by | Feb 14, 2025 | Business
Jan Francis, 2024 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) PH Champion, has once again captured the hearts of listeners with his latest single, “Come Back To Me.” Released on valentine’s day, this poignant ballad, a stark departure from the upbeat anthem of “You Are The One,” delves into the raw emotions of heartbreak and longing, showcasing Jan Francis’ versatility as an artist. But beyond the evocative lyrics and soulful melody, “Come Back To Me” is a testament to the unwavering support of the KWC community, proving that dreams can indeed come true with dedication, talent, and a little help from friends.
The story behind “Come Back To Me” is as compelling as the song itself. Penned by the talented duo of Sanna Bernhus and Christine Ekeberg, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of yearning for a lost love. “Smellin’ your clothes and the tea fell out of my hands / Thinkin’ bout you and the pressure comes to my chest,” Jan Francis sings, his voice laced with a palpable vulnerability that draws listeners into his world. The song is a journey through memories, a desperate attempt to rewind time and relive moments that now exist only in photographs. Produced, mixed, and mastered by the skilled Are Sorknes, the song’s sonic landscape perfectly complements the emotional weight of the lyrics, creating an immersive listening experience.
“Come Back To Me” is more than just a collection of beautifully crafted lyrics and melodies; it’s a window into the universal experience of love, loss, and the enduring power of memories. Each verse speaks to the human desire to hold onto moments that slip through our fingers like sand, and the hope that maybe, just maybe, those moments can somehow find their way back to us. The metaphor of photographs as vessels of memory is particularly striking, as Jan sings, “I take a photograph, hoping you’ll come back to me / swimming in your sea of yellow and gold, / I wish we never had to grow up / So I take a photograph.” The act of taking a photograph becomes a symbol of clinging to the past, a way to preserve the essence of a relationship that has faded.
The song’s emotional depth is further amplified by Jan Francis’ heartfelt delivery. He imbues each word with a sense of longing and vulnerability, drawing listeners into the narrative and allowing them to connect with the raw emotions he conveys. It’s a performance that transcends mere singing; it’s a genuine expression of the human condition, capturing the complexities of love and loss in a way that is both relatable and deeply moving. “This beautifully written song is a definite hit, and Jan Francis’ soaring vocals and impeccable style takes it to a new level. It was a joy producing it.” Sorkes, the song producer has this statement to share.
But the release of “Come Back To Me” is not just a celebration of Jan Francis’ artistry; it’s also a testament to the incredible support system he has found within the KWC community. As the Karaoke World Championships Philippines (KWC PH) 2024 grand winner, Jan Francis has been embraced by a network of talented individuals who have rallied behind him, providing invaluable guidance, resources, and encouragement. KWC PH has served as a launching pad for Jan Francis’ career, giving him a platform to showcase his talent and connect with industry professionals who believe in his potential. It’s a community that understands the challenges faced by independent artists and is committed to helping them succeed.
KWC PH’s support extends beyond mere mentorship and networking; it has also provided Jan Francis with tangible opportunities to collaborate with seasoned songwriters and producers, like Sanna Bernhus, Christine Ekeberg, and Are Sorknes, all of whom played a vital role in bringing “Come Back To Me” to life. This collaborative spirit is a hallmark of the KWC community, fostering an environment where artists can learn from each other, push their creative boundaries, and create music that is both authentic and commercially viable. In an industry often characterized by competition and cutthroat tactics, KWC stands out as a beacon of collaboration and mutual support.
Stream Come Back To Me on Spotify
For Jan Francis, KWC is more than just a competition or a management team; it’s a family. It’s a group of people who believe in his talent, share his passion for music, and are committed to helping him achieve his dreams. As “Come Back To Me” continues to resonate with listeners around the world, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of community, collaboration, and unwavering support in the pursuit of artistic excellence. The song’s journey is a testament to what can be achieved when talent meets opportunity and when artists are empowered to share their stories with the world.
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Jan Francis is currently signed as one of the KWC PH artists.. KWC PH is managed and operates through the collaboration of The New Channel (TNC) Media Corp., a digital alternative new media platform, and PraXis, a marketing experiential agency. Collectively, the partnership between KWC PH and Up! Hit Music, an independent Norwegian international music label which at the same time operates in Thailand paved the way to launch the international career of Jan Francis.
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Stay tuned for more updates on Jan Francis’s musical journey as he continues to inspire through his music. Follow Jan Francis through his socials: Instagram: @janfrancis_official | TikTok: @janfrancis_official | Facebook: Jan Francis
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by | Feb 14, 2025 | Business
Tritonica Group launches Gottit, a revolutionary mobile-first designed, web-based lifestyle platform that redefines the way users shop, plan, and live. Available for access starting February 14, 2025, Valentine’s Day, Gottit brings together shopping, wellness, travel, and community in a seamless experience, all from a single platform.
[February 14, 2025] – Tritonica Group is excited to announce the launch of Gottit, a revolutionary mobile-first designed, web-based lifestyle platform that redefines the way users shop, plan, and live. Available for access starting today, Valentine’s Day, Gottit brings together shopping, wellness, travel, and community in a seamless experience, all from a single platform.
Currently in Phase 1, the retail module of Gottit is now live, offering users a curated marketplace of products and services to discover and purchase. What sets Gottit apart is its “supportive community shopping” experience, which allows users to shop while connecting with like-minded individuals who share their passions. Whether you’re seeking personal care products, the latest fashion, or travel essentials, Gottit offers a community-driven space to explore and shop with ease.
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Looking ahead, Phase 2 of the platform, which includes modules for booking professional services, wellness sessions, flights, accommodations, and more, is well underway. This next phase of Gottit is now open for enlistment from professional service providers, clinics, and businesses in the travel and wellness sectors who are interested in joining the platform and expanding their reach.
“We’re changing the way people experience lifestyle activities, and we’re excited to follow through on the execution we’ve initiated with Phase 1,” said Yanna Acosta, Founder and CCO of Tritonica Group. “With Phase 2, we’re taking the platform to the next level, making it a complete hub for users to manage their lifestyle activities – from wellness, travel, home improvement – to connecting with service providers, all while being part of an engaged, supportive community.”
Gottit empowers users to manage all aspects of their lifestyle in one place—whether that’s booking a doctor’s appointment, scheduling a wellness session, or planning a trip. The platform is designed to help users stay organized, connected, and fulfilled, with the added benefit of effortlessly discovering new products and services from trusted, curated partners.
Tritonica Group is also inviting businesses and professional service providers to join the platform’s growing list of partners. The opportunity to be part of the next phase is open to SMEs in the wellness, travel, healthcare, and professional services sectors. By partnering with Gottit, these businesses can tap into a broader market and build relationships with an engaged community of users.
“Gottit isn’t just for consumers—it’s designed to help businesses thrive in the digital age,” said Yanna Acosta. “We’re proud to offer a platform that levels the playing field for SMEs and provides them with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”
Tritonica Group, the company behind Gottit, is a global leader in providing SaaS products, BPO services, and payment integration solutions. With offices in Manila, London, the US, and Spain, and plans to expand into Australia and Singapore, Tritonica’s expertise empowers businesses worldwide to secure their competitive edge.
Gottit is now available for access via mobile-first web design, optimized for both desktop and mobile browsers. Tritonica invites everyone to join this exciting journey and experience the future of lifestyle tech. Signup for free at gottit.io.
For merchant signups, send your interest via https://gottit.io/support
by | Feb 14, 2025 | Business
ASUENE forms first Philippine Partnership to aid APAC companies in CO2 reduction
Asuene APAC Pte. Ltd. has entered into a business alliance agreement with Testech, Inc, a semiconductor manufacturing support services and facility management company utilizing energy-saving technologies in the Philippines. Both companies will provide ASUENE, a cloud service for measuring, reducing, and reporting CO2 emissions, and decarbonization solutions to their business partners to support decarbonization and sustainable management of companies in the Philippines.
Background of Business Alliance
In the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, companies are increasingly interested in decarbonization, and the need to measure and reduce CO2 emissions is rapidly increasing. In the Philippines, where Testech, Inc is based, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidelines on “Sustainability Reporting” for listed companies in 2019. The guidelines require companies to attach reports on sustainability and other non-financial information to their annual reports. In addition, there is a growing demand for corporate sustainability, as evidenced by the discussion within the SEC, on making Scope 1 and Scope 2 of CO2 emissions reporting mandatory.
Since English is widely spoken as an official language in the Philippines, the BPO industry with Western companies is flourishing. Many companies now play a role in the supply chain as business partners of Western companies. Therefore, there is a circumstance in which they must answer the demand for sustainability in order to improve their global credibility and ensure their competitiveness in the European and U.S. markets.
Details of Business Alliance
“ASUENE” is a cloud service for companies to measure, reduce, and report CO2 emissions throughout the supply chain for Scope 1-3 in the GHG Protocol and SX consulting. Through one-stop solutions for decarbonization, which is one of our strengths, we provide comprehensive services to promote corporate decarbonization management.
Testech, Inc is a conglomerate based in the Philippines, that aims to realize a sustainable society by supporting companies in a wide range of fields, including the management of facilities related to energy conservation and environmental measures, the provision of technical solutions and services, and process support for semiconductor manufacturing.
Through this business alliance agreement, both companies will collaborate to provide companies with one-stop services ranging from the provision of energy-saving and environmental solutions to the measuring, reducing, and reporting of CO2 emissions. This will accelerate support for sustainability management that enhances the companies’ competitiveness in the Philippines and other APAC countries.
About Testech, Inc
Company name: Testech Incorporated
Representative: Chairman / CEO Alfonso S. Yuchengco III
Founded: May, 2000
Location: 2F DPL Technology Bldg., Humble St, B2 L4 Calamba Premier International Park SEZ, Brgy. Batino, Calamba City, Laguna 4027, Philippines
WEB site: https://www.testech-group.com/
Asuene Company Profile
Asuene Inc. is a leading Climate Tech company in Japan with the mission of ”Changing the world for the next generation”. We provide “ASUENE”, a carbon accounting platform to measure, report and reduce carbon emissions of companies and we contribute to the net zero society.
by | Feb 13, 2025 | Business
Australia’s leading minds on environmental health are coming together at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) in Canberra today to discuss the impacts of climate change and rising temperatures on human health.
With 2024 the hottest year on record, and the first calendar year in which the average global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than pre-industrial times, the AMA is advocating for collaborative action on climate change and the development of a national heat and health plan, with the independent Centre for Disease Control playing an integral role.
The AMA was one of the first organisations of its kind to take a stand on climate change more than 20 years ago and is bringing clinical insight into discussions on climate change and its targets.
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said the Rising temperatures, rising risks roundtable event will explore contemporary, practical solutions to mitigate the effects of soaring temperatures and enduring heatwaves on human health.
“Climate change is happening now, and it is having major impacts on all aspects of our lives, but we cannot afford to ignore the impacts it is having on our health,” Dr McMullen said.
“Ambulance callouts already increase by 18 per cent during extreme heat events and more than 60 per cent of deaths that are related to hot weather conditions are in the most disadvantaged areas of Australia.”
The roundtable aims to gather and analyse clinical insights to mitigate the health impacts of extreme heat and heatwaves, with a specific focus on safeguarding those who already face health disparities due to their socio-economic circumstances.
It aims to identify gaps in health service delivery that hinder effective responses to extreme heat events and explore and recommend appropriate strategies to inform evidence-based public health policy on extreme heat events.
Speakers include Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care Ged Kearney; Professor of Heat and Health at the University of Sydney, Professor Ollie Jay; CEO of the Australian Indigenous Doctor’s Association, Ms Donna Burns; general practitioner Dr Kim Loo; and cardiologist Dr Arnagretta Hunter, of the Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions at the Australian National University.
Dr McMullen said heatwaves are a “silent health crisis” that results in both physiological and psychological impacts on people’s health, as well as affecting critical infrastructure and health service provision.
“The effects of heat and rising temperatures on our health are real, and they are already being felt across our health system, at a time when it is already struggling,” Dr McMullen said.
“We need to act, and we need to act now.”
by | Feb 12, 2025 | Business
Explore XRP’s long-term price potential—can it reach $1,000? Analysts weigh in on XRP’s growth, SEC battles, partnerships, and ETF prospects. Read more!
XRP has long been seen as a transformative force in the global remittance sector. Analyst Brienen believes the token has immense potential due to its ability to facilitate cross-border transactions in mere seconds and at a fraction of traditional costs.
Brienen projects that XRP could reach between $100 and $1,000 in the next decade, depending on how market cycles mature.
Given that XRP is currently trading at $2.4053 with a market cap of about $139 billion, achieving this valuation would require a staggering increase of 41,393%, pushing its market cap to between $5.7 trillion and $57 trillion.
Comparing XRP with Bitcoin and Ethereum
Brienen supports his prediction by drawing parallels with Bitcoin and Ethereum, both of which have seen exponential growth since their inception.
Ethereum, for instance, has surged 619,116% from its all-time low, while Bitcoin has witnessed a jaw-dropping 196,866,457% increase.
While XRP has also seen impressive growth—up 85,773% from its lowest price—it has yet to experience the same meteoric rise as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Nevertheless, analysts remain optimistic about its long-term potential.
Other Analysts’ Price Predictions for XRP
Brienen is not alone in his bullish stance. Many XRP community members foresee the asset reaching triple-digit prices, with some optimistic projections even suggesting that XRP could hit $100 within this year.
However, others remain cautious, with Telegaon predicting that XRP might not even reach $500 in the next 25 years.
Ripple’s Expansion and Regulatory Wins
Ripple has been making significant strides in expanding its presence and securing regulatory approvals. The company recently obtained Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in key U.S. states like New York and Texas, paving the way for wider adoption of XRP in domestic financial transactions.
Additionally, Ripple has formed partnerships with financial institutions worldwide, including a new collaboration with Unicambio exchange to facilitate cross-border payments between Colombia and Portugal.
These developments could serve as catalysts for XRP’s future price growth.
XRP’s Volatile Price Movements and the $10 Debate
XRP has experienced significant price fluctuations recently. It dropped from $2.73 to $2.28 following Trump’s tariff policy announcements but quickly rebounded to $2.41. Analysts are closely monitoring whether XRP can break the $4.50 resistance level, potentially leading to a bullish surge.
Can XRP hit $10 in 2025? Predictions vary widely. Coin Price Forecast suggests a conservative target of $1.05 by year-end, while Margex believes XRP could reach $6.21 under favorable conditions. The $10 target depends largely on widespread adoption and a legal victory against the SEC.
The Impact of SEC Regulations on XRP’s Future
The ongoing SEC case against Ripple remains a critical factor influencing XRP’s price trajectory.
Recent delays in SEC proceedings, coupled with leadership changes and the formation of a Crypto Task Force, have fueled speculation that a favorable resolution may be on the horizon.
Pro-XRP lawyer James Murphy believes the agency might be waiting for a new SEC chairman before making major regulatory decisions.
Attorney Bill Morgan, however, remains skeptical, arguing that the current SEC commissioners already have the authority to dismiss cases. Despite the legal uncertainty, XRP continues to trade within a defined range, currently priced at $2.41.
Technical Analysis: XRP Price Trends and ETF Hopes
XRP recently hit a multi-year high of $3.39 but is now trading below its 20-day EMA of $2.60, indicating short-term bearish sentiment. However, a breakout above this resistance level could trigger a price reversal.
The RSI currently hovers below 40, suggesting weak momentum, but a rise above 42-45 could hint at a bullish reversal.
Additionally, XRP is awaiting approvals for multiple ETFs filed by major financial institutions, including Grayscale, Nasdaq, and CBOE. If the SEC grants approval, these ETFs could significantly boost XRP’s market liquidity and adoption.
According to prediction markets on Polymarket, there is an 81% chance that an XRP ETF will receive regulatory approval by 2025.
Conclusion: The Road Ahead for XRP
XRP’s long-term prospects remain highly debated. While some analysts foresee a massive price surge driven by utility, partnerships, and legal clarity, others urge caution due to regulatory uncertainties and market volatility.
The token’s ability to break key resistance levels and secure widespread adoption will ultimately determine its trajectory.
For now, XRP remains one of the most closely watched cryptocurrencies in the market, with both investors and analysts eagerly anticipating its next major move.
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