PHILIPPINE CONSULATE MEETS WITH GLOBAL STARTUP ACCELERATOR MIND THE BRIDGE TO EXPLORE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIPS
Consul Rowena Pangilinan-Daquipil and PTIC-Silicon Valley Trade Commissioner Anne Marie Kristine Umali listen attentively to Mr. Giovanni Martinez, Lead Officer for Government Partnerships at MTB. (San Francisco PCG photo)
San Francisco, California — The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco met with officials of international startup accelerator Mind the Bridge (MTB) on 24 June 2025 to explore opportunities for collaboration in support of the Philippines’ growing innovation and startup ecosystem.
The meeting was held at MTB’s Innovation Center located at 450 Townsend Street, San Francisco, and was attended by Consul Rowena R. Pangilinan-Daquipil, PTIC-Silicon Valley Trade Commissioner Anne Marie Kristine Umali, and Economic Assistant Cristine Cia Clasara-Steylaerts. The MTB delegation was led by Giovanni M. Martinez, Lead Officer for Government Partnerships, joined by Andrea Sguazzi and Marta Clua Villas.
During the meeting, MTB provided an overview of its mission to foster a sustainable and globally connected entrepreneurial ecosystem. MTB works closely with startups, corporations, and governments to drive innovation, conduct market research, and promote international business partnerships.
This meeting builds on previous engagements between the Consulate and MTB dating back to 2022, as part of sustained efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ innovation ties with the global tech community. END
Philippine Consulate officials pose with Mr. Giovanni M. Martinez and the MTB team after discussions on potential areas of collaboration. (San Francisco PCG photo)