Innovating the Philippines' Digital Financial Infrastructure

For financial institutions

Move money and connect new market players in the digital economy

For users

Instantly send or receive payments across different banks and wallets

For new market players

Offer innovative payment solutions for their customers

Advantage

What sets Higala apart?

Higala is an Open Payments Platform that connects new players to enter the financial services market, leading to better products and services for consumers. The platform leverages the financial strength of industry-leading local banks and financial institutions through synergistic partnerships.

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Low on-ramp barrier to broaden the participation of financial institutions.

Deliver instant answers

Low switching cost to enable financial institutions to offer payment solutions that are reasonably priced.

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Enables new market players to offer innovative payment services that address the changing needs of customers.

Connect with customers

Supports inclusive instant payment systems through partnership with the Mojaloop Foundation.

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Supports Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by eradicating poverty through financial inclusion.

Higala Ecosystem

Enabling financial inclusions

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Our Team

Winston Damarillo

Talino Venture Studios, CEO

Exited three startups in Silicon Valley, Intel Capital, PLDT

Vice Catudio

Higala Technology Inc., CEO

Chief of Party USAID SPEED,
Cartera, USAID E-PESO

Jamey Butcher

Chemonics, President and CEO

25 years at leading sustainable development firm with 6,000+ staff in 100+ countries worldwide

Dexter Genterone

Chief Architect

Mark Colentava

Product Development

Francis Plaza

Chief Technology Officer

and a 15+ team of software engineering, product, and finance experts.