Bryl Lim
| Bryl Lim | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bryl Kezter Lim Escalante, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Filipino |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of San Carlos (BS Information Technology, 2019) |
| 💼 Occupation | Software engineer, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Developer of Tunai, founder of PocketDevs |
Bryl Lim (born Bryl Kezter Lim) is a Filipino software engineer and entrepreneur, originally from Escalante, Negros Occidental. He is best known as the lead developer of Tunai, an AI-powered fact-checking tool recognized by the Philippine government for its role in combating online disinformation.[1][2]
Early life and education
Lim was born in Escalante, Negros Occidental. He graduated from the University of San Carlos in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
Career
Lim has worked as a full-stack developer and entrepreneur. He founded PocketDevs, a development firm that later expanded into the Southeast Asian market.
He has been cited in technology discussions and covered in media for his insights on software development and innovation.[3]
Hackathon achievements
In 2024, Lim and his team won the Hack the Future Hackathon with an AI-powered itinerary tool promoting local tourism in the Philippines.[4]
In May 2025, Lim led his team at PocketDevs in developing Tunai, an AI-powered application designed to shield Filipinos, particularly those in rural communities, from disinformation by providing intelligent responses to misleading online content.[1][2]
Tunai won against 17 teams that competed in the first-ever OpenGov Hackathon, hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), held on May 22, 2025.[5]
DICT Secretary Henry Aguda described the innovation as a "world-class innovation of Filipino talent".[6]
Speaking engagements
Lim has been invited as a speaker at various universities and conferences in the Philippines, including events hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology.
Media coverage
Lim’s projects and professional insights have been covered by both government and independent media outlets:
- Government: DICT,[1] PCOO,[2] and the Philippine Information Agency.[6]
- Independent: Newsbytes Philippines,[7] Manila Standard,[8] eLegal,[9] and GameOps.[10]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "DICT commends Tunai at OpenGov Hackathon". Department of Information and Communications Technology. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Malacañang press briefing". Presidential Communications Office. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Palace hails Pinoy-made AI tool to combat fake news on Facebook". Newsbytes.ph. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Palace hails Pinoy-made AI tool to combat fake news on Facebook". Newsbytes.ph. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "AI-powered fact-checking tool Tunai wins inaugural DICT OpenGov Hackathon". eLegal. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Filipinos create breakthrough app vs fake news — Palace". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Palace hails Pinoy-made AI tool to combat fake news on Facebook". Newsbytes.ph. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Palace hails Pinoy-made fact-checking tool vs fake news". Manila Standard. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "AI-powered fact-checking tool Tunai wins inaugural DICT OpenGov Hackathon". eLegal. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
- ↑ "Pinoy developers create AI tool to fight fake news". GameOps. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
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