Maxine Medina is Grand Winner at Binibining Pilipinas 2016

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Congratulations to Maxine Medina (Binibini 29) for winning the Miss Universe Philippines 2016.

When everyone else was rooting for either Kylie Verzosa or Nicole Manalo, it was a surprise to finally hear Maxine's name as the grand title winner.

Kylie was winning most of the special awards that most people thought she would be the chosen one. But I guess the judges have something else in mind for her for giving her the Miss International title instead.

Meantime, Nichole was given the Miss Globe title. We also saw her sister Bianca Manalo so very emotional and supportive.

The other winners are:

Binibining Pilipinas 2016 International – Kylie Verzosa (Binibini 31)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Intercontinental – Jennifer Hammond (Binibini 26)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Supranational – Joanna Eden (Binibini 13)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Grand International – Nicole Cordoves (Binibini 11)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Globe – Nichole Marie Manalo (Binibini 28)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 1st runner-up – Angelica Alita (Binibini 38)
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 2nd runner-up – Jehza Mae Huelar (Binibini 37)

TechIsland 3.0: Educate, Enable, and Empower the MSMEs

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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

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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.