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Chewables are cool, and yes, blissful. Chewable tablets have recently become a preferred way of taking meds. That’s because these break down easily in your mouth to become a solution that’s absorbed faster in the stomach. They’re a good choice for adults who don’t want to swallow pills and for school age kids. Nutrabliss by Watsons also has innovative vitamin products that are fun and easy to take: Nutrabliss Multivitamins and Minerals Chewable Tablets, which help prevent and treat mineral deficiencies; Nutrabliss Ascorbic Acid + Grape Seed + Vit B Complex, which protects your immune system; and  Nutrabliss Ascorbic Acid with Rosehips Vegetarian Capsules which helps improve skin, bone, and joint health.

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With the pandemic far from over and cinemas still closed, QCinema International Film Festival jump cuts the challenges and proceeds again with a hybrid festival. 

In 2020, the festival pivoted to the new normal with a festival that featured socially distanced and by-invitation-only physical screenings coupled with online streaming. 

This year, from November 26 to December 5, 2021, QCinema says it will again feature physical screenings and online screening. The latter will be in cooperation with KTX. 

Festival director Ed Lejano says, “High profile film festivals from all around the world have embraced this format. Our experience last year also proves that a hybrid festival is the way to go.” 

He states that the online component widened the festival’s reach with more viewers outside Metro Manila gaining access to the festival. 

KTX is the country’s foremost digital events platform hosting the biggest ticketed, virtual shows – concerts, movie exhibitions, festivals, among many other digital experiences. 

“With the inevitable and imminent shift to the digital space for appreciation and exhibition of films due to the pandemic, KTX believes that it is an exciting time to expand the already huge following of QCinema, one of the country’s foremost film festival, to the entire Philippines, and even the world,” says the KTX top honcho, Enrico Santos. 

Adds Gian Carlo Vizcarra, head of its business development and operations, “We are very honored to be a part of this year’s QCinema Film Festival and we are excited to bring and tell the timely stories of our filmmakers from all over the world.”

The film festival is regarded as one of the leading international film festivals in Southeast Asia and is the flagship project of Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte aimed at pushing forward Quezon City‘s brand as the film capital of the country. 

For the fourth time this year, it has been hailed as the Best Film Festival by the Society of Filipino Film Reviewers. 

Earlier this year, the festival organizers announced six short films competing in its #QCShorts section. Each film receives a production grant worth 350,000 pesos with ownership of film rights. 

These are Skylab by Chuck Escasa; Ampangabagat Nin Talakba Ha Likol by Maria Estela Paiso; i get so sad sometimes by Trishtan Perez; MIGHTY ROBO V by Miko Livelo and Mihk Vergara; Henry by Kaj Palanca; and City of Flowers by Xeph Suarez.

Aside from the physical screening and online streaming of its films, the film festival will also host a variety of online and offline events.

Domestic chores can be difficult and time-consuming, especially when you are doing them all on your own. However, this doesn’t have to be the case when you can get the rest of your family involved—even the youngest members of your household. One of the tasks you can let your children help with is doing the laundry.

Apart from lessening your work, getting your kids involved with the chore can teach them to be more responsible and independent. If you are hesitant to let your kids help you do the laundry because it is easier to handle it on your own without constantly giving instructions, remember that you will actually be imparting a valuable life skill to your children if you opt to involve them. Whether you are teaching them to properly hand wash delicate clothing or operate a high-end washing machine, your children will be able to perform this important domestic chore much more effortlessly in the future if you help them do it properly today. 

If you are uncertain about involving your children in a task like doing the laundry or you’re not sure to what extent they can assist you, here are some ways you can get started.

Start Them Young

Many parents often ask the question: “how soon can my kids start doing laundry?” The answer is you can get them involved as early as when they are two years of age. During your kids’ toddler years, you can already assign them tasks that don’t even require going to the laundry room. Begin by showing them that dirty and used clothing goes to the hamper while their clean clothes are placed in drawers or hung in the closet.

You can also leverage what they are currently learning and integrate it into the chore. For example, if they are just starting to appreciate colors, you can tell them to help you separate the white and the colored garments. This won’t introduce them to the actual task of doing the laundry just yet, but it can help you with the sorting process. 

Ease Them Slowly into Doing the Task

Once your children have started kindergarten, you can start introducing them to folding and putting the clean laundry away—creating a progression in their assigned tasks. Although they still shouldn’t operate the machine yet, kids between four to eight  years of age can help with other tasks like organizing clothes. You can ask them to identify their own clothes and to put them in one pile. 

Once they’ve reached the age of nine, your children can begin helping you load the dirty clothes into the machine. This is easier if you have a front-load washer, but if you have a top-loader, you can open the lid for them and assist them by having them stand on a stool if they aren’t tall enough. During this time, you can also begin showing them which buttons to press to start and stop the machine. 

Teach Them about Safe Use of Laundry Chemicals and Equipment

In addition, you can use this opportunity to educate them about the safe and proper use of laundry detergents and bleach. Teach them these items are not safe for them to consume or to use for personal hygiene. f Remind your kids that they can’t go to the laundry room alone and that it is not a play area. Keep the lid or doors of the washing machine and dryer closed at all times. 

Make It Fun

The best way to keep your children engaged is by making the chore fun for them through games. You can have a matching game and ask them to pair up socks, for example. Before you head to the laundry area, you can also play a game of “basketball” to help them learn about sorting clothes. Turn the laundry baskets into basketball hoops and your dirty laundry can serve as basketballs. Designate one basket for light and dark-colored clothes. Tape one, two, and three-point lines on the floor and take turns shooting the clothes in the correct basket. At the end of the game, you can tally up the scores of who has the most points as soon as all clothes are sorted.

Another idea to make laundry fun is by sending them on a hunt to check the pockets of your clothes before washing them. This is valuable in terms of preserving both your clothes and your washer or dryer since random hard objects can damage fabric and machine parts if they aren’t removed from pockets before laundry. It’ll certainly save you the trouble of buying a new unit from an appliances store.

You can also hold a folding race between your kids or see who is the fastest to put their clean clothes away. However, at times, your kids might not remember where their clothes should go. This is especially true when it comes to younger kids aged three to five years. To help them, you can tape pictures or illustrations of socks, underwear, pants, and other types of clothing onto their closet compartments or drawers as visual reminders.

Guide Them through the Process

As your children reach the age of twelve and after seeing you do the laundry many times over, they’d have gained a general idea of how the entire process goes. This is a good time to show them how to properly use the washing machine and the different settings to choose for certain clothing types or applications. Just supervise them with the amount of detergent to use the first time they’re doing the laundry by themselves, then you can let them handle the rest.

Although your kids may be older, they might still forget some of the details of the task. It can be helpful to have a cheat sheet or a guide explaining the controls of the washing machine and the next steps. You can tape this guide next to the machine or leave it nearby so they can check it as they’re learning to do the chore. Eventually, they’ll become confident enough doing laundry on their own. 

Foster Independence

When your kids reach high school age, they’ll become more adept at doing the laundry and will be able to handle the process from start to finish. Although you might need to prompt them to perform the task, you can put them in charge of their own laundry. For example, you can assign them to wash their school uniforms, pajamas, and sports gear a couple of times a week.

Teenagers also tend to take pride in their independence and how grown up they are. To help foster their self-reliance, you can also ask them to teach their younger siblings how to do the laundry. If they happen to make mistakes, let them learn from these errors 

Involving your younger kids in doing the laundry is a great way to keep your eye on them while getting some chores done. It can also effectively teach your kids how to be responsible and independent at any age. More importantly, doing the laundry is a valuable life skill that will come in handy once your children become adults.

In a vast sea of equipment, employees, materials, permits, plans, and restrictions, have you ever wondered how these all come together in a construction plant, especially with the new normal? This coming Wednesday (September 15, 2021), FilPass Tamperproof Tech. Inc. will tackle this question by holding a panel discussion entitled “Industry Academe Linkage for Construction:  Project Management in the Construction Industry” from 10:00AM to 11:30 AM via Airmeet and Facebook Live at Filpass’ official page.

The event will showcase experiences and strategies on previous, current, and upcoming challenges in construction project management. Shedding light on pandemic operations, future-proofing solutions, team restructure and member management, the discussion will surely be a value -adding experience that highlights innovation and creativity in the field based on real-life scenarios.

The upcoming panel discussion is the fourth installment for FilPass’ Industry Academe Linkage for Construction series which introduces the company’s flagship project, the Construction Industry One Registry System – a central web-based registry platform system for construction professionals and workers to attest their verified credentials, made possible by FilPass’ blockchain technology.

Registered CIORS ID holders enjoy various perks, discounts and vouchers granted by Filpass’ growing network of merchant partners. A mass memorandum of agreement signing ceremony will also be done during the event for FilPass’ CIORS ambassadors, academe partners, construction industry partners, merchant partners, and media partners.

Maximize these benefits by heading over to https://ciors.filpass.ph/ to register for free until October 31, 2021. After the promo ends, an annual registration fee of PHP 112 (VAT included) will be charged to applying registrants.

You can also register for the event through this link http://bit.ly/FilPassXCIORS4. Make sure to follow FilPass’ on their social media pages, Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/filpass), and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/filpass.ph/), to stay updated for their upcoming virtual events!

FilPass Tamperproof Tech Inc. 

FilPass Tamperproof Tech Inc. provides Software as a Service for Issuing Authorities to issue Tamper-proof Verifiable Documents to Recipients, allowing them to store and share them securely from their Digital Wallet. At the same time, the Requesters can validate these documents and credentials quickly with a scan of a QR Code or via an electronic file using Blockchain Technology. 

The distinctive and resident student dance group of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, the PUP Maharlika Dance Artists, is thrilled to announce their 1st ever online concert entitled "Antigo" in celebration of their 40th Season on their official Facebook Page (PUP Maharlika Dance Artists) and YouTube Channel (PUP Maharlika Dance Artists Official). Friday, October 1, 2021, at 7:00 in the evening. 

ANTIGO accentuates the quality of celebrating our cultural heritage and appreciating the beauty and uniqueness of numerous memoirs and nostalgic events from the past in which help oneself to be developed into a whole, mindful and unique individual through the passion of dancing.  While it gives a sense of nostalgia, it speaks about the part of who we are by shaping our identity. Our expression of our identity communicates what we value to others, thus highlighting our priorities and values. 

"We are two weeks before our concert when the pandemic strikes. Then everyone heard of the pandemic and various protocols made by the government. At first, we thought, how about Antigo? All the hard work, the days when others can't sleep because of the preparations, are they all just for wasted? We moved the date considering everyone's safety. And now, everyone is eager to bring it back on stage- virtually! We had a great time preparing for this. We are in high spirits because finally: we can share this humble yet remarkable nostalgic concert and extend our excitement to our community. This breakthrough is the result of our passion and dedication to this craft. Mula sa iyo, para sa bayan," said Executive Chairman Sheena Babista.

The PUP Maharlika Dance Artists is pleased to invite you to watch #PUPMDAANTIGO. For the latest updates, follow them on their social media accounts, email them, or contact Mr. Molina at +63 921 798 1822. Sa ngalan ng sining, Padayon!

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The need for shelter is a fundamental requirement, not just for humans, but for every creature on the planet. All living things need a relatively safe space in which to live, rest, and prepare for another day of acquiring the resources necessary for survival. Most other living things select their habitats based on the availability of food and mates, how tolerable the climate and topography are, and the relative lack of predators, but humans are different. We apply different criteria to an area, including the availability of modern conveniences such as power, digital connectivity, and water infrastructure, in order to determine whether it is one we would like to live in. Thus, the concept of livability.

What Does Livability Mean?

Livability is a concept that remains ambiguous and difficult to pin down. Its definition continues to change over time, as social factors, technological advancement, geopolitical upheaval, and environmental shifts all play their parts in determining whether a location is livable or not. However, there have been attempts to provide a concrete definition of what livability is.

One of the more recent and more successful definitions of livability comes from a study done by Dr. Mohamed Kashef, an engineer and research associate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. According to his definition, a location is considered livable if its physical and social features come together to create an environment in which the residents would be able to be both productive and fulfilled. 

In this way, the concept of livability is very closely tied to that of the urban environment. Prior to the development of the modern-day city as we know it, most residential communities were either clan- or family-based. Humans typically sought strength and safety in numbers among those who they considered worthy of their trust: their immediate family, and maybe a few others who shared some kind of kinship. 

However, it was with the rise of the renaissance cities that people deliberately chose to depart from the relatively safe confines of a village full of close kin, residing instead in an environment that, while alien, also presented new opportunities for personal growth. It should be noted that many of these opportunities were completely dependent on interaction with and social integration into systems designed and run by other people, with whom no kinship had been established; entering into a university is the best, clearest example of this.

Indicators of Livability

Given this illustration of what a livable community might look like, it becomes a little easier to identify what its characteristics are. While there are many of them, and the list continues to grow, they can be broadly categorized into the following:

Environmental Safety and Security

Like all other creatures, humans will depart from or avoid any location they consider unsafe. This encompasses both personal safety from war, lawlessness, and crime, as well as environmental safety and avoidance of toxic waste, disease, and other harmful externalities. 

Availability of Resources

This encompasses two important considerations: the capacity to acquire resources for oneself, also referred to as employment, and the actual availability of these resources via modern purchasing and supply chain linkages. If these two factors are absent, a location is not likely to be considered livable.

Infrastructure

In order to be livable, a location must feature all the conveniences of modern life. In the past, these were relatively simple: roads, walkable paths, stabling for service animals, and perhaps housing were the biggest infrastructure considerations. Today, modern citizens consider the relative sufficiency of electricity, water linkages and indoor plumbing, and data connectivity via mobile and hardline protocols to determine whether a location is livable or not.

Public Services

Modern citizens have come to rely on the government to play its part in establishing a livable community. Therefore, today’s residents expect certain services to be widely available in order to consider a location livable. These include post or mail delivery, public works and road maintenance, emergency services, and the availability of health care services when needed. This also relates to the first category regarding safety. Citizens rely on both law enforcement and the armed services to maintain peace and order and prevent both internal insurgency and foreign threats, and without these, a location would not be considered livable. In the same way, they rely on their governments for proper waste disposal and handling of toxic materials.

Sociocultural Inputs

So far, the categories mentioned have dealt largely with physical and corporal requirements for livability. On the other hand, sociocultural inputs or factors will include many things that have to do with personal meaning and fulfillment, which were part of the initial definition posited for livability. These factors include the availability of a potential life or sexual partner, opportunities to build friendships and other kinds of relationships, educational opportunities, availability of chances to engage with art and other cultural artifacts, the ability to practice one’s religious beliefs, and many other things besides.

It is important to note that all these factors operate as interconnected systems once at work within a community. The excess or lack of one or another of these will inevitably impact other factors as well, resulting in a cascade of events that raise or lower a location’s livability. Determining which of these are of prime importance to an individual will be vital in defining one’s own definition of livability.

For the longest time, women have been robbed of opportunities to succeed – such is the case in the Philippine construction industry. With that, FilPass Tamperproof Tech Inc. will be holding a virtual talk titled, “Industry Academe Linkage for Construction Series: Women in Construction” this September 1, 2021 via AirMeet and streamed live on FilPass’ Facebook page.

The event aims to highlight the successes of Filipino women amidst the challenges that they face in a male-dominated working environment. It will be discussing the developments in the representation of women in the construction industry amidst gender inequality. The event would also elaborate on how the industry highlights the significance of women in the workforce and most importantly, how new technologies support them in facing difficulties and achieving successes. 

Come and join Engr. Hanna Trespeces of Engineering Wins PH; Engr. Kharene Pacaldo, Quantity Surveyor and Content Creator; Ar. Chona Ponce of UST College of Architecture; and Dr. May Rose Imperial of PTC Women Engineers Network as they share personal stories and experiences of being a woman in the Philippine construction industry.

Also, get to know new and exciting offers that FilPass’ partner merchants have to the growing number of CIORS ID holders from students, workers, and professionals. It’s also never too late to sign up for CIORS by heading over https://ciors.filpass.ph/, where the registration fee of PHP 112 (VAT Inc) is waived until October 31, 2021.

You can still register for the event by clicking http://bit.ly/FilPassXCIORS3. Watch the event live on FilPass’ Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/filpass) and tune in for more events this September from FilPass Tamperproof Tech Inc.

UP LAKAN, a non-stock, non-profit, and non-partisan organization of students from the University of the Philippines Diliman recently held the “BAYANIHAN 2021: An Online Benefit Gig.” As a socio-civic organization, UP LAKAN aims to promote service and excellence through their projects as well as to organize activities that will benefit their fellow Bulakeños.

watch on Facebook: facebook.com/uplakan/videos/2925610564345581/

On August 28, 2021, they conducted BAYANihan 2021, an online benefit concert that aims to promote local artists and support small businesses while contributing to the medical sector amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected fund from this event will be used to purchase COVID-19 rapid test kits that will be donated to small district hospitals in Bulacan.

Guest Performers: Ella Reyes | Izzie | Lee Anne Del Rosario | The Medleys | Marla Collette Parulan Agravante | Daphane & Paolo | Last Minute (Isosceles) | Anne Raz | BulSU Hyper Dynamics Dance Troupe | LUCY | Kabataan Ni Papo Idro (PCY Bulihan) | Catherine G. Ignacio | Aerglo Music

Sponsors: A.D Roasted Coffee | Kaka Lechon | Marekit.PH | Larawan by Amihan | The Pierce Place | Odd Man Out

In partnership with: The Lamp - Official Student Publication of the Institute of Nursing

Special thanks to: BulSU CAL Local Student Council, DLSU-D Pre-Medical Society (DPMS), Likas Bayan Organization Inc., Earth Shaker

Brought to you by: BLOG-PH.com

Manila is one of the hottest gambling hubs in Asia and among the best destinations to spin the wheels and try out your luck. However, until the mid-'70s, it was illegal to gamble in the Philippines. But after PAGCOR (the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) regulated the market in 1976, the gambling industry started flourishing in this country. Manila quickly became famous for its luxury casinos, which are located mostly near the Bay area. Nowadays, you can visit around 20 casinos in Metropolitan Manila and enjoy a memorable gambling experience. Let us walk you through the best ones!

City of Dreams

City of Dreams is one of the most famous casino resorts in Manila. It is the second resort opened in the Entertainment City, and this project is worth $1.3 billion. It is a classy resort that includes some of the top five-star hotels – Hyatt Regency, Nuwa, and Nobu Hotel. Visitors can enjoy the top-class accommodation, tons of leisure centers, gaming zones, and retails. If you visit this resort, you will have everything in one place. Since it is close to the airport, its location is also pretty attractive. This way, you wouldn't need to spend much time in traffic to go from one destination to another, as Manila is a densely populated city. Therefore, City of Dreams is an excellent choice that can provide a comforting and luxurious experience.

When it comes to gaming, players can spin the reels of around 1,620 slot machines or have around 290 gaming tables at their disposal. Besides that, more than 170 electronic table games are available. The casino is open 24/7, and you can find different types of roulette games, Baccarat, Caribbean stud poker, and more. Nevertheless, if you prefer online gaming, see live games online at the best online casinos in the Philippines.

Solaire Resort and Casino

Solaire Resort and Casino is located in Manila Bay, and it is one of the most popular resorts to stay in when visiting the Philippines. This magnificent resort spreads over eight hectares and offers vast possibilities for getting a memorable experience. It is the first integrated resort in Entertainment City, offering numerous options for shopping and different entertaining activities. The complex has 800 rooms available to accommodate its guests and provide them the top-quality service.

The gaming area contains 360 gaming tables and more than 1,600 slot machines. Its extravagant gaming space will leave you breathless, and you will definitely enjoy the experience! The number of different games Solaire Resort and Casino's offers is vast, and you will easily find your preferred one. Among the most exciting games, we can highlight Double-up blackjack, Mini roulette, Sabong cards, Soc Bo, or Texas Hold 'em Poker.

Okada Manila Resort and Casino

Okada Manila resort is one of the newly-opened resorts in entertainment City, and it officially started operating in December 2016. It is also suitable for going on vacation with your family, as its spacious rooms will provide you all the comfort you need. There is also an indoor area reserved only for children and teenagers and their learning-oriented activities. At the same time, if you want to relax, there is The Retreat Spa. This complex spreads over an area of 45 hectares, and it’s worth $2.4 billion. 

Those who enjoy casino games can be thrilled to see more than 3,000 slot machines and 500 gaming tables. It is a real treat for any casino player, and you can try out your luck in the most lucrative jackpots in the Philippines. Besides these, you can find Craps, Poker, Baccarat, Blackjack Switch, Pontoon, or Sic Bo.

Resorts World Manila

Besides the casino area, Resorts World Manila integrates restaurants, a shopping mall, a theatre, and seven luxury hotels. It is close to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which makes its location perfect for tourists. You will find various gaming spaces, including a three-floor main casino building and a couple of others in the Newport Grand Wing and Holiday Inn Express Manila. Players can enjoy the top-notch slot machines, numerous gaming tables, and many popular casino games like Pai Gow Poker, Craps, Three Card Poker, Roulette Slot machines, or Baccarat Super 6. 

Winford Manila Resort and Casino

Winford Manila Resort and Casino is a bit different from the above ones, as it is located near various centers of fun and leisure. You can easily visit the National Museum of the Philippines, SM City San Lazaro mall, the Robinsons Place Manila, or the Tayuman LRT Station. Besides that, you can enjoy an excellent casino experience. The casino features three floors, and the one is reserved only for VIP customers. Players can find more than 600 slot machines and over 100 live gaming tables, including Blackjack, Baccarat, American Roulette, and Three Card Poker, on the other two floors.

Conclusion

If you have the opportunity to visit Manila, don’t miss its luxurious casino resorts and check why Manila is such a popular gambling hub. And who knows, you might get lucky and hit big rewards! Regardless of which resort you might want to visit, you will get a memorable experience.

Are you currently studying at a school that participates in the Asia Young Designer Awards 2021 competition?  Are you gregarious, outgoing, and engaging?  Do you have the pulse of social media and know how to make it work for you? If the answer to all of that is “YES” then this side competition is for you!  

Anyone can join be an #AYDATVCorrespondent trainee so long as you meet the following criteria:

• You are currently enrolled in any course in your school

• Your school participates in AYDA

• You are not participating in the main competition (to avoid conflict of interest)

• You are officially endorsed by your school

Join the #AYDATVCorrespondent competition and get the chance to win ₱15,000 cash!  The winner will also be invited to co-host the #AYDA2021 national awarding ceremony. Even your school will receive a prize for supporting you!

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Be an #AYDATVCorrespondent. Join now!

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Here's How:  

You will need to submit 3 short videos.  Be creative!  Here are the #AYDATVCorrespondent videos you will need to make:

• Introduce, highlight, and cheer for your school

• What does the #AYDA2021 theme of FORWARD: AMPLIFYING EMPATHY THROUGH DESIGN mean to you?

• Invite and encourage architecture and interior design students of your school to participate in the main competition.

Your school’s AYDA Coordinator and mentors will be the ones to decide who gets to be the #AYDATVCorrespondent of your school.  Talk to them and apply now!

Videos sent in by #AYDATVCorrespondent trainees will be judged as follows: 50% for content and 50% for creativity.  Make sure to get your message across clearly and creatively and you might make it to the top 10! 

Each school in each category can only have one #AYDATVCorrespondent trainee each – one for Architecture and one for Interior Design. 

Do you think you have what it takes to represent your school? Fill up the form at bit.ly/AYDATVCorrespondent and join now!

Like and follow Asia Young Designer Awards 2021 for updates and visit the official website at https://www.youngdesigneraward.ph

To celebrate this year’s National Cybersecurity Month, the Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) will once again hold the grandest and longest cybersecurity awareness campaign in the Philippines through a virtual summit to be held from October 8 – November 8, 2021.  

With the theme Securing the New Cyber Norm, the full virtual event called I Am Secure 2021: The Great Shift will bring together more than 3000 enablers and decision makers in the field of cybersecurity. This includes local and international C-level executives like Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Chief Technology Officers, Data Privacy Officers, Security Architects, and Risk and Compliance Heads. There will also be attendees who are experts in Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Banking & Finance, the Academe, as well as the public and private sectors.

The event will be a digital venue for them to engage with one another, establish standard procedures in the industry, equip themselves with new skills to promote information security, and empower Filipinos by strengthening legislative measures of fighting cybercrime.

“While the rapid shift to the digital world has helped various organizations thrive in the new normal, it can’t be denied that these connected digital technologies also come with a whole new list of cyber threats and risks,” said ISOG VP and Summit Chairman, Chito Jacinto. “This event aims to equip and empower organizations and institutions to build a stronger cyber defense strategy that is essential in securing our digital economy against cyber risks, threats, and attacks in the new normal,” he added.

Three-dimensional (3D) digital venue 

Aiming for an exciting summit while keeping everyone’s safety in mind, ISOG will hold a fully virtual summit through an interactive digital venue. To veer away from being a boring webinar, the event will run through a state-of-the-art and globally awarded virtual venue platform. Through this technology, participants can enjoy a simulated event summit experience by entering three-dimensional virtual interactive lobby, plenary hall, breakout rooms, exhibition halls, and networking lounge.

Cybersecurity talks with augmented staging and presentations

Aside from an ultramodern virtual event platform, the cybersecurity summit will provide participants with informative webinars featuring topics such as password awareness, family home cyber tips, phishing awareness, and ransom awareness. To make the webinars even more engaging, it will come with augmented staging and presentations.  

There will also be breakout and plenary sessions facilitated by reputable speakers who will be providing comprehensive insights on topics like defensive and offensive security.

Participants will also get to join and witness fun summit activities including booth exhibition, games, raffles, and Cyber Quiz Bee. 

“Our efforts to make our digital cybersecurity awareness campaign as engaging and as empowering as possible is in line with our organization’s mission to strengthen information security through education and awareness programs. As we make the great shift towards digital, ISOG takes the lead in securing the new cyber norm in the country through programs like this,” said ISOG President Archie Tolentino.

Initial sponsors of the event are Trends, Globe Business, Cilynx, BlueVoyant with Microsoft, Huawei, Trendmicro with Netsec Technologies and VST ECS Phils Inc, Westcon with Palo Alto Networks, CyCognito, Tanium, Fortinet, Netpoleon with Netscout, F5, Nexus with Extrahop, MDI- Novare with FireEye, Group IB, Blancco, Tenable, Gigamon, Arcon, M-Security with RSA Netwitness, Aptsecure Technologies with Seclore, Everest IMS, IPV Network, Solarwinds, and Inspira.

ISOG, which consists of CISOs from different financial institutions and IT security professionals in the Philippines, has been organizing security summits since 2015. 

To know more about I Am Secure 2021: The Great Shift virtual summit, you may send an email to isog2021@gmail.com. For more information on ISOG and cybersecurity in the Philippines, follow ISOG’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ISOGPH and web landing page www.isog-summit.com)

ABOUT ISOG

Consisting of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) from different financial institutions and IT security professionals, the Information Security Officers Group (ISOG) is the Philippine’s leading information security professional organization. 

With its mission to strengthen information security through awareness and education programs while promoting community and fellowship among information security leaders, ISOG sets the standard for sustainable and safe information security environment and espouses new culture of Information Security with far-reaching impact on the Philippines’ cybersecurity landscape.

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National University brings quality education closer to home as it inaugurates its first campus in Central Luzon at SM City Baliwag in Bulacan. NU Baliwag is the fourth campus to open as part of the University’s ten-year expansion program. 

As shared by National University Chairman Hans Sy, the NU expansion anchors on the mission of their late patriarch, Mr. Henry Sy Sr., which is to help Filipinos gain access to education. 

Located at the Annex Building of SM City Baliwag, the 14,259.13 square meter campus could accommodate at least 6,000 students once face-to-face class resumes. NU Baliwag aims to provide National University’s high standards of educational services not just to students in the first class urban municipality of Baliwag, but also in some parts of Bulacan, as far as Pampanga. 

In the meantime, it adapts to the new normal by virtually opening its doors to students for online classes. Last August of 2020, it introduced the Flexible Learning Experience (NU FLEX), which focuses on blending remote asynchronous and synchronous learning, a mix of scheduled classes and recorded lectures that are accessible anytime and anywhere. 

NU Baliwag offers wide and comprehensive programs such as BS in Business Administration Major in Marketing Management, BS in Business Administration Major in Financial Management, BS in Accountancy, BS in Tourism Management, BS in Hospitality Management, BS in Psychology, BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Computer Engineering, BS in Information Technology, and BS in Architecture. Recently, the campus opened slots for Senior High School Strands: ABM, HUMSS and STEM. 

Gracing the ceremony were Baliwag Municipal Mayor Ferdinand Estrella together with the National University Officials headed by the NU President Dr. Renato Carlos Ermita, Jr, NU Vice President for Administration Jose Nilo Ocampo and SM Supermalls Senior Vice President for Mall Operations Bien Mateo. 

NU Baliwag showcases National University’s highly credible background as a provider of quality education in the country. Apart from being a Microsoft showcase school, the campus takes pride of its state of the art facilities including simulation rooms with up-to-date equipment for specific courses, and modern computer laboratories. The campus is equipped with competent faculty members from top performing schools to ensure the highest quality classroom instruction.

For admission inquiries, interested students may contact NU Baliwag at 0923-533-0342/0923-949-5265/0919-081-4635/0939-937-4325.