TechIsland 3.0: Educate, Enable, and Empower the MSMEs

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Change the way you do business with technology! 

PLDT Smart SME Nation is back with the country’s biggest tech conference: TechIsland 3.0!

This event will be held on April 22, 2016 at Harbour Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila from 8 am until 8 pm.

TechIsland is PLDT Smart SME Nation’s annual business conference that aims to enlighten micro, small, and medium enterprises on the value of technology and its use in solving business challenges.

First launched in 2014, TechIsland has successfully brought together the brightest minds of the industry and allowed participants to explore new technologies in ICT. Because of the success of this revolutionary avenue of exploration in the digital frontier, PLDT Smart SME Nation unveiled TechIsland 2.0 the following year. The TechIsland 2.0 tapped into utilizing business solutions that would enable entrepreneurs to ride the digital wave and master the latest trends in technology.

PLDT Smart SME Nation now takes technological exploration to the next level with TechIsland 3.0.

With over a thousand expected attendees, TechIsland 3.0 will most definitely be grander than the last two. Not only is this year’s conference open to industry leaders, business owners and IT professionals, but it’s also welcoming game-changers in the field of marketing, sales, operations, finance, and many more!

TechIsland 3.0 is set to go beyond boundaries and discover uncharted terrain. Seasoned speakers will dive into different revolutionary practices that challenge the standard business mindset, giving MSMEs a new perspective and potentially changing the way entrepreneurs manage their businesses. Together, like-minded professionals will conquer new territories and markets in today’s dynamic business landscape that continues to make the shift into the digital platform. With TechIsland, PLDT Smart SME Nation strives to provide entrepreneurs and MSMEs with more opportunities to explore their options for growth and make it big in business.

Change the way you do business with technology. Read more information at http://www.techisland.ph.

5 Tips for Tiptop Voice

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Imagine a world without VOICE.

Imagine for a second that no human being could produce voice. How would teachers educate? How would lawyers defend their client? How would salespeople, preachers or politicians convince people to buy in to their idea? How would singers sing their songs?

The voice is the most powerful sound in the world. While other sounds may be louder, only the human voice has the power to convey messages that could move, shape or shake the world.

As the VoiceMaster of the Philippines, I am a living testimony of how the voice is such a powerful force. For 20 years, my voice has not only brought thousands of brands and characters to life, but has also inspired and motivated millions of Filipinos around the world. It is with my voice that I am also able to empower other people to discover their own voice, through the organizations I have founded such as Philippine Center for Voice Acting, Voice of the Youth Network, Microphone Club and Voice Care Philippines.

Last April 16, the whole world celebrated World Voice Day. Various organizations from different parts of the world conducted their respective events to celebrate our most miraculous and powerful instrument, which is the voice. Here in the Philippines, we celebrated World Voice Day through a tribute to professional voice users – those whose occupations rely mainly on the voice. Through my radio programs and advocacy organizations, we published a podcast with tips on how to take care of the voice.

Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Grand Coronation Night Winners

Wazzup Pilipinas!

40 candidates vying for 6 coveted crowns. Who will win tonight?!?!
Even though tonight Pia Wurtzbach is giving up the crown, she will forever be our Miss Philippines!

KC Concepcion and Xian Lim host the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Grand Coronation Night happening at the Araneta Center, also known as The Big Dome.

#BbPilipinas2016 candidates dance onstage. The ladies strut their stuff during the opening number with a Telepopmusik !!! I really love a good opening dance number and this one was reminiscent of the Commander production in Miss Universe 2010.

The #BbPilipinas2016 intro shows that rashguards are definitely in fashion now. I totally have a high respect for women who can still dance while using those...what...are they shoes...I mean heels!

The winners of the first four special awards has been recognized.

The Special Awards goes to:

Miss Friendship - Bb. 16 Vina Openiano
Miss Talent - Bb. 16 Vina Openiano
Best in National Costume - Bb. 3 Angela Fernando
Miss Photogenic - Bb. 31 Kylie Verzosa

Binibining Pilipinas 2016 judges include #MissUSA Olivia Jordan, Ian Veneracion and Paolo Roxas, the son of Mar Roxas.  Other judges include Laurenti Dyogi of ABS-CBN, Cory Vidanes of ABS-CBN, Ambassador Joseph Bernardo, Ambassador Igor Khovaev, Ambassador Jan Top Christensen, Ambassador Roland Remorteele, DTI Secretary Adrian Cristobal. How many diplomats do we have as judges again? No offense, I'm sure they are very good at what they do but ...

We also see some of the previous Binibining Pilipinas winners present at the Big Dome tonight! Paula Shugart is also in the house. Nichole Cordoves sizzles, loving Laura Lehmann's angelic face (Ateneo's courtside reporter! From courtside reporter to Bb Pilipinas host real quick) and Ariella Arida wins best outfit of the night. Slay girl, slayyy. 

Fabio Ide and Bianca Manalo are also here to support younger sister Nichole Manalo.