Bacolod Welcomes IT Group, Inc. for a Digital Transformation Dialogue

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IT Group, Inc., one of the leading IT solution partners in the ASEAN region, will visit Bacolod City for the Negros Business Leaders Forum: Navigating the Future of Business Technology event this coming November 14 at the Chalet, L’Fisher Hotel.

In partnership with the, Rotary Council of Presidents in Negros, the event will venture into Bacolod’s business environment and markets, highlighting the city’s growth and progress, all while forecasting possible business trends in 2024.

Ellirie Aviles, ITG Senior Business Development Officer and convenor of the forum, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this event, stating, "The progress of Negros Occidental is a collective endeavor, with collaboration and partnerships acting as the driving forces behind success in the realms of business and technology. It's this spirit of togetherness that propels us forward."

“We’re excited to venture together with people from Bacolod. It’s always been our goal to connect with like-minded people who are interested in innovating their businesses through technology. It’s going to be a venue where everyone can be part of co-creating and co-owning better solutions not only for Bacolod but hopefully for the whole province of Negros,” said Jose Adolfo Cornelio, Jr., ITG’s Managing Director for PH.

This year, the City of Bacolod signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with GCash to welcome digitalization in the province, making it easier and more convenient to pay government fees for its people. The joint venture amplifies the city's readiness to embrace digitalization and harness its full potential and benefits.

Meanwhile, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) held the Digital Careers Expo 2023 events in the northern part of Negros Occidental, helping LGUs to create a digital roadmap for each district to boost provincial overall growth that will cover until 2030.

Present at the event will be Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez,, Rotary Council of Presidents in Negros Chairperson, Patrick Mabag, and Rotary International District 3850 District Secretary Juan Antonio Zayco Villaluz.


Full of AdVentures in the City of Smiles

Bacolod’s notable shift towards more digitally-driven business models brings the city’s economy to smile from ear to ear. The advancements toward digital transformation, however, are still full of adventures to go.

At the center of the conversation, ITG’s Head of Business Management Solutions, Rubie Grace Villamor will talk about “Compliance Towards Sustainable Business” through comprehensive and scalable solutions, Meanwhile, Rommel Bernabe, Head of IT Management Solutions, will shed light on the importance of cybersecurity in your organization by “Shielding the Digital Frontier”.


Almira Navarro, the Chief Marketing Officer of ITG, invited all leaders to join forces in venturing together in this event, from CEOs, COOs, Founders, Owners, CFOs, Presidents, and Chairpersons to business proprietors.


“Everyone is coming, and we’re looking forward to it. If one leader can make a great impact, how about all of them in one room? Think about. It’s really a one-of-a-kind event where you meet movers, builders, and shakers of Bacolod in one night,” she ended.


Negros Business Leaders Forum will start at 6:00 p.m. RSVP today : https://bit.ly/3s50ITX





ITG is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified company with four regional offices located in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, helping 200+ clients across the ASEAN region on their digital transformation journey and has a solid portfolio of 250+ successful projects.



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Walk Japan launches the Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery

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Walk Japan’s newest tour explores Kochi and Ehime in west Shikoku, one of Japan’s most beautiful yet least visited regions.

Walk Japan, the leading adventure travel company in Japan, has launched its latest immersive walking tour the Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery, visiting the bucolic Kochi and Ehime Prefectures of western Shikoku. 

The Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery is a fully-guided, seven-day tour exploring two of Japan’s most beautiful but remotest prefectures. This region exudes elegance and tranquillity, characterised by pristine streams and rivers that meander leisurely through deeply forested mountainous terrain and lush valleys to the coast and the steely-blue Pacific Ocean. Here in numerous small farming and fishing communities set in idyllic countryside, the warmly welcoming locals maintain a timeless and gentle pace of life. 

Shikoku has been considered a sacred island for over a thousand years and is famed for its 1,200 kilometre 88-temple Ohenro pilgrimage, the feature of Walk Japan’s Shikoku Temple Pilgrimage tour. 

The Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery also includes the theme of pilgrimage with visits to the exquisite Chikurin-ji, the 31st Ohenro temple, and a little-known 12 kilometre mini-pilgrimage set in a rustic valley. It also explores old mountain routes including one that was once vital in transporting sea salt, a precious commodity, to remote communities, and another, the Dappan-no-Michi, that follows in the daring footsteps of Sakamoto Ryoma. Ryoma is a Japanese hero renowned for his exploits at the end of the samurai-dominated Edo Period (1603-1868) when under pain of death he escaped from his clan from Kochi via Ehime.

The Shikoku: Kochi & Ehime Discovery is a seven-day, six-night, fully-guided walking tour for up to 12 participants commencing in Kochi City and concluding in Matsuyama's Dogo Onsen. Daily walking ranges from nine to 13 kilometres along mountain trails and quiet country lanes. A Level 4 tour, it is suitable for anyone who leads a reasonably active lifestyle. Prices start from JPY 400,000 Japanese yen based on double occupancy. 

About Walk Japan

Established in 1992, Walk Japan is an independently owned and managed walking tour company that enlightens and enriches its guests on walking tours through many less-travelled regions of Japan from Hokkaido in the nation’s far north to Okinawa in its far south. Walk Japan’s pioneering tours evolved from study trips run by two Hong Kong University academics and since then, Walk Japan’s Tour Leaders have guided many tens of thousands of people from around the world through Japan’s natural beauty, history, society and culture that is otherwise often difficult to access and fully appreciate.

For further information on the company, its tours and its Community Project visit walkjapan.com

Other highlights include Yusuhara, a gorgeously-sited mountain town, where a cluster of buildings designed by world-acclaimed architect Kuma Kengo is found; Ozu, a charming, castle town featuring the captivating Garyu Sanso, a Japanese masterpiece of garden, villa and teahouse; and local culinary delicacies such as katsuo seared bonito fish and myriad varieties of citrus fruit.

BingoPlus, ArenaPlus help promote pop culture with support of star-studded Howler’s Manila 2.0

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BingoPlus, the first and only live streaming bingo in the Philippines, together with ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app in the country, reiterated its support for Filipino pop culture and entertainment in all its forms by backing Howlers Manila 2.0, a festival that mixed live music, DJs, activities and prizes to create the ultimate experience.

The spectacular costume and music festival that happened October 21 at Circuit Makati was a star-studded event where various artists, cosplayers and DJs entertained the audience with top-tier performances. The performers who provided a dazzling array of entertainment forms reveled in showcasing their talents and craft to fans, followers and the general public in a safe space where they grandly celebrate music, art, gaming, self-expression and communal bonds.

Local artists like DJ Ron Poe, 1st.One, the Sexbomb Girls. Kiyo, Flow G, Al James, Sunkissed Lola, Mayonnaise, Silent Sanctuary, and others starred in the colorful and sensational event spearheaded by BingoPlus and ArenaPlus that was also joined by Vamos PH, David’s Salon, Sip Purified Water and Vida Philippines. Ely Buendia was the main performer of the night and serenaded the audience with some of his legendary songs like “Pare Ko”, “Magazine”, and “Ang Huling El Bimbo”.

“Partaking in this spectacular, ultra-sensory event reflects BingoPlus’ and ArenaPlus’ unwavering commitment to empower Filipino artists to express and enrich themselves and the local entertainment landscape itself. Our support for events like these is a testament to our brands’ mission of delivering exceptional quality, top-tier entertainment to people, accessible anytime and anywhere,” said Jasper Vicencio, president of Total Gamezone Xtreme Inc.

BingoPlus and ArenaPlus also gave away premium merchandise at the event to make the experience even more fun and rewarding to attendees.

ArenaPlus and BingoPlus proudly stand as flagship brands of Digiplus Interactive Corp., which is solidifying its position as a leading gaming and leisure provider in the country. With a history and reputation for excellence and innovation, Digiplus Interactive Corp continues to enrich the gaming experience for Filipino players across the nation.






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