Aurora Gaming Philippine Launch 2024: Official Media Statement

 

From Serbia to the Philippines, this star-studded roster enters MPL S14

Metro Manila, Philippines [July 27, 2024] — Serbian esports company Aurora Gaming has officially revealed its Philippine launch this July 2024 on its social media pages, with the organization being joined by mobile esports’ iconic stars OHMYV33NUS and WISE, known in Southeast Asia as a multi-championship winning duo that goes by the name V33Wise. The reveal was accompanied by internationally acclaimed video game publisher Moonton’s announcement that Aurora is joining its Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League Season 14 in the Philippines (MPL-PH S14). 

“We believe in the immense potential of MLBB as an esports discipline and we eagerly look forward to our roster showcasing their talents as part of Aurora’s hearth and home,” says Aurora Gaming in a statement. 

Aurora Gaming was founded in August 2022 and has quickly become a prominent name in the esports industry. With its headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aurora Gaming boasts an impressive roster across various regions and game titles. In the CIS region, Aurora’s teams compete in CS2, Apex Legends, CS2 Academy, and Warcraft. November 2023 was a significant milestone with the launch of Aurora’s Dota 2 team, featuring some of the top players in the region, marking the company’s official entry into the Southeast Asian esports scene.

The latest chapter in Aurora Gaming's expansion is the launch of its MLBB team based in Metro Manila, Philippines. The company unveiled its MPL-PH S14 roster in a spectacular launch event held on July 27, 2024 in PARQAL Aseana City, Parañaque attended by thousands of fans. The event featured a short film that serves as the official roster reveal of the team.   

Aurora’s MPL-PH S14 official roster and their positions are the following:

Renejay “Renejay” Barcarse - Team Captain / Roam-Tank

Jonard Cedrix “Demonkite” Caranto - Jungler

Edward Jay “Edward” Dapadap - EXP Laner

Jan Dominic “Domeng” Del Mundo - Gold Laner

Kenneth Carl “Yue” Tadeo - Mid-Support

Ben Seloe “Benthings” Maglaque - 6th man 

Dexter Louise “DexStar” Alaba - Analyst

Aniel “Master The Basics” Jiandani - Head Coach

Elrasec “Rada” Ocampo - General Manager

V33Wise takes on new roles in the Aurora Gaming company. 

Jonmar “OHMYV33NUS” Villaluna and Danerie James “WISE” Del Rosario will be Aurora Gaming’s Esports & Gaming Content Directors.

V33Wise’s role as Esports & Gaming Content Directors entails working closely with Aurora’s integrated marketing and creative teams to craft compelling narratives that goes beyond typical influencer marketing and ambassadorship. In Aurora, the V33Wise duo plays a critical role in ensuring that Aurora’s brand continues to be bold, authentic, and innovative through the lens of esports pros.

“OHMYV33NUS and WISE hold a pivotal position in Aurora’s management team where their responsibilities convey Aurora’s vision of building an organization that is truly for the players and by the players. They’ve been through everything and they know exactly what they’re doing. We also recognize that their roles are set to expand beyond this as we all continue to grow in the future,” says Aurora Gaming in a statement. 

Aurora Gaming Philippines team is set to compete in the MPL-PH Season 14 this August and the MLBB Esports community can expect more of what the team has to offer online and offline, especially with the royal duo V33Wise on their side.

About Aurora Gaming

Serbian esports team that compete in various regions and game titles such as CS2, Apex Legends, Warcraft, Dota 2, and Mobile Legends.

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THE 2024 STATE OF ONLINE TAXATION: Amid financial insecurity, Millennials and Gen Z taxpayers drive economic growth – with Female Millennials taking the lead

 

Millennials are still Dominating, But Gen Zs are catching up

Millennials remain the backbone of the online taxpayer demographic, contributing nearly 75% of income filings in 2024. This generation, born between 1981 and 1996, continues to be a vital force in driving economic activity and generating tax revenue in the Philippines.

However, Gen Z (born after 1996) online taxpayers are quickly increasing, with their share of income filings rising from 9% in 2023 to 12.7% in 2024. This generation's growing economic influence is indicative of their early entry into the workforce and their preference for digital solutions in managing their financial responsibilities. Gen Z’s growing participation showcases their adaptability and innovative approach to economic engagement.

Female Millennials alone account for the highest percentage across all categories at 42.9%, followed by Female Gen Z at 10.6%. This indicates a strong presence of female representation in these younger generations within the socioeconomic spectrum.

Informal Employment Rises, as Low Income Earners Experience Downgrade in Socioeconomic Status

Despite facing economic challenges, the use of online tax payments has seen a significant rise. Tax collections through Taxumo have grown by approximately 58.45% year-on-year, reflecting a broader trend towards digitalization and ease of compliance. The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) reported an 11% increase in tax collections in April, surpassing their target by Php35.114 billion.

However, informal employment remains a significant issue, with IBON Foundation estimating that 41.6% of the workforce, or 20.4 million people, are engaged in informal work. This includes domestic workers, self-employed individuals, and unpaid family workers. The prevalence of informal employment underscores the need for more robust economic policies and support systems.

The majority of Poor taxpayers who were Poor last year remained poor (65%.) 41% of individuals in the Low Income category have experienced a decline in their socioeconomic status coming from a higher earning bracket, while 40% have seen an improvement in their socioeconomic status.

None of the individuals in the Rich category have experienced a decline in their economic status, but 44% are newly Rich – finally breaking out of their High Income status from the previous year.

Service Providers are the Top Online Taxpayers

Businesses focused on services, such as events management, travel agencies, and social media agencies, lead the way in online tax filings. The IT & Tech sector also has a strong presence, highlighting a growing technology-driven economy.

For a deeper dive into the insights and recommendations of the 2024 State of Online Taxation report, visit txmo.co/SOOT2024

About Taxumo

Taxumo is the pioneering, multi-awarded online tax filing and payment platform in the Philippines—the easiest way for Filipino small business owners, self-employed professionals, and freelancers to prepare, file, and pay their taxes, as well as register their businesses. With Taxumo, all you need to do is put in your income and expenses, and Taxumo does the rest (from computing your tax dues, to filling up BIR tax forms, and paying taxes online).

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Yenasys Unveils AI Innovations at Tech in Asia 2024

 

Yenasys Unveils AI Innovations at Tech in Asia 2024

Kuala Lumpur, July 25, 2024 – Yenasys, a leader in Omni Channel Customer Messaging Platforms, showcased its advanced Gen AI and NLP chatbots at Tech in Asia 2024, held at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur on July 24-25. As a Meta Business Partner and Official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider, Yenasys demonstrated its innovative solutions that enhance customer interactions across multiple channels.

The event highlighted Yenasys’s AI-powered chatbots, which use cutting-edge LLM based Natural Language Processing (NLP) to provide accurate and human-like responses to customer queries. This technology promises to revolutionize customer service by offering 24/7 support and improving response times.

"Tech in Asia has been a fantastic platform for us," said Dumin Sahiet,Founder & Director of Yenasys. "We are excited to drive the future of customer messaging with our Gen AI and NLP technologies."

Yenasys is expanding its operations to Malaysia, targeting financial institutions and enterprise customers aiming for significant growth.

For more information, visit Yenasys's website. https://www.yenasys.com

About Yenasys:

Yenasys specializes in Gen AI and NLP chatbots, providing advanced customer messaging solutions as a Meta Business Partner and Official WhatsApp Business Solution Provider.

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