Chikka
Mendiola co-founded Chikka in 2000 with Alexandra Roxas and Chito Bustamante. Chikka is an instant messaging application that integrates full mobile functions via text messaging. The service launched in 2001 allowed millions of Filipinos who did not have Internet access to use instant messaging using their mobile phones. Chikka now has over 45 million registering to use the service.
As CEO of Chikka, Mendiola has a role in planning product development. From 2000 to 2008 he had pushed for various versions of the Chikka Text Messenger and scores of mobile applications that “text-enabled” aspects of daily life.
Mendiola or his company has filed eleven patents; 34 applications granted; over 40 applications pending for Chikka’s various mobile communications related products covering 24 countries.
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