University of San Diego School of Business Partners With TOOTRiS to Provide On-Demand Child Care for Faculty & Staff

Jul 8, 2021

USD Is First Private University to Use SaaS Child Care Platform

TOOTRiS On-Demand Child Care
University of San Diego School of Business partners with TOOTRiS to provide on-demand Child Care for faculty & staff. Visit https:\/\/tootris.com to learn more

SAN DIEGO - July 8, 2021 - (Newswire.com)

In an effort to help bolster the economic strength and recovery of the region, the University of San Diego School of Business is taking an innovative approach to providing its faculty and staff with Child Care options.

Under the leadership of Dean Tim Keane, the USD School of Business will offer staff and faculty access to thousands of high-quality Child Care programs, nannies, and after-school programs in the region through TOOTRiS.

TOOTRiS, a first-of-its-kind, on-demand Child Care platform, connects all stakeholders in the Child Care process - parents, Child Care providers, employers, and service organizations. The platform provides a real-time inventory of program availability to parents while providing Child Care providers an easier solution to manage the enrollment process and automate the administrative functions of running their small business - all accessible online via a desktop, tablet, or an app on a mobile device.

USD School of Business - ranked among the top business schools in the United States and the world - is the first private university to utilize TOOTRiS.

Since joining the USD School of Business in January 2020, Keane, a former Fortune 500 executive and technology entrepreneur, has been instrumental in strengthening ties between the university and the business community to fuel the region's economy, especially as it moves past the pandemic.

"Affordable, quality Child Care is a critical support service that empowers students, facility and working families," Keane said. "In our vision to be a model of outstanding global education and a leader in high-quality business research, we're excited to partner with TOOTRiS and provide our people access to this innovative, real-time Child Care service. Organizations offering Child Care as a benefit recognize that their people are the most valued asset they have, and their people's most valued asset is their family."

TOOTRiS' platform enables USD School of Business faculty and staff to look near their home or work, using filters to find Child Care that fits their needs and budgetary requirements - even for temporary slots or drop-ins.

"I applaud Dean Keane's progressive approach to providing USD School of Business staff and faculty with robust Child Care options," said TOOTRiS CEO Alessandra Lezama. "Offering on-demand early childhood education through TOOTRiS perfectly aligns with USD's leadership role in the economic development and quality of life of our region."

About the University of San Diego
The University of San Diego sets the standard for an engaged, contemporary Catholic university where innovative Changemakers confront humanity's urgent challenges. With more than 9,000 students from 69 countries and 50 states, USD is the youngest independent institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. The university's eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education. USD's Envisioning 2024 strategic plan capitalizes on the university's recent progress and aligns new strategic goals with current strengths to help shape a vision for the future as the university looks ahead to its 75th anniversary in the year 2024.

About TOOTRiS
TOOTRiS is reinventing Child Care, making it convenient, affordable and on-demand. As the world shifts to digitalized services, TOOTRiS helps parents and providers connect and transact in real time, empowering working parents - especially women - to secure quality Child Care, while allowing providers to unlock their potential and fully monetize their program. TOOTRiS is creating a new digital economy that promotes entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals with passion and talent to become Child Care providers, improving their quality of life while increasing the much-needed supply of Child Care across the state. TOOTRiS' unique technology enables employers to provide fully managed Child Care Benefits, giving their workforce the flexibility and family support paramount to regaining employee productivity and increasing their ROI.  Visit tootris.com for more information.

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Oct 21, 2026

Uy ignites, Lee closes strong, Avaricio survives as South Pacific race explodes

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Daniella Uy rediscovered her scoring touch, Tiffany Lee kept her winning momentum rolling, and Chanelle Avaricio fought to contain a late-round unraveling. Three contrasting finishes, one crowded leaderboard and 18 holes left to settle the ICTSI South Pacific Classic. With the race for the championship wide open after an eventful second round under sweltering conditions, Uy, Lee and Avaricio shared the lead at 140, setting the stage for a potentially wild finish in the 54-hole championship. Two more players stood just a stroke behind, while another lurked two shots off the pace, leaving little room for error in what looms as a high-pressure shootout. But it was Uy who delivered the day's most dramatic charge, uncorking five birdies over her last seven holes to fire a 67, erase a five-stroke deficit and vault from a tie for eighth into a share of the lead. Lee, meanwhile, leaned on the confidence of a breakthrough victory last week, producing a clutch finish of her own to card a 68 and strengthen her bid for back-to-back titles. Avaricio, who appeared poised to seize control early, had to scramble to salvage a 72 after a promising start gave way to a costly late stumble. Three players arrived at 140 by three different routes, and none could afford to ease up heading into the final round. Uy supplied the surge, Lee the sustained momentum and Avaricio the resilience. But with Yvon Bisera and Rev Alcantara bunched at 141 and Martina Miñoza at 142, the trio's grip on the lead remains shaky. Bisera carded a 69 to join Alcantara, who slipped to a 72 after opening with a 69, while Miñoza matched her first-round 71 to stay within striking distance. With five players separated by just two strokes at the top and several others still within reach, the championship is shaping up as a test of nerve, precision and putting on the final day. Harmie Constantino and Gretchen Villacencio stood at 144 after 70 and 71, respectively, while Chihiro Ikeda and amateur Brittany Tamayo matched 72s for joint ninth at 146. Although they face a bigger deficit, a low round could still add another twist to an already unpredictable title chase. For now, however, the spotlight falls on the leading six, with Bisera particularly dangerous on a course she calls home and where her familiarity could prove decisive in the closing stretch. Uy has perhaps the most compelling storyline. After struggling to find consistency with her driving at Pueblo de Oro last week, she focused on keeping the ball in the fairway this time – and the adjustment paid dividends when she caught fire late in the round. “I’ve been working on my swing a lot. My drives at Pueblo de Oro last week were like everywhere. So this week, I just wanted to place the ball in the fairway,” said Uy, whose late assault transformed her title prospects almost overnight. Her charge has also put her within 18 holes of a breakthrough after a lengthy spell away from serious contention. Asked when she last found herself in the hunt for a title, Uy admitted she could hardly remember. “I had no idea,” she said. That perspective appears to have shaped her approach to the final round. Rather than dwell on the possibility of ending her slump, Uy intends to concentrate on execution instead of the leaderboard. “My target score? No, I'm not gonna focus on the results. I'll focus on my targets and on myself, but not my scores,” she said. Lee, by contrast, heads into the final round riding the confidence of a player who has just rediscovered the winning touch. Her two-stroke victory over Bisera at Pueblo de Oro last week snapped a two-year title drought, and she has carried that renewed belief into Davao. After birdies on Nos. 2 and 3, Lee negotiated a roller-coaster back nine, trading two birdies for two bogeys before finding another gear when it mattered most. Birdies on Nos. 16 and 17 capped a strong finish, lifted her to 140 and kept her in position to claim consecutive victories. “I was playing really badly until I made two chip-ins, including one on No. 17,” said Lee, whose late flourish gave her a genuine chance to extend her winning streak heading into the final round. “Those birdies, including the one on No. 12 from the bunker, were more about luck. They were very unexpected,” she added. Set for a showdown with Uy and Avaricio, Lee said she was more thrilled than nervous about the prospect of playing alongside the two golfers she admires. “I’m very excited to play with them because I look up to both of them,” Lee said. If Uy surged into contention and Lee finished with authority, Avaricio's round was a story of early promise and late damage control. She birdied three of the first seven holes to maintain her grip on the pace and appeared on course to carry that control into the closing stretch. But the back nine turned into a struggle, with a three-putt on No. 13 followed by a double bogey on No. 14 after an errant drive that accidentally hit a gallery member. Avaricio's lead was suddenly under threat, and the challenge became one of limiting the damage. A crucial birdie on No. 16 helped her steady the round and salvage an even-par 72, keeping her level with Uy and Lee rather than allowing the late stumble to push her out of the lead. “I was actually playing decently at the front,” said Avaricio, who nevertheless took encouragement from her ability to recover after the costly mistakes. “But I struggled at the back, made a three-putt on No. 13 and made a double on No. 14, but the rest, I was very much consistent.” The challenge now is to put together a steadier round from start to finish, particularly on greens that have tested the field's touch and judgment. “Siguro aware lang sa alignment as to where I want to place my ball, then sa putting, honestly, sobrang hirap basahin ng greens. So, hopefully, more putts will drop tomorrow,” she said, bracing for a grind-it-out battle. Waiting in the wings is Bisera, whose position just one shot off the lead makes her more than a supporting character in the looming shootout. The local campaigner knows the course well, and her history of late-round charges in past victories gives her added reason to believe she can turn the tables. Her main concern has been the putter. After struggling on the greens through the first 36 holes, Bisera knows that converting more opportunities could be the difference between another near-miss and a title-winning finish. “I just need my putts to go in tomorrow,” said Bisera, who is banking on both her familiarity with the layout and a sharper touch on the greens. “Saka kailangan kong mag-under. Siguro pwede na 'yun para makuha ko 'yung panalo.” That is the challenge confronting the entire leading pack: make the putts, avoid the costly mistakes and seize the crucial moments when the pressure rises. TMT

Oct 21, 2026

Song bounces back from blunder, surges ahead with 65 as Manotoc, Ramos lurk

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Lee Song turned an early eagle and a blistering birdie run into a bogey-free 65, storming to the outright lead in the ICTSI South Pacific Classic on Wednesday and edging Gab Manotoc by one stroke at the South Pacific Golf Club. Recovering emphatically from a costly late-round mistake in his opening card, Song turned in a 34-31 for a 12-under-par 132 total, moving ahead of Manotoc, who carded a 67 to stay firmly in contention at 133. Sean Ramos likewise kept himself in the title hunt with a 66 for 134. With 36 holes remaining in the P2.5-million championship, the leaderboard remained tightly bunched, promising a compelling battle over the final two rounds. Clyde Mondilla shot a 69 for 136, while Fidel Concepcion fought back with a 68 for 137. Angelo Que mounted a strong comeback with a 66 to join Guido van der Valk, Reymon Jaraula and Keanu Jahns, who matched 67s, amateur Jacob Rolida (71) and Russell Bautista (72) in a crowded group at 139, setting the stage for a wide-open fight for the crown. For Song, the surge marked a timely response to the double bogey on the par-5 18th that marred his opening-round effort Tuesday. Despite making seven birdies, the costly miscue denied him the solo lead and allowed Manotoc and Kashihara Hirotaka to seize a share of the top spot with matching 66s. Song wasted little time making amends. Starting on the back nine, he eagled the par-5 12th before stringing together three consecutive birdies from No. 15 to ignite his second-round charge. He pulled level with Ramos at 10-under before adding clutch birdies on Nos. 2 and 7 to close out his round at 12-under and take command. “I don’t think about the lead. I just play my game,” said Song, a former Philippine Golf Tour Q-School topnotcher, in halting English. “I just hit it safely off the tee and hit my irons onto the greens. I took advantage of some birdie opportunities and made my pars, avoiding bogeys.” Asked about his plans for the final 36 holes as the pressure mounts, the 36-year-old veteran remained unfazed. “No pressure. I don’t think about that. I just focus on my game,” he added. His steady showing has been a hallmark of his campaign, having made the cut in all eight legs of the current PGT season. A tie for eighth at Pinewoods remains his best finish, but his latest performance has put him in position to break through for a bigger result. Manotoc, meanwhile, continued to build on his impressive start, extending his bogey-free run to 36 holes. After opening with a share of the lead, he maintained his momentum despite a frontside 34, then picked up three birdies on the last nine holes to briefly seize the solo lead at 11-under before Song came in with his decisive finish. “It was kind of similar, limiting my mistakes,” said Manotoc, describing his round as an improvement despite shooting one stroke higher than in the opening round. “I think I played a little better today although I came a stroke short compared to yesterday. But two days, it’s pretty solid,” he said. “For sure, this is the lowest I’ve gone for two rounds – not the best ball-striking, but the best score. I think putting really stands out,” he added. The performance has bolstered Manotoc’s confidence, although he knows the challenge is far from over. “It’s nice to score this good, for sure the confidence is there, but it’s a new day tomorrow. I’ll just continue what I’m doing,” he said, acknowledging that recovery and conversion were crucial to his round. “I hit some bad shots, but I was able to recover. And when I have the opportunities, I was able to convert them,” he added. Ramos also remained firmly in the hunt, displaying little sign of fatigue despite a demanding international schedule. Fresh from a breakthrough Asian Development Tour victory and a run of competitive appearances abroad, including on the Asian Tour in Macau last week, he delivered a bogey-free round to stay within striking distance of another PGT title. The constant travel between tournaments has tested his stamina, Ramos admitted, but he has continued to manage the demands of competing across different countries and courses. “The travel can be tiring, especially with the constant movement from one country to another, but I’m still managing,” he said. Adjusting to varying green speeds has proved his biggest challenge, with each venue demanding a different touch on the putting surfaces. “Getting used to the speed of the greens on each course is the most difficult part, but I’m learning to adapt and cope with the challenges,” he added. With the wind again offering little resistance, players enjoyed favorable scoring conditions for the second straight day. That could change over the final 36 holes, however, as tougher pin placements and faster greens are expected to place a greater premium on precision, touch and patience. Song has seized the momentum, but with Manotoc just one stroke behind and Ramos leading a determined chasing pack, the advantage remains precarious. The ninth leg of the PGT, organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc., is shaping up for a demanding finish in which composure could prove as decisive as shotmaking. TMT