Meet the Leaders Newly Recognized as UNAWA Co-Founders

November 12, 2024 – Makati, Philippines – UNAWA, a pioneering legal and digital compliance technology leader,
is proud to formally recognize the foundational contributions of three key
leaders, now co-founders. Chief Operations Officer Atty. Gino Jacinto, Chief
Technology Officer Vernier “Vher” Agbay, and HR Director Melissa “Sally”
Dimalanta have been instrumental to UNAWA’s growth since its inception, each
driving innovation, developing compliance solutions, and fostering a
collaborative company culture.

In sharing her appreciation, founder and CEO
Atty. Regina Jacinto-Barrientos remarked, “A new era of growth and
innovation lies ahead of us. I am honored to lead UNAWA alongside our new
co-founders — Gino, Vher, and Sally. Their expertise and dedication have
already begun to accelerate our progress.”

The co-founders bring extensive expertise to
UNAWA:

Atty. Gino Jacinto, a
veteran of legal compliance, champions accessible legal solutions. “Legal
processes should serve people, not slow them down,” he noted,
underscoring his vision behind tools like SignSecure and UCheck.

Vher Agbay, a
seasoned software developer, emphasizes robust, accessible technology. “Technology
must be accessible,” he stated, as he leads development for web and
mobile platforms.

Sally Dimalanta, an
HR expert, fosters a collaborative, innovative workplace. “Our team
is our biggest asset,” she emphasized, driving UNAWA’s people-focused
growth.

Making his debut as a newly recognized co-founder of
UNAWA, Atty. Gino Jacinto spoke at ELEVATE: Empowering Young
Entrepreneurs with Tech-Driven Solutions on Monday, November
11, 2024. This key session at the Rotary Club in Makati City marked Day 1 of
Philippine Startup Week 2024. Startup Village presented the event through
collaboration with co-organizers and community partners, including the
Philippine Young Entrepreneurs Association (PYEA), UNAWA, and the Rotary Club
of Makati.

Atty. Jacinto emphasized UNAWA’s dedication to digital innovation in
legal compliance. The event gave young entrepreneurs actionable insights to
drive business success, underscoring Philippine Startup Week’s role as the country’s
leading startup growth and networking platform.