by Ferry Bayu | Jun 24, 2024 | Business
Manila, June 24, 2024 – VRITIMES, a leading media technology platform for creating, distributing, and analyzing press releases, today announced a strategic partnership with Kwento Co, a dynamic social media agency known for its engaging and creative content. This collaboration aims to significantly amplify the reach and impact of press releases for VRITIMES’ clients.
VRITIMES empowers businesses of all sizes to craft impactful press releases and distribute them to a vast network of media partners. Kwento Co., with its diverse team of content creators and social media influencers, adds a powerful layer of engagement to the mix.
“We are excited to partner with Kwento Co to offer our clients an unparalleled press release distribution experience,” said Ferry Bayu, CEO of VRITIMES. “This collaboration goes beyond traditional distribution by leveraging Kwento Co’s social media expertise to amplify brand messaging and connect with target audiences on a deeper level.”
This partnership helps businesses not only get their message heard but also resonate with their target audience in a meaningful way through the power of storytelling and press releases.
by Ferry Bayu | Jun 24, 2024 | Business
BOCA RATON, Fla., June 24, 2024 – Anthology, the leading provider of education solutions that
support the entire learner lifecycle, today announced the University of the Visayas, a province-wide
system of higher education in the Philippines, has selected Blackboard Learn Ultra as its new learning
management system (LMS). Known for innovative student programs, the University
of the Visayas aims to instill a culture of excellence in students through
academic training and lifelong learning, enhancing their leadership potential
and career success. To support this mission, the University of Visayas needed an intuitive learning management system and a partner
that could help them with their digital transformation journey.
The University of the Visayas conducted a thorough competitive
review, including a pilot subscription from another vendor as a potential replacement for their current system. However, they concluded the piloted product was not as
user-friendly as anticipated and lacked the local support they needed.
They expanded their competitive review to include Blackboard by
Anthology. Thirty department heads from the University of Visayas attended a
Blackboard Learn workshop, where they got first-hand experience using its
industry-leading features like the AI Design Assistant.
“The feedback from the attending department heads was resounding,” said
University President Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo, Jr.
“They touted Blackboard’s ease of use, intuitiveness and logical,
flexible workflow; they felt very comfortable with the AI functionality in Blackboard,”
Dr. Iñigo added.
The University selected Blackboard as their new LMS and it will
replace their current platform.
The academic
institution will also implement Anthology’s digital content accessibility solution
(Ally) with Blackboard Learn, supporting their commitment to accessibility and
creating an inclusive environment for
everyone. Ally provides digital course content in multiple formats and
languages, a feature that is imperative to delivering an inclusive student
experience.
“We are thrilled to partner with the University of the Visayas,
a renowned institution dedicated to excellence and career success,” said Joe
Belenardo, Chief Revenue Officer at Anthology. “Our regional presence will
enable us to closely collaborate and support their mission of supporting
community development and the socioeconomic needs of the country through their
educational programs.”
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About
Anthology
Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale
for education, supporting more than 150 million users in 80 countries. With a
mission to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education
community through Anthology Intelligent Experiences™, we help learners, leaders
and educators achieve their goals by offering over 60 SaaS products and
services designed to advance learning. Discover more about how we are
fulfilling our mission for education, business and government institutions at www.anthology.com.
About University of the Visayas
Founded in 1919, the University of the Visayas (UV) is
a private institution located in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the first
school in the province of Cebu to attain university status. Anchored in culture
of excellence through academic with a focus in life-long process learning, the
University of the Visayas operates and maintains educational programs which are
nationalistic and democratic, and attuned to nationally and internationally
accepted standards. While it nurtures academic excellence, it also works for
the enhancement of high-level professions and middle level careers relevant to
community development and the socioeconomic needs of the country. Today,
the University of the Visayas offers Bachelor’s degree programs, most
of which start with ladderized Associate degree courses, a post graduate Bachelor of Laws,
seven Masters Degree programs, and four doctoral programs in various fields.
by Ferry Bayu | Jun 22, 2024 | Business
24 June 2024 – Art Agenda announces Crossings, a series of art activations including exhibitions and presentations in the Philippines taking place from 28 June to the end of July 2024. Crossings evokes the notions of journeys, meeting, confluence and discoveries, and aptly describes the succession of staged encounters between Philippine and Indonesian post-war and modern art that is at the heart of each of the activations.
Art Agenda is an art gallery and advisory in Jakarta and Singapore. Since establishment in 2016, Art Agenda has focused on the research, exhibition and private sales of post-war and modern Southeast Asian art, particularly Indonesian art. Crossings is Art Agenda’s effort to broaden focus through regional and international affinities, focusing this time on the Philippines since both Indonesia and the Philippines are the two largest countries in Southeast Asia and arguably have the richest cultural and art histories amongst the ten member states of ASEAN.
The three exhibitions that form the core of the activations are:
Jointly presented with Lumena Auctions, Cosmic Concerns is an exhibition juxtaposing the works of Nena Saguil and Fadjar Sidik, two of Southeast Asia’s leading 20th-century painters who each made significant contributions to the development of abstract art in Southeast Asia.
Cosmic Concerns: Nena Saguil & Fadjar Sidik
28 June – 12 July 2024
Monday to Friday 1:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 9:00 PM
Vernissage on Friday, 28 June 1:00 – 3:00 PM
GF, Mahogany Place, Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu City, Philippines
Download full press kit for Cosmic Concerns: Nena Saguil & Fadjar Sidik here.
Hosted by law firm Quisumbing Torres, Encounters is an exhibition featuring more than two dozen works of the most illustrious Philippine and Indonesian post-war and modern artists, including Affandi, Ang Kiu Kok, Arturo Luz and Vicente Manansala.
Encounters: Post-War & Modern Philippine & Indonesian Art
3 – 6 July 2024
Daily, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Vernissage on 3 July 2024, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Quisumbing Torres, 17th Floor, One/NEO Building, 26th Street corner 3rd Avenue, Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines
Download full press kit for Encounters: Post-War & Modern Philippine & Indonesian Art here.
Art Agenda is presenting works of two leading 20th century women abstract painters, Nena Saguil and Umi Dachlan in support of Athena, the inaugural exhibition at The Monarch, a new art and design destination down south in Alabang.
ATHENA
5 July – 3 August 2024
Monday to Friday 1:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 – 9:00 PM
Vernissage at 6:00 PM, 5 July 2024
Unit 5, Molito Lifestyle Building 3, Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines
Download full press kit for The Monarch and its inaugural exhibition here.
The three exhibitions above are accompanied by a full set of programmes including vernissage, guided tours, presentations and discussion sessions. More information on the programme available here.
by Ferry Bayu | Jun 21, 2024 | Business
UNAWA COO Atty. Gino Jacinto spoke at a SPEED event in Quezon City, organized by Startup Village. He discussed SME challenges in digital transitions and introduced SignSecure and UCheck for secure transactions and compliance. The event is part of a USAID initiative to enhance SME competitiveness and digital inclusion.
Quezon City, June 21, 2024—Startup Village organized and hosted an insightful session at the University Hotel in UP Diliman as part of the USAID-funded Strengthening Private Enterprises for the Digital Economy (SPEED) initiative. The event, which featured UNAWA COO Atty. Gino Jacinto, attracted
an audience primarily consisting of members from the Philippine Ecommerce
Association (PECA). Entrepreneurs were eager to enhance their businesses
through the latest technological innovations.
Atty. Jacinto’s talk, “SME Guide to Secure Digital Transactions and
Anti-Money Laundering,” focused on the critical challenges small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face as they transition to digital document
systems. He highlighted the necessity of upfront investments in technology and
training, which can be daunting for SMEs with limited resources. Additionally,
he discussed the complexity of navigating regulatory requirements without
dedicated legal or compliance teams.
Fresh from the success of UNAWA’s
Freedom campaign, Atty. Jacinto introduced two groundbreaking tools: SignSecure
and UCheck.
SignSecure, which uniquely integrates facial recognition
into its e-signature platform, was a key highlight of the presentation. This
innovative feature ensures that the person signing the document is verified at
every step, a security measure unmatched by any other e-signature platform. “SignSecure enables businesses to close
deals securely and efficiently, eliminating doubts,” said Atty. Jacinto
emphasizing the platform’s enhanced security, legal enforceability, and
seamless transaction process.
Additionally, Atty. Jacinto unveiled UCheck, a
comprehensive solution that empowers businesses to make informed decisions and
protect against financial crimes. “UCheck offers robust protection against
financial crimes and ensures constant compliance with all regulations,” he
noted. By leveraging global sanctions lists, Politically Exposed Person (PEP)
checks, Adverse Media checks, and more, UCheck delivers the transparency
necessary for building trust and ensuring business security.
The event is part of a series under the USAID-funded SPEED initiative, which
aims to conduct 42 sessions nationwide involving at least 1,260 SMEs. The SPEED
Activity collaborates with the government and private sector to mobilize the
digital economy for enterprise-led development. The project’s key objectives
include improving SME capacity and access to e-commerce platforms, expanding e-payment
systems and FinTech innovations, integrating e-commerce platforms with
logistical supply chains, and increasing consumer awareness and protection.
By encouraging more SMEs to adopt digital technologies, the SPEED initiative
seeks to accelerate their competitiveness, drive innovation, create jobs, and
enhance market reach, thereby promoting inclusion in the digital economy.
by Ferry Bayu | Jun 21, 2024 | Business
In response to the growing trend in dental health, both in smile makeover and oral care, Jena will lead the team to provide top-notch dental services through in-office treatments and innovative remote consultations, expanding their reach within the Oracare Group. As Jena takes on this new role, Founder and former Chief Executive Officer Shaun Thompson will work in tandem with Jena to focus on Expat Dental’s growth throughout Southeast Asia, capitalizing on the burgeoning demand for quality dental care in the region.
Singapore, June 21, 2024 – Expat Dental is pleased to announce that Jena Caruso Muñoz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Expat Dental Group. Expat Dental is renowned for providing exceptional, comprehensive dental care centred around the patient experience and laser-focused on scaling internationally to further its reputation as a trusted brand throughout the region.
Jena joined expatdental® shortly after it was founded in 2014 and has played a pivotal role in its growth and success. With a distinguished legal career and a deep commitment to corporate governance, Jena brings a wealth of expertise and leadership. Her shared vision in people, service and products has been instrumental in advancing the company’s mission of delivering exceptional dental care to the expatriate community and beyond.
Jena Caruso Muñoz is an American-trained attorney who has
been practicing law since 2003. Her extensive legal experience spans various
practice areas, including civil litigation, municipal tax, and property law.
Jena has demonstrated her legal prowess in both state and federal courts,
including appellate jurisdictions. Since 2014, she has been a prominent figure
in the corporate law and compliance landscape in Singapore. She is a
distinguished member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, American Bar Association,
and the Singapore Corporate Counsel Association. Her early career saw her
serving as a clerk to judges in both the Massachusetts State Superior Court and
the Federal District Court of the United States, providing her with invaluable
judicial insights and experience.
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at Expat Dental,” said Jena Caruso Muñoz. “I look forward to leading our talented team as we continue to provide top-notch dental services and expand our reach within the Oracare Group and growth throughout Southeast Asia. Together, we will strive to enhance our patient care, embrace innovation, and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the industry.”
As Jena takes on this new role, Founder and former Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Thompson, will work in tandem with Jena to focus on Expat Dental’s growth throughout Southeast Asia.
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