Bantay Digital is a passion project born during the early stages of COVID-19, driven by the need to help local communities adapt to the challenges of the pandemic. With markets closed and mobility restricted, I partnered with a longtime developer friend to create a small team of professionals and artists dedicated to designing tech solutions for the community.
“Bantay” means “mountain” in the local dialect and “guardian” in Filipino, reflecting our mission to support and protect the community. We began by conceptualizing e-commerce platforms and building a prototype to help locals sell their products online.
Our team also collaborated with volunteers to develop TRACE, an open-source QR-based progressive web app that acts as an online logbook for establishments and residents. The project is currently available on GitHub.
What started as a local initiative fueled by passion has grown into a global effort, with clients from other cities and countries seeking our expertise for various corporate projects. Despite this growth, Bantay Digital remains deeply rooted in its mission to serve and uplift the community.
Visit us at bantay.digital.
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