Ayala is Ph’s best company
Ayala Corp. is once again the highest-ranked Philippine company in the TIME World’s Best Companies 2024 list.
The World’s Best Companies 2024 ranking is a comprehensive analysis conducted to identify the top-performing companies across the globe. This distinction is presented by TIME and Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
According to Statista, companies that made the list were judged based on three primary dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability.
Employee satisfaction surveys were conducted in over 50 countries, with data collected from approximately 170,000 participants. The evaluation encompassed direct and indirect recommendations of companies as well as evaluations from employers across the dimensions of image, atmosphere, working conditions, salary, and equality by verified employees.
Only companies generating a revenue of at least $100 million in 2023 and demonstrating positive revenue growth from 2021 to 2023 were considered in the ranking. The ESG data of the companies were also evaluated among standardized KPIs from Statista’s ESG Database and targeted data research.
“In our 190th anniversary year, we are grateful to be recognized for quality, and are delighted that this is the second year in a row to have achieved such recognition. If we continue to build businesses that enable people to thrive, we’ll continue to be among the world’s leading companies.” said Cezar Consing, president and CEO of Ayala Corp.
Asenso Hub Night Celebrates a Year of Growth and Community
LBC’s commitment to supporting online entrepreneurs was on full display during the Asenso Hub Night.
The event brought together 200 passionate online sellers.
“At LBC, our mission has always been to help and connect Filipinos. With that vision in mind, we launched Asenso Hub late last year, aiming to provide unwavering support to Filipino online sellers. In less than a year, we have seen remarkable growth and potential within the Asenso Hub community. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring,” said Jerome Santos, SVP for Corporate Sales.
Asenso Hub Night gave everyone the opportunity to look forward to what’s next. For those who were there, it was a night to remember, and for those who missed it, the message was clear: this community is just getting started, and there’s so much more to come.
As a trusted partner in e-commerce and online selling, LBC continues to innovate and support Filipino entrepreneurs, both locally and globally, by offering tools and services designed to meet the demands of the modern digital marketplace. For more information, visit: www.lbcexpress.com
‘BPI University’ launched
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) launched ‘BPI University,’ as it aims to foster a stronger culture of learning and growth among its employees, solidifying its position as an employer of choice.
BPI recently introduced BPI University’s physical and digital platforms: the BPI U Training Center and BPI U On The Go. These facilities are designed to improve employees’ access to cutting-edge training tools and resources, with the BPI U Training Center equipped with combined 14 learning rooms, learning pods, and meeting rooms as dedicated areas for employee growth and skill development.
“In BPI, nothing makes us happier than seeing our employees building a productive, long-lasting career in the company. This is why we continuously strive to Do More by investing in our employees’ career development through the BPI University,” said Gina Eala, BPI chief human resources officer.
The ‘BPI University’ has three learning academies, each offering structured learning programs to effectively promote a strong culture of learning.
First is the Functional Academy, which includes a set of programs designed to help employees develop and strengthen specific functional and technical competencies to enable them to perform their roles effectively.
Second is the Leadership Academy, also known as CHANGE Academy, which offers a range of courses and programs aimed at enabling incumbent managers to lead, inspire, and motivate their team members and the broader organization in line with BPI’s core values.
Third is the Future Tech Academy, which features a series of programs focused on developing in-demand capabilities essential for future-proofing the organization.
Bossjob partners with Bicol gov’t to boost regional job market
Bossjob, a leading chat-first career platform in Southeast Asia, and the Bicol government, held “Bossjob Revolution: Empowering Careers in Bicol,” on September 10 at Casa Blanca Hotel in Legazpi City.
Bossjob showcased how its AI-powered recruitment platform aims to optimize job matching and provide local job seekers with more personalized career opportunities.
This innovative approach to recruitment is designed to streamline the hiring process and offer a more tailored experience for both employers and job seekers, creating a more connected and responsive job market.
Bossjob’s growth director, Feby Llosala-Luñeza, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving the job search experience. She noted that Bossjob’s expansion into Bicol underscores its dedication to providing cutting-edge career solutions across Southeast Asia, with a specific focus on incorporating AI and Direct Chat functionalities for better user experience.
Adding to this, Rey Arcangel, Bossjob’s marketing director, stressed the vital role of media and influencers in amplifying the platform’s impact, saying, “The support of the media and influencers is crucial in spreading the word about Bossjob’s innovative solutions, particularly in the Bicol region. Their engagement helps us reach a broader audience and ensures that more job seekers and employers can benefit from our advanced technology.”
PBCC convention
Makati Medical Center’s Blood Bank and Transfusion Services attended the 40th Philippine Blood Coordinating Council (PBCC) Annual Convention, held from August 21 to 23 at Crowne Plaza Ortigas.
The event gathered blood service facilities nationwide, focusing on this year’s theme, CUARENTA: 40 Years of Convocation, Challenges, Convergence, and Continuity.
The MakatiMed team showcased their expertise by participating in one of the convention’s events, the QuidelOrtho Quiz Bee, competing against 21 hospitals from across the country. They emerged as the overall winner and were awarded the latest edition of the AABB Technical Manual, a comprehensive resource on blood collection and transfusion.
The winning team members include chief medical technician Lemuel Tayoto; Blood Bank and Transfusion Services officer-in-charge Life An Arit; senior medical technicians Jessa Mae Del Rosario, Christian Callueng, and Yasmin Demillia Farro; and Donor Recruitment officer Luisa Anna Andres.
Santé sponsors Asia CEO award
Santé International proudly announced its sponsorship of the “Santé Wellness Company of the Year” category at the prestigious Asia CEO Awards 2024.
The Santé Wellness Company of the Year award is open to Philippine-based organizations that achieved significant success in workplace health promotion activities or organizational policies designed to support healthy behavior and improve employee health outcomes.
“The Santé Wellness Company of the Year award aligns with our core mission to promote a healthier lifestyle and inspire organizations to prioritize employee well-being,” said Santé CEO Joey Marcelo.
Last year, Marcelo was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 14th Asia CEO Awards.
Winners of the CEO Awards will be announced at the grand eventon October 8 at the Manila Marriott.
Synology Solution Day
The Synology Solution Day 2024 has concluded with great success, attracting over 500 IT professionals who gathered to delve into Synology’s latest solutions in data storage and management, data and workload protection, business productivity and video surveillance, all dedicated to enhance enterprise data management efficiency.
At the annual flagship event, Synology introduced highly scalable data storage and management solutions, a dedicated backup appliance with advanced security features, flexible AI camera deployment options, and intuitive AI-powered productivity tools– all designed to empower business resilience.
During the event, Synology delved into emerging industry trends against ransomware protection, providing in-depth analysis of how IT professionals can tackle today’s challenges, such as large-scale and complex deployments and the shift towards AI-driven transformations. Attendees also had the opportunity to hear real-world deployment scenarios from well-known companies like Toyota Vietnam and SLC Group Thailand showcasing how they leverage Synology’s solutions to stay ahead in an increasingly dynamic storage and data protection landscape.
Synology showcased its latest innovations in data protection, storage, and surveillance, emphasizing solutions designed to address the growing demands of modern enterprises.
The ActiveProtect series simplifies deployment and sizing challenges with a streamlined interface, enabling protection for up to 2,500 multi-server environments across multiple sites, while offering data immutability and retention policies to ensure business continuity in the event of ransomware attacks . For high-capacity, non-disruptive data management, the new GS series delivers scale-out storage, supporting both file and object storage and performance growth when adding additional storage servers. Synology also introduced its C2 Surveillance Station, a cloud-based video surveillance solution with edge AI and multi-layer encryption, providing secure and efficient monitoring for environments without local recording servers.
Mang Inasal wins Hall of Fame
Mang Inasal has been inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame at the recent Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA), after winning the Best Marketing Campaign Award in the Large-Scale Food Business category.
The FEA’s Best Marketing Campaign Award honors franchise companies that have executed successful and high-impact marketing programs that significantly contribute to the company’s growth while advancing the franchising industry as a whole. This marks Mang Inasal’s second Hall of Fame recognition, following its 2017 induction for the Outstanding Filipino Franchise Award.
“This Hall of Fame award is a validation of our mission to create meaningful marketing campaigns that not only engage our customers but also contribute to the growth and innovation of the franchising industry,” said Mang Inasal marketing head Allan
Tan. “It encourages us to continue striving for excellence, ensuring that Mang Inasal remains a brand that deeply resonates with Filipinos everywhere.”
Alaminos activates next gen emergency response command center
Alaminos City in Pangasinan has become the first city in the country to boast of a cutting edge emergency communication command center to respond to the public safety concerns of its citizens.
Before Alaminos, the town of Morong, Rizal had been the first municipality in the Philippines to provide world-class, state of the art emergency response.
At the National Emergency Response Summit held last August, Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos stressed the need for a unified, nationwide 911 emergency response system that uses the latest technology, like in the US and Europe.
E911 National Office executive director Francis Fajardo said cutting edge emergency response command centers staffed by well-trained and dedicated personnel who can handle crises and emergencies with precision and professionalism will serve as the nerve center for emergency operations in all LGUs.
Like Morong, Alaminos City has partnered with NGA 911 to provide their constituents with world-class and complete solutions for emergency communication and public safety services.
NGA Philippines is the local subsidiary of NGA 911, LLC headquartered in California, , globally known as the innovator of emergency calling technology, and the leader in Next Generation 911 (NG911) emergency communications worldwide.
Built on industry standards adopted by the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) in the United States and the European Emergency Number Association (EENA), the NGA 911 system and technology will revolutionize the way and speed with which the LGU can handle emergencies.
Champions of change
Pru Life UK, in partnership with the British Embassy Manila, is co-funding two Filipino Chevening scholars this year, to add to its pool of six scholar alumni since it started supporting the Chevening Scholarship Programme in 2018.
Chevening, a UK government initiative, aims to develop global leaders and has a strong history of supporting Filipino scholars in pursuing studies in the UK.
Filipino Chevening scholars, Jennivabe Allan and Ana Lourdes Cosme are leveraging their unique experiences to drive meaningful change. They are two of the 21 scholars that make up the Philippines’ Chevening cohort for 2024.
Levi’s opens largest store in SEA
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced the recent reopening of its expanded Levi’s store at Suria KLCC, one of Malaysia’s premier shopping destinations.
This is now the brand’s largest store in Southeast Asia at 393 square meters and marks yet another milestone in LS&Co.’s regional DTC-first expansion, and commitment to delivering elevated retail experiences to denim fans worldwide.
This follows other store openings in Bangkok’s CentralWorld, Kuala Lumpur’s Mid Valley Megamall, and Manila’s Shangri-La Plaza earlier this year, further accelerating the brand’s international growth ambitions.
The Suria KLCC store follows LS&Co.’s NextGen Indigo store format, offering an immersive and seamless shopping experience, and an extensive product range emblematic of LS&Co.’s position as a true head-to-toe denim retailer. Fans can also personalize their denim through the Iconic Levi’s Tailor Shop, decorated with local Peranakan patterns exclusive to the location. As a nod to the local market, the brand has collaborated with renowned street artist, Cloakwork, on heat press patches designs that are available at the store’s opening.
