DOST-ITDI Presents MATDEV's latest on Additive Manufacturing (AM)

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) presents Material Development (MATDEV) Laboratory’s latest on Additive Manufacturing (AM) available for industry and manufacturer's needs. 

AM is the technique being used by the MATDEV Laboratory to produce models and prototypes directly from three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) without using any tools or fixtures. Funded by the DOST Grants-In-Aid Program, MATDEV Laboratory is a project under the Advanced AM R&D Program.

Inaugurated on December 22, 2020, the MATDEV Laboratory undertakes research and development on materials for use in additive manufactured products to reduce the cost of raw materials by using local resources.

However, AM has been in use since the 1980s with Hideo Kodama of the Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute inventing two AM photopolymer rapid prototyping systems in 1981. Today, the AM process of making a product by adding successive layers of material is now often referred to as 3D printing.

Compared with traditional production methods or subtractive manufacturing (SM), AM requires less hard tooling and assembly and offers greater customization or bespoke manufacturing at shorter time to market.

AM ensures continual availability of spare parts, which is particularly useful in asset-heavy industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. In some countries, the use of AM is widespread in machineries like turbines, handling and robotics, lifestyle and sports like jewelry and biking, and custom parts of classic cars.

DOST-ITDI foresees that in the long run, AM can completely change the way products are designed and built, as well as distributed, sold, and serviced. 

ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones admits that “AM is where we might be soon as the rest of the world catches up on its use, which can edge out the competitiveness of our local businesses. Right now, most of our manufacturing firms are into SM.”

SM involves cutting away from a solid block of material. A milling machine cutting/hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic is an example of SM. 

However, most of AM’s current users around the globe think that, “As it currently stands, it is unlikely that AM will replace SM any time soon. This is because both sets of processes have a very contrasting set of advantages and disadvantages, meaning that each can play to the strengths of the other’s weaknesses.”

Director Briones added that, “AM has been steadily growing a following, primarily because of its big market, which researchandmarkets.com
reported at $12 billion in 2020.”

Currently, analysts at Global Market Insights, Inc. believe that the overall economic impact created by AM could reach $100 billion to $250 billion by 2025, “… if adoption across industries worldwide continues at today’s rate.” This potential is seen to come from the aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and consumer goods industries.

S-PaSS developed by DOST, for easy coordination in areas with different Travel Restrictions

The Department of Science and Technology developed the Safe, Swift and Smart Passage or S-PaSS, an innovative travel management system for local travelers who are returning to or visiting different localities in time for the holidays, for vacation or for business.

The S-PaSS is a travel management system that can facilitate local travel where the public can access information on travel restrictions implemented by different Local Government Units (LGU) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The S-PaSS is not a contract tracing system like the StaySafe.ph which is a community-driven contact tracing, health condition reporting and social distancing system being adopted by LGUs and also approved by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases or IATF.

As a travel management system, the S-PaSS will facilitate a safe, swift, and smart coordination of travels to the destination LGUs. Travelers can check the travel restrictions of their destination through https://s-pass.ph.

If the final destination has restricted travel policy, the traveler can now apply for a Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) through the S-PaSS. The TCP now replaces the previously required Travel Authority.

On the other hand, if the final destination of the traveler is classified as unrestricted but will have to pass through restricted LGUs before reaching their final destination, travelers should also apply for a Travel Pass-Through Permit (TPP) aside from securing the TCP required by the place of final destination.

Previously, LGUs issue the Travel Authority to local travelers including returning Overseas Filipino Workers, locally stranded individuals, and emergency travelers. With the adoption of S-PaSS by the IATF, S-PaSS will allow the LGUs now to issue the Travel Coordination Permit (TCP) to replace the previously required Travel Authority.

To use the S-PaSS, travelers just need to register using their personal mobile number. They have to check the documents required by the LGU they are going to, apply for the TCP, and submit it through the website. Most LGUs have contact numbers for easy coordination and verification of the status of approval of their TCP. However, the length of time for the approval of the TCP may vary depending on the LGU where the traveler is going to. The DOST, as the developer of the system, is not responsible for how long or how fast the LGUs will approve the traveler’s TCP.

DOST Regional 

The S-PaSS is a system that will also provide the LGUs real-time monitoring of all incoming travelers to the respective localities while the system will also provide the travelers their travel history.

DOST’s S-PaSS was institutionalized by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for Emerging Infectious Diseases through Resolution No. 101 last February 26, 2021 as a one-stop communication and coordination platform for travelers and Local Government Units (LGUs).  DOST is now coordinating directly with LGUs for the activation of their accounts and for the full roll-out.  Likewise, necessary orientation as well as trainings for the LGUs are being conducted for the full implementation of S-PaSS. 

The formal launch of the S-PaSS will be held on 26 March 2021 at 3:30PM via DOST-Philippines Facebook page to be attended by high-ranking officials from the DOST, Department of Interior and Local Government, League of Provinces of the Philippines, League of Cities of the Philippines, local chief executives, the media and other partners and stakeholders. By Joy M. Lazcano - DOST-STII

DOST-FUNDED, UP-DEVELOPED "MASDAN" Mobile APP to help in Environment Protection

By Jachin Aberilla, DOST-STII

Citizens can now report environmental issues and concerns through a mobile application called ‘MASDAN’. MASDAN is a platform for citizen science to map and monitor the water quality of Manila Bay and other similar areas in the country.

In 2020, the University of the Philippines- Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched a two-year program in response to the need for technological interventions concerning the rehabilitation and sustainability of the Manila Bay area dubbed, “IM4ManilaBay”.

MASDAN mobile app is one of the outputs of the Development of an Integrated Mapping, Monitoring, and Analytical Network System for Manila Bay and Linked Environments project or MApABLE, one of the four projects of the IM4ManilaBay Program.

What is Citizen Science

“Everything is mappable. We want to enable mapping and monitoring of the environment using geo-spatial technology such as remote sensing, surveying, graphic report systems, and other related technologies as well as citizen science.” said the IM4ManilaBay Program project leader, Dr. Ariel C. Blanco.

According to National Geographic, citizen science is the practice of public participation and collaboration in scientific research to increase scientific knowledge. Through citizen science, people share and contribute to data monitoring and collection programs. Usually, this participation is done by unpaid volunteers.

“Through citizen science, everyone has a role to play. We want to enable them to contribute towards generating actionable information.” Blanco added.

How to use the app

Jomer Medina, Senior Science Research Specialist of Project MapAble, demonstrated the framework of MASDAN. Users would have to register first and fill out the user profile form on the app. After which, users can now submit a narrative on an environmental issue or concern, its location, and accompanying photos as evidence. Users can also pin the exact location of the issue on a map. In the meantime, the app can only accept photos, not videos.

Concerned citizens can report the following environmental issues:

· algal bloom

· fish kill

· water pollution

· water hyacinth

· ongoing reclamation

· solid waste

Once a report is submitted, it goes through a server where it can be directly accessible to appropriate national government agencies, state universities, and colleges, higher education institutions, local government units, civil service societies, and citizens. Through the app, concerned agencies can take action on the reports submitted by the users.

MASDAN app is not only meant for Manila Bay concerns, citizens can also report issues in the Laguna lake area and other areas in the Philippines.

What is it in for the users

“Ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan ay responsibilidad ng bawat isa. Dahil sa partisipasyon ng publiko sa pangangalap at pagbabahagi ng datos at impormasyon, nagiging matibay ang ugnayan sa pagitan ng publiko at eksperto. Nagiging mabilis na pagsasagawa ng pag-aaral at nagkakaroon ng konteksto dahil sa input ng mga mamamayan,” Medina highlighted.

Dr. Enrico C. Paringit, executive director of the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) expressed his appreciation to the project team for making this innovative mobile application, MASDAN.

“I encourage citizens to actively participate and become more informed on Manila Bay’s conditions thus becoming more empowered and more aware. Let’s partake in this opportunity to contribute, share knowledge, and exchange views”, Dr. Paringit added.

Let’s do our share and be a ‘mapaBler’ now and download the MASDAN app on Google play. (S&T Media Service)

DOST, DICT, DTI to Seal Collaboration in Support of PH Innovative Startups

Quezon City - Sharing the commitment to support innovative startups as a way to boost national socioeconomic development, especially at this time when the government moves towards the new normal, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has joined hands with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to work together and help Filipino innovative startups get their bearings.

This multi-agency collaboration is expected to be sealed via virtual presser on 22 March 2021 at 3:00PM through an official signing of the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) by the three Department Secretaries: Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña of the DOST, Secretary Gregorio B. Honasan II of the DICT, and Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the DTI. The virtual signing can be viewed live at the DOST-Philippines Facebook page.

The signing of the JAO underscores the commitment of the three Departments to pursue the objectives of the Innovative Startup Act or Republic Act No. 11337 (RA 11337), to aid in the growth of the innovative startup companies and business ventures in the country.

The Innovative Startup Act shall provide incentives and remove constraints, aimed at encouraging the establishment and operation of innovative new businesses —businesses crucial to growth and expansion — that will strengthen, promote, and develop an ecosystem of businesses and government and nongovernment institutions that foster an innovative entrepreneurial culture in the Philippines.

The Act also aims to streamline government and non-government procedures to help ease constraints for startups and encourage more creative minds to start their own enterprises in a more conducive innovation environment.

Under the Act, a Startup Grant Fund (SGF) shall be created under DOST, DICT, and DTI. Each agency, on the other hand, shall use its respective SGF to provide initial and supplemental Grants-in-Aid (GIA) for startups and startup enablers that have passed the selection and application process

The JAO is being issued to create a Steering Committee (SC) that will provide strategic guidance and oversight in teh formulation, implementation, and development of the program.

The Steering Committee per Section 1, Rule 2, Chapter 1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 11337 is to be constituted by DOST, DTI, and DICT for the implementation of the IRR and the management of the Philippine Startup Development Program. The SC will be composed of nine representatives from the DOST, DICT, and DTI as designated by their respective Secretaries.

This accord is truly beneficial as it is aligned wif the other innovation-related programs of DOST like the Science for Change Program wif its four sub-programs CRADLE, NICER, RDLead, and BIST; Technology Business Incubation (TBI) Program; Technology Innovation for Commercialization Program (TECHNICOM); the Startup Nation Program; and the Young Innovators Program (YIP), to name a few.

In concertizing dis collaboration, it is expected that the startups that will be supported will eventually contribute to the overall goal of the government to ignite economic activity, nurture a robust innovation ecosystem, enhance productivity, and heighten global competitiveness.  (S&T Media Service)

DOST-ITDI sets MATDEV forum

The Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) is gathering industry, academe, government, and non-profit organizations in a stakeholders' forum to be held on March 25, 2021, via the Zoom Meeting platform, to present MATDEV Laboratory’s current and future activities on additive manufacturing (AM).

AM is the technique being used by the MATDEV Laboratory to produce models and prototypes directly from three-dimensional (3D) computer-aided design (CAD) without using any tools or fixtures.  Funded by the DOST Grants-In-Aid Program, MATDEV Laboratory is a project under the Advanced Additive Manufacturing R&D Program.

Inaugurated on December 22, 2020, the MATDEV Laboratory undertakes research and development on materials for use in additive manufactured products to reduce the cost of raw materials by using local resources.

However, AM has been in use since the 1980s with Hideo Kodama of the Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute inventing two AM photopolymer rapid prototyping systems in 1981.  Today, the AM process of making a product by adding successive layers of material is now often referred to as 3D printing. 

Compared with traditional production methods or subtractive manufacturing, AM requires less hard tooling and assembly and offers greater customization or bespoke manufacturing at shorter time to market. 

AM ensures continual availability of spare parts, which is particularly useful in asset-heavy industries such as aerospace, automotive, and medical. In some countries, the use of AM is widespread in machineries like turbines, handling and robotics, lifestyle and sports like jewelry and biking, and custom parts of classic cars. 

DOST-ITDI foresees that in the long run, AM can completely change the way products are designed and built, as well as distributed, sold, and serviced. It is thus advocating AM to the industry through the stakeholder’s forum. 

ITDI Director Dr. Annabelle V. Briones admits that "AM is where we might be soon as the rest of the world catches up on its use, which can edge out the competitiveness of our local businesses. Right now, most of our manufacturing firms are into subtractive manufacturing."

Subtractive manufacturing involves cutting away from a solid block of material. A milling machine cutting/hollowing out a piece of metal or plastic is an example of subtractive manufacturing.

However, most of AM's current users around the globe think that, "As it currently stands, it is unlikely that additive manufacturing will replace subtractive manufacturing any time soon. This is because both sets of processes have a very contrasting set of advantages and disadvantages, meaning that each can play to the strengths of the other's weaknesses."

Director Briones added that, "AM has been steadily growing a following, primarily because of its big market, which researchandmarkets.com

reported at $12 billion in 2020."

Currently, analysts at Global Market Insights, Inc. believe that the overall economic impact created by AM could reach $100 billion to $250 billion by 2025, "... if adoption across industries worldwide continues at today’s rate." This potential is seen to come from the aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and consumer goods industries.

Through the forum, DOST-ITDI hopes to inform concerned industries on AM, its value chain, future players, and the business model which may apply to local materials manufacturers.

FDA granted Sputnik V for Emergency Use

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to Sputnik V, one of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccines, today, 19 March 2021, as announced by FDA Director General Eric Domingo during the Department of Health (DOH)’s Special Briefing.

Authorized for limited use among Filipino individuals aged 18 and above, the non-replicating viral vector COVID-19 vaccine was developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology through the support of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). Both Gamaleya and RDIF were identified by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which chairs the Task Group on Vaccine Evaluation and Selection (TG VES), as one of its bilateral partners for the possible conduct of vaccine clinical trials in the Philippines. The DOST-convened Vaccine Expert Panel (VEP) has reviewed the initial clinical trial data of Sputnik V, which served as one of the bases for the FDA’s approval of the vaccine’s EUA application.

As early as August 2020, the DOST-led TG VES has been in contact with Gamaleya and RDIF, through the assistance of both the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Philippines, in terms of COVID-19 vaccine development, and more recently, in Gamaleya’s submission of the required documents to FDA for their EUA application. 

The DOST welcomes this development as the country now has an additional approved  vaccine in its portfolio for the National COVID-19 Vaccination Program. 

Architect Kaydee Velasco as part of membership committee of AAP

The award winning Architect and CEO, Kaydee Marie Velasco is part of the esteemed membership committee of American Association of the Philippines. One of the oldest American organisation of the Philippines. 

For this 2021, the selection process will be different.   

   

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KMV Young CEO for Survival, Compassion and Opportunity

Architect Kaydee Velasco is a young thought leader on sustainability in real estate and development. Under the group is KMV Asia, specialists on pocket developments in the Metro. She specializes in creating thoughtful, strategic, and expert solutions for a multitude of urban industries including construction, architecture, and design - creating a diverse, learned assessment on real estate. 

Just recently,  she won multiple awards and one of them is under Asia Leaders Awards as Young CEO of the Year under Real Estate and her company for Green Company of the Year. 

When asked about her career and thoughts on different issues, here are her answers; 

Survival. Compassion. Opportunity. 

“Survival this 2020 despite the several challenges we faced. Survival to hold on and trust the people who can decide for the betterment of your household, or your workplace.”

“Compassion to the people who worked hard for you, making sure that you do your best to ensure that each and everyone can still keep their jobs. And vice versa, employees to their bosses, with the compassion, trust, and  understanding that they will make the right decision for the betterment of all.”

“Opportunity. With survival and compassion, you’re able to open doors, grab, and create opportunities for a better and a more planned future.”

“This was my 2020. With the situations we faced, we fight and stay strong.”

“Two days before November 22, my birthday, I was awarded for the third time, the Young CEO of the Year 2020. It is an honour to receive this award for three consecutive years. it just shows that we are on the right track.”

“And a new award which brightened the hearts of my team. VI Group of Companies won the Green Company of the year 2020. This is a very unexpected award for the Group. This only meant that the entire subsidiaries are working side by side to build a sustainable eco-system for the benefit of the majority.”

“Congratulations VI Group and subsidiaries!”

Dr Zens Essentials for a Quality and Healthy Life

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After having attended Dr  Zens webinar, i have come to know the importance of these products, to back me up and boost my immune as necessary and essential.

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The SAM University and Women Power in Entrepreneurship Unleash!

As the saying in proverbs goes “Behind every successful man is a woman”, means that a woman plays a significant role when a man succeeded. Women plays an important role, in all aspect of life, not just family, business, society. Thus, the Women’s Month to celebrate every year. 

Having attended the Smart Asset Managers (SAM)’s Unleashing Women Power in Entrepreneurship” virtual presser March 9, 2021, highlighted the variety of opportunities, and options available to SAM-empowered women from various sectors. And to inspire women to be the best they can be in life.

All the women speakers of said event, shared their experiences, in their field of expertise, where we can all learn from and be inspired.

Introduced also in the said event, is the SAM University which has lined up courses that would train and educate OFWs and those who are earning to invest in preparation for retirement through investments and savings, spouses who are spending to spend wisely through credit education, and children who are getting allowances through money management. One only need is to is to download the SAM app, subscribe, and then enroll.

“SAM’s goal is to reverse conventional economy with a sharing economy. Thus, we don’t need investors, we need utilizers; sharing memberships through the open public by sharing information on conventional businesses. And, as global company, our membership comes from 17 countries!”

Through a multi-educational system from and for all walks of life, “SAM University will teach entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and money management, so members will understand how project development works; so, they can do their part as members, earn rewards bonus points, and plan now how the entrepreneurial lifestyle applies to themselves.”

SAM University’s goal  is to be with members in their entrepreneurial journey in a sharing economy. It is its own educational platform within the SAM eco system. 

Smart Asset Managers is a Filipino-controlled finance-tech company engaged in digital and conventional business development through membership sales and rewards programs with direct subcription, members acceleration program, and merchant acceleration program.

Owned by Filipino-New Zealander Rommel Santos, SAM is registered in Australia and the Philippines as a virtual currency exchanger, independent money remittance and money remitter issuer, and foreign exchange issuer.

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Ethel’s Extra Amazing Challenge Season 4

In this Pandemic, we saw how devastating it is to most people and at times results to depression. 

So a lot of social apps are popular these days like Tiktok, YouTube and lots of Vlogs that’s giving us a moment of fun and happiness. 

Ethel Booba with 528K followings on Facebook, 788K on YouTube and with the highest so far of 1.4M views in her “Ethel’s Extra Amazing Challenge” is a funny and witty concept that rewards players at the end of the fun filled challenge.

With wide viewer reach for Class B, C & D audiences, this gives significant exposure to any brand. On its 4th season composed of 8 episodes. It’s a pre recorded show streaming on YouTube and Facebook every 2 days. 

For Season 4, Players will be BNT (Bakla Ng Bayan) and Team Wa Echos of Ogie Diaz and venue will be at Laresio Resort in Los Baños, Laguna. 

Ethel is a popular TV personality, author, singer, and comedienne. She has also worked in the recording industry. She was the first been crowned as the celebrity champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noon-time television show It's Showtime.

To sponsor and to be our partner. Please contact Tag Media Group at 09778978877 or grace@tagmedia.Asia

Photo: BNT, Grace Bondad Nicolas and Ethel Booba

Asia Leaders Awards 2021 at Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines

A marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. Our theme for this year in coincide with the colors of the year; Yellow and Gray. Two independent colors that highlight how different elements come together to support one another. What we all need right now. Support and Unity. 

Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, the union of these two colors, Illuminating is one of strength and positivity. It is a story of color that encapsulates deeper feelings of thoughtfulness with the promise of something sunny and friendly. Sunlight and a new beginning. 

For this year Asia Leaders Awards is all about hope and optimism. Showing how these leaders are reaching out to others to give back and at the same time bouncing back big time. 

For this February 1, 2021! The BIGGEST EVENT IN ASIA is opening its doors again for nomination. Announcement of finalists will be on April 25, 2021. 

Gala and awarding will be on November 11, 2021 at Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines. 

For more information; 

president@asialeadersawards.asia

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Women in Blockchain: The 10 Women Disruptors in Blockchain from the Philippines

“When we succeed, we succeed because of our individual initiative, but also because we do things together,” is a famous quote by former United States President Barack Obama. It highlights the virtue of having the initiative in making the first step towards a goal. It also highlights the collective effect of individual initiatives and how it resounds across society.

An individual may only accomplish so much, but as a collective, the world-changing effect is multiplied by several folds. Today, we highlight the 10 Women Disruptors in Blockchain from the Philippines. We will highlight their journey to Blockchain and the accomplishments they made along the way. They are innovators and pioneers in their own right; dispelling stereotypes, changing the norms and inspiring other women to make their way into Blockchain and contribute to the technology’s innovation that has a potential to transform the country’s business, commerce and governance as we make our way into the 2020s decade.

The 10 Women Disruptors in Blockchain from the Philippines

Ann Cuisia – Traxion CEO and Founder

Ann’s achievements include Traxion being recognized in Asia-Pacific as a reputed systems integration of Blockchain, and in 2019, Ann was named among the BitPinas 2019 Blockchain Women Influencers in the Philippines, as well as being named among the 2020 Empowered Women of Blockchain. Early in 2020 Ann, her company Traxion, alongside key partners have launched, Kadena Hub, a Blockchain accelerator hub for startups in the Philippines, which is a first of its kind. Kadena Hub was recognized by the government as a game changer when it comes to emerging technologies.

Gail Cruz-Macapagal – DynaQuest Country Director / Certified Blockchain Expert

Gail is the country director of an award-winning Blockchain solutions provider in DynaQuest. She attained recognition from Bacolod city for her efforts in helping the city improve its global index for business and IT readiness as a direct result of Bacolod’s first Blockchain seminar and workshop: Bacolod Blockchain Initiative (B2CI). Gail was instrumental in helping DynaQuest transition from a BPO solutions provider to an award-winning Blockchain solutions provider that is recognized by APAC CIO Outlook - Top 10 Blockchain Solutions Provider in Asia & Pacific of 2019  and  Asia CEO Awards 2020 – Circle of Excellence Awards.

Emmy Lou V. Delfin - Director, Department of Information and Communications Technology - ICT Industry Development Bureau

Emmy has integrated Blockchain in numerous ICT and Digital Cities programs across the many regions in the Philippines. She is currently working on introducing an information and learning campaign about Blockchain in a couple of upcoming webinars as a way to fast-track the knowledge of local government personnel and local leaders about Blockchain. This initiative will help push the envelope in Blockchain initiatives in the Philippines

Leah Callon-Butler – Emfarsis Director

Leah is recognized by BitPinas as among the 2019 Blockchain Women Influencers in the Philippines by BitPinas. Leah and her company, Emfarsis, was cited by the government in launching the project: Careers in STEM, in which the programs focuses on developing the next generation of technical skills on STEM and emerging technologies in preparation for the coming fourth industrial revolution. Leah is a featured columnist on CoinDesk and her works are cited by numerous Blockchain organizations and the influential figures of. Last year, Leah was also selected as a judge 2020 AFI Inclusive FinTech Showcase.

Marife Ramirez – DynaQuest Business & Marketing Development / Certified Blockchain Expert

In working for DynaQuest, Marife “Faye” notes that the company’s culture makes it a point to get everyone involved in the marketing, business and repositions of DynaQuest in the emerging markets across frontier technologies. It includes new dynamic goals that Faye sets her sights on, in taking DynaQuest to new markets where growth opportunities are plentiful. In organizing the company’s events, forums and networking activities, Faye was a part of the company’s major milestones as it was recognized globally by Blockchain’s largest virtual enterprise awards: Enterprise Blockchain Leadership "2020 Blockchain Revolution Global Award Finalist".

Tracy Li – BlockDevs Asia Co-Founder / Blockchain Developer 

Tracy is the co-founder of BlockDevs Asia. She is a seasoned enterprise software developer in which her roles include engineering, information architecture and strategic deployment. To date, Blockdevs Asia’s biggest achievement was winning the 2019 Klaytn Hackathon in Korea. Tracy and her team created a Blockchain-based educational platform and was later presented to a larger audience, where the team’s use case was cited for its innovative capabilities.

Myrtle Anne Ramos – Blocktides Founder / Co-CEO of Sinofy Studio

Myrtle is a rising superstar in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency as she has organized forums, expos and showcase events globally from Asia, to the Pacific and to the Middle-East. She credits hard work, patience and hectic hours spent in leaving no stones unturned in coordinating with global partners in staging Asia’s largest Blockchain and Crypturrency events. Myrtle’s accomplishments to date are as follows: Award-Winning PR Firm of 2020 by PitchDeck Asia,  Official partnership with Draper Goren Holm,  Membership on the Global Advisory Board at EC-Council Global Advisory Board, Myrtle being a Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network. 

Janice Ariño – Filipay / Filicoin CEO and Founder

Through dedication and diligence, Janice cites on of her achievements on gathering in great detail the informational structure of a Blockchain, which is a vital information in helping demystify Blockchain’s infrastructure – for clarity and to be better understood by developers, customers (private and public sectors), and its users. Under the Transportation Industry, Janice and her team developed FILIPAY and FILIPCOIN,  that is a proven and tested technology-based on the Blockchain. They soon will launch the technology to be used by the public that will help systematize the transaction and process flow of fleets for security and transparency.

Arshelene Lingao - Binance Angel for Binance Filipino Community / Celo Ambassadress

Arshelene is a certified Binance Angel. As a part of Binance Angel’s Program, her biggest contribution to the Binance community is her rapport on scaling knowledgebase into the evolving customer experience and her cited community service to Binance where she goes the extra mile in delivering solutions to customer service, customer care and client retention programs.

Jocelyn Ojinal – OKCoin International Business Development Manager

Jocelyn is one of Celo’s PH Ambassador. CELO has just been listed at Coexstar, a regulated exchange here in the Philippines. One of her celebrated milestones include the Valora App, that has hit over 100K download (and counting). Jocelyn is also one of the moderators of ACDX, a derivative exchange that exclusively offers BBS tokens making it easier for traders to do leverage trading.

Blockchain, as an industry, is a transformative platform that will change how we do business and how we communicate with information. While consortia and their respective macro projects have pushed Blockchain to the mainstream, the industry is vast, wide-open and has plenty of room to welcome the next generation of leaders, pioneers and thought-stewards who will change the world across community, lifestyles and sustainable development framework.

The 10 Women Disruptors in Blockchain are all innovators and leaders on their own right as their contributions are enabling Blockchain locally and it is also showcasing the Philippines’ capability to stage world-changing solutions across industry verticals. As the industry matures into the next big thing in frontier technologies that will redefine business and information processes in the 2020s decade, these innovative women in Blockchain are making their mark this early.