Keb Cuevas
Keb Cuevas | |
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 Cuevas in 2017 | |
| Born | Kevin San Miguel Cuevas October 6, 1995 |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Title | The Digital Agriculturist |
| Website | kebcuevas |
Keb Cuevas (born October 6, 1995) is a Filipino agriculturist, data scientist, and journalist. He is notable for founding the multi-awarded agri-tech startup Tagani,[1] as well as for his science education and public interest content on TikTok.[2][3] Dubbed as The Digital Agriculturist,[4] he also appeared as a contestant on AXN Asia's business reality show Project GO.[5]
Cuevas was former Chief for Innovation Policy at Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev). Cuevas was awarded as a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Fellow for Economic Development in 2018 for his work in agribusiness entrepreneurship.[6][7]
Early Life and Education
[change | change source]Cuevas was born in Las Piñas, Philippines. He grew up in an informal settlers area and working-class family. He helped with their small business while joining singing contests to support his studies. He finished elementary at Almanza Elementary School and high school at Saint Anthony School of Las Piñas. He started college at Adamson University before transferring to the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), where he earned a degree in agribusiness management and became a licensed agriculturist.[4]
He also studied economics at Brown University as a U.S. State Department scholar.[8] Later, he studied for a master's degree in data science from the Technological Institute of the Philippines. In 2023, he was admitted to a PhD program at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[2] He currently is pursuing law at Adamson University.
Career
[change | change source]Agri-tech, Startups, and Innovation
[change | change source]Cuevas co-founded Tagani, a startup that helped farmers access markets and digital tools. He worked with the Department of Agriculture and other groups to support small farmers. He later joined the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and helped write the country's National Innovation Strategy.[4][9] In 2023, he co-founded Taxikel, a ride-hailing app for rural areas.[10]
Journalism and Public Education
[change | change source]Cuevas worked at Rappler, focusing on stories about fake news, disaster preparedness, and public engagement.[11][12] He made TikTok videos about science, economics, food, and urban agriculture to reach younger audiences.[3][13]
Research and Teaching
[change | change source]Cuevas worked as a data scientist and analytics manager in both government and private companies. He also taught data science at CIIT College of Arts and Technology and joined the National Institute of Physics for PhD research in network science.[4]
Advocacy Work
[change | change source]Cuevas promotes sustainable farming, mental health, and climate change awareness. He taught safe farming practices during the COVID-19 pandemic and spoke out about farmers' struggles and the need for fair pricing.[14][15] He supported urban gardening for mental wellness and climate-resilient agriculture.[16][17]
He is also an advocate for LGBT rights, gender equality, and cultural respect. He supports same-sex marriage, anti-discrimination laws, and HIV/AIDS prevention.[18] Cuevas joined public conversations about cultural appropriation during the Nas Daily-Whang-od controversy.[19][20][21][22][23]
Television
[change | change source]- 2021: Project GO (AXN Asia) - Contestant
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Menur, Anisa. "These agritech startups might be the next big thing in the Philippines". e27. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- 1 2 Dulay, Patch (2020-12-11). "The Spark Project - Beyond FarmVille and Convention: Tagani and The Farming Millennial". The Spark Project. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- 1 2 Cordona, Yssa (August 4, 2021). "What Is The High-5 Banking Method? 6 Valuable Money Management Lessons We Learned From TikTok". OneNews.ph.
- 1 2 3 4 "Keb Cuevas | Data Science Leader - About". 2025-03-14. Archived from the original on March 14, 2025. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ "Keb Cuevas". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "YSEALI Brown University Fall 2018 Highlights" (PDF). Brown University Swearer Center. March 19, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Economic managers hold first-ever online Sulong Pilipinas workshop with youth leaders from all over the Philippines | Philippine Information Agency". Philippine Information Agency. 2021-04-23. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ "YSEALI Brown University Fall 2018 Highlights" (PDF). Brown University Swearer Center. March 19, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 26, 2019.
- ↑ "Muck Rack | For journalists and public relations". muckrack.com. 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ "Taxikel". THE ORG. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ Cuevas, Keb (2017-12-09). "Fake news, cybercrimes to gain more ground in 2018 – cybersecurity experts". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ Cuevas, Keb (2018-02-14). "In fighting disinformation and trolls, silence 'cannot be an option'". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-03-31.
- ↑ "TikTok - Make Your Day". Retrieved 2025-03-29.
- ↑ Plaridel (2020-12-13). "Pagtugon sa hinaing ng mga magsasaka, binigyang-tuon sa Peasant Situationer". Ang Pahayagang Plaridel. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ↑ Galvez, Daphne (2019-11-10). "Price of sayote in Benguet plummets as low as P2 per kilo due to oversupply". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ↑ "DepEd launches Wellness Check Series | Department of Education". Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ↑ "Ep.11: Wellness Check Series (Let It Grow) by DepEd Philippines Official". Spotify for Creators. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
- ↑ Cuevas, Keb. "Time to reclaim our prom experience. Wearing Kenffer Franco tonight for #QueerPromPH!".
- ↑ laranal (2021-08-12). "The Nas Daily issue reveals the worst (and funniest) of chismosa culture". Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ Zainalabiden, Fayyadhah (2021-08-06). "Nas Daily Accused Of Exploiting Filipino Culture, Vlogger Claims Allegations Are False". Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ Push Team (August 7, 2021). "Nas Daily responds to The Cacao Project founder's claims; CamSur town Mayor backs daughter's claims against vlogger". ABS-CBN News.
- ↑ Esguerra, Anthony (2021-08-06). "Campaign To Unfollow Nas Daily Gains Traction After Controversy With Tribal Tattoo Artist". Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ↑ Casco, Angela (2021-08-09). "Trending Topic: The Nas Daily-Apo Whang-Od Controversy, From Pinoy Baiting to a Never-ending Call Out Saga". Retrieved 2025-03-27.