From Nurse to Entrepreneur: Trust and Confidence is the Secret to Success

Leo Ortiz, a registered nurse graduated Cum Laude, became a successful entrepreneur distributing FDA approved products such as slimming coffee, health juice, milk tea, chocolate drinks, skin rejuvenating set and a lot more in the pipeline. 

According to Leo, shifting career is not easy since in all his life, he thought that nursing was his path to success. His decision to be an entrepreneur is not easy either, specially if you are coming from a medical field, the training and mind setting is just so different. As entrepreneurs handle all parts of the business, while a medical field are more on specialization.

When Leo finished all his medical trainings, the hospital did not absorbed him so he ventured into Multi Level Marketing to make ends meet and to survive. Simultaneously, he would tirelessly sell multiple products for multiple markets to make sure that he can also help his family. 

As time goes by, profits from those businesses didn’t flourished, he made an observation that Filipinos likes to be healthy, wants fair and clear skin. He then decided to venture into health and beauty products even with high risk since many are already doing it. 

Fast forward to 3 years, Leo is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also an inspiration to many who fought the real battle away from unemployment and now a boss of his own company. His brands; Glutalipo and Beauty Vault are the talk of the town now with more than 500 thousands combined followers on Facebook. 

An influencer himself now with thousands of viewers every time he does a personal live video on Facebook, Leo now is focused on giving back to the community with lots of projects for those who are in need especially in this time of pandemic. According to him, “We can’t have this success without the trust to our products, since we abide in all government permits that’s required by the law, we are making sure that our products are FDA Approved so that our distributors and resellers are confident and because of this trust, we’re successful and we like to share the blessings not just for our distributors and resellers but also to those who are in need the most, frontliners and indigents.” 

To know more about the products; 

https://www.facebook.com/glutalipoofficial/

https://www.facebook.com/beautyvaultphilippines/

ORBITX, NOW PLAYING IN THE GLOBAL SPACE INDUSTRY; WILL BEOPEN FOR LAUNCH BOOKINGS

QUEZON CITY – Orbital Exploration Technologies, Inc. or known as OrbitX is now officially recognized globally as one of the players in the small satellite launch provider industry together with SpaceX. After being listed in NewSpace, featured in Careers in Space and being affiliated with Space4Impact, OrbitX is slowly raising the Philippine flag in the lucrative global commercial spaceflight stage.

According to OrbitX Founder and Chairman Dexter Baño, the vision of OrbitX is to become the most sustainable, most accessible and cheapest space launch provider in the world. “People are always saying that we must solve the issue of climate change and not spend billions in space but why not do both? At the end of the day, the real benefit of space is here on earth especially that we prone to calamities and we must improve our technological capabilities and that includes data gathering for combating climate change that can be possible only through space”, he said. Baño also said that OrbitX is the most confusing venture to be ever built considering that they have a vertical in clean technology especially waste to energy. “What we are doing here is to propel mankind’s future by solving climate, waste and energy concerns and space access. We have industries that cannot be powered by solar cells or batteries and that includes manufacturing, mining and space travel. We will achieve that but not that soon so we at OrbitX is already making sure that we are sustaining earth and accessing space especially that our technologies here can be used for both earth and space applications so why not do them at the same time?”

OrbitX is now done with the initial specifications and design of its Haribon 1 Space Launch System that can carry 200 kilograms of payload to orbit and will be powered by RP-2, a renewable form of rocket grade kerosene also known as RP-1. The company will be open to launch bookings for satellites very soon after they finalize their cost per launch. The team is also raising capital.

Support Local, Support OWTO, Your transpo Friendly App, Download Now!

 Its always good to know that Filipinos can come up with an app that can help us in our everyday need, one that is safe and fair too,  especially transportation thats really vital, since we are in a pandemic situation, where public transportation is very limited due to General  Community Quarantine implementation.

Now here's OwtoPhl, an app, for commuter's safe transpo need.

Visit here to download app  https://owtoph.com/

Their OwtoPhl page https://www.facebook.com/owtophl/ a platform wherein drivers/partners sent in their concerns and inquiries wishing for a swift response that will help sustain their livelihood in this time of Pandemic. It is a venue wherein we give jobs through announcements and that is also widely used for customer service to the riders, got blocked. Let us help them send an appeal to Facebook for it to be  restored

Phil-Asian Gaming Expo (PAGE) postponed until July 2021

 Manila 12 October 2020 The Phil-Asian Gaming Expo (PAGE) has made the difficult decision to postpone its upcoming exhibition, previously scheduled to take place in January 2021, until 29 to 31 July 2021.

The decision follows careful consideration by PAGE and its various stakeholders given ongoing disruptions to global travel routes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. PAGE places the health and safety of our visitors and exhibitors first and foremost.

While the dates of the exhibition have now changed to 29 to 31 July 2021, the venue remains the same with Manila’s SMX Convention Centre to host PAGE 2021 for all three days.

“The global COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses around the world to reconsider their short-term plans and make the adjustments needed to ensure the health and safety of their employees and customers,” said PAGE organizers.

“Due to such concerns regarding the impact of the virus on the health and safety of our attendees, presenters, exhibiting partners, PAGE staff and the community, we decided it was in the best interests of all to hold next year’s show at a later date.”

“Despite the change in schedule, we are still planning to host a memorable show in July 2021 that will allow participants to come together once again.”

First held in 2019, PAGE is a comprehensive trade show and conference for both the online and land-based Asian gaming industries, aiming to provide a one-stop center for learning, establishing new connections and discovering the latest products and solutions for individuals and businesses.

It features a trade show, conference streams, business social networking events and other business development activities aimed at providing support for companies across the entire supply chain in procuring new connections, new business and trending products and solutions to drive business opportunities.

In 2019 PAGE attracted more than 46,000 attendees over three days from all over the world, including almost 500 VIPs and targeted buyers.

To book your place and if any questions about PAGE event, please  contact inquiry@phil-asiangamingexpo.com.

Updated information on PAGE can be found on the PAGE Website at www.phil-asiangamingexpo.com/

Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines Hosts Special 3-Day Virtual Summit Focusing on EVs As The New Normal

On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, the Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (eVAP), the voice of the electric vehicle industry is hosting a special three (3)-day Philippine Electric Vehicle Virtual Summit (PEVVS) with the theme: “MOVING FORWARD TO AN ELECTRIFIED MOBILITY IN THE NEW NORMAL”.

The PEVVS will run from today, September 24 until September 26, 2020 focusing on electric vehicle adoption and the challenges and opportunities brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic on both the supply and demand side of the EV market. eVAP has partnered with Olern, a leading training and consulting company specializing in eLearning platforms, in staging the event.

“This event is made possible through the support of our key partners Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation and Nissan Philippines Inc. as well as PMFTC Unsmoke, Department of Transportation, United Nations Development Programme, Department of Energy, and eSakay. eVAP is also celebrating a decade of partnership with Manila Electric Company (Meralco) since the staging of the first Philippine EV Summit inside the Meralco compound in 2010,” eVAP president Edmund Araga said.

“This year is very special because we have the most number of government leaders joining our event. No less than Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi and Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade will address our participants. Energy Committee Chairperson Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian will be delivering the Keynote Message. Leaders of EV Associations from Europe and United States will be joining their Asian counterparts from China, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in the conversation on promoting electric vehicles in the new normal,” Mr. Araga emphasized.

Mr. Araga unveiled this year’s line-up of highly relevant virtual sessions.

• 2020 Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook

• Developing Public Charging Infrastructure in Response to the New Normal

• Challenges to EV Charging in Southeast Asia

• Recovery, Reopening and Role of EVs under the New Normal

• Policy Measures to See More EVs on the Ground Post Pandemic

• Promotion of Low Carbon Urban Transport in the Philippines

• Policy Dialogue with LTO: Revisiting EV Guidelines

The PEVVS brings together stakeholders across the EV value chain as well as policymakers, regulators, academe, consultants, transport companies, utilities and end users to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure. It also provides an online platform to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the area of electrified mobility.

“As we recover safely from Covid-19 and gradually reopen our businesses along the way, the pandemic is shedding light on questions and concerns about road infrastructure, urban transport, and mobility in general. Our collective over-dependence on fossil fuels has been a major challenge to carving out more public policy space for transportation options and ultimately to improving and cleaning up our urban air. But now, as we have all been forced to change our behaviors so radically, we have a distinctive opportunity to adopt new behaviors as we slowly get back to what will hopefully be a better normal”, Meralco Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Raymond Ravelo said.

“Instead of writing off this year and postponing the summit due to the pandemic, we decided to push forward and continue the conversation on electrified mobility with industry stakeholders, policy makers, regulators, the academe, and consumers so we can collectively shape our better normal,” Mr. Ravelo added.

DepEd, partners launch RADaR app to ensure learning continuity after disasters

The Department of Education (DepEd), in partnership with Save the Children Philippines and Prudence Foundation, launched the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADaR) mobile and web applications nationwide last September 22 and 24 to ensure immediate response interventions and learning continuity in the event of disasters and other emergencies.

Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DepEd had been working on enhancing the safety for all learners and DepEd personnel through the development of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Information System (DRRMIS).

“The RADaR mobile and web applications will support our regional, division, and school-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Coordinators in reporting and rapidly assessing the impacts of disasters,” said Undersecretary for Administration Alain del B. Pascua.

Usec. Pascua also noted that the reports from the RADaR app will provide estimates of the damages caused by disasters and will serve as the basis for response interventions to these schools.

Save the Children Philippines Chief Executive Officer Atty. Alberto Muyot emphasized that the mobile and web application will be vital in ensuring the safety of learners and personnel once the safe resumption of face-to-face classes will be allowed.

“Children will bear the greatest impact if a disaster takes place in a school environment, and we must guarantee their safety during emergencies while they are away from their parents and guardians,” said Atty. Muyot.

According to the Department’s partner organizations, the accurate and timely data provided by the RADaR app will be vital in ensuring a strategic flow of information for response and life-saving decisions and actions by schools, communities, local governments, and concerned national organizations.

“Working hand in hand with the Philippine government, we are improving national systems for risk assessment, guidance, planning and reporting to support schools to build safe facilities, put appropriate emergency procedures in place, and to recover quickly when disasters take place,” said Marc Fancy, Executive Director of Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of PruLife UK’s parent company Prudential.

Due to its vulnerability to typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and droughts, the Philippines ranks ninth among the most disaster-prone countries worldwide according to the 2019 World Risk Index.

The RADaR app is one part of the DRRMIS, being established within the DepEd through the Education Safe from Disasters Project, which aims to improve the knowledge and capacity of education personnel and learners on safety from disasters. It will include other applications and tools, such as the Comprehensive School Safety (CSS) Monitoring Application and the School Watching App (SWApp), that will be pilot tested in selected schools across 20 divisions of Region III the upcoming school year. The expansion of the project may transform disaster risk reduction systems in the Philippines and beyond, helping many more children stay safe in emergencies.

Embassy of Singapore, Korea and Malaysia for Asia Leaders Awards 2020

Asia Leaders Awards 2020 according to the organisers must be bigger and bolder since in these trying times, we still need to acknowledge the leaders who are shining more brightly to be emulated and to inspire others. 

The ambassadors from Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are part of the awards committees and  already selected their awardees. Ambassador Dong Man Han of Korea are always in full support as he was with Asia Leaders Awards 2019 also. 

Ambassador Gerard Ho of Singapore and Ambassador Norman Muhamad of Malaysia joins the credible awards commitee for the first time though the former Malaysian Ambassador Rizany Irwan was part of the committee last year. 

This years award ceremony will be in two venues;  November 20, 2020 at Makati Shangrila and November 23, 2020 at Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines and streamed live on the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of the partner organisations.

Asia Leaders Awards main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia, is one of the largest and respected award event in the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge those leaders who inspire others to do better and be the best in their industry.

Awards committee members come from different embassies, organisations and repected industry leaders. To know more about Asia Leaders Awards, please visit our Facebook page and website 

www.asialeadersawards.asia.