Here’s a unique opportunity for junior tennis players to hone their skills and train under top-notch college coaches right here in Manila.
DreamBig Events will stage the “Gold Series College Exposure Tennis Camp”, a two-day tennis camp preceded by a two-day UTR tournament, at the Manila Polo Club on January 9-12, 2020. The sports events company stages tournaments and camp experiences to junior athletes so they can improve their skills and tournament performances.
Touted as the “Road to College Tennis”, the Event will give young athletes in the Philippines the all-important training and opportunity to network with world-class coaches – putting them in a good position to potentially get recruited to top U.S. University/ College tennis teams.
The event aims to provide young tennis players with play level-based competitions with an opportunity to build up their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR). The UTR is the world’s only results–based rating system in tennis that provides an accurate measurement of a player’s level – from newbie to pro to the world’s top tennis players. Armed with a UTR, tennis players get a higher chance of being recruited by top U.S. College coaches who use the rating for their rosters.
Three top collegiate coaches – Alex Wong from Brown University, Rob Raines from Cornell University in New York and Jessie Frieder from Boston University -- will run the camp. They will evaluate each player carefully, with advice and guidance for improvement in specific areas of their game while assessing their readiness to move on to the next level on their journey to possible career as a tennis professional or as a top collegiate tennis player.
Why the need to go through the US collegiate system to excel in tennis? “Because US universities are the gateway to international competition and recognition. The schools are equipped with the newest technology and uphold the highest game standards. Coaches there work extremely hard, not just on individual fitness and skill levels, but also on the athlete’s mental, psychological and competitive outlook to give them the best opportunity to maximize their talents and reach new heights,” said Akshay Maliwal, Founder and CEO of DreamBig.
“Ambitions have to start somewhere – and for many of our participants, their ambition is to study and play their sport in the US. DreamBig Events enables student-athletes to experience the life of a US collegiate that takes them to the edge of world class competition,” Maliwal added.
Previous DreamBig Gold Series Camps have produced top local athletes like Stefan Lhuiller, Nik Gatmaytan, Jerome Romualdez and Tomi Arejola, among others, who have successfully pursued their US collegiate athletic dreams
Interested participants may register now at https://dreambig.events/gold-series-tennnis-camp/
November 2019 - PHILIPPINES – McDonald’s in 90 countries around the world are bringing happiness to Happy Meal fans as they introduce the limited-edition Surprise Happy Meal in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the first-ever Happy Meal. By bringing back the most popular Happy Meal toys from the last four decades, it invites people of all ages to join in the fun and discover what old or new favorite awaits them. Filipino fans can celebrate with the rest of the world beginning November 21, until supplies last!
“Since the Happy Meal was introduced on the menu, it quickly became synonymous with our brand,” said Steve Easterbrook, McDonald’s CEO. “Today, this iconic red box creates delicious, lasting memories for billions of families annually across the world.”
First introduced in the U.S. in 1979, its global footprint has expanded to more than 38,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the globe – with the iconic toy still a beloved staple, serving as a symbol of surprise, playfulness and fun. It made its debut in the Philippines in 1997 and has been bringing happiness to thousands of Filipino children ever since.
For many, Happy Meal has become part of their childhood memories. Every generation can relate to that rush of excitement in receiving and opening one – the sheer delight of discovering what toy lies inside while enjoying their favorite McDonald’s meal with the family. Starting November 21, Filipinos get to relive some of those memories as they would get to unbox fourteen of the most memorable Happy Meal toys of the last 40 years. They’ll get to participate in the surprise of guessing which throwback Happy Meal toy they’ll receive when purchasing a Surprise Happy Meal as each one is packed in a blind bag, building up excitement that comes with unboxing a Happy Meal.
“McDonald’s Happy Meal has been surprising kids and families with shared moments of happiness, and it promises to do so once again by bringing in a touch of nostalgia with the Surprise Happy Meal,” said Christina Lao, Marketing Director of McDonald’s Philippines.
Keep your eyes peeled for the reveal of the toy designs very soon, and make sure to grab your McDonald’s Surprise Happy Meal in participating branches in the Philippines starting November 21, 2019, while supplies last!
Techtonic Summit is back - bigger and better this 2019 as they stage the largest tech conference in the country. This year’s theme, Festival of Innovation, celebrates Philippine innovation and ever-growing startup culture. Featuring 10,000 attendees, 200+ partners, and exhibitors, and over 50 startups, every- one is invited to take part in the 2-day event on November 15-16,2019 at SMX Convention Center Aura.
Since 2017, this summit has cultivated an inclusive venue where startups, stakeholders, and key figures come together to share ideas, technology, and expertise from all over Southeast Asia. In the past two years since, they’ve had almost 15,000 attendees - a testament to the burning flame of the Philippine startup ecosystem.
“Techtonic is really meant to be an inclusive platform to celebrate how far we’ve come in championing tech startups and innovation in the country. The event is made to make noise and shine the spotlight on the PH and our talents vis-a-vis the rest of Southeast Asia. Our successful 2-year run is a testament of that,” explains Techtonic Summit 2019 Managing Director, Alea Ladaga.
Aside from startup pitches and exhibits showcasing the newest advancements in the business world, guests can also anticipate panels composed of the most accomplished professionals in Asia. The summit aims to provide its guests countless avenues to grow their networks, establish their business presence, and learn from both fellow guests and veritable giants from the corporate, academic, media, and government industries.
This year is an even bigger event featuring two stages: the Main Summit Stage, and the Startup Stage. These two stages give attendees more opportunities to learn a variety of topics about the innovation and startup community.
The main event of Techtonic Summit is the Ring of Fire Pitching Competition, where budding startups throughout Southeast Asia get a chance to pitch to a curated group of local and global investors and potential partners for a chance to win a cash prize of $10,000, a slot in CNN’s The Final Pitch, and more prizes in store!
With the theme Festival of Innovation, Techtonic Summit celebrates not just the advancements of the industry, but the passion, drive, and joy that continues to move communities of technology and business onward.
Organized by:
PMCM Events Management, Social Light Inc, DevCon Philippines, Launchgarage Innovation Hub, The Final Pitch, Podcast Network Asia, ASEAN HR, GoStyle Studio, and Dezynspace
Co-presenter:
Angkas
Major Sponsors:
Microsoft, EventXtra, Toasty, Soldoutt, Acceler8 by UNIONSPACE, MAIN PH
Minor Sponsors:
Pinoy IP Works, Alfox Printing Services, SkullCandy, Industree TV, Zohomail, Cashalo, HoloTech
Exhibitors:
Breeze, Enter PH, Govtech SEA, Jobstream, Talino Labs, Saphron, Ambidextr, Bossjobs, Felnor Unionbank, Felnor Citibank, Felnor Metrobank, FitsLanguage.PH, SNT MFG CORP, Secuna, Alveo Land, PAGCOR, Entrego, OOT Cars, WSP Philippines, BDI Inc., Barkero, JLabs, Team Wellross Realty, ABM Inc, Resellee, Salarium, Richest Blend Cafe, Yoshinoya, Sodexo, Posible, JW Prime, Urban Greens, The Island Bar, FWD,
Media Partners:
Admov, Astig.ph, Jumpstart Media, Transitflix, Asian Journal, Balikbayan PH, Brownbox Media, Business Mirror, Chinese Journal, GoLoly, HomeRadio 97.9 FM,Crossover 105.1 FM Radio, Leapreneur , Malaya Business Insight, Business World Spark Up, Tech Update Asia, Techbeat, The Lifestyle Portal, TV Series Craze, TV 5, WhatsHappening, When in Manila.Com, Net 25 TV, Daily Tribune, Manila Times, Industree.TV, Negosentro.com, World Executive Digest.Com, Executive Chronicles.com, BravoFilipino.com, YoManila.com, EXPAT Travel & Lifestyle Philippines, Asian Journal Publications, Balikbayan, Boy Raket and many more.
Community Partners:
Tourism Promotions Board, Connected Women, Brokerspaces, QBO Innovation Hub, Phildev, Ideaspace, Rotaract Club of Manila, Global South Tech, Recruitday, Angelhub, Whub, Mox Accelerator, Startup Jobs Asia, Penbrothers, Animo Labs, MINT College, NASA Space Apps, Phil IT Org, De La Salle University, DOST-PCIEERD, Accelerating Asia, BNI Philippines, BNI Star Chapter QC Region,
Night Summit Partners:
BAD, The Palace, Revel, Xylo, Yes Please in BGC
Here are the TOP 20 RING OF FIRE Pitching Competition Finalists:
1. Agrabah
2. Autoserved
3. Burket
4. ECFULFILL
5. Experience Philippines
6. Gasmee
7. Jungle
8. Last Mile
9. MedHyve
10. Olivia
11. Omnirio
12. Pandalivery
13. Raven
14. RentalBee
15. Secuna
16. Transitflix
17. Urban Greens
18. Veer
19. Washub
20. Wizher
For more details, visit the website at www.techtonicsummit.com or call 0917 8344978.
