Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is emerging as a startup hub with 1,100 startups, 60 incubators, and 50 VCs.
8 startups worth watching in Manila include ALLCARE, providing benefits for freelancers; LookingFour, a marketplace for new and pre-loved goods; First Circle, offering financing for SMEs; Resorts Gate, a holiday booking platform; Xalmeds, an online pharmacy with delivery; Dashlabs.ai, enabling medical care automation; Soltera, focusing on energy management; and Mayani, supporting farmers through tech.