Last Feb 19, 2018, I have visited QBO for a TAPI workshop. I’m not speaking French if this terms might be foreign to you hence let me expound on what they are. QBO is an innovation hub that provides a platform for business start-ups and TAPI is one of DOST's service agencies whose primary responsibility is to promote the commercialization of technologies and market the services of other operating units of the Department.
These two company got together in an effort to encourage young entrepreneur or technopreneur to pursue this field of endeavor.
That day we were introduced to the various programs from TAPI on how the government can assist in entrepreneurship and job creation. I was blown away by the multiple programs TAPI has which includes Grants, Assistance and Support. These services were not available back in the day, indeed Philippine is trying to play catch up with other countries who excel in the field of Start-up. I believe these efforts coming from the government agency supports and highlights the innovative-nature and talents of Filipino with a strong computer savvy culture.
Let us take advantage of these programs because you might be the next Jeff Bezos or the next Dado Banatao. We should be able to shift our mentality to idea creation and innovation rather than just consumerism.
God bless and Good luck