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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev), in collaboration with Philippine Artificial Intelligence Retreat (PAIR), hosted the inaugural US–Philippines AI Summit on June 20 at Stanford University. This...

“We are more than what we endure—we are what we design, sustain, and grow.” In his latest piece for Philstar, PhilDev-USA Chair Dr. Cris B. Liban challenges the old narrative...

The PhilDev Foundation is expanding its cross-border approach to innovation, mobilizing Filipino-American communities to support underserved students and entrepreneurs in the Philippines through education, mentorship, and funding initiatives. Founded by...

Two global foundations, built by visionary Asian technopreneurs, Diosdado Banatao and Romesh Wadhwani, who made their mark in Silicon Valley, are joining forces to give back—championing the next generation of...

For over a decade, the Philippine Development S&T Foundation Inc. (PhilDev), founded by successful Filipino technopreneur Diosdado “Dado” Banatao, has been empowering and inspiring Filipinos to excel in science and...

When I first moved to the U.S. over 30 years ago, I was introduced as “the dependable Filipino team member.” It was meant as a compliment — and in many...

March 28, 2025 – Palo Alto, CA – “Never underestimate the power of a community of Kababayans.” Guided by this belief and inspired by Dr. Jose Rizal’s words—“He who does...

PhilDev Foundation, in partnership with Wells Fargo Philippines, launched the SHE++ Empowerment Program for Women in Tech, an initiative designed to bridge gaps in skills and opportunities for female students...

PhilDev Foundation, together with FactSet Charitable Foundation, successfully launched the second iteration of the Young Banatao Learning Lab (YBLL 2.0) on January 9-10, 2025. The two-day onboarding camp, aimed at...

by Arianne Louise Arenas Cagayan de Oro, Philippines — On November 27, 2024, the Scholars Technopreneurship Training Program (STTP) – Region X, a collaborative effort between the Department of Science...

by Arianne Louise Arenas Taguig City, April 19 – PhilDev Foundation, in partnership with FactSet, successfully concluded the Young Banatao Learning Lab (YBLL) through the Ideathon held last 17 to...