When it comes to dating, almost 80% of young singles in the Philippines say they are excited but nearly 45% feel awkward and need advice on how to date.
Tinder, the world’s most popular app for meeting new people, is bringing to the Philippines School of Swipe™ (www.schoolofswipe.com), its first-ever virtual crash course in online dating. Tailored for young adult singles looking to navigate modern-day dating, School of Swipe is a first-of-its-kind, fun dating starter kit; a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about online dating. First rolled out in Singapore and Spain this year, the Philippines is next to launch School of Swipe™. The initiative is brought to the country to help Pinoy singletons landi responsibly and build their confidence as they seek out new connections.
Young singletons remain unsure about how to start their dating journey and to know more about dating, Pinoy young adults reach out to their friends or connect on virtual communities on social media. In fact, a survey conducted by Tinder this year revealed that 74% of Pinoy young adults aged 18-25 years old are excited to date while 68% feel hopeful about their dating future. Living in the early stages of their exploratory years, the survey further revealed that 44% of young singles are curious about the dating journey that awaits them.
“School of Swipe™ is therefore an easy-to-use mobile-first wingmate which singletons can access anytime, anywhere. As the world’s largest dating app, Tinder wants young adult singles to feel more confident in their dating journeys, date smart, and have a fun and safe dating experience,” said Papri Dev, APAC Communications Head at Tinder. “It is an all-in-one guide for daters looking to make the most of the matching experience whilst also staying alert, both online and offline. The resource complements Tinder’s continuous in-app feature innovations and tutorials to make dating fun and safe for all young adults eager to connect with someone new.”
“Young people have resorted to their circle of friends or social media platforms to gain insights on how dating works. Sharing and listening to true love confession stories on radio and social media has become their outlet to freely express themselves and learn how to navigate the world of dating. I always get asked about how to date right and School of Swipe™ is a great place for them to start off their dating journey, ” said Vanessa “Coach Vee” Antonio, a dating coach and U.S. certified matchmaker based in Manila.
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