Bringing the Presidential Grandsons in Laguna

September 28, 2022– Los Baños, Laguna, the attendees of the much awaited Health, Sustainability and Good Food Forum learned and enjoyed the presentations of two high profile speakers, the  grandsons of the Philippines former presidents; Jose P. Laurel and Ramon Magsaysay. The first in Laguna. 

The event is a brainchild of two entrepreneurs and both part of Los Baños Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Merle Balicao of Mernel’s and Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group. 

Two of the suppliers of Mernel’s; San Miguel Mills and Puratos has representatives as speakers to share the best practices of the companies and 3 are entrepreneurs like Joey Garcia of Rairaiken Group of Companies and includes two of the grandsons of the former Philippine presidents; Paco Magsaysay and Robert Laurel Yupangco. 

The ultra successful and nation builders; Paco Magsaysay of Carmen’s Best Ice Cream and Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group of Companies for the first time attended and shared the same stage as speakers to different chamber of commerce members, business owners and non government organizations. 

Robert, Paco and Joey shared the history of their companies, on how they started and also how they bounced back. 

Grace Bondad Nicolas, the moderator, only asked two questions; How they all bounced back and their best practices. 

Merle Balicao who did the closing remarks was also joined by her husband, Nelson Balicao and daughter Carmela. 

Tag Media Group co founder Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas who moderated the panel discussion in collaboaration with Los Baños Chamber of Commerce and Industry headed by Rommel Caranto who did the welcome address. The Master of Ceremony was Ronald Calibo, Marketing of Mernels and part of Los Baños Chamber of Commerce. 

“It’s all about collaboration and innovation.” - Joey Garcia 

“It’s about authenticity.”- Paco Magsaysay 

“Only Filipinos can love Filipinos.”- Robert Laurel Yupangco 

Paco and Robert are both serial entrepreneurs and ultra successful on what they are doing. Recently, Carmen’s Best Ice Cream was acquired by the MVP Group of Companies and now owns 51% of the company, that makes them as the majority owners. 

Robert owns 38 businesses that includes 5 Themed Parks, restaurants, real estates and financial institutions. 

“This is the first in Los Baños and maybe in Laguna, bringing these two grandsons of the presidents and highly successful entrepreneurs like Paco and Robert is a pleasure. They shared valuable insights and strategies on how to be a successful entrepreneurs. I’m grateful also to them for the trust. Also grateful to Mernel’s for this collaboration.”- Grace Bondad Nicolas 

Objective of the event is to highlight the food  sustainability, challenges and success of these leaders to be emulated. Also to get more information about the speakers strategies for a successful business.

The man of the hour at Rising Tigers Ball

 

“Do what no one else can do and you will become what no one else can become.” 

In the start of the 2022 senatorial campaign, then a famous actor, Robin Padilla with so many movies and shows in the Philippine cinema has been doubted to be the leader of this country. The usual, an actor as public servant or an actor as the statesman? 

He has been working in film and television from as early as the 1980s both as an actor and as a writer with famous leading ladies always as her movie partners with the likes of Sharon Cuneta and Kris Aquino. 

In 2013, Robin Padilla won Best Actor in the Metro Manila Film Festival, as well as Film Actor of the Year in 2014, for the movie 10,000 Hours, an action thriller where he played the role of "Senator Alcaraz." 

His father, Casimero Bustamante Padilla Sr., popularly known as Roy Padilla, was the governor of Camarines Norte from 1975 until 1988.

Now in his profile—Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla known as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since June 30, 2022. 

The National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) consisting of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially announced the 12 senatorial candidates who won seats in the 19th Congress, in a proclamation ceremony in Pasay City on Wednesday (May 18).

Actor-turned-politician Robin Padilla led the Senate "Magic 12" after garnering 26,612,434 votes based on COMELEC’s official tally. Number 1 in the senatorial result and not everyone is happy but yes, more are happier. 

Senator Robinhood Padilla is the man of the hour and not just because of the landslide votes but also his so many suggestions and comments in the news nowadays. Who will ever thought that an actor will top the senatorial slate against the seasoned and traditional public servants not just with machineries but also are professional already in campaigning. 

Senator Robinhood platforms might helped him also on his win and some as follows;

As he is a proponent of social justice, Padilla said he is pushing for the passage of the Security of Tenure and End of Endo Act of 2018 (Anti-Endo Act), which seeks to end the issue of contractualization and exploitation of workers in the Philippines. This will be beneficial to the workers. 

He also said that he wants to improve the wages of Filipino employees, specifically teachers and healthcare workers. He explained that the building of infrastructure is obsolete if workers are forced to leave the country for better wages.  We need to take into consideration that teachers' salary in the Philippines is generally lower for an entry-level. 

For the landslide win of 26 million Filipinos for Senator Robinhood Padilla, one is certain, he is a leader, an influencer and the man of the hour. 

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

An Arch. and a Congresswoman at the Rising Tigers Ball

 

Mayor Chavit Singson’s  daughter is carving her own empire. Meet Architect Richelle Singson Michael. Also a Congresswoman. 

Richelle, who graduated from the University of the Philippines with an Architecture degree, leads R.S. Michael Architecture firm. She is the CEO of private jet chartering company Platinum Skies Aviation Inc. and has several projects in the aviation industry including jet hangarage, flight school and aircraft leasing.

Richelle also heads start-ups like transportation system u-hop.com, financial technology online loans program casha.me, and develops several technology-oriented real estate development projects.

Recently, according to Arch. Richelle, who hosted and the committee chairperson in the 65th Miss Universe, “The Miss Universe 2022 pageant helped the Philippines' tourism through half-a-billion dollars worth of media exposure and will always help and support if there’s any chance to promote the tourism of the Philippines.”

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

"Prince of Health and Wellness" @RisingTigersBall

The Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Trading Corporation  with the hardworking employees and loyal distributors who are dedicated to the company’s success, even though that the company still at its early years, the brands and products have been recognized already as one of the trusted and top brands in the market by credible award giving bodies such as Asia Leaders Awards, Jeff Tan and Leo Ortiz company was able to expand and grow. 

Jeff and Leo , have been helping thousands of people and families to survive and thrive during the pandemic, and provide an opportunity for them to earn and can catapult changes to their lives and businesses to succeed. Leo as a young leader also focus on customer experience because he believes that customers’ perceptions can make or break the business.

Leo, Just 36 years old and graduated as cum laude, a registered nurse and now top of his league and dubbed now as the “Prince of Health & Wellness” for the overwhelming success of the brands under him such as GlutaLipo and Beauty Vault with 25,000 distributors, Leo is not stopping, he keeps on launching new products as his way of innovating and producing world class health and wellness items not just for Filipinos but loyal users globally. Now with Jeff Tan, Leo’s business and life partner, together, they made the company more successful. 

A Rising Tiger

“Being a rising tiger and a nation builder is a huge responsibility, great honor and a commitment. A great honor because it symbolizes the achievements, sacrifices and hardwork of my team, the organization and the company and the people behind the success of Rising Dragon. A great honor dedicated with blood, sweat, tears and success as we rise to the challenge.” 

For Leo being a leader is also a huge responsibility and commitment. He believes that it’s his responsibility to serve the distributors, resellers and end-users and the responsibility with the employees. A commitment to provide world-class quality products that are very safe and effective, and a commitment also to uplift the livelihood of many Filipinos through distributorship and reselling.

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

A Man with A Heart For The Country Shine at Rising Tigers Ball

 

When we say successful, we mean it; Growth, Financial Stability and Corporate Social Responsibilities for the communities. You cannot say that you’re a successful entrepreneur if you don’t have those 3 mentioned since those are the proof of success. 

One of the young leaders of this generation with proven success. The person behind the success of Shawarma Shack is its Founder, President, and CEO, Walther Uzi Buenavista. In the seven years that Buenavista has been managing the business, his direction is always laser-focused on his three main motivations: Growth, Innovation, and Employment.

Thus, what started as a simple food stall in Divisoria in February 2015 has now become a leading innovator in the food cart business. Buenavista's "distinctive visioning ability" facilitated the growth of the company.

Growth 

This growth was also felled by his desire to bring their products closer to the customers. Shawarma Shack now has stores in key locations across the country with over 700 branches and still counting. "It presented a significant growth in terms of augmenting the demand from our customers and expanding enterprise sales, Buenavista pointed out. 

Because of the company's growth, Francorp Philippines gave Shawarma Shack a “One to Many The Millennial Club Award” in October 2017. This award is given to businesses that were able to reach double-digit number of branches in three years. In 2017, Shawarma Shack already had 28 outlets, the

same year when Buenavista was just 28 years old while Shawarma Shack was only two years old.

Heart for the country 

He is also very active in having relief efforts to the Filipinos who were badly hit by the typhoons here in our country as his way of giving back to the community.

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

Asia's Romantic Balladeer at Rising Tigers Ball

 

Christian Joseph Morata Bautista is a Filipino singer, actor, host, and model. He was a finalist of Star in a Million, a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel, winning 4th place in the competition in 2003.

Christian first gained popularity in Indonesia with his hit single "The Way You Look at Me" in 2004. He has since appeared in a multitude of appearances and shows across Asia, bringing the Filipino talent and his well-known charm to the global stage. 

Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, that’s Christian Bautista 

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

Rising Tigers Ball @ManilaHotel

 

For this year, Rising Tigers Magazine, the most distributed magazine right now in National Bookstores launched the “Rising Tigers Ball” highlighting the men and women who are making a difference in the country today with “Men of the Year and Women of Substance” awards. 

The list of honourees are as follows; 

Senator Miguel Zubiri

Capt.  Stanley Ng of Philippine Airlines 

Gerald “Gerry” J. Santos of Mr. Freeze Tube Ice 

Ronald Daniel Mascariñas of Chooks2Go 

Atty. Salvador Panelo 

Leo Ortiz of Glutalipo 

Walther Uzi Buenavista of Shawarma Shack 

Jeffrey Amurao Geronimo of AquaSkin 

Rico Hizon of CNN 

Christian Bautista 

Congresswoman Ruth Mariano Hernandez 

Jessa Macaraig of The Pretty You 

Ghie Pangilinan of Skin Magical 

Pia Arellano of Transunion 

Sarah Mateo of SPD Jobs 

Congresswoman Richelle Singson Michael

The event was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the historic Manila Hotel with a welcome address by former Senator and president of Manila Hotel, Atty. Joey Lina followed by the Keynote speaker, Ambassador of Poland, His Excellency Jarosław Szczepankiewicz, who had previously served as the Polish ambassador to Ethiopia between 2008 and 2012. 

High society, business leaders and rising tigers attended also the event that includes Becky Garcia, Ambassador of Romania Răduţa Dana Matache, former Philippine Ambassador to Russia Vic Garcia and Madam Connie Guanzon Garcia, Franchise Guru Butz Bartolome, Jorge and Frieda Hizon, Manny Victorio, Dr. George Sarakinis, Rey & Jr Langit, Merle Mendoza, Usec Sandy Montano, Richie Cuna of Kurimi & Fiorgelato, Remy Bondad, Andria Nicolas, Grace Bondad Nicolas of Tag Media Group, Etihad Airways General Manager Saeed and wife Ruth Eltanal among others. 

The main objective of the ball is to celebrate these leaders to be emulated and to inspire others with their challenges and success. Check the website to know more about the magazine,  

rising-tigers.asia or call 09778978877. Email at president@rising-tigers.asia

#istFreedomRideFestival2022

 Be part of the growing motorcycle community in the Philippines and join us in the culminating event,the ist Freedom Ride Festival 2022.

Happening on November 25 to 27, 2022

( Friday to Saturday ) from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Liwasang Ulalim, CCP Complex Pasay City.

This is the most awaited motorcycle event of the year, and will be participated by sponsors and enthusiasts. These 3 fun filled days of activities will showcase concerts, motorcycle clinics for kids, motorcade, food bazaar,exhibits and a lot more.

Another highlight of this event is the raffling  off of 3 motorcycles, 2022 Harley Davidson 1200cc Forty-Eight as grand prize, 2022 Royal Enfield 400 Himalayan for the second price and Vespa Racing 60's for the third lucky winner and lots of minor prizes will be given away. Ticket cost is at Php 2,500 and limited to only 1,000 pieces.

Ist Freedom Ride Festival is the brainchild of Mason Bikers-Sons of Luzon Pilipinas. The club started as a motorcycle group comprised of members coming from Luzon Lodge No. 57.

Our members have a sworn in obligations that "I will honor, respect and be loyal to Sons; I will take care and watch over my brothers during and every after ride; I will take care of my cuts the way I take care of my bike; I will honor and respect the patch and the group it represents" says Tony Andaya, one of its founding members.

Now, with over 18 million strong motorcycle riders in the Philippines, the community will continue to grow and the culture to solidly with the goal of promoting motorcycle tourism in the Philippines as well.

And as the saying goes...four wheels move the body and two wheels move the soul...see you all on the 1st Freedom Ride Festival 2022.

One for All, All for One Family Sitcom is Coming this 2022!

 

Family is the basic unit of a society, thus a strong family can make a great nation.

Just like our  body, which comprises of parts that's working together for its wellness, happiness etc, is how family should be, too, one for all, all for one. 

Having attended INCTV One for All, All for One Family Sitcom launch/ prescon made me think how important a family needs to be one not just physically, but as a whole, emotionally mentally spiritually, that way they can face and overcome any hardships or challenges that may come their way. when together can make the tasks easier, if one is in harmony just like a healthy body, that can accomplished tasks and triumphant any trials and tests 

On the Q/A part, Mrs Gladys stated that the important learnings they had as family, on the 2 years of pandemic has given them more time for each other to bond, that the joy in simple things is priceless unlike when they were so busy with works before. The lock downs gave us time to stop and reflect. 

Life can be very challenging and hard but we have our back as family.

The first ever Family Sitcom of INCTV, starring celebrity couple Gladys Reyes Sommereux and Christopher Roxas is coming soon! 

For the Dimaguiba family, fun and laughter are their shields to life struggles. Their encounters with others shed light on their firm resolve to keep the family uplifted. Witness the Dimaguibas' life-changing journey as they unite to overcome obstacles, while rediscovering each other's aspirations and remaining anchored to the true faith.

PHILAAST on Food Security, Governance, Entrepreneurship in 71st Convention 2022

 

One year after celebrating its Platinum Jubilee last year, the Philippine  Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), through its President and DOST Assistant Secretary Diana L. Ignacio, is inviting the Philippines' super body of researchers to join its hybrid annual convention to be held on Friday, September 9, 2022. 

Dr. Ignacio said, "The 71st Annual Convention, which will be keynoted by newly sworn in Science Secretary, Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., will provide a platform for discussion and interaction on food security, governance, and entrepreneurship as its three pivotal Sustainable Development Programs for the next few years." 

She added, "It serves as a venue, as well for the presentation of the most recent findings and developments related to the impact of the changing environment on current issues, such as energy sustainability."

PHILAAST aims to promote and strengthen the scientific and technological collaboration among its member- and non-member researchers, currently numbering 114,900.

The 71st Convention will bring together great minds from the science and industry sectors. Of special note are the presenters of the Entrepreneurship Program who are also authors of the book "Science for Success." The presenters and authors include Former Science Secretary Prof. Fortunato T. De La Peña; Robina Y. Gokongwei-Pe, President and CEO at Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc.; and Maria Ester "Maret" Follosco- Bautista, President, and Treasurer of the CL Follosco Group of Companies.  

The book is the second of three books on entrepreneurship launched by DOST under the "Science for the People  Series," which also includes the books "Science for Scale" and "Science for Social Change." These books highlight the triumphs of small and medium enterprises achieved through the help of technological innovation and creative thinking. 

In the Synthesis of Webinars part of the convention, PHILAAST Secretary and DOST- ITDI Director Annabelle V. Briones will be presenting the essence of the Energy Series Webinar, which she said: "... called for the Philippines to accelerate energy transitions through a system-of-systems approach that will consider technology, policy, social, and market systems."   

Also to be announced are the winners of the Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Basic Research; Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Awards for Applied Research; Dr. Paulo C. Campos Award for Health Research; David M. Consunji Award for Engineering Research; LEADS Agri Award for Agricultural Research; Dr. Ceferino L. Follosco Award for Product and Process Innovation; Dr. Michael R. Purvis Award for Sustainability Research; and Dr. Lourdes E. Campos Award for Public Health. 

Expected participants are PhilAAST members, educators, academe and government researchers, industry representatives, and other science and technology practitioners. 

Established in 1951, PhilAAST (formerly PhilAAS) is an association of scientists and technologists in the country that aims to promote science's value in the community. (AMGuevarra\\ DOST-ITDI S&T Media Service

Grace Bondad Nicolas is a lady with a "Midas Touch"

Grace Bondad Nicolas—the woman behind successful shows, an indefatigable civic and multiplatform leader, and adviser to billionaires—breaks her own record as Rising Tigers Magazine publisher and managing director.

 

In less than year, she is already concocting her biggest and grandest event yet by feting the movers and shakers of public service and industries with Rising Tigers Magazine’s Grand September Ball, to be held in no less than the country’s historic “The Manila Hotel”.

 

“We tried to innovate. All our activities under Tag Media Group whether it’s the concert, shows and our clients projects, we keep on doing everything differently from the rest. We did launch the coffee table book last year and launched it inside the Singapore Embassy and now the magazine. We’re super grateful in all that’s happening. All because also of our creative team.” Grace said. Simply put, there is no stopping her.

 

Grace is all about breaking the glass ceiling and celebrating gratitude. She continues to make history in everything she touched.

 

Setting her visions high and achieving them

 

Like the legendary King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold, the Grand Ball glitters with gold and black as its color palette.

 

Would you believe that Rising Tigers Magazine is just her second publication? Last year, Grace with her TAG Media Team launched Asia Leaders Award’s Profiles of Excellence coffee-table book at the Singapore Embassy in Manila.

 

This year, not even a year into Rising Tigers Magazine’s release, the only business and lifestyle glossy magazine to come out of the pandemic is already National Book Store’s most widely distributed periodical on its rack!

 

Every time an issue of the magazine launches, industry leaders and government leaders are swept in waves of grandiose festivity. Who can beat that?

 

Producing bigger and grander events

 

Grace is after all the Queen of Events herself!  We cannot expect less, definitely not.

 

She is not only the brains and beauty behind the Asia Leaders Awards, she’s also the brains behind TAG Media Group—composed of TAG Media and Public Relations, AG Builders and Developers, and AAA Cosmetics and Trading Company—the fantastic team behind Rising Tigers Magazine and her ultra-successful productions.

 

TAG Media and Public Relations is the force behind Asia Leaders Forum, Asia’s Best Singing Competition, Asia Digital Marketing Expo, Asia HR Expo, Asia E-commerce Expo, and Dwelo.

 

Making waves outside of the events circuit

 

Truly, multimedia celebrity and serial entrepreneur, Grace Bondad Nicolas, is a bombshell inspired to achieve everything she could every day for family, businesses, and community.

 

She is concurrently the first woman President of the American Association of the Philippines (AAP), Lieutenant Governor Designate of Division 3A (Metro Manila) of the Kiwanis Philippine Luzon District, Vice President of the Makati Tourism Foundation, and Vice President for External Affairs of the Los Baños Chamber of Commerce & Industries (LBCCI).

 

As if these positions aren’t enough to challenge her brains and brawn, she is also Certified Mentor of Go Negosyo. She shares first-hand business experiences which according to her was all because of the training from her parents.

 

Always inspired, indefatigable Grace is also the COO of eco-tourism destination Hidden Hills Farm by Josefino, named after her father who was also her inspiration and mentor.

 

Grace holds both a BS in Industrial Engineering and an MM in Engineering Management from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, writes business articles for The Manila Times, and in different regional newspapers in Region 4A. Rising Tigers Ball is just one of the events for the magazine to highlight the leaders. Next for this November 22, 2022 is another awards event under Tag Media Group which is Asia Leaders Awards.