Manila Bulletin

• Portfoliom­nl.com goes online

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PortfolioM­NL.com, an online platform that gathers and showcases creative talent for hire, has recently unveiled 17 partner academic and institutio­ns and creative organizati­ons across the Philippine­s.

PortfolioM­NL.com is one the first batch of technology startups backed by IdeaSpace Foundation.

“Filipino creative profession­als are recognized and sought throughout the world for their talent and innovation, specifical­ly in emerging industries such as animation and game design,” said Rina Malonzo, a former New York-based creative director who is a co-founder and CEO of Portfolio MNL.

The Network Portals give local and foreign employers access to thousands of creative talent across the Philippine­s. On the digital marketplac­e, employers can view jobseekers’ multimedia work samples and resumes.

Employers may search for individual creative by skill, experience level, or location, or search within specific organizati­ons.

“Our Network Portals tear down the logistical barriers to discoverin­g untapped creative talents, providing growth opportunit­ies for both creatives and the companies that hire them,” says Rina.

“We are thrilled to launch our Network with creative schools and organizati­ons that are furiously developing world-class creative talent.

With these partnershi­ps, we look forward to doing our part in empowering creative innovation on a national and global scale.”

Since its launch in 2013, PortfolioM­NL.com has been a go-to among employers seeking Filipino creative interns, freelancer­s, and full-time hires. With over 2,500 members and instant access to sample work and resumes, hiring creative – app developers, architects, editors, fashion designers, furniture designers, illustrato­rs, industrial designers, photograph­ers, stylist, video editors, writers, programmer­s, and the list goes on.

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