by Ferry Bayu | Aug 19, 2025 | Business
15 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines—After two years of negotiations, governments in Geneva once again failed to agree on a Global Plastics Treaty strong enough to end the plastic crisis—choosing delay and division over decisive action to protect people and the planet.
Greenpeace Philippines’ Zero Waste Campaigner Marian Ledesma, who is in Geneva attending the talks, said:
“This is not progress; it’s paralysis. Governments left Geneva empty-handed again, while unchecked plastic production—the real driver of this crisis—keeps accelerating. What the world needs is a reset, not another replay of failure. Every day of delay lets the fossil fuel and plastic industry escape accountability, while communities like ours are left to pick up the pieces and pay the price.
“Let’s call it what it is: the heavy hand of fossil fuel and plastics lobbyists is setting these negotiations up for failure. Their presence at the table is not about solutions but sabotage, undermining the calls of most governments—including the Philippines—for a strong, legally binding treaty that cuts plastic production, protects human health, provides just and equitable financing, and addresses the full lifecycle of plastics from extraction to disposal. A few bad actors must not be allowed to dictate the future of the planet.
“Too much is at stake. The Philippines cannot afford to sit still while waiting for the treaty to be finalized when Filipinos have been unjustly enduring the health, social, and environmental costs of plastic pollution for decades. National action can—and must—begin now. By holding plastic-polluting corporations accountable, passing laws consistent with our strong positions in the negotiations, phasing out single-use plastics, and scaling up reuse and refill systems, we can confront the full lifecycle of plastic and protect Filipinos from its impacts. Anything less is surrendering our future to plastic.”
About Greenpeace Philippines
Greenpeace is a community united by a mission to protect the planet and ensure a green, peaceful future. They’ve led the fight against environmental destruction, advocating for the planet’s rights as part of a global movement that challenges power with courage.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 16, 2025 | Business
Learn how PetroSync’s ISO 55000 Training empowers businesses to master asset management, enhance team productivity, boost operational efficiency, and cut costs to stay ahead of competitors.
When Your Competitors Outpace You in Asset Management
Picture this: your biggest competitor just announced a major expansion. They’re handling more projects, attracting high-value clients, and delivering faster results. Meanwhile, your team is stuck firefighting daily issues—broken equipment, unclear asset tracking, and delayed maintenance schedules.
This isn’t because your team isn’t working hard. The truth is, they simply don’t have the right framework to manage assets efficiently. In today’s fast-moving market, poor asset management isn’t just a minor inconvenience—it’s an open invitation for your competitors to win over your customers.
The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Operations
Inefficiency has a way of hiding in plain sight. You might not notice it in a single day, but over weeks and months, the damage adds up:
Lost productivity as your team spends hours locating equipment or fixing repeated breakdowns.
Higher operational costs from unplanned repairs and emergency outsourcing.
Missed opportunities when delays cause clients to turn elsewhere.
Here’s the hard truth: without a robust system like ISO 55000, your business risks becoming less competitive—slowly but surely.
Transforming Your Team into a High-Performance Machine
Imagine your operations running like clockwork—assets tracked in real-time, maintenance scheduled proactively, and decisions backed by accurate data. That’s the power of adopting ISO 55000 Training.
By implementing this internationally recognized standard, companies have seen:
Up to 25% increase in team productivity through better task coordination and asset visibility.
15–20% boost in operational efficiency, reducing waste and downtime.
Significant cost savings by integrating AI-powered chatbots for asset-related queries, cutting administrative workload and allowing staff to focus on higher-value tasks.
Your team stops working harder—and starts working smarter.
Seizing the Competitive Edge with PetroSync
Some businesses wait until it’s too late—until the market shifts and their loyal clients leave for faster, more reliable competitors. But forward-thinking leaders take action now.
With PetroSync, you don’t just get theory—you get hands-on, practical knowledge from industry experts who understand the challenges you face. Their ISO 55000 Training is designed to equip you with tools, processes, and strategies that immediately impact your bottom line.
Don’t wait until inefficiency costs you your biggest client. Take control, master asset management, and stay ahead of the competition.
About PetroSync Global Internasional
PetroSync was established in Singapore in 2010 and began its expansion into Indonesia in 2013. To this day, PetroSync has become a leading oil and gas training provider, with a participant passing rate as high as 90%.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 15, 2025 | Business, Stories
VRICrew, a trusted job search platform in the Philippines, is offering a wide range of career opportunities for job seekers across various fields and experience levels – and best of all, the entire process is FREE! By joining VRICrew, you can find opportunities that match your skills and career aspirations without any cost.
Various Positions Available Across Multiple Industries
VRICrew offers a variety of positions in various industries, from technology, design, project management, marketing, to customer service. Some of the positions currently available include:
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– Design & Creative: UI/UX Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Photographer, Video Creator, Illustrator
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Easy and Free Job Application Process
Applying for jobs on VRICrew is quick and easy, with no fees involved. By simply registering on the platform, job seekers can complete their profile, apply for positions, and directly interact with recruiters. Each applicant will also receive updates on the status of their application – all FREE with no registration fees.
How to Join VRICrew
Job seekers can start discovering career opportunities for free by visiting the registration page at https://vricrew.com/ph/signup. After registering, users can access various job opportunities that match their skills and experience and have the chance to connect directly with companies looking for candidates.
Why Choose VRICrew?
Wide Range of Career Opportunities: With various job categories and experience levels offered, VRICrew provides plenty of options for job seekers.
Simple and FREE Application Process: Register and apply for jobs in just a few easy steps, with no fees at all.
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About VRITIMES Inc.
VRICrew is a job search platform that helps connect job seekers and companies for collaboration and recruitment. As part of VRI Group, VRICrew aims to provide efficient job search solutions that are accessible to various people.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2025 | Business
11 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland/Quezon City, Philippines — With just three days left before the final round of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty comes to a close in Geneva, Switzerland, civil society groups, scientists, and community representatives warn that talks are veering off course, risking a weak agreement that fails to protect people and the planet from plastic pollution.
Greenpeace Philippines Zero Waste Campaigner Marian Ledesma, in Geneva for the negotiations, raised alarm over mounting industry influence and the attempts of oil-producing states to water down the treaty’s scope, focusing only on waste management and excluding measures to cut plastic production and address health impacts.
“We are running out of time,” Ledesma said. “A watered-down treaty that ignores plastic production cuts would be a betrayal of the millions of people counting on their leaders to protect health, human rights, and the environment. A weak treaty will be nothing more than a fig leaf for polluters. World leaders promised ambition, and ambition means tackling the problem at its source, not passing the burden to communities already drowning in plastic.”
Concerns over undue influence have grown as reports show hundreds of fossil fuel and petrochemical lobbyists attending past sessions—far outnumbering health and environmental experts. Advocates say this imbalance threatens to derail the process and weaken the treaty at the expense of people and the planet.
In the Philippines, over 80 civil society organizations, academic institutions, and businesses have urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to align with countries pushing for ambitious production reduction targets and upstream solutions such as reuse and refill systems. In response, the DENR has affirmed its support for a full life cycle approach to plastics—addressing pollution from extraction to disposal—echoing calls from scientists and advocates worldwide.
“This Global Plastics Treaty is a way forward for us to solve our situation on waste,” said Atty. Janice Regoso-Pammit, Chief of the Legal Division and Concurrent Board Secretary of the Pollution Adjudication Board of the Environmental Management Bureau. “Issues on health, product design, financial mechanism, release and leakages, waste management, the whole life cycle of plastics, the extended producer’s responsibility, and the transparency and traceability are key points that the Philippines submitted as our conference room paper for this INC 5.2.”
“Supporting a full life cycle approach internationally should mean adopting the same ambition at home by cutting plastic production, phasing out single-use plastics, and building strong reuse systems in the Philippines,” said Ledesma. “Anything less would betray the communities already suffering the impacts of plastic pollution.”
The groups continue to call on the government to:
Back a global target to cut primary plastic production.
Support the phaseout of common single-use plastics and toxic chemicals.
Establish zero-waste systems like reuse and refill.
Protect health through programs that uphold environmental rights.
Ensure inclusive consultations with youth, small businesses, and affected workers.
Push for fair financing and trade rules.
Ground the treaty in human rights, just transition, and sound environmental policy.
About Greenpeace Philippines
Greenpeace is a community united by a mission to protect the planet and ensure a green, peaceful future. They’ve led the fight against environmental destruction, advocating for the planet’s rights as part of a global movement that challenges power with courage.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2025 | Business
Eventchy, the Philippines’ first AI-integrated event marketplace app, is opening pre-registration on August 15, 2025 for both event suppliers and clients ahead of its Grand Launch: Weddings & Events Expo in December 2025. Developed by Xugbo Technologies Inc., Eventchy streamlines event planning through curated Dream Boards, verified supplier booking, and secure, cashless payments.
Suppliers benefit from a digital storefront, trust-building verification badges, and early marketing exposure, while clients gain early access to explore features and book services. CEO and Co-Founder Christine Sanchez highlights Eventchy’s mission to make event planning smarter, safer, and more reliable.
Eventchy, the groundbreaking platform developed by the tech company, Xugbo Technologies Inc., is redefining how Filipinos plan weddings, birthdays, debuts, and other milestone celebrations. Starting August 15, 2025, both event suppliers and hosts can pre-register for early access ahead of the platform’s grand launch in December 2025.
Built to streamline the event planning experience, Eventchy features an AI-integrated app where users can discover inspiration through curated Dream Boards, book verified suppliers with ease, and make secure, cashless payments through an integrated payment gateway. Early registrants will also have the exclusive chance to participate in beta testing before the full public release.
For event suppliers, Eventchy provides a digital storefront to promote services and connect with thousands of potential clients actively planning events. Suppliers who meet the basic requirements will receive a Standard Verified Badge to help build trust and increase visibility. Those who sign up early gain added benefits such as priority placement, early access to leads, and promotional exposure at launch.
“We know how stressful event planning can be, especially with so many unregulated transactions happening online,” said Christine Sanchez, CEO and Co-Founder of Eventchy. “Eventchy was created to give both clients and suppliers a smarter, safer, and more reliable way to connect.”
Beginning August 15, suppliers may submit their verification applications, while clients can pre-register to explore features and secure a spot for early access.
Be among the first to experience a new way to plan events—pre-register now at https://www.eventchy.com and follow Eventchy on social media for updates.
About Xugbo Technologies Inc.
Xugbo Technologies Inc. is a Filipino-owned tech company committed to developing cutting-edge digital solutions that simplify lives, drive businesses forward, and transform industries. With a focus on AI-driven technology, digital marketplaces, and scalable platforms, we aim to bridge gaps and empower businesses across various sectors.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2025 | Business
Manila, Philippines — August 10, 2025 — In the ever-evolving digital landscape, where businesses are constantly striving to enhance their online presence and rankings, Jin Grey has emerged as the undisputed leader and one of the best SEO specialists in the Philippines. With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Jin has proven time and again to be a driving force in helping businesses achieve top rankings in search engines like Google.
Expertise That Speaks for Itself
Jin Grey’s journey into the world of SEO began in 2008. Over the years, she has honed her skills, adapting to the rapid advancements in SEO technology, algorithms, and search engine behavior. Whether it’s white-hat SEO, grey-hat techniques, or advanced technical SEO, Jin’s expertise covers every facet of SEO — from keyword research and content optimization to on-page SEO, backlink strategies, and site audits.
Her deep understanding of the Philippine market combined with her international SEO knowledge has made her an invaluable asset to both local and global businesses seeking to dominate search engine results.
Why Jin Grey Stands Out in the SEO Industry
Proven Track Record: Jin has helped countless businesses, from startups to industry giants, grow their online presence and dominate search rankings.
Cutting-Edge SEO Strategies: As SEO evolves, so does Jin’s approach. Her methods incorporate the latest trends and technologies, including AI-driven SEO, semantic search optimization, and Core Web Vitals improvements.
Custom Solutions: Jin doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every business has its unique needs, and Jin creates customized SEO strategies tailored to maximize results.
A Personal Touch in SEO
What truly sets Jin apart is her hands-on approach and commitment to each client’s success. Unlike other SEO specialists, Jin doesn’t just deliver results; she educates her clients and empowers them to understand SEO’s impact on their business. This personal touch has earned her the trust and loyalty of numerous clients across various industries.
Future of SEO with Jin Grey
As the digital world continues to evolve, Jin remains at the forefront of innovation. From optimizing voice search, mobile-first indexing, to adapting content for AI-powered search engines, she is preparing her clients for the future of SEO, ensuring that they not only stay competitive but lead in their respective markets.
About Jin Grey
Jin Grey is a renowned SEO expert and founder of Ventorich, an SEO and digital marketing solutions company. She is passionate about helping businesses grow by improving their digital footprint through strategic SEO. Over the years, she has become one of the top SEO specialists in the Philippines, consistently achieving remarkable results for her clients.
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