Praxismed Advances Access to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for Depression and Mental Health Care Through Philippine Psychiatric Association Engagement

 

Manila, Philippines – Praxismed Technologies Inc., a Philippine-based distributor of advanced medical equipment, announced its participation in the 52nd Annual Convention of the Philippine Psychiatric Association (PPA), marking the company’s formal engagement with the country’s leading professional organization for psychiatry. Through this milestone, Praxismed reinforced its commitment to advancing mental health care by supporting wider access to Neurosoft's Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment option for depression.

Held from January 20 to 23, 2026, at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, the PPA Annual Convention brought together psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and key stakeholders under the theme “Empowering, Uniting and Healing: Our Collective Journey Towards National Well-Being.” Praxismed’s participation highlighted the role of innovation and collaboration in addressing the country’s growing mental health needs.

TMS is a US FDA-cleared, non-invasive brain stimulation therapy for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), including patients who have not achieved adequate response to antidepressant medications. By delivering targeted magnetic stimulation to specific brain regions involved in mood regulation, TMS offers a non-pharmacologic option that may be used as an alternative or adjunct to existing treatment approaches, as determined by the attending clinician.

Interest in TMS has continued to grow globally following research developments from Stanford University, particularly studies on accelerated TMS approaches such as the SAINT (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy) protocol. While conducted under controlled research settings, the encouraging outcomes reported in these studies have drawn significant attention from medical experts and researchers worldwide, highlighting the evolving potential of neuromodulation in psychiatric care.

Through its partnerships with international technology providers, Praxismed has helped make FDA-cleared Neurosoft's TMS systems available in several major hospitals and institutions in the Philippines, including the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) and Rizal Medical Center (RMC). With TMS now accessible locally, Filipino patients have additional, evidence-based options for managing depression—expanding care pathways beyond medication alone.

“Joining the Philippine Psychiatric Association allows us to engage more closely with the psychiatric community in advancing patient-centered mental health solutions,” said Charmaine Lou German, President and Chief Executive Officer of Praxismed Technologies Inc. “By helping make FDA-cleared TMS available in major hospitals, we support clinicians in offering scientifically validated, non-invasive treatment options to patients who may not have benefited from conventional therapies.”

During the convention, Praxismed engaged psychiatrists and mental health professionals in discussions on the responsible integration of neuromodulation technologies into clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based use, appropriate patient selection, and alignment with existing standards of care.

Praxismed’s participation in the PPA Convention underscores its broader mission of elevating healthcare standards through innovation, education, and long-term partnerships—guided by its core philosophy, Driven by Knowledge, Defined by Service. As awareness and acceptance of modern mental health treatments continue to grow, the company remains committed to working alongside clinicians and institutions to help ensure that effective, evidence-based care is within reach for Filipinos.

About Praxismed Technologies, Inc.

Praxismed Technologies Inc. is a Philippine-based medical equipment distributor officially incorporated in 2017, backed by decades of combined expertise in healthcare and the medical technology industry. The company specializes in the distribution of advanced neurodiagnostic and neurorehabilitation equipment, sleep medicine solutions, and related consumables for hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions nationwide. Founded by seasoned healthcare professionals, Praxismed is committed to bringing global innovations in neurology, psychiatry, pulmonology, ENT, and physical rehabilitation to the Philippine healthcare sector. Through partnerships with trusted international manufacturers, the company delivers cutting-edge technologies that support improved diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, and patient care. Praxismed’s solutions serve a wide range of clinical specialties, including electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCV), polysomnography (PSG) for sleep diagnostics, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for mental health care, intraoperative monitoring (IOM) systems for surgical safety, videonystagmography (VNG) for vestibular testing, and rehabilitation and balance assessment systems for neuro-rehabilitation.

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Join PetroSync ASME Training to Master Engineering Compliance

 

Master ASME compliance with PetroSync training. Improve productivity, boost operational efficiency, and stay ahead of competitors through certified engineering standards.
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In today’s competitive industrial landscape, compliance is no longer just a technical requirement—it is a business strategy. Many business leaders only realize this after facing project delays, failed audits, or even losing contracts to competitors who operate faster and more efficiently.

If you are leading an engineering-driven business, you may have invested heavily in systems, technology, and skilled manpower. Yet issues such as rework, unclear code interpretation, and operational inefficiencies still surface. Meanwhile, competitors with similar resources seem to execute projects smoothly and on schedule.

The difference often comes down to one critical factor: mastery of ASME engineering compliance.

When Compliance Gaps Start Costing You Projects
At first, the warning signs are subtle. A delayed inspection approval. A comment from a third-party auditor. A minor redesign request. Over time, these “small issues” compound into missed deadlines, budget overruns, and weakened client trust.

From a business perspective, compliance gaps directly reduce productivity. Industry observations show that engineering teams without structured standards training can lose 15–20% of productive time due to rework and repeated clarifications. That lost time is an opportunity your competitors are already using to strengthen their market position.

As a business leader, your responsibility goes beyond project delivery—you are safeguarding efficiency, credibility, and long-term profitability.

How Competitors Move Faster by Mastering ASME Standards
Your competitors are not necessarily bigger or better funded. In many cases, they are simply better prepared.

Organizations that invest in formal ASME training empower their teams to make faster, more confident decisions. Engineers who understand code requirements thoroughly do not hesitate or rely on assumptions. They execute correctly the first time.

This is why programs such as ASME Section I Training and ASME Section VIII Training are no longer optional technical courses, but strategic business investments.

Companies that standardize ASME knowledge across their teams typically experience:

Up to 25% improvement in team productivity

Faster regulatory and inspection approvals

More efficient collaboration between engineering, operations, and contractors

In today’s market, speed and accuracy are not luxuries—they are competitive necessities.

The Hidden Risk of Relying on Experience Without Certification
Experience is valuable. However, experience without alignment to the latest standards can quietly expose your business to serious risks.

ASME codes evolve. Interpretations change. Repair methodologies improve. Teams that rely solely on “how it has always been done” may unknowingly apply outdated practices—only discovering the issue during audits or equipment failures.

This risk is especially significant in repair and piping systems. Without up-to-date knowledge, businesses may face increased lifecycle costs and safety exposure. Programs such as ASME PCC-2 Training and ASME B31.3 Training help teams translate complex code requirements into practical, field-ready decisions.

From a financial standpoint, non-compliance can increase operational costs by 10–30% annually, driven by rework, penalties, unplanned shutdowns, and premature equipment failure.

At the same time, many companies are adopting AI-powered chatbots to support engineering and operations teams. When implemented effectively, chatbot AI can:

Improve information access speed by up to 40%

Reduce engineering clarification time

Support consistent decision-making across teams

However, AI tools only add value when the underlying technical understanding is correct. Training ensures your team asks the right questions and interprets AI-driven insights responsibly.

Turning Compliance into a Competitive Advantage
High-performing organizations do not see compliance as a burden. They treat it as leverage.

By joining PetroSync ASME Training, you equip your teams with clarity, confidence, and standardized decision-making. Engineers collaborate more effectively, operations become more predictable, and leadership gains better visibility into risk before it escalates.

The business impact is clear:

Higher operational efficiency

Reduced rework and maintenance costs

Stronger positioning against competitors in tenders and audits

In an era where digital tools and AI accelerate productivity, training remains the foundation. Technology amplifies performance—but only when guided by professionals who truly understand the standards behind safety and reliability.

Your competitors are already moving forward. The question is whether you will allow compliance to remain a vulnerability—or turn it into your next competitive advantage.

Join PetroSync ASME Training and ensure your business stays compliant, efficient, and ahead of the market.

About PetroSync Global Internasional

PetroSync was established in Singapore in 2010 and began its expansion into Indonesia in 2013. To this day, PetroSync has become a leading oil and gas training provider, with a participant passing rate as high as 90%.

 

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Conglomerate-Backed EV Moto-Taxis Move Toward Commercial-Scale Deployment in the Philippines

 

 Electric moto-taxis in the Philippines are moving from pilot programs to commercial-scale deployment, led by Xpress Super App’s integration of VOLTAI electric motorcycles under the Aboitiz Group, with Cebuana Lhuillier enabling broader adoption through financial access. The move signals that two-wheel electrification—backed by platform demand, conglomerate support, and fintech rails—is emerging as the fastest, most commercially viable path to mass EV adoption in the country.

Manila, Philippines — A major signal is emerging in Philippine mobility: electric two-wheel transport is shifting from isolated pilots to commercially scalable deployment, led by Xpress Super App’s integration of VOLTAI electric motorcycles—an EV brand under the Aboitiz Group—into a moto-taxi operating model designed for daily, high-frequency use.

The Philippines is one of the world’s most two-wheel-reliant markets. Moto-taxis and motorcycles serve as essential last-mile mobility in dense urban corridors and tourism zones. Yet electrification has historically concentrated on four-wheel fleets and private ownership. This move targets the highest-volume, most economically sensitive segment first.

“This is not a concept launch. This is deployment economics finally making sense at two-wheel scale,” an Xpress representative said.

Why two-wheel electrification is the fastest adoption path

Industry watchers point to three structural advantages that make two-wheel EVs a more immediate scaling category than four-wheel EVs:

Lower unit economics per deployment, enabling faster replication

High trip frequency, accelerating payback cycles through daily utilization

Operational simplicity, with fewer moving parts and predictable maintenance needs

Commercial readiness, not “pilot theater”

What makes this development notable is the convergence of platform distribution + vehicle readiness + institutional backing:

Xpress provides on-demand utilization and ride volume channels

VOLTAI provides vehicles designed for local road realities

Aboitiz Group backing adds credibility, discipline, and long-term infrastructure alignment

“When a high-volume mobility platform aligns with a conglomerate-backed EV brand, the market stops debating ‘if’ and starts asking ‘how fast,’” the Xpress team added.

A blueprint for Southeast Asia’s high-volume mobility lanes

This development positions electric moto-taxis as a practical route to lowering transport emissions while improving passenger experience and driver operating stability—without relying on ideal conditions.

What to watch next: broader rollout signals, driver participation models, and replication across additional Philippine hubs where two-wheel mobility is already dominant.

About Xpress Super App
Xpress Super App is a Philippine mobility platform integrating ride-hailing and digital services for dense urban and tourism markets. Built around high-frequency transport—especially two-wheel mobility—Xpress is designed for real-world local conditions. By aligning platform demand, financial access, and clean mobility partners, Xpress advances electric vehicle adoption as a practical, scalable advantage, shaping a more modern and efficient way to move across the Philippines and Asia.

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Umasenso Launches Growth Operating System for Philippine Service Businesses

 

Umasenso has launched a Growth Operating System designed for Philippine service businesses. Founded by Richard Noromor, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into one integrated platform. The system helps businesses get found online, capture every inquiry, and drive repeat customers through automation. Built from over ten years of digital marketing experience through Emerge, Umasenso addresses common growth problems such as missed leads, slow responses, and disconnected tools. The platform is designed for clinics and appointment driven businesses seeking predictable, system based growth.

Umasenso has officially launched a Growth Operating System designed to help Philippine service businesses simplify how they attract customers, capture inquiries, and drive repeat business within one integrated system.

Built specifically for appointment driven businesses such as clinics, wellness centers, and professional services, Umasenso brings together marketing, sales, and retention into a single platform. Unlike traditional CRMs that focus only on storing data, Umasenso focuses on helping businesses turn inquiries into bookings and bookings into long term customers.

Many Philippine service businesses continue to rely on disconnected tools such as social media inboxes, spreadsheets, and manual follow ups to manage growth. This often leads to missed leads, delayed responses, and lost revenue. Umasenso was created to address these gaps by automating the full customer journey from first inquiry to repeat visit.

“After more than a decade of working closely with service businesses through Emerge, we kept seeing the same pattern,” said Mr. Richard Noromor, Founder of Umasenso. “Businesses were able to generate interest, but growth would break down after the inquiry stage. Umasenso was built to solve that exact problem by giving owners a system that works even when they are busy.”

Umasenso is structured around three proven systems:

Marketing, which helps businesses get found online through optimized funnels and targeted visibility

Sell, which captures every inquiry using online bookings, instant responses, and automated follow ups

Grow, which drives repeat business through reminders, reactivation flows, loyalty journeys, and personalization

The platform integrates key components including CRM and pipelines, online appointment systems, reporting and insights, workflow automation, retention tools, and a built in website and funnel builder.

By consolidating these capabilities into one Growth Operating System, Umasenso aims to help Philippine service businesses reduce manual work, gain clearer performance visibility, and build more predictable growth.

Umasenso is now available to service businesses across the Philippines.

About EmergeLocal, Inc. / Emerge

Umasenso is a Growth Operating System built for Philippine service businesses. It combines marketing, sales, and retention into one automated platform designed to help businesses grow with clarity and control. Umasenso was developed based on real operational challenges observed over more than ten years of digital marketing work through Emerge.

Contact

Carissa Coles - Noromor

09499939045

info@umasenso.com