4 Filipinos cited as Forbes Asia leading millenials

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Apr 192017
 
4 Filipinos cited as Forbes Asia leading millenials

Four Filipinos have been included in the 2017 Forbes Asia “30 Under 30” list of 300 millenials, “impressive young entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of innovation.” The second edition of the list of game changers in the Asian region lists Filipinos in four different industries: Maricor Bunal, 29, COO of Growthsolutions, has been ranked as a game changer in the Finance and Venture Capital industry for co-leading Loansolutions.ph, a network of lenders that has helped 2,000 clients secure loans with an average amount of $2,200. “The two-year- old startup got seed funding from a group of international and local investors led by KK Fund. Along with thinking about the company's future as cofounder and COO, Bunal wears several hats – from content manager to sales tracking,” according to the Forbes citation. Matthew Cua, 28, founder of SkyEye Analytics, is included in the leaders of Industry Manufacturing and Energy for designing drones to conduct aerial surveys and produce maps or models. Forbes cites the company as having started as in university project, and being part of the United Nations OCHA (Office for Coordination of Human Affairs), which is asked to participate in times of natural disasters. Gian Scottie Javelona, 24, founder of OrangeApps, is ranked as a young leader in EnterpriseTechnology who runs OrangeApps, a cloud-based platform where schools and universities can manage multiple processes like student enrollment, grades, HR and payroll. Forbes makes a note how “At 19, Javelona launched the first mobile app for a school in the Philippines that covers access Read More …

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver

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Apr 192017
 
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Ann San Jose won the Silver at the 12th International Song Contest: The Global Sound. Julie Ann San Jose [via Billboard Philippines] Representing the Philippines, San Jose placed second for her song “Tidal Wave” in a close battle which gave her 500 points, just next to Peru representative Temple Sour’s “Te Gusto” (I like You) with 501 points. The International Song Contest, an online music contest that started in June 2012, is non-profit community that aims to get global recognition for various talents from over 99 countries. The Philippines won the 10th edition of the competition with Sarah Geronimo‘s “Kilometro”, giving the country the honor of being the first Asian country to win in ISC Global Sound.   The post Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose wins Silver appeared first on Good News Pilipinas. Related posts: Jaclyn Jose wins Cannes’ Best Actress award for role in Ma Rosa Jose Rizal Musical in Hong Kong stars Filipino kids Anne Lorraine Colis wins Miss Globe Pageant Gilas bags Silver in FIBA Asia, Castro still Asia’s best point guard

Danny Ocampo honored in Sony Photography Awards

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Apr 192017
 
Danny Ocampo honored in Sony Photography Awards

Danny Ocampo [via Oceana] Danny Ocampo, an ocean protection campaigner, is being honored for his underwater photograph titled “Fish Tornado” in the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards. Ocampo’s winning photograph showing the schooling behavior of the Big eye trevally fish living in marine protected Dimakya Island in Busuanga, Palawan has been included in the Top 50 commended works in the Open Wildlife Category. The environmental conservationist being recognized as one of the commended photographers together with the shortlisted photographers in the different competition categories. Fish Tornado [by Danny Ocampo via World Photography Organisation] The Oceana campaign manager, charged with leading protection efforts in Taňon Strait between Negros and Cebu Islands, is one of the six Filipinos being commended in the largest world photography tilt which boasts of 227,596 images submitted from 183 countries. Ocampo told media, “This recognition given to me by the Sony World Photography Awards hopefully will give me more opportunities to share my underwater images and promote my advocacy for responsible and ethical underwater photography.” "I don’t usually have time to join photography competitions and I choose those that factor in responsible and ethical practices, especially for diving and underwater photography wherein manipulation has become the norm most of the times," added the licensed divemaster and powerboat driver, and contributor to travel and adventure magazines.  Ocampo’s photo will be included in the digital exhibition at the Sony World Photography Awards and Martin Parr 2017 exhibition in Somerset House, London from April 21 to May 7.   The Read More …

11 easy steps to have an entrepreneurial mindset

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Apr 192017
 
11 easy steps to have an entrepreneurial mindset

Armando Bartolome What is an entrepreneurial mindset? This refers to the specific state of one's mind in creating and focusing or harnessing to the best of one’s ability successful factors related to entrepreneurship. In today’s world, what matters most is how one can develop the ability to think beyond what can be perceived. It is never too late to neither start nor revitalize. All it takes is a strong desire to change or improve. As the saying goes, “If there is a will, there is a way.” These tips are meant for the serious people who like to embrace change and success: Create your new entrepreneurial mindset. Before you can become successful, you have to create a new mindset to achieve the things you want in your life. Examine your current mindset, and how that way of thinking has gotten you to where you're at right now. Be honest with yourself when looking over your current results, because this will give you an accurate measure of the choices that you have made over the years. Only then will you begin to see for yourself that it is time for you to work on your new mindset in order to start living the life you want to experience, regardless of your current circumstances. Once your new entrepreneurial mindset is in motion, you will start making very creative choices to move you faster to your desired goals. Find three to four successful entrepreneurs that have the lifestyle that you want, and ask Read More …

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