Who we are
Essential information about our company, mission, and culture
Company Overview
VRITIMES Philippines is an online media and press release distribution platform operated by VRIGroup, an integrated business group founded in Tokyo in 2022. The platform is designed to make it easier and more affordable for companies, startups, schools, governments, NGOs, and other organizations to share their news with journalists, media outlets, and the wider public. The platform combines three key functions in one place: Press release creation – Users can compose press releases directly on the site, adding headlines, body text, images, links, and company information. Media distribution – Once published, press releases appear on VRITIMES.com and are distributed to a network of journalists and media partners across various countries and sectors. Analytics and reporting – Users can then monitor performance through a dashboard, viewing metrics such as impressions and publication results to understand which topics and markets are responding best. VRITIMES.com also functions as a news-style portal. Visitors can browse press releases by country, category, and topic—such as technology, finance, property, education, tourism, and more. This dual role as a media site and distribution hub helps increase the visibility of each press release, compared to simply posting news on a company website or social media. One of the keys to its positioning is accessibility: its pricing structure is simpler and more affordable than many traditional global newswire services, making professional PR exposure more accessible to SMEs and startups. Furthermore, VRITIMES also publishes educational content on how to write and effectively utilize press releases, to support users who may be new to the world of PR. In short, VRITIMES.com is a one-stop shop for creating, distributing, and measuring press releases—with the goal of streamlining the flow of information from organizations to the media and ultimately to consumers.
Mission
At VRITIMES, our mission is to build an information infrastructure for society—an open, reliable, and accessible pathway that connects those with stories to share with the people who need to know. We believe that meaningful information shouldn't be the preserve of large corporations or those with large PR budgets. That's why we make the process of creating, distributing, and measuring press releases simple, transparent, and affordable for organizations of all sizes—startups, SMEs, schools, governments, NGOs, and communities. When more voices are heard, societies become more informed, dynamic, and resilient. Through VRITIMES.com and the broader VRIGroup ecosystem, we're building a platform where information flows efficiently: from the businesses and institutions that produce the news, to the journalists and media outlets that verify and corroborate it, and ultimately to the citizens who use it to make better decisions. Our role is to provide the technology, structure, and data that make this flow work. We're committed to reducing friction between organizations and the media, supporting journalists with clean, trustworthy content, and empowering emerging markets and local players to stand on the same stage as global brands. Ultimately, our mission is to ensure valuable information can move freely within society, so that knowledge, opportunity, and progress can be shared more widely with everyone.
Culture
At VRITIMES, our culture is built around three core pillars: Mission, Passion, and Action. We place great emphasis on aligning every aspect of our work with our mission—to create an open, accessible, and efficient information infrastructure for society. This mission is the driving force behind everything we do, guiding our decisions, strategies, and efforts. Passion fuels our team's dedication to this purpose. We believe in the value of meaningful information and its impact on communities, businesses, and individuals. Our passion keeps us motivated, pushing us to innovate, improve, and deliver the best service to our users and partners. However, passion alone is not enough. We understand that achieving our mission requires tangible results, which is why we emphasize the importance of Action. Our team is committed to taking proactive steps, executing strategies, and moving from discussion to implementation. We believe in working hard and taking action that leads to real progress, not just talking about it. By combining Mission, Passion, and Action, our team is not only united in purpose but also determined to make an impactful and lasting difference in the world of information and media.
Team Members
Meet the people who work at our company
Ronto Katsura
Country Manager - PH
Trilingual Japanese, been living in the Philippines since 2015. Exclusive commercial model of Farah Models as a sideline. Video game, superhero movie and gadget nerd. Marketing Management major graduate of the University of Santo Tomas. Newbie follower of Christ.
Ferry Bayu
Co-Founder CEO
He has a decade-long journey in leading diverse teams and executing growth strategies in the vibrant and challenging terrains of startup environments. With his proficiency in leadership and strategic planning, he is now entrusted with overseeing the company’s strategy and operations, ensuring meticulous alignment with its mission and goals.
Yuiichiro Sasaki
Founder
He began with a pivotal role at Sumitomo Corporation, mastering the intricacies of fundraising, M&A, and risk evaluations. From successfully launching two businesses in Southeast Asia to steering the helm as the Country Director for Indonesia at RevComm, he now drives our entire strategic planning and financing with unmatched expertise.
Open Positions
3 positions available
Business Developer 💼 Entry Level Sales Role 👋 Hybrid 👉 P15k + Commission
🔵 VRIHoldings now has two B2B platforms in the Philippines: 1. VRITIMES - Online PR Distribution Tech Platform 2. VRICrew - Online Culture-fit Job Listing Platform 🔥 As a business developer, you're gonna be a key player to grow the customer base for both platforms in the Philippines. We're expected to achieve exponential growth in the next few years. 🏠 Your work setup would be 70% WFH (working from home), and 30% meeting potential customers in offline business events. 🗓️ Shift hours: Monday to Friday (occasionally on weekends for events) 8AM to 4PM or 9AM to 5PM Public holidays off (paid) 📝 Tasks: - Search for and attend business events in Metro Manila - Identify potential customers in the events, build connections - Followup with customers and conduct meetings online - Close sales and repeat 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The team: You will work closely with the country manager online & offline for all sales activities. Occasionally you would work with the CEO & the founder during special events. 💃🕺Is this you? - Can start conversations with strangers - Can naturally build connections at events - Can be straightforward and say what you really mean - Can take charge in projects and lead it
Business Developer 💼 Entry Level Sales Role 👋 Hybrid 👉 P15k + Commission
🔵 VRIHoldings now has two B2B platforms in the Philippines: 1. VRITIMES - Online PR Distribution Tech Platform 2. VRICrew - Online Culture-fit Job Listing Platform 🔥 As a business developer, you're gonna be a key player to grow the customer base for both platforms in the Philippines. We're expected to achieve exponential growth in the next few years. 🏠 Your work setup would be 70% WFH (working from home), and 30% meeting potential customers in offline business events. 🗓️ Shift hours: Monday to Friday (occasionally on weekends for events) 8AM to 4PM or 9AM to 5PM Public holidays off (paid) 📝 Tasks: - Search for and attend business events in Metro Manila - Identify potential customers in the events, build connections - Followup with customers and conduct meetings online - Close sales and repeat 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The team: You will work closely with the country manager online & offline for all sales activities. Occasionally you would work with the CEO & the founder during special events. 💃🕺Is this you? - Can start conversations with strangers - Can naturally build connections at events - Can be straightforward and say what you really mean - Can take charge in projects and lead it
🔥 Business Developer Needed! Fresh Grads & Yappers are Welcome! B2B Sales, WFH 🧑💻
🔵 VRIHoldings now has two B2B platforms in the Philippines: 1. VRITIMES - Online PR Distribution Tech Platform 2. VRICrew - Online Culture-fit Job Listing Platform 🔥 As a business developer, you're gonna be a key player to grow the customer base for both platforms in the Philippines. We're expected to achieve exponential growth in the next few years. 🏠 Your work setup would be 70% WFH (working from home), and 30% meeting potential customers in offline business events. 🗓️ Shift hours: Monday to Friday (occasionally on weekends for events) 8AM to 4PM or 9AM to 5PM Public holidays off (paid) 📝 Tasks: - Search for and attend business events in Metro Manila - Identify potential customers in the events, build connections - Followup with customers and conduct meetings online - Close sales and repeat 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The team: You will work closely with the country manager online & offline for all sales activities. Occasionally you would work with the CEO & the founder during special events. 💃🕺Is this you? - Can start conversations with strangers - Can naturally build connections at events - Can be straightforward and say what you really mean - Can take charge in projects and lead it 🙋♀️🙋♂️Fitting MBTI: ESTP (results-driven closer) ENTJ (strategic leader) ESFJ (relationship builder) ENFJ (empathetic consultant) ENFP (enthusiastic persuader)
🔥 Business Developer Needed! Fresh Grads & Yappers are Welcome! B2B Sales, WFH 🧑💻
🔵 VRIHoldings now has two B2B platforms in the Philippines: 1. VRITIMES - Online PR Distribution Tech Platform 2. VRICrew - Online Culture-fit Job Listing Platform 🔥 As a business developer, you're gonna be a key player to grow the customer base for both platforms in the Philippines. We're expected to achieve exponential growth in the next few years. 🏠 Your work setup would be 70% WFH (working from home), and 30% meeting potential customers in offline business events. 🗓️ Shift hours: Monday to Friday (occasionally on weekends for events) 8AM to 4PM or 9AM to 5PM Public holidays off (paid) 📝 Tasks: - Search for and attend business events in Metro Manila - Identify potential customers in the events, build connections - Followup with customers and conduct meetings online - Close sales and repeat 🧑🧑🧒🧒 The team: You will work closely with the country manager online & offline for all sales activities. Occasionally you would work with the CEO & the founder during special events. 💃🕺Is this you? - Can start conversations with strangers - Can naturally build connections at events - Can be straightforward and say what you really mean - Can take charge in projects and lead it 🙋♀️🙋♂️Fitting MBTI: ESTP (results-driven closer) ENTJ (strategic leader) ESFJ (relationship builder) ENFJ (empathetic consultant) ENFP (enthusiastic persuader)
Media Acquisition Final Boss (internship) - "Save the media with your hands, you can do it!"
📌 Job description: - Our business is built on partnerships with media outlets. We need YOU to find new media outlets online and add them to our partner list! - Flexible work hours - Part time role for Media Acquisition Specialist Intern, to handle the Philippine market - We are a 🇯🇵 Japanese Startup, serving clients in Southeast Asian countries. 📝 Task Description - Build partnerships with online media outlets - Look for new media outlets in the Philippines - Handle related admin tasks
Media Acquisition Final Boss (internship) - "Save the media with your hands, you can do it!"
📌 Job description: - Our business is built on partnerships with media outlets. We need YOU to find new media outlets online and add them to our partner list! - Flexible work hours - Part time role for Media Acquisition Specialist Intern, to handle the Philippine market - We are a 🇯🇵 Japanese Startup, serving clients in Southeast Asian countries. 📝 Task Description - Build partnerships with online media outlets - Look for new media outlets in the Philippines - Handle related admin tasks