Philippines' first $1 billion startup hopes to inspire entrepreneurs

Cathy Yang and Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News

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<p>The founder of the Philippines first "unicorn" or $1 billion startup said he hoped his success would inspire more Filipino entrepreneurs to think out of the box.</p>

The founder of the Philippines first "unicorn" or $1 billion startup said he hoped his success would inspire more Filipino entrepreneurs to think out of the box.

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Philippines' first $1 billion startup hopes to inspire entrepreneurs

Philippines' first $1 billion startup hopes to inspire entrepreneurs

Cathy Yang and Jessica Fenol,

ABS-CBN News

Published Nov 14, 2017 09:43 AM PHT

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Updated Nov 15, 2017 02:22 PM PHT

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