DU$D DIGITAL USD LLC

Digital USD ("DUSD") registered in New York City, NY, DUSD is a dollar pegged stablecoin and plans to serve a worlwide client base. DUSD will be regulated stablecoin with the oversight of U.S. regulators. With superior management style and an advanced product research & development team, DUSD will solve challenges and problems the last generation of stablecoins had encountered.

With a bank-level KYC verifiction, DUSD is
committed to maintain its price stability and transparency. DUSD aims to become a fundamental part of the future of cryptocurrency market, and transfom real-world assets on blockchain.

With PoA (Proof of Authority) consensus, DUSD plans to design a stablecoin that is dynamic and user-friendly, which is free from any external financial system's influence.

Supported by artificial intelligence, DUSD will be an Ethereum-based stablecoin that is stabilized and scalable. In addition, DUSD will also apply the ObeliskToken algorithm to ensure its security and scalability.

The Characteristics of DUSD:

Open to Audit: (we will be partnering with one of the Big Four firms in the United States)

Transparent: (our reserves will back every DUSD token issued)

Scalable: (pegging to the USD and tieing up with the major exchanges in Asia, Europe and America for transactions helps us scale)

Accessible: (DUSD wants anyone with US dollars to have the ability to generate a DUSD stablecoin and access the cryptocurrency market)

US dollars can be converted into DUSD tokens via the WBF exchange, and then transferred to an investors Ethereum wallet. The inverse transaction holds true as well: if users deposit their DUSD tokens into their wallet for redemption, they can be converted back to USD.

The U.S. dollars that correspond to the issued DUSD token will be held in multiple banks located in the United States (eligible for FDIC deposit insurance, subject to applicable limitations).  In addition, the U.S. dollar deposit balance will be audited monthly by an independent registered public accounting firm to verify the 1:1 peg.

By pegging itself to the USD at ratio of 1:1, DUSD essentially is an asset backed stable token (tokenized asset) and is based on the IOU model. The DUSD token is basedon the Ethereum platform.

The first target is Asia. Followed by expansion into Europe and the Americas. Asian investors hold the most promised for technical adoption. They are also early adopters of cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies have always had a cult following from Asia, especially in China, Japan, and South Korea.
What makes Asia the target of crypto market?-Bitcoin-Medium. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@Bitcoinus/what-makes-asia-the-target-of-crypto-market-1199770a2b351 Any fintech company can sandbox a pilot project in Asia and then course correct. Later on with additional funding and regulatory approvals we envision opening the tokens to US residents.

The Philippines hosts the first Sesame Street Run Tour

PASAY CITY, Philippines – Sesame Street, the famous and well-loved children’s television program in the world, turns 50. As part of its golden celebration, Heroes Pte Ltd has partnered with Sesame Workshop, debuting the first-ever Sesame Street Run Tour on August 17, 2019, at SM by the Bay in Pasay City.

Entitled “Sesame Street’s 50 Years and Counting Run”, this historic running event’s first kick off will happen in the Philippines. The revelry will continue as Sesame Street goes to other Southeast Asian countries – Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. 

In line with the five splendid decades of Sesame Street, the run will feature a five-kilometer family fun run across all ages. On its 50^th birthday, witness Sesame Street Giant Birthday cake blowout before the flag off with a special countdown by Count Von Count. Get showered with Abby’s Magic Dust before running into a fun-filled 5KM Sesame Street Run. Meet Sesame Street characters like Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster and the gang at the starting line and relive childhood memories. 

After the run, Sesame Street will treat its participants to many exciting activities that they will surely love. For five decades, we have seen how Sesame Street made learning fun for children.

Learn road safety as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will take the participants to an engaging obstacle course activities. Recently, Sesame Street has forged ties with the MMDA to help disseminate proper information regarding safety concerns in a child-friendly manner. This partnership with the MMDA has also aimed at heightening public awareness of the agency’s key functions – road safety, traffic education, environmental care, solid waste management, and public safety.

Joining this once in a lifetime race will give its participants exclusive access to Sesame Street’s 50 Years and Counting’s irresistible merchandise items. Get these limited-edition products – smart scarf which can be worn in different styles, light and breathable drifit shirt, a functional bag, a trucker cap, and sunglasses by signing up for any of these runner’s entitlement: Go Cute with Elmo (P1400.00), Go Hungry with Cookie Monster (P2300.00), Go Magic with Abby Caddaby (P3100.00), or Go Big with Big Bird (P4000.00). Avail of a group discount by signing up five (5) or more friends to get a 10 percent discount. For children who are born on August 18, 2015, and after, they are eligible to FREE admission (without any entitlement). They must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Participants will also receive free healthy cookies from Cookie by the Bucket, the official cookie partner of Sesame Street Run Tour. There will be a traditional Piñatas courtesy of Piñata Party PH to complete the birthday party. Get to sing and dance with Sesame Street’s furry friends during the meet and greet. Interact with family and friends at several booth-sponsored activities from its generous sponsors. Savor fondest memories of this run by having photos taken at Sesame Street’s photo booth. 

Participants can also purchase these Sesame Street’s 50 years design merchandise separately by ordering online or with our Official Timer and Registration Partner - Garmin Philippines. . 

Sesame Street Run Tour’s on-site registration is now available at selected Garmin Philippines branches – SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Glorietta 5, SM North EDSA, and Alabang Town Center.  Meanwhile, online registration is still ongoing. Visit www.sesamestreetrun.com and sign up to experience Sesame Street’s exciting birthday treats. 

Registration ends on June 30, 2019.  Claiming of the race kits and limited-edition merchandise will happen one week before the event at SM by the Bay in Pasay City.

The Sesame Street Run Tour in the Philippines is brought to you by Heroes in partnership with the MMDA. Special thanks to our official venue partner, SM By the Bay and SM Mall of Asia, official registration partner and timer, Garmin Philippines, official cookie partner, Cookie by the Bucket and official piñata, Piñata Party PH.

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This run is also powered by Aldenver Marketing, Inc., the local event agency partner of Heroes.

For more information regarding the Sesame Street Run Tour in the Philippines, please contact

For more information regarding the Sesame Street Run Tour in the Philippines, please contact Ms. Veronica Ramos of Aldenver Marketing at 0927-8484533 or 0998-9565231 or e-mail her at aldenver.veronicaramos@gmail.com.  For other announcements and updates, visit Sesame Street Run Tour on Facebook and Instagram.

Photos by Aileen de leon

Balik Scientist Program #BSP: Balik Puso, Balik Pilipinas

                             

Pasay City June 24, 2019   BALIK SCIENTIST PROGRAM (BSP): BALIK PUSO, BALIK PILIPINAS  Did you know that the continuous migration of our S&T workers abroad has resulted into brain drain? In an effort to reverse brain drain, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) strengthened the Balik Scientist Program (BSP).  To sustain the program and make it more attractive for Filipino scientists working and residing abroad, the Balik Scientist Act of 2018 or RA 11035 was signed by the President last June 2018.

The Balik Scientist Program encourages Filipino scientists, technologists, and experts to return to the country and share their expertise for the country's scientific, agro-industrial, and economic development, including the development of our human capital in science, technology and innovation.  From 2007 up to May of 2019, the program attracted 236 scientists deployed in 348 engagements. Most of the them came from North America and Asia, a few from Europe, Australia, and Africa.  The three DOST councils. namely: the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARD), Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), and Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) are responsible for the engagements of the BSP awardees.

Some of the Balik Scientists engagements have led to several breakthroughs and discoveries, as follows: In marine and aquatic research, an expedition to the Spratley islands was conducted for biological and oceanographic research. Dr. Deo Florence Onda was able to collect biological samples in the reef which are now used as a baseline data to understand ecosystem connectivity and genetic connectivity among habitats in the island.
         

                       
 In emerging technology research, Dr. Manuel Hernandez was able to assist in the development of the Hybrid Electric Road Train (HERT) that is more energy efficient than conventional trains. HERT runs on both diesel fuel and electricity that is powered by a generator of more than 250 batteries.  In drug discovery research, Dr. Doralyn Dalisay and her team work on a breakthrough antibiotic drug taken from marine sediments harvested from the ocean floor off Iloilo province. Through the painstaking research and development being done by Dr. Dalisay, they may be able to develop the next super antibiotic drug in the next three to four years.

2019 TFAW honors Filipino resiliency and preparedness

This June 17, 2019, the annual Typhoon and Flood Awareness Week (TFAW) opens with the theme. " Resiliency Bridging Science, Filipino Ingenuity, and Preparedness." This year, the TFAW aims to highlight the importance of Science and Technology (S&T) when it comes to preparedness and mitigation towards a more resilient Filipino community.

To kick off a week filled with activities, DOST-PAGASA will be launching the Storm Surge Warning System, as well as the Resilience and Innovation Cluster's (RIC) activities and technologies for the upcoming National Science and Technology Week 2019 in July.  One of these activities in particular is the presentation of DOST-TAPI's National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) winners.

(The RIC is composed of DOST-PAGASA, DOST-Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (DOST-PHILVOLCS), DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI), DOST-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI), DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institite (DOST-FNRI), DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), and DOST-Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI).

There will be a press conference on the newly completed J-Freedom Project funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on June 18, at 11:00 am in the Sulo Riviera Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City.

And from June 17 to 23, several activities have been lined-up, including the STEM Tagisan ng Talino quiz bee; as well as an essay writing competition, and an information, Education and Communication  (IEC) campaign on hydro-meteorological hazards and the Early Warning System for non-technical PAGASA employees hosted by the Philippine  Meteorological Society.

A Typhoon and Flood Exhibition showcasing hydro-meteorological hazards will also be held in the DOST-PAGASA Main Lobby from June 17 to 21, 2019. The agency's facilities and services on these days will also be open to the public for free, including lectures at the Planatarium, and use of the Synoptic Observation and Instrumentation Units in the Science Garden.

Capping off the end of the week, from June 21 to 23, is the annual Media Seminar Worshop in NCR on DOST-PAGASA Products and Services, which will be held in the White Woods Convention and Leisure Hotel in Silang, Cavite.

TFAW is observed every third week of June by virtue of Proclamation no. 1535 signed in 2008.

GreatBrands Sale June 21 to 23

Shoe Makers Shop Inc., in cooperation with Metro Creative Themes Inc. will feature the best brands in a back-to-school sale that will welcome the rainy season. Mark your calendars for the biggest sale this June 21 to 23. A weekend 3-day GREATBRANDS SALE welcomes smart shoppers at the Megatrade Hall 2 of SM Megamall Building B.

Brands like HUSH PUPPIES, SEBAGO, PETITE JOLIE, CUSHE, ADIDAS, G. H. BASS are up for grabs with up to 70% off!

And there’s more! SKECHERS, KEDS, POLO RALPH LAUREN, MERRELL, S&H, ITALIANOS, IPANEMA, GRENDHA, ELLE and ECHOLAC are just some of the participating brands that will offer marked down prices on their items. Fashion accessories, personal items, apparels and other great finds are also on sale to complete your shopping list.

ADMISSION is FREE and shoppers are welcome from 10 AM to 10 PM during the 3-day GREAT BRANDS Sale.

The third leg of its mall series, the GreatBrands Sale event is organized by Shoe Makers Shop Inc., and managed by Metro Creative Themes Inc. For more information and inquiries, please contact Jonathan Roxas or Vilma Baculot through 0917-5365473 and 09171633597 respectively.  You can also email MCT Inc.  at mctevents@gmail.com for details.

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GreatBrands Sale

June 21 to 23 opens daily from 10AM until 10PM

Megatrade Hall 2, SM Megamall Building B

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Santos Knight Frank unveils next growth areas for Philippine Real Estate

  The Philippines’ real estate industry continues to be a key driver of economic growth. As the office and residential sectors remain robust, Santos

Knight Frank predicts that the next wave of expansion will come from sectors such as logistics, hospitality, retail and REITs.

REITs to unlock new capital for future developments

Since the passing of Republic Act No. 9856 in 2009, the real estate market has been anticipating the realization of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). A REIT is a publicly listed stock corporation that owns income-generating real estate assets, such as malls, offices and hotels. Envisioned to promote the development of the capital market, REITs are instruments to generate capital. REIT companies are also mandated by law to distribute 90%
of their retained earnings as dividends, which benefit investors.

With the recent move by the Government to amend rules on REITs, developers have been increasingly looking at listing their income-generating assets as REIT companies.

Rick Santos, Chairman & CEO of Santos Knight Frank says: “REITs have the power to democratize the Philippine property market, allowing the individual investor on the street to invest in high-value real estate assets along with the big players.”

Santos adds: “We believe REITs will substantially boost the Philippines’ capital market. New capital for developers will enable expansion of the real estate sector not only in Metro Manila but also in the provinces.”

Generally, REITs have outperformed their non-REIT and overall domestic market over the past one to five years in major Asia Pacific markets, according to Knight Frank’s analysis of

REITs in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia from Thomson Reuters Datastream.

Santos Knight Frank estimates the prime and Grade A office market in Metro Manila’s four major central business districts (Bay Area, Makati, BGC and Ortigas) at PHP 1.02 trillion.

REITs are not only limited to office assets. With 4.3 million sqm (gross leasable area) in Manila’s retail, Santos Knight Frank expects developers to convert mall assets into REIT
companies. Assets such as energy, infrastructure, transportation, hospitals, schools and tourism have also been converted into REITs in other countries.

WTIA SECURES VIRTUAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE LICENSE FROM CEZA

With the help of the regulatory and business framework in CEZA, the World Token Issuing Alliance (WTIA) will help companies and countries from around the world adopt emerging blockchain technology and embrace a new tokenized economy.

The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority has granted an Offshore Virtual Currency Exchange (OVCE) Provisional Regular License to WTIA, paving the way for WTIA to launch its exchange service on the WTIA Platform.

WTIA works with some of the world's largest blockchain and asset tokenization projects and is responsible for bringing together such projects as Monopoly Hotels & Resorts
(MHR); Smart City Company (SCC); and many more.

" WTIA is all about supporting Real Projects that have a positive impact on the community and country. Projects that deliver economic growth, create high value jobs, and can benefit from blockchain technology"s transparency, trust and security," says Keunyoung Kim, the chairman of WTIA.

This is a major step forward for WTIA as they prepare to launch their fully regulated security token exchange platform to increase liquidity for their projects. WTIA's new license will allow WTIA to offer security, utility and virtual currency tokens, covering the board spectrum of token offerings required as the portfolio of projects under WTIA expands.

With the increasing popularity of blockchain and its growing ecosystem of tokens, liquidity ensures fair pricing for projects through market dynamics and allows users to invest in the success of projects that they support.

" We are very excited to received this important license from CEZA. WTIA will be able to help our projects develop tokenization models based on asset digitalization,
solving many of the problems and bottlenecks in the current marketplace. Through WTIA and blockchain technology, we can bring real projects to fruition, creating economic prosperity and jobs for all." said Kaycee Kim, CEO of WTIA.

The ability to tokenize assets is creating a quiet revolution in the financial world. The digital tokenization of assets such as real estate, corporate assets and even IP allows assets to change hands conveniently, quickly and cheaply, without the need for complicated processes and middlemen. Information is stored on an immutable ledger, secured via a decentralized network, and linked through cryptology, creating a trusted system for the transfer and verification of ownership. Many mainstream financial institutions and asset management companies are very interested in the prospects from this technology and are considering the issuance of tokens backed by real world assets.

WTIA is the advisory and capital market solution of some of the biggest real-world blockchain projects in the world. Projects include sovereign-level tokenization programs, utility-token driven business models for listed companies, tokenized infrastructure securities, high technology applications and much more. Governments and large corporations seeking a new paradigm in management, asset utilization, business development and stakeholder engagement have joined the WTIA. By licensing WTIA in the Philippines, we are confident that Philippines efforts to develop its virtual currency and blockchain industry will lead the region in the years to come.

ABOUT WTIA

The Workd Token Issuing Alliance (WTIA) is the advisory and capital market solution of some of the biggest real-world blockchain projects in the world. Projects include sovereign-level tokenization programs, utility-token driven business models for listed companies, tokenized infrastructure securities, high technology applications and much more. Governments and large corporations seeking a new paradigm in management, asset utilization, business development and stakeholder engagement have joined the WTIA. The WTIA is a network of some of the world's top business, infrastructure development, blockchain advisors and discerning investors, bringing capital, technology and know-how to developing countries and large multi-national corporations.

WTIA has experts with in-depth experience in building traditional businesses, working with experts within the blockchain industry to bring together the best of both worlds. Focusing on asset-backed mineral resources and real estate, WTIA brings together an eco-system of investors, technology providers, developers and operators that will turn business ideas profitable, and deliver viable, usable solutions for government.