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by Jeremy Norine Unson
DOST-TAPI-supported innovators showcase affordable diagnostic and wound care technologies to global stakeholders
Two Filipino health technology startups have strengthened the international visibility of Philippine-developed healthcare innovations after presenting solutions that address critical healthcare challenges through affordable, accessible, and scalable technologies.
Manila HealthTek Inc. and AYO Tech Corp. successfully engaged with prospective partners, investors, healthcare stakeholders, and innovation leaders, opening opportunities for future collaborations and demonstrating the growing global interest in Filipino-developed technologies.
The featured innovations showcased the country's capability to develop practical healthcare solutions with the potential to benefit both local and international communities.


Manila HealthTek Inc., represented by Dr. Raul Destura, Mr. Lemuel Petronio, and Ms. Jana Denise Lacuna, presented Lab-in-a-Mug (LiaM) 3.0, a portable molecular diagnostic device capable of detecting multiple infectious diseases outside traditional laboratory settings.
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by Josiah Poyugao
Teachers often wear many hats in the classroom. Beyond lesson delivery, they also check piles of student outputs, monitor student progress, and complete countless administrative tasks.
To help ease these challenges, Filipino innovators are developing technologies designed to make classroom management more efficient.
Here are three (3) DOST TAPI-assisted Filipino education technology (EdTech) startups making teaching easier, helping teachers save more time and support their students better.
Cerebro: An All-in-One Hub for Classroom Management
For many teachers, the day begins with admin work with lesson preparation, attendance checking, and organizing class records.
Cerebro streamlines these tasks through a centralized school management and e-learning platform equipped with a curriculum-aligned content library.
It also features a dedicated Teacher Portal, helping teachers stay organized and reduce time spent on administrative work or switching between multiple learning management systems.
