PH dominated the Women's Asian Rugby

Philippines women triumph in Jakarta


Asianrugby.com
11 August 2019

The Philippines women recorded a 100% record at the Asia Rugby Women’s Sevens Trophy to claim promotion to next season’s Sevens Series.

With Korea out of the running following defeat on day one, it came down to a round-robin between hosts Indonesia, India and the Philippines.

And it was the Philippines who won both of their matches on day two to guarantee victory in Jakarta.

First they beat India 19-12 with tries from Ono, Helena Indigne and Patrocinia Duffy before they proved too strong for Indonesia.

In the final women’s match of the tournament Aidee Denuyo, Jacquiline Mae Lyden, Ono and Indigne scored the tries in a 26-7 victory.

Veronika Olua scored one of the tries of the weekend with an 80-metre try, but the hosts could not prevent the Philippines from gaining promotion.

“We are delighted to get to the top tier of sevens in Asia,” said World Rugby Council Member and Philippines player Ada Milby. “It was great to come out on top of such a competitive competition. All the teams have improved so much and it is so promising for the future of the sport in our region.”

In the other round-robin match hosts India had beaten Indonesia 21-17 with two tries from Vahbiz Bharucha.

Elsewhere, Korea won the Plate round-robin with 17-14 and 26-17 victories over Laos and Guam with Juyeon Lee scoring a hat-trick in their final match.

Earlier, Paige Surber scored three tries in Guam’s 22-14 win over Laos and added another against Korea, despite defeat to Korea.

Qatar took home the Bowl round-robin thanks to a 44-0 win over Bangladesh where Yasmine Tobun scored a hat-trick and a 36-5 over Chinese Taipei, with Hanna Clark bagging three of her own tries.

OVERALL STANDINGS
1. Philippines
2. India
3. Indonesia
4. Korea
5. Guam
6. Laos
7. Qatar
8. Chinese Taipei
9. Bangladesh

BPO in the Philippines

Benefits of call centre outsourcing to Philippines

Nikhil Chandwani 
Times Of India
31 July 2019

The entrepreneurial sector of the Philippines has been progressing vigorously, leaving behind competitors like China and India.

Especially as far as the outsourcing sector is concerned, it turns out that there are several newfound benefits of outsourcing to the Philippines. Over the past couple of years, there has been a thirty per cent growth in the business sector of the Philippines.

The strength of the BPO market has thus been established and is likely to witness more than twenty per cent growth in the coming years. Some key benefits of outsourcing to the Philippines include:

Data security

One of the key features can be seen in the Privacy of Data Act that has been brought to action in the Philippines. A prime concern of companies is to be able to keep their data secure from the prying sight of any third party. Any confidential or sensitive data will be protected from third-party infiltrations. Only authorized parties can access this data. This makes Philippines an extremely reliable destination for all forms of outsourcing tasks.

Convenience of language

Communication is not a bridge when it comes to working with the Philippines. English proficiency in the area is extremely high; thus, any form of communication and instruction gathering can be easily facilitated. Any communication with clients from different areas can remain secure as there will be no issues related to language accents or inconsistencies. This is a major benefit of maintaining a consistent standard for the representation of your business on various platforms.

Young talent

The Philippines working class constitutes of young talent in their twenties. This not only means that professionals in sectors like technical work are updated with the latest ongoings in their departments, but are also more trainable as compared to employees who have been working for a longer number of years.

The prime factor of growth remains the trainability of these professionals who can be moulded to carry out many tasks that are handed to them efficiently.

The success of the BPO industry is based on this system that is facilitated by the adaptability and flexibility of talented professionals. This is also a reason why the Philippines is one of the best places to outsource work to, as your business requirements can be easily accommodated with such high levels of customization.

The wide diversity in services

With various technical and cultural influences, the diversity in the range of services that flourish throughout the Philippines is remarkable. From desk services to other professions that require technically sound employees, everything that you are looking for can be found under a single roof. These are not just professionals who can accommodate your different requirements but are also highly educated and qualified in their respective fields.

This diversity makes the outsourcing of all the tasks from a company, often pertaining to different sectors, a lot more efficient and manageable.

Thus, in the modern business view of competition and hustle, outsourcing work from the Philippines can present your business with various benefits including quality work, efficient management and a reduced cost of availing all these services. Any growing brand must realize the significance of being able to collaborate with such professionals, who can not only help to grow your business further but also bring quality work for your label.

Second Fastest Emerging Market

Oxford Economics: PH will be 2nd fastest 

growing emerging market in 2019-2028



Ben O. de Vera
Inquirer.net
20 February 2019

MANILA, Philippines — With an expanding labor force, the Philippines will be eclipsed only by India among emerging markets (EMs) expected to post the fastest economic growth in the next 10 years.

In a February 15 report, UK-based Oxford Economics projected the Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by an average of 5.3 percent between 2019 and 2028, only outpaced by India’s 6.5 percent.

For 2019, Oxford Economics had said its expects the Philippines’ GDP growth at 6.1 percent, below the government’s 7-8 percent target range.

China and Indonesia’s economies were both seen expanding by 5.1 percent during the 10-year period; Malaysia, 3.8 percent; Turkey, 3 percent; Thailand, 2.9 percent; Chile, 2.6 percent; Poland, 2.5 percent; and South Africa, 2.3 percent.

The labor force in the Philippines was projected to increase by an average of 2.3 percent during the next 10 years, the fastest among the 10 emerging markets.

The labor force growth figure was computed by Oxford Economics as the number of people in the labor force multiplied to the average number of hours worked.

Total factor productivity growth was seen at 1 percent, while capital deepening or the contribution of capital accumulation to labor productivity growth was projected to rise by 1.6 percent from 2019 and 2028.

In a report titled “Sustained growth in EMs calls for thrift and innovation,” Oxford Economics said that while “countries with higher gross domestic saving (as a share of GDP) tend to have higher trend growth… the Philippines seems to be a major outlier, but its domestic savings are supplemented heavily by remittances.” /kga

PH is Mister Model Worldwide 2018

Philippines’ Carlo Pasion crowned Mister Model Worldwide 2018 in Delhi, India

Conan Altatis 

Conan Daily | 22 December 2018

Representing the Philippines, Carlo Pasion has been crowned the first ever titleholder of Mister Model Worldwide 2018. He bested 19 other contestants from all over the world.

Hailing from Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, Pasion is a fitness trainer with a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. He only had two weeks to prepare and train for Mister Model Worldwide 2018.

The Mister Model Worldwide 2018 commenced on December 16, 2018. The grand finale took place at the City Park Resort in New Delhi, Delhi, India on December 22, 2018.

Pasion was fully supported by the Mister Laoag Organization headed by Handy Lao and the local government of Laoag City. Amor Albano and Nat Manilag provided Pasion’s wardrobes for Mister Model Worldwide 2018, according to Online Pageant Magazine and Blog.

On September 30, 2017, Pasion was crowned Misters of Filipinas 2017- Ocean at the One Esplanade in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. He also bagged the Mr. Anytime Fitness, Missossology Choice Award and Mister Talent awards.

In Mister Model Worldwide 2018, Pasion also won the Best Fashion Model award aside from the title. He made it to the Top 5 of the talent competition, as well.

Runner-up to Mister Model Worldwide 2018 was Mister Thailand Yutthakon Buddeesee. Mister India Suraj Dahiya, Mister Bolivia Hugo Leigue and Mister Nigeria Ogburie Pascal were second, third and fourth runners-up, respectively.

There were four continental winners, as well. Leigue was Mister Americas while Mister Azerbaijan Emil Gasimov, Mister Ethiopia Natnael Georgo and Mister Tibet Tsering Chomphel were Mister Europe, Mister Africa and Mister Asia and Oceania, respectively.

Mister Model Worldwide was organized by Rubura Group, a pageant organization and non-government organization headquartered in Haryana, India, according to New Frenzy. It is the first and only international modelling contest for men in South Asia.

PH to become 18th largest economy by 2037

Philippines to become 18th largest economy by 2037 — report

Philippine Star | 11 December 2018

This Nov. 9, 2018 file photo shows the Mandaluyong-Makati skyline. The Philippines is set to become the 18th largest economy in the world over the next twenty years, Capital Economics reported, citing the Southeast Asian nation’s young workforce.

The STAR/Michael Varcas

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is expected to become the 18th largest economy in the world over the next twenty years, Capital Economics reported, citing the Southeast Asian nation’s young workforce.

In its “Long-Term Global Economic Outlook” report released last week, the London-based economic research consultancy forecasts the Philippines’ nominal gross domestic product to hit $1.414 trillion by 2037.

Thirty economies were tracked in the report. In 2017, the Philippines was ranked 25th in terms of nominal GDP.

According to Capital Economics, the Philippine economy will likely outgrow Turkey, Poland, Thailand, UAE, Egypt, Colombia, South Africa, Argentina, Czech Republic, Angola, Morocco and Kenya two decades from now.

By 2037, Capital Economics sees the US dominating the top 17 economies based on nominal GDP, followed by China, India, Japan, Germany, the UK, France, Mexico, South Korea, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Italy, Indonesia, Russia, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, respectively.

“Growth in Emerging Asia is likely to slow over the coming decades due to a combination of less favourable demographics and reduced scope for catch-up,” the consultancy said.

“Meanwhile, working age populations will still grow at a fairly rapid pace in countries such as the Philippines, Malaysia and India,” it added.

The Philippines had enjoyed uninterrupted growth in the past quarters, thanks to benign inflation in the previous years that had given the central bank enough room to keep interest rates low.

In the same report, Capital Economics flagged weakening investor appetite in the Philippines due to President Rodrigo Duterte’s leadership style.

“There are signs that the election of President Duterte in the Philippines is scaring off foreign investors and the situation is unlikely to improve when he is gone,” it said.

“The country has a poor history when it comes to electing competent governments,” it added. — Ian Nicolas Cigaral

Film Festival Winner

Filipino film ‘Respeto’ wins in Germany, India

MANILA, Philippines — Independent film “Respeto” recently bagged back-to-back international awards.

Late last month, the film starring hip hop artist Abra was awarded the Jury Prize in the Youth Days category of the 2018 Exground Film Festival in Wiesbaden, Germany. It also received the Centenary Award as Best Debut Feature Film at the 2018 International Film Festival of India held in Goa.

Abra receives his first Urian Best Actor award (left) for "Respeto" (right)

These awards are a follow-up to the recognitions the film received early this year, including Best Film, Best Director and Audience Choice awards from the Cyprus Film Days International Festival 2018; Best Youth Feature at the Carrousel International du film de Rimouski 2018 in Quebec, Canada; and Best Supporting Actor for Dido de la Paz at the Asia Pacific Film Festival 2018.

Locally, the film has won as Best Feature Length Film, Best Supporting Actor for Dido de la Paz, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Editing at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival.

Likewise, the film bested all films at the 41st Gawad Urian with four awards, including Best Actor for Abra, Best Supporting Actor for Dido de la Paz, Best Editing for Lawrence Ang, and Best Sound for Corrine de San Jose.

The 2017 drama, about a poor aspiring rapper played by Abra, hopes to continue its winning streak when it joins other international film festivals next year, said its director, Alberto "Treb" Monteras II.
Monteras also directs the upcoming “Pedro Penduko” flick starring James Reid.

Wizzards of Manila

Pinoy mathletes win 33 awards in India contest
Business Mirror
09December 2018

The victorious Philippine team at the awarding ceremony of the 8th International Youth Mathematicians Convention (IYMC) in Lucknow, India.

Young Filipino students have wrapped up 2018 on a high note, finishing overall first runner-up and winning 32 other awards in an international math contest in India.

The contestants, composed of junior and senior high school students, won 6 gold, 7 silver and 7 bronze medals in the individual competition, and 13 awards in the team, relay and math quiz in the 8th International Youth Mathematicians Convention (IYMC) held from Dec. 1 to 7 in Lucknow, India, according to the Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philippines (MTG).

In the individual competition, MTG said, the winners are:

Gold medal

Maria Leianna Yutig – Philippine Science High School (Southern Mindanao)

Victor Dominic Naraval – BHC Educational Institution

Hans Benedict Gaw Te – Bacolod Tay Tung High School

Patrick Niño Policarpio – Far Eastern University Senior High School

Cristina Beatrice Mallari – St. Paul College-Pasig

Cristina Bianca Mallari – St. Paul College-Pasig

Silver medal

Bernabe Dy III – Pangasinan Universal Institute

Madelyn Esther Cruz – Philippine Science High School (Main)

Margaret Esther Cruz – Philippine Science High School (Main)

Wally Santos – Senator Renato Compañero Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School

Sanielle Meliz Ong – Saint John’s Institute

Sam Robertson Pelegrino – Upper Bicutan National High School

Mar Anderson Princer – De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute

Bronze medal

Kyle Xander Co – Bethany Christian School

Ronn Derick Simbol – BHC Educational Institution

Victor Ruben Yu – University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi

John Orbien Realuyo – University of Santo Tomas-Legazpi

Azzedine Abrencillo – International School for Better Beginnings

Iris Salangad – San Beda College-Alabang

Ma. Erica Therese Santos – Senator Renato Compañero Cayetano Memorial Science and Technology High School

The two Cruz sisters and Naraval, comprising team Senior-Philippines A, emerged as the overall first runner-up in the senior division after winning as champion in the team contest and math quiz, and second runner-up in the relay contest.

“The India contest is the last international competition for Filipino students in 2018 and we congratulate them for a job well done. 2018 is another victorious year for our young math wizards as they competed and won in international math contests in different countries. We will continue to train them for contests abroad,” said Dr. Isidro Aguilar, MTG president.

Besides winning individual medals, Filipino students also bagged other awards.

Emerging as champions in the team contest are Senior-Philippines C composed of the Mallari sisters and Ong, and Senior-Philippines F composed of Pelegrino, Princer and Kaizer Albert De Asis of Quezon City Christian Academy.

Team Junior-Philippines A’s Co, Simbol and Yu of won first runner-up in the relay contest and second runner-up in the team contest and math quiz.

Winning first runners-up in the team contest are Team Junior-Philippines C, composed of Marc Ferdinand Calica of the University of Santos Tomas Junior High School-Manila and Merlin Reign Sualibios of Elizabeth Seton School-South; Junior-Philippines B’s Dy, Realuyo and Yutig; and Senior-Philippines B’s Gaw Te, Policarpio and Santos.

Abrencillo, Parul Henry Gumarin of Taguig Science High School and Jaime Angelo Nery of GCF-International Christian School, comprising team Senior-Philippines D, won second runner-up in the team contest.

Accompanying the students to the contest were MTG’s Dr. Simon Chua, Renard Eric Chua and Aldwin Sahirul, and Executive Director Lilia Habacon of the Philippine Science High School System, who was also a guest of honor at the IYMC.

MTG said about 500 students competed in the contest from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.