The Philippines’ potential as an emerging technology hub in the region took center stage this week as the “Geeks on a Plane” tour arrived in Manila, introducing the country to a diverse group of primarily US-based venture capitalists, startup founders, and technopreneurs.

The “Geeks on a Plane” (GOAP) tour is led by the venture capital firm 500 Startups, recently cited by the Wall Street Journal as one the most active venture capital funds in Silicon Valley, and is supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) Program. 500 Startups is leading the worldwide tour of tech hotspots as part of its effort to raise $100 million in venture capital funding for startups around the world, including the Philippines.

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