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Homepage > News > Business > Charting the future: Insights from BUILD Startup Festival Did you know we have our own version of Silicon Valley right here in the Philippines? It’s called Sinigang Valley, and just like the beloved Filipino dish it’s named after, it’s a flavorful mix of ideas, innovation, and collaboration. Think of it as the local tech community’s witty take on the world’s most iconic startup hub—only with a distinctly Filipino twist. “Sinigang Valley came from a play of words from Silicon Valley, so it really represents the tech scene here in the Philippines,” said Rene Cuartero, Co-Founder and CEO of AHG Lab. “But we put some Filipino flavor into it. If you look at sinigang, it has so many different flavors, the ingredients, and everything that’s in it—that makes it so unique but also delicious. All of those coming together is, let’s say, the Filipino flavor—similar to the different aspects of the Filipino startup ecosystem coming together, mixing, making that wonderful bowl that is wonderfully served to the community.” I had the chance to attend the BUILD Startup Festival hosted by the Sinigang Valley Association and speak with founders, investors, and ecosystem builders about the future of tech in the Philippines. One thing was clear: the energy is real, and everyone’s hungry to build something that lasts. title=”YouTube video player” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share” referrerpolicy=”strict-origin-when-cross-origin” allowfullscreen=””> More than just a catchy name, Sinigang Valley has become a hub of connection for anyone involved in startups—from developers and funders to policy advocates and tech service providers. “Sinigang Valley tries to be a community beacon,” Cuartero explained. “Where whatever you are trying to do in this startup ecosystem—whether you’re an investor or a startup founder, you’re a service provider for startups—you can come to Sinigang Valley, join and participate, learn, but also provide wisdom and learning to other players. By becoming this community beacon, people have a safe space to be able to discuss difficulties and even challenges. And…

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