R3D Global Brings DigiCerts™ to the Philippines

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Revolutionary Certificate Issuance System Built on Blockchain


R3D Global (ASX: R3D) recently unveiled a revolutionary, next generation blockchain-based universal certification platform called DigiCerts at the 3rd National Technology Business Incubator (TBI) Summit, which is part of Philippine Startup Week 2019. R3D Global is also promoting a new pilot programme for issuing educational certificates to graduates on the blockchain network. Among the first institutions to onboard the programme are DSLU Animo Labs Foundation Inc., Siliman University, Samar State University and the University of Southeastern Philippines.

DigiCerts is the latest technology project embraced by R3D Global. It utilises a blockchain technology protocol, which is a secure and tamper-resistant platform. Users of DigiCerts™ are given ownership of their digital assets and will be able to share directly with anyone who requires access. The system replaces traditional paper-based certificates, providing security, permanence and accessibility while abating potential fraud cases.

“DigiCerts will allow educational institutions to issue digital certificates as proof of achievement or completion. We are excited to cater Digicerts™ in the Philippines and add value to the global certificate issuance process for the universities and their students,” said Florence Fang, CEO of R3D Global.

“The EduTech market is a huge opportunity with over 2,300 university and colleges in the Philippines alone,” she added.

Educational fraud is prevalent and one in four resumes contain inaccuracies about educational background1. The global upsurge of educational fraud threatens to devalue higher education and undermines academic integrity whilst harming institutional reputations. DigiCerts™ fosters security and trust without the need for an intermediary to validate transactions in the education sector. At the same time, it transforms job applications as DigiCerts™ allows employers to check on a new hire’s credentials through a secure registry of academic qualifications.

1source: https://hackernoon.com/blockchain-could-revolutionize-education-next-heres-how-1b720bdf5945


“The certificate that the University issues is proof of a student’s award and is a unique and valuable document. Every year, especially during the graduation period, the amount of time spent on preparing certificates and transcripts is laborious. Furthermore, requests for replacement certificates and transcripts can only be issued if the original certificate has been lost or damaged, and the University reserves the right not to issue a duplicate. Certificates are signed individually by an official in the University,” said Meddy Mangaring, Dean of the College of Engineering of Samar State University.


“With DigiCerts in place, we look forward to labour-savings and a fast, efficient and secure way to issue certificates that are the most valuable to a graduate,” he added.

DMCI Homes amed Best Developer for Luzon by Lamudi at 2019 The Outlook Awards

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Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes was adjudged as the Best Developer for Luzon in this year’s The Outlook Awards: Philippine Buyers’ Choice Property Awards.

Organized by real estate portal Lamudi, DMCI Homes beat 18 other property developers for the grand award which is given to the developer that exemplifies real estate excellence through the conceptualization, design, and construction of world-class residential, office, commercial and/or retail projects in Luzon.

The awarding was held last November 14, 2019 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.

“It is with great honor for us to receive this award especially since the winners are selected by an esteemed panel of judges and a survey among property seekers,” DMCI Homes President Alfredo Austria said.

“We would like to believe that this recognition is a testament of our commitment to always be sensitive to the needs of our customers and deliver our products in a manner that is better than our competitors,” he added.

Corporate Communications Manager Carlo Gahol received the award on behalf of DMCI Homes.

DMCI Homes also won awards in the previous editions of The Outlook Awards.

Last year, DMCI Homes’ first Japanese architecture-inspired development in Mandaluyong City—the Kai Garden Residences—won the Best Premium Condo of the Year in Luzon (Amenities).

In 2017, DMCI Homes nabbed the “Developer with the Best Value for Money” award in the first ever The Outlook Awards.

The Outlook Awards recognizes leading industry projects and developers of the Philippines as selected by an esteemed panel of judges, and winners are based on a survey participation of 10,000 active property seekers annually.

PUP SLP’s 2nd Phase: An Apadtation of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town”

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For 39 years, PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory continues its mission in further propagating culture and arts to the institute it belongs to and to the nearby communities as well. PUP SLP has already staged its season opener for its theatre season last August 2019 with Rody Vera’s “Ang Unang Aswang” that showcased the group’s 1st phase – KAAKUHAN. Now on its 2nd phase – KAMALAYAN, the group will be staging a play entitled “Aguas Santas 1901,” an adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” and directed by Bunny Cadag, this December 3, 4, and 5, 2019 with show times of 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm in the Tanghalang PUP, COC Building, Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila.

The group’s 39th theatrical season entitled NENA personifies innocence from colonialism and free expression and will be having four different phases. “Nena” comes from the Spanish word “Nay-nah” that is usually used as a term of endearment such as “sweetheart” in the English Language. “Aguas Santas 1901” will be representing the 2nd phase which is KAMALAYAN. (Read more about the group’s theatrical season’s theme in: https://www.facebook.com/169928869695635/posts/2358443670844133/).

KAMALAYAN phase aims to promote people to open characteristics of their minds and to be more aware of what is happening in their surroundings. Awareness, also being a characteristic of the mind, is to be alert, to meddle, and to respond to one’s society’s issues and crises.

“Aguas Santas 1901” is a three-act play with music wherein each act represents their own themes about life . The first act will focus more on the daily lives of the townspeople. The 2nd focuses more on love, marriage, and unity between lovers. And lastly, the 3rd act discusses more about death. The play is set in the year 1901, in a fictional little town in Los Baños, Laguna called Aguas Santas.

“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder maybe based on American context and culture, but the members of the group ensures that the adaptation, “Aguas Santas 1901,” will show more of the Philippine Culture and more original content to the direction of the play.

The production would also like to thank the following:

Our Official Event Partner and Co-Presentor, Old Spice.

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