BSP Talks Episode 2 highlights Balik Scientist and Host Institution Matching

 

The DOST’s Balik Scientist Program, in collaboration with Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKO), released the second episode of the BSP Talks titled “Match Tayo!” on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 11 AM via Facebook Live.

BSP Talks Episode 2 highlighted the different ways a Balik Scientist can match with a Host Institution. To demonstrate these, prospective applicants to the Program were shown as they interacted with select reputable R&D institutions.

In its first segment, an aspiring Balik Scientist identified a potential Host Institution they can partner with in pursuing R&D activities that matched their expertise. It shows how an expert can discover the appropriate Host Institution for them by looking at the potential host’s R&D priority areas and aligning this with their research interest.

The UP Marine Science Institute (MSI) was featured as an established research institute for the advancement of its four thematic areas for R&D: marine biodiversity and ecosystems, archipelagic oceanography, marine biotechnology, and coastal and marine climate change. The Institute takes pride in research spanning from the molecular level to ecosystem scale, which has brought on opportunities for more research endeavors.

In fact, MSI hosted 8 Balik Scientists from 2016 to 2019 alone and had several researches funded by the DOST. It has been home to Balik Puso experts such as Dr. Michael Roleda, Dr. Zenith Gaye Orozco, Dr. Deo Florence Onda, Dr. Charissa Ferrera, Dr. Janelli Lea Soria, Dr. Wilfred John Santiañez, Dr. Irene Rodriguez, and Dr. Charina Lyn Repollo.

Showcased in the second segment is Caraga State University (CSU), which demonstrated how a Host Institution can also reach out and tap a prospective Balik Scientist depending on their needs.

“In reaching the University’s vision and goals, we need more Balik Scientists,” Dr. Mark Anthony Lavapiez stressed, after acknowledging that Balik Scientist engagements in CSU empowered their capacity and capability to implement research.

With its 12 Research Centers, CSU is a Higher Education Institute (HEI) partner of the DOST in strengthening R&D in the region. It has recently hosted 4 Balik Scientists, namely, Dr. Anthony Halog, Dr. Julian Cacho, Dr. Engielle Mae Paguican, and Dr. Christian Mark Salvador.

The last segment showed how in some cases, the Program’s Secretariat may also assist in matching a prospective Balik Scientist with a potential Host Institution. This was illustrated with the matching of the BSP applicant with the DOST- Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI).

As one of DOST’s R&D institutes, ITDI has been developing relevant technologies and is continuously contributing its R&D innovations to DOST’s efforts, most especially in the establishment of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP).

The VIP has been gaining ground with the support and expertise of Balik Scientists namely, Dr. Teodoro Fajardo, Dr. Myra Hosmillo, Dr. Elpidio Cesar Nadala, Dr. Lourdes Nadala, Dr. Christina Leyson, Dr. Leodevico Ilag and Dr. Homer Pantua.

ITDI also hosted and collaborated with Dr. Eufemio Barcelon, Dr. Mario Castillo, Dr. Arnold Lubguban, Dr. Dexter Rasonabe and Dr. Cynthia Goh under its major research areas.

Indeed, more and more S&T experts are taking interest in the Balik Scientist Program. Along with this, we also recognize the important part that Host Institutions play and why Balik Scientist and Host Institution matching is needed.

The Balik Scientist Act determines that Host Institutions may be public or private academic institutions, government agencies or locally registered industries who are undertaking research and development initiatives. More importantly, Host Institutions must be committed to ensure that Balik Scientists could accomplish their R&D activities for greater advancement of science, technology, and innovation.

Upon matching of the Balik Scientist and the Host Institution, viewers were left with a teaser for the third episode which focuses on the next step of the application process—how to accomplish the BSP Terms of Reference.

Watch the BSP Episode 2 here: https://www.facebook.com/balikscientist/videos/941813909794145 

Visit: https://bsp.dost.gov.ph/ for furher information about the program

Kyline Alcantara a social media influencer as brand endorser for SKIN MAGICAL

 

 

Social Media influencer with 4.1 Million followers on Instagram, Singer and Actress, kyline Alcantara is now part of the rising tiger in skin care and cosmetics, Skin Magical with the press launch recently held with the Co founder and COO of Skin Magical herself, Ghie Pangilinan. 

“On behalf of the whole Skin Magical, our distributors and resellers, we are very grateful and honored as a brand and as a company to have Kyline Alcantara as one of our celebrity endorsers. I first saw Kyline on a news sa facebook two years ago and nacurious talaga ako sa kanya. I discovered na she has a lot of followers and super pretty and talented star sa GMA 7. Aside from that, napanood ko din yung vlogs niya with her family and friends. Gustong-gusto ko yung personality niya. She is sweet and strong at the same time. Maganda and Palaban rolled into one! Kaya when I had the opportunity to meet with GMA Artist, isa si Kyline 

sa aming only choice to help us in the promotion of Hola Glowwier! Ito yung glutathione capsule and glutahione lotion combo. With Skin Magical, we realized na hindi naman lahat ngayon 

ang goal is pumuti lang. Most of our users want to achieve that naturally glowing skin from the inside. With the positive influence ni Kyline, for sure she can help us share this message of beauty and self-care to our audience and of course to her young followers.”- Ghie Pangilinan

Success of Skin Magical 

Ms. Ghie Pangilinan, a young serial entrepreneur who is in her own skincare business for more than 7 years already, bagged the Woman of the Year Award in the field of Health & Wellness recently. She was co-founder and COO of Skin Magical and Founder of Speaks G along with her husband, Jerry Pangilinan. She empowers Filipino women by providing livelihood and high-quality skin care and beauty products for all. Unstoppable, she is also known now in the Food and Franchise Business. She was the one who brought the famous international milk tea brand “Tea Talk” in the Philippines and establishing more new companies to serve the need of the Filipino people. 

All the billboards nationwide with the big celebrity names alongside Ghie is a testament of success. Heart Evangelista, Vice Ganda, Karla Estrada, Dimples Romana, Maja Salvador and Angel Locsin among so many superstars as brand endorses of her food and beauty empire. 

Ghie Pangilinan is also part of Top 50 Rising Tigers in Asia Pacific under Tag Media Group that will be launched this March 22, 2022 at Grand Hyatt Hotel. 

Check the world class products of Skin Magical here https://www.facebook.com/skinmagical/

Young CEO with 28 branches nationwide, Rodolfo Medina of Medical Depot PH for Rising Tigers: Nation Builders 2022

Mr. Rodolfo Medina Jr., from the Medical Supply Business joins the roster of the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific to be featured at the newest business magazine, Rising Tigers: Nation Builders launching in March, 2022.

 

Mr. Medina Jr. is the CEO of Medical Depot, a one stop shop chain of stores for all your medical supplies needs. It currently has 28 branches in strategic areas in Metro Manila. Medical Depot is highly recognized in the medical equipment and supplies industry with over 150 employees

Rodolfo Jr. grew up exposed to their family’s medical supply business since he was a young boy. At 8, he started to help in the family business, from sweeping the floors, stocking the shelves, taking orders and cashiering and even cleaning out the toilets. At 14, he was given his first store to manage.

 “I was running my store operations successfully and it wasn’t long before that I managed to land a deal with big private and public institutions. I was 16 years old then. By then I wasn’t only handling local business deals but international ones as well. I learned how to place import orders from China, Japan, Vietnam, Turkey, India, Spain, etc.” – shared Medina

 Medical Depot has now 28 branches nationwide. They are gearing for 100 stores by the end of 2023. They also have an official store in Lazada, for a wider reach and more convenient buying experience.

 “Now at 28, I now interact and work with the top executives from the industry such as Watsons, Rose Pharmacy, Omron, 7/11, etc. Together, I encourage and try to lead the initiative for a collective support for the mission in innovating the healthcare industry in the Philippines. “ he added.

 Medina acknowledges that the key factor to their success is the heritage branch in Bambang, with their noble mission of making these medical equipments, tools and supplies affordable to the Filipino people.

 For more information about Medina’s company, visit https://medicaldepot.com.ph/ ; https://www.facebook.com/medicaldepotph/ 

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow

 “With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group.

 Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize this young hard-working CEO from the medical supplies business, Mr. Rodolfo Medina Jr.,  among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders

 Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.

 This new publication will feature the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 Billionaire Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now,”

 To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards. 

FInancial Expert Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda, to be featured on Rising Tigers : Nation Builders magazine

Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda is the President and CEO of FPG Insurance. Before joining FPG, she has over 30 years of financial services expertise, specifically in the banking and insurance industries. She experienced working in both local and foreign banks from which she held various executive positions, the longest being that with HSBC, from 1999 to 2016. Her expertise has been in leading strategic transformational initiatives that turn businesses and companies into profitable and sustainable enterprises.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders, a new business publication to be launch on March 22, 2022,  at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig will feature the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific. They are the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Leadership Highlights

 

“When I was invited to join FPG Insurance, the mandate given to me was to turn-around the company and transform it to a profitable business. Within two years and in the middle of a global pandemic, our financial results have significantly improved, and our digital transformation have gained traction.” – she shared.

 

Under her management, FPG launched a 1st in the industry APP they called “SIMONE”. It’s a powerful tool that automates and organizes insurance agent tasks, aimed towards efficiency and productivity, enabling agents to do everything even with their mobile phones, anytime, anywhere.

 

Also, FPG inked a partnership with GCash to offer retail insurance products within the mobile wallet, under Ginsure. Vehicle owners can now get CTPL hassle free using Gcash. "This timely partnership is a testament to our steadfast commitment to making insurance available and accessible to all. The key to bringing insurance products closer to more people is to tap the potent digital community of GCash, and this is only the beginning of many exciting things to watch out for," Ms. Gigi said.

 

There are many other improvements introduced by Ms. Pio De Roda in the effort to adapt efficiently to the new normal set by the pandemic.

 

“Pivoting to digital was the only way we could continue servicing our partners and customers. In the middle of the varying lockdown restrictions, we took the initiative to develop tools and programs that will enable more efficient ways of doing business. It was challenging for all but it needed to be done and the opportunity presented itself,” she added.

 

 

Blessed and Thankful

 

Blessed to be given overflowing opportunities, Ms. Gigi makes sure to pay it forward. She initiated various charity programs like reading programs for Grade School children in public schools, team activities for orphanages and street children communities, and supporting communities affected by devastating calamities, to name a few.

 

“Being recognized as one of the Top Leaders and a Rising Tiger:Nation Builder, is a humbling experience and the recognition really goes to my previous (and current) bosses and teams that I have had the pleasure of working with. This is not only a prestigious recognition for me as a professional, but it also speaks volumes of what I represent and FPG Insurance’s commitment to its stakeholders, partners and customers.” – she concluded.

 

 

Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow with the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Publication

 

For her innovativeness and passion to do better, Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize and honor Ms. Gigi Pio De Roda as among the Top 50 Nation Builders in the Asia Pacific through the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine.

 

Successful Entrepreneur and grandson of former President of the Philippines,  Robert Laurel Yupangco, one of the ALA board said, “Asia Leaders Awards Presents the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific to motivate us all that despite all the challenges, we will emerge triumphant. These are the top leaders with the very new vision of the world now.”

To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.

 

 

a new business publication to be launched on March 22, 2022

 

 

Leo Ortiz, Founder and CEO of the Rising Dragon Beauty for Rising Tigers Magazine and part of Top 50 leaders in Asia Pacific alongside PT&T and Pepsi CEOs

Who would have thought that a cum laude nursing graduate would end up selling beauty products and to be this successful instead of landing in a hospital to pursue his career in his chosen profession?  And would eventually be a CEO of his own company at a very young age? Meet Leo Ortiz, CEO of Rising Dragon Beauty and Wellness Trading Corporation.

 

The Rising Dragon

Unable to find a nursing job after graduation, Leo joined a network marketing group instead but after two years, he did not earn much. Armed with perseverance and his learnings from this experience, and his realization of great opportunities in marketing, he jumped into another venture.

 

He got his first million selling contact lenses! And this was the start of his successful entrepreneurial journey. He had his share of business ventures which failed, but it never deterred him from pushing forward and looking for next opportunities.

 

Leo now directly oversees 50 employees and hundreds more in various industries, including beauty, resort and restaurant management, skincare services, and wellness. Ortiz also owns and runs The Oia-Santorini and Kai resorts as well as Elite Contact Lens, Gluta Spa, and Beauty Vault.

 

Rising Tigers: Nation Builders is the media side of Asia Leaders Awards , a new business publication to be launch on March 22, 2022,  at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig will feature the Top 50 Rising Tigers of the Asia Pacific. They are the best and the brightest individuals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia who never fail to balance commitment to growth with corporate social responsibility, even during the most trying times.

 

Asia Leaders Awards is the largest business awards event in the Philippines and Southeast Asia and just recently held its ceremony inside the Embassy of Singapore. 

 

Asia Leaders Awards continues to be an avenue where business leaders are recognized for their outstanding efforts to make their companies shine while giving back to the community through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.

 

It is only the recognition giving body whose awards committee is composed of high profiled and respected leaders from different organizations and embassies. Its main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia.

 

Check out https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards for more of the event details. To nominate and to place an ads for Rising Tigers Magazine, send an email with credentials to president@asialeadersawards.asia on or before February 25, 2022.

A Fashion Show for a Cause by BIA

 

Two world class fashion designers will flaunt their talent in designing the gowns and suits of the first beauty awards dedicated just for the leaders of this industry. 

Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug accepted this wonderful task and also part of the awards committee. There will be a fashion show, the honourees will show off their designs handling their own products if they have or any paraphernalia from their companies. 

The sole beneficiary is Kiwanis Club of Makati where children are the main focus and helping them for more than 100 years already globally while in the Philippines, more than 50 years. 

Asia Leaders Awards presents 

BEAUTY INDUSTRY AWARDS 

6-22-22

Grand Hyatt Hotel 

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig 

www.asialeadersawards.asia

Beauty industry leaders will be in one roof for the first time under the largest recognition organization in Asia, Asia Leaders Awards. Beauty Industry Awards (BIA) is the grandest health and wellness event that will be at the posh Grand Hyatt Hotel in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig in collaboration with the biggest brands in Asia Pacific.  

CATEGORIES

•Woman of the year 

•Man of the year 

•Innovative Company of the year 

•SME Company of the year 

•Company of the year 

•Influencer of the year 

•CSR Company of the year 

•Health & Wellness Company of the year 

•Social Media Campaign of the Year 

•Product of the year 

The only beauty awards voted on by the experts themselves. No other organization offers such a significant platform to honor beauty’s most accomplished women and men leaders for their achievement and leadership. BIA identifies the next generation of leaders who excel in their positions and contribute to company-wide initiatives and reaching out to others. 

THE LOGO 

The Tiger as the lucky animal of the year as associated with bravery, confidence and strength while the Saxifrage flower symbolizes devotion, affection and passion. Same as these leaders in the beauty industry. 

BIA is to motivate and influence up and coming beauty entrepreneurs to do more not just for their own organizations but also to help out those who are need. To serve as an example for companies to do the same. These leaders are innovators and with grit to succeed. To acknowledged these leaders in Asia Pacific for their unwavering commitment for their peers. 

FASHION SHOW 

The finalist will have a chance to wear the awarding committees gowns and suits via the events Fashion show to showcase also their very own brands. Part of the awarding committees are our international fashion designers; Happy Andrada and Pablo Cabahug. 

The BIA is focused purely on the talent, dedication and commitment of these global entrepreneurs. 

Nomination starts now. Choose and send your categories from the list presented, CSR photos, website to president@asialeadersawards.asia 

#BeautyIndustryAwards

#ALA2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards2022

#AsiaLeadersAwards

Karmi Palafox an Urban Planner as one of the Rising Tiger

Meet one of the featured Rising Tigers at the newest business publication in town, Rising Tigers:Nation Builders magazine, Urban planner Karima Palafox.

Karima Palafox, more popularly known as “Karmi,” is a highly experienced urban planner with international experience in strategic planning, economics, urban design and policy. She’s involved in the strategy and development plan of communities, islands, new and historic cities, infrastructure, and public places leading mixed-use, residential and tourism, airports, to post-crisis and post-disaster rehabilitation projects.

A chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in the UK and a licensed environmental planner with the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners, she led the strategic plans of some well-loved places in the Philippines. She has master's degrees in urban planning and economics, and has been educated in England, the Philippines, Israel and Barcelona.

In 2005, Karmi joined Palafox Associates, a highly regarded planning and architecture firm in Asia and served as a Senior Adviser, Managing Partner and Head of Planning and Urban Design. She is also the founding director of the Palafox Architecture group.

Life Mission

Karmi was not forced to follow her fathers’ footstep. At first, she doesn’t want to, cause growing up, she and her siblings saw her father working 16 hours a day, so they agreed none of them would be an Architect. Realization came in late to her that she will later work side by side with his father, the famous and well-respected Architect Felino “Jun” Palafox.

During one of the Women’s Business Summit in the Philippines, she said: “Finding how your own purpose would fit the purpose of the company’s work is vital, I have job offers, to be a sustainability manager in Bali, one in the Middle East, there’s also from England but then I thought I am a Filipino and I care about my environment, so I can complain about how the Philippines is, how bad traffic is from the stance or…I can do work directly or try to help directly thru Palafox Associates.”

Now she has made her life mission: To help improve people’s quality of life through better cities and communities. She loves solving complex urban challenges whether it be for the purpose of generating more jobs in the regions, bringing in tourists to a destination, upgrading communities in disadvantaged areas, or rebuilding after a disaster. She volunteered as the Urban Planning Adviser of “Tindig Marawi”.

“Beyond Places” Podcast

Karmi has spoken at numerous international conferences, and she has written articles on housing, real estate, transport and mobility, and the environment. She was once a regular contributor to Manila Standard’s “Urban Matters.”  Her passion for travelling complements her work as an Urban Planner. Just very recently, she created “Beyond Places”, a podcast about the planning, design and leadership of the communities, to share lessons and best practices and to be inspired by stories from thought leaders and visionaries from cities around the world.

Rising Tigers:Nation Builders - Recognizing the Leaders of Tomorrow

“With 2022—The Year of the Water Tiger promising 365 days of positive changes, business must be stable, and finances will flow smoothly throughout the year with grit on its side.” – shared Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas, Founder and CEO of Tag Media Group. 

Asia Leaders Awards take the opportunity to recognize pretty and witty visionary Karmi Palafox, an excellent urban planner, economist, and strategists, among the Top 50 Rising Tigers in the Asia Pacific on the launching of the Rising Tigers: Nation Builders Magazine. 

Launching on March 22, 2022, at the Grand Hyatt Manila at the BGC in Taguig, “Rising Tigers: Nation Builders” is another brainchild of Asia Leaders Awards (ALA) Committee.

To know more about Rising Tigers: Nation Builders and Asia Leaders Awards, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsiaLeadersAwards.