Block Awards 2023 recognizes Jay Ricky B. Villarante for contributions to local blockchain industry

Jay Ricky Villarante, Chairman and CEO of several local blockchain companies, has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious Block Awards 2023, the award-giving body of the 2023 Philippine Blockchain Week, dubbed as the largest blockchain event in the Philippines supported by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). This esteemed award celebrates the outstanding contributions and pioneering efforts of individuals shaping the blockchain landscape.

Villarante, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and influential figure in the blockchain industry, has demonstrated remarkable vision and dedication to the advancement of blockchain technology in the Philippines. He is the Chairman and President of 8ventures Pte. Ltd and 8Ventures Philippines Corporation, Chairman and President of Paylance Pte. Ltd., Chairman and CEO of BSP-Licensed VASP company, Moneybees Forex Corporation, Chairman and Director of OrbitPH, Inc. and Chairman and President of Secuna Softwares Technologies, Inc. 

Homeqube revolutionizes e-commerce for home value chain with gamified bidding experience

Homeqube, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered e-commerce platform for real estate, is pioneering a new frontier in the home value chain by integrating a gamified bidding experience for both buyers and sellers in its platform.

Homeqube CEO Jose Paolo Calma highlights the platform's unique approach: "Our game is centered on bidding. It's a genuine bid for a deal, whether that's for the duration of a stay in a home or for buying specific homebuilding materials. Players can lay out their needs and bid based on their set requirements or specifications."

Construction expert launches ‘Homeqube’ blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform

Hailing from a famed Filipino family of architects and contractors, Jose Paolo “JP” Calma, former CEO of the Multi-Development and Construction Corporation (MDCC), has launched Homeqube, a blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform that enables users to design their dream homes through its built-in network of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

With his extensive background in system architecture and interior construction, Calma's first-hand perspective of the complex issues within the homebuilding industry prompted him to build a decentralized online platform that makes homebuilding accessible to all.

Blockchain Council of the Philippines Unveils Plans for Web3 Adoption and Partnership with DICT at ‘The Launch Mixer’

The Blockchain Council of the Philippines (BCP) hosted a highly successful The Launch Mixer event on June 27, at The Astbury in Orion, Makati City. The event aims to highlight the council's efforts in driving Web3 adoption, while also announcing their plans and objectives for the future. BCP has also announced its partnership with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The Launch Mixer served as a platform for the council's founding members to share their insights and visions with the attendees. The event featured notable industry experts and thought leaders, including Dr. Donald Lim, the Founding President of BCP, DICT Director Emmy Lou Delfin, Coins.ph CEO Wei Zhuo, Direct Agent 5 and SurgePay CEO Raymond Babst, Yield Guild Games (YGG) Country Manager Luis Buenaventura, Dr. Guido David, Chief Data Scientist of Capstone Intel-Corporation, and Mayeth Cruz of Moneybees.