> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stellar.gitbook.io/ambassador-program/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stellar.gitbook.io/ambassador-program/chapters/asia-pacific/philippines-chapter.md).

# Philippines Chapter

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Stellar Philippines is building a strong local ecosystem for founders, developers, students, and innovators exploring real-world blockchain applications on Stellar and Soroban.

From hackathons and builder meetups to university activations, startup support, and ecosystem collaborations, we help empower the next generation of builders in the Philippines while connecting them to regional and global opportunities across the Stellar ecosystem.

* [x] [Apply to join](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMWF9cALLvIY_RLUagBbmE7abviwdTckxpkqTdvsdMxqhdUg/viewform)!
* [x] Follow [Stellar](https://x.com/PHI_Stellar) Philippines on X!
* [x] Check out all events on [Rise In](https://www.risein.com/stellar-ambassadors)
* [x] Connect with Stellar Philippines in the [Stellar Developers Discord](https://discord.com/invite/stellardev)

#### Meet the team

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#### Events

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### About Stellar Philippines

Stellar Philippines is building a strong local ecosystem for developers, founders, students, and innovators exploring real-world blockchain applications on Stellar and Soroban.

Through initiatives such as the Build the Future of Finance Hackathon, Build on Stellar Philippines UniTour, Builder's Bootcamp: Stellar Journey to Mastery, Founder Meetups, Ambassador Meetups, technical workshops, and builder events, we help onboard and support the next generation of builders creating solutions across payments, remittances, DeFi, stablecoins, financial inclusion, and fintech.

Our community provides opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth through technical training, mentorship, networking, hackathons, ecosystem partnerships, and pathways to grants and funding opportunities. We work closely with universities, startups, developer communities, and ecosystem partners to help builders gain practical experience and connect with both local and global opportunities across the Stellar ecosystem.

The Philippines is home to a fast-growing technology, startup, and fintech ecosystem, making it an ideal environment for blockchain innovation. Our goal is to empower local talent, support high-potential projects, and help position the Philippines as a leading builder hub for Stellar in Southeast Asia.

> Join us and be part of a movement that's transforming the world of finance. Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous future for everyone.

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*This page links to and contains information written and maintained by third parties. The third-party content is not provided by the Stellar Development Foundation ("SDF"), and SDF does not independently review, validate, or verify any information received from or submitted by these third parties. SDF assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors, mistakes, omissions, or inaccuracies of such information and makes no warranties or representations as to (i) the accuracy or completeness of this site’s content, (ii) the content of any third-party website linked to this site, or (iii) the products, services or offerings of any third party operating on the Stellar network. Any views and opinions expressed in the third-party content are solely their own and do not represent the views or opinions of SDF.*