Building the Infrastructure for Community Commerce.
RaketNow is a Filipino-built technology company creating the connected digital ecosystem that empowers communities, entrepreneurs, and service providers to thrive together.
Our Mission
Technology That Serves People First.
We believe technology should be a bridge, not a barrier. RaketNow was built to connect people who want to work with people who need services done — and to create a marketplace where every Filipino entrepreneur has a fair chance to succeed.
Our vision extends beyond transactions. We are building the community infrastructure for the next generation of Philippine commerce.
Digital Inclusion
Making digital commerce accessible to every Filipino entrepreneur and community — regardless of technical background or resources.
Local Entrepreneurship
Giving local businesses the tools, visibility, and infrastructure to compete and thrive in the digital economy.
Community Commerce
Enabling trusted transactions between real people in real communities — not anonymous interactions on faceless platforms.
Financial Education
Equipping the community with knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions and build long-term prosperity.
Leadership
The Team Behind RaketNow
Don Salarzon
Chief Executive Officer
Serial entrepreneur with 12 years building digital platforms across Southeast Asia.
Cesar Mendoza
Chief Operating Officer
Former product lead at a major Philippine fintech company. Passionate about human-centered design.
Aiden Bernardo
Chief Technology Officer
Full-stack architect with deep expertise in scalable marketplace infrastructure.
Carmela Aquino
Head of Community
Community builder who has grown digital networks of over 50,000 members across the Philippines.
Our Journey
Built With Purpose
2024
Concept & Research
RaketNow concept developed through extensive community research across Metro Manila.
Q1 2025
Platform Development
Core platform architecture built. Service booking and marketplace foundations established.
Q3 2025
Beta Launch
Private beta launched with 200 early community members and 50 founding merchants.
Q1 2026
Community Growth
Public launch. 20,000+ members joined. 500+ merchants onboarded. Academy launched.
2026+
National Scale
Expanding beyond Metro Manila. Building partnerships for national and regional growth.
Join Us
Be Part of What We're Building.
Whether you are a customer, provider, merchant, or partner — there is a place for you in the RaketNow ecosystem.