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Trends & Market Intelligence

Philippine startup ecosystem activity, trending topics, and actionable recommendations

Total Trends Tracked

12

Highest Score

92/100

Total Mentions

1,299

Categories Covered

5

Trends by Category
Weekly Recommendations
  1. 1Publish a breakdown of FoodTech Manila's Series A — high-interest topic this week with 180 mentions.
  2. 2Reach out to DICT about StellarPH participation in Philippine Startup Week 2026 (May 18-22).
  3. 3Create content around the Startup Act implementation updates — founders need guidance on registration.
  4. 4Explore partnership with Angel Network PH for PH100 Demo Day investor pool.
  5. 5Plan a Cebu-focused community event to capitalize on the hub expansion momentum.

All Trends

AI-Powered SaaS in PH

technology

Growing wave of AI-first SaaS startups targeting Philippine SMEs, with 3 new launches this week.

Score: 92/100
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245 mentionsMultipleMar 20, 2026

Series A: FoodTech Manila raises $12M

funding

FoodTech Manila closed $12M Series A led by Sequoia Scout, the largest food-tech round in PH this year.

Score: 88/100
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180 mentionsDealStreetAsiaMar 19, 2026

Startup Act Implementation Updates

policy

DTI released new guidelines for Startup Act benefits registration, streamlining the process for qualified startups.

Score: 85/100
x
156 mentionsGovernmentMar 18, 2026

Philippine Startup Week 2026 Announced

event

DICT announced Philippine Startup Week 2026 dates: May 18-22, theme 'Building for the Next Billion'.

Score: 82/100
x
134 mentionsDICTMar 17, 2026

Green Tech Ecosystem Growth

technology

5 new cleantech startups registered in Q1, signaling growing investor interest in sustainability.

Score: 79/100
x
112 mentionsMultipleMar 16, 2026

Cebu Startup Hub Expansion

startup

Cebu IT Park announces 3 new co-working spaces dedicated to startups, tripling available capacity.

Score: 76/100
x
98 mentionsLocal MediaMar 15, 2026

Seed Round: EduConnect PH ($2.5M)

funding

EduConnect PH raises $2.5M seed to expand AI tutoring platform across public schools.

Score: 74/100
x
89 mentionsTechCrunchMar 14, 2026

Remote Work Policy Impact on Startups

policy

PEZA's revised WFH guidelines may benefit early-stage startups with distributed teams.

Score: 71/100
x
78 mentionsPEZAMar 13, 2026

Fintech Adoption Rate Hits 72%

technology

BSP reports 72% fintech adoption among Filipino adults, up from 56% in 2024.

Score: 68/100
x
65 mentionsBSP ReportMar 12, 2026

Angel Network PH Launches

funding

New angel investor network launches with 40 Filipino diaspora investors committing $5M total.

Score: 65/100
x
52 mentionsPress ReleaseMar 11, 2026

Davao Innovation Summit

event

350+ attendees expected at Davao Innovation Summit, the first major startup event in Mindanao this year.

Score: 62/100
x
48 mentionsEventMar 10, 2026

HealthTech Regulation Sandbox

policy

DOH announces regulatory sandbox for digital health startups, allowing faster product testing.

Score: 58/100
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42 mentionsDOHMar 8, 2026