J&T Express Philippines pledges support for DOST-TAPI’s 2024 NICE and Invent School™ Program

 

Together in celebrating homegrown inventors and innovative creations alike, the Philippines’ leading logistics and delivery service provider, J&T Express, supported the 2024 National Inventions Contest and Exhibits (NICE) organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI).

 

The 2024 NICE was held last July 16-18 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, where J&T Express presented the awards to the winners which range from the most creative research to the outstanding inventions made by students and professionals alike. 

 

 

Together with the J&T Express Philippines Team present during the awarding ceremonies are DOST Secretary Dr. Renato Solidum, Jr. and DOST-TAPI Director, Atty. Marion Ivy Decena.  The event was hosted by Miss Earth-Air 2023 Ms. Yllana Marie Aduana. 

 

According to Secretary Solidum, collaboration is important in making innovations realistic: “As we gathered to recognize the outstanding contributions of our participants in the categories, let us not forget the importance of collaboration—great minds think better together. And by sharing ideas, we create an environment where innovation can flourish.”

 

 

 

Aside from presenting the awards, J&T Express also installed a booth within the event proper to promote its services and a mobile app to draw more clients. Customers and e-commerce platform users alike can download the app now on the App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery. 

 

J&T Express also supported another flagship program of DOST-TAPI which is the Invent School™ Program. J&T Express provided learning kits which will be given to select students during the conduct of the Invent School™ seminar workshops.  The Invent School™ is a year-long program that provides an opportunity for students in the Elementary, High School, and College levels to not only develop their creativity and potential but also to awaken their true ingenuity.

 

“All the donations and pledges from esteemed companies like J&T Express are a testament to their corporate social responsibility to make a positive impact on the lives of others. We highly appreciate them [J&T] for getting on this journey with us in showcasing Filipino innovations,” says Mr. Rizalniño Noble, Invent School™ Program Manager. 

 

This act of generosity was made possible through the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) certification, which identified the Invent School™ and 2024 NICE as part of the 2024 National Priority Projects or NPP.  The NPP lists priority programs, projects, and government activities in education, health, youth and sports development, human settlements, science and culture, and economic development.

 

“Your Song of Excellence” new season goes “twice” as grand in musicality and excellence

IT’S been three slam-bang seasons already for musical competition “Your Song of Excellence,” but this year’s edition, co-presented by premier partner Derma Angel Philippines, will be “twice” in size and grandeur, and aptly called “Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy!”

 

This year’s version is perfectly titled since “Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy” will present twice the power of vocal quality and innovative musicality of Filipino musicians, from singer-songwriter partners, instrumentalists and singer-couples, to passionate pairs of singers and songwriters who aspire to leave their legacy and raise the bar of excellence in the local music scene.

 

And just like before, “Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy” will be brimming with an array of exceptional musical talent where once again, the Filipino brand of music that’s renowned globally will take centerstage, coupled with exciting prizes and extraordinary products from the show’s sponsors that await the winners.

 

Tasked to do hosting chores for this year’s “Your Song of Excellence” will again be Nicole Laurel Asensio. She is also an accomplished singer-songwriter who has an established musical foundation honed to perfection, being part of a family that has made a name in the world of music and theater in the Philippines.

 

For this year, there will be a new face that will grace the roster of familiar names in the local music world who will act as judges but also as mentors for this year’s competition. Singer-songwriter Kean Cipriano, the former premier vocalist of pop-rock band Callalily, and who is now also a solo artist with his own music label, will also be having the unenviable task of choosing the next big singing-songwriting duo in the local music scene.

 

Kean will join singer-composer and pop-rock artist par excellence Yeng Constantino, exceptional music producer and songwriter Paulo Zarate, and singer-songwriter, actor and director Ice Seguerra. Their task of choosing from the roster of singing-songwriting aspirants will be made twice as difficult, but winning this year’s competition will be definitely twice as rewarding for the lucky winning pair.

 

“We have been holding ‘Your Song of Excellence’ for the past three seasons already, twice of it held online, but the response in terms of musicians auditioning and the level of competition has remained overwhelming. This year will not be different and in fact will be twice as exciting in the display of Filipino ingenuity, musical creativity, and world-class talent, values that we share in terms of espousing a world filled with innovation through Taiwan Excellence. Definitely, this season will be breathtaking to watch,” explains Alex Lai, Director of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

 

Other major brand partners for “Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy” include D-Link, MSI, Gigabyte, Acer, Aorus, Zyxel, ROG, Tatung, Asus, and AOPEN.

 

Twice the fun. Twice the excitement. Twice the grand display of musical talent. All of these happening in this year’s “Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy.”

 

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