

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