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THE STORY:
Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit philanthropic organization focused on building the science and technology ecosystem in the Philippines in order to drive innovation and entrepreneurship as the long-term, sustainable strategy to accelerate economic development of the country, thereby alleviating the longstanding problem of poverty. In support of this mission, PhilDev initiates programs and mobilizes resources to improve basic and higher education for the development of human capital, promotes market-driven research and development, and encourages investments in science and technology enterprises that adress global markets. PhilDev, in partnership with Ayala Foundation Inc. in the Philippines, also helps to mobilize support for non-profit socio-economic projects in the areas of training and development, arts and culture, enterprise and livelihood, the environment, governance, health, persons with special needs, rural development, and women's and children's issues, among other sectors.