BDO wins multiple awards
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) won multiple awards at the Corporate Governance 14th Asian Excellence Award 2024 in Hong Kong.
BDO’s sustainability initiatives earned the Sustainable Asia Award and Asia’s Best CSR.
BDO was also recognized as the Best Investor Relations company in the Philippines.
The recognition underscores BDO’s unwavering commitment to exemplary corporate governance, outstanding investor relations, and strategic leadership in the financial sector.
The accolades highlight the bank’s dedication to maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and sustainable business practices.
The Asian Excellence Awards are designed to recognize the achievements and excellence in management acumen, financial performance, corporate social responsibility, environmental practices and investor relations.
Japan ambassador pays courtesy call on GMA Network
GMA Network officials led by its president and CEO Gilberto Duavit, Jr. welcomed Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and his team at the GMA Network Center on July 12, 2024.
In his message, Duavit recalled launching the Network’s international channel in Japan and highlighted the ongoing participation of GMA talents in various events for Filipinos there.
Duavit also mentioned the Network’s collaboration with the Japanese government on various socio-civic projects.
GMA Kapuso Foundation had also become a partner of the Japanese government. In 2019, the Japanese embassy gave a grant to our foundation to build a multi-story, seven-classroom school building in Marawi City.
Endo, in turn, expressed gratitude for GMA Network’s hospitality and acknowledged its role in strengthening the bond between the two countries.
Endo was also given a tour of the network’s newsroom. This was followed by an exclusive interview with GMA Integrated News anchor Vicky Morales, during which the ambassador discussed the recently signed Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines, collaborative efforts in disaster response, and opportunities for Filipinos in Japan, among other major issues.
GCash provides lending solutions for sustainable growth
Fuse Lending, the lending arm of GCash, bannered the financial inclusion story of the country’s number one finance super app at the 2nd Philippine Climate Forum by the International Finance Corp. held at the Ayala Museum in Makati City in June.
“At GCash, we address these challenges by leveraging digital, data modeling, and AI technology to facilitate access to fair credit and pave the way for sustainable growth. More importantly, what that means is that it translates into a totally frictionless experience where eligible merchants can avail of a loan with zero documents, no waiting time. All they have to do is log in to the app, tap its services, and get access to credit and loans,” said Fuse Lending president and CEO Tony Isidro, in one of the panel discussions titled “Promoting Green and Inclusive Growth in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Sector in the Philippines.
Through its extensive Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and lending trust rating systems, GCash can provide quick and accessible loans for aspiring business owners. They can borrow up to P125,000, depending on their GScore, which is deposited straight to their GCash wallet, reducing the need for filing multiple paperwork.
Aside from MSMEs, GCash has been helping provide better opportunities to local farmers, partnering with Mayani and Farm Konekt to give farmers and fishermen access to non-collateralized loans, and to conduct financial literacy sessions to further educate local farming and fishing communities about climate investment opportunities available to them.
Championing packaging in PH
Design Systemat president Paolo Buñag has gained associate membership to the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), the leading professional body for packaging education and training in Australasia.
The AIP covers Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia.
Buñag, who is a director and past president of the Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP) and a board director of the World Packaging Organization for the Philippines, has represented the country in international packaging industry forums on such topics as packaging technology, food & packaging innovation, and sustainability.
Design Systemat’s expertise spans 35 years of design work for more than 250 corporate and retail brands, many of which have received local and international recognition. Its mastery in branding, graphic design, structural and industrial design, systems package design, retail store, environmental and interior design has generated for its clients significant market share in their respective industries.
Teleperformance Ph supports Kythe Foundation’s Summer Nature Camp
Teleperformance Philippines’ corporate social responsibility arm, Citizens of the World (COTW) Philippines, supported Kythe Foundation’s Summer Nature Camp 2024 for children with chronic illness.
Teleperformance’s partnership with Kythe started way back in 2008.
In this year’s camp, Teleperformance leaders and employees spent a day volunteering for the annual camp. The volunteers engaged in various fun activities with the children and distributed essential items to ensure their well-being.
Teleperformance Philippines CEO Rahul Jolly, added, “Through the help of our team at Citizens of the World, TP Philippines’ decade-long partnership with Kythe Foundation is a testament to our organization’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families facing immense health challenges.”
In addition to this recent initiative, employees from Teleperformance Clark also organized a virtual party for children supported by Kythe at the Tarlac Provincial Hospital, Tarlac City.
Beko among World’s Most Sustainable Companies list
Beko, a global home appliance brand, has been recently recognized by TIME Magazine and Statista’s first-ever list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2024.
The brand reached an incredible feat, ranking 44th and is considered as the highest-ranking home appliance company in the list. This underscores Beko’s unwavering efforts and position as a leader in eco-friendly practices within the manufacturing sector.
Beko achieved a commendable score of 75.68 out of 100, also ranking fourth in the “manufacturing and industrial production” sector.
“Our ranking is a testament to the passionate commitment of our entire team,” said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Beko. “At Beko, we firmly believe that a sustainable future begins at home, with each and every one of us. This recognition from TIME and Statista fuels our drive to innovate and redefine what’s possible in our industry. We are committed to developing products that not only make daily life easier but also contribute to a healthier planet for current and future generations.”
Beko’s commitment to sustainability is detailed in its recently published 2023 Sustainability Report, themed “Feels Like Home.” The annual report outlines the company’s progress towards its ambitious goal of becoming a net-zero business by 2050.
11 fan-created KFC snacks
The winning KFC “Crave Generator” entries.
KFC welcomed International Fried Chicken Day 2024 on July 6 with a unique call to fried chicken lovers create 11 of the most exciting snack inventions.
These include Donut Zinger, Fried Chicken Chimichangas, Hotshots Cheese Volcano, Fried Chicken Tteokbokki, Hotshots Lasagna, Mashed Potato Muffin with Hotshots, Fried Chicken Musubi, Fried Chicken Pares, Fried Chicken Tacos and Fried Chicken Pasta with Bacon.
KFC fans used the Meta’s AI sticker feature on Stories to design and share their dream KFC snacks on social media using the hashtag #KFCInternationalFriedChickenDay.
