About us

Every Pinoy kid has ideas worth hearing.

Why Abante Pilipinas exists, and what we believe.

May, founder of Abante Pilipinas, with Big Ben and the River Thames behind her
May, founder
Our story

In my years in the workplace, I worked beside brilliant Filipino colleagues. In my experience, many kept their best ideas to themselves in meetings. It wasn’t a lack of talent. Many had simply never been taught how to put their thoughts into words out loud.

Then I saw the same challenge at home. My own child is smart, yet explaining an idea clearly can be hard. That’s when I realized that speaking up is a skill, and skills can be taught, early and gently.

Abante Pilipinas gives Filipino kids simple formulas and one-minute practice, so they can share their ideas with confidence while keeping the respect and warmth we’re proud of.

Ang boses mo, mahalaga.
May, founder and parent

My background

CS
Computer ScienceA technical foundation to build a working app.
Tech
Tech and bankingExperience across both industries.
18
18 years in corporateYears of working beside teams, leaders and clients.
App
Startup sparkInspired to build an app that really works, dedicated to Filipinos.

What we believe

1
Every child has ideasThey only need a way to share them.
2
Structure builds confidenceA simple formula makes speaking easier.
3
Respect and voice go togetherKids can speak up and stay kind.

Join us, one minute at a time.

Try a one-minute practice with your child.

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