mWell unites 98 couples in wellness and in health
mWell, the digital healthcare arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), recently celebrated the launch of the innovative mWell Ring by uniting 98 couples in a special wellness ceremony in Bacoor, Cavite.
During the Kasalang Bayan held at the Strike Gymnasium, mWell Rings were used to unite the newlyweds in wellness and in health. Wearing the mWell ring signified the couples’ commitment to live a long, healthy and happy life together. The mass wedding was officiated by Mayor Strike Revilla with Congresswoman Lani Mercado Revilla and Vice Mayor Rowena Bautista Mendiola as sponsors.
The “Kasalang Bayan” has been a regular tradition in Bacoor as part of local government’s drive to legitimize the union of couples who do not have adequate financial capacity to mount a wedding.
Paired with the mWell app, the sleek and stylish mWell Ring is designed to help monitor important health metrics, including Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability, Resting Heart Rate, and Average Oxygen Saturation. More importantly, it unlocks insights into the quantity and quality of sleep every single night.
Using the mWell Ring paired with the mWell app, one will be able to view Total sleep report.
PTT Ph names new head
PTT Philippines announced the appointment of Athiwat Rattanakorn as its new president and chief executive officer, effective at the start of the month.
Rattanakorn succeeds Sukanya Seriyothin who retired in May.
Athiwat began his tenure in PTT Philippines on April 1, 2023 as the marketing director after serving as the international and supply sales division manager at PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Co. Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand, for four years.
PTT Philippines said his expertise in trading petroleum products includes exporting from domestic refineries to markets in Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Bangladesh, China and the Philippines.
Athiwat also briefly held the role of supply chain manager at PTT Thailand where he managed the procurement of petroleum products and sourcing from the international market to meet national demand.
PTT Philippines is a subsidiary of Thailand’s national oil company.
iACADEMY, BingoPlus Foundation ink scholarship grant
iACADEMY and BingoPlus Foundation ramp up its partnership with a P17.5-million scholarship grant for technology education students of School Year 2024 to 2025.
The new partnership increases BingoPlus Foundation’s total investment in tech education by nearly 300 percent from the initial P6-million grant awarded to iACADEMY in 2022. As the social development arm of leading digital entertainment company Digiplus Interactive, this initiative expands more opportunities for today’s Filipino youth to become the next generation of leaders in technology for the country.
Scholars will also be provided with a personal development program, the PLUS Factor, that will equip them with the right mindset, balanced well-being and relevant tools necessary to ensure their success as future professionals.
BPI warns companies of phishing scheme targeting employees
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) warned companies and the general public against the proliferation of executive phishing attacks, or whaling, which is known to be a sophisticated social engineering scam that preys on the members of an organization.
Jonathan John Paz, BPI Enterprise Information Security and Data Protection officer, said executive phishing or whaling can occur over emails and messaging applications like Viber and WhatsApp, in which unscrupulous individuals pose as a senior management figure to induce the employees to execute fraudulent transactions or lure them into divulging sensitive or confidential information.
Paz urged the public to be alert and exercise caution with emails and attachments to protect themselves from this type of social engineering scams. He advised to follow these tips:
– Verify the sender. Before taking any action, make sure that the sender’s name, email address, and contact number are correct. If you don’t normally receive an email or message from the sender, ask a person in authority to verify their legitimacy.
– Don’t engage. Don’t click on links or download attachments from suspicious senders. Don’t respond to their message either.
– Check for viruses. Take an extra step by scanning attachments for viruses before opening them.
– Report immediately. If you receive a message from a sender who you suspect is impersonating an executive of your company, report immediately to your company’s cybersecurity team.
DFP empowers Mindanao rice farmers
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. continue to enhance the capabilities of rice farmers, particularly in Mindanao, through the Digital Farmers Program (DFP), a partnership with the Department of Agriculture — Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI).
PLDT and Smart are working with the DA-ATI to help make sure that the farmers themselves will also progress, with the help of digital technology.
“Since PLDT, Smart, and DA-ATI launched the Digital Farmers Program, we have heard testimonials from small-holder farmers who have greatly benefited from the digital tools and concepts of DFP 101 and 102, We are hopeful that our ladderized capacity-building program will help improve the lives and livelihood of more farmers around the country, with the help of digital technology,” said Stephanie Orlino, Stakeholder Management Team head at PLDT and Smart.
Through the DFP, farmers and local government technicians from Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) joined in the trainings conducted in Tantangan, South Cotabato, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Tacurong City and Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, and Lala, Lanao del Norte. The trainees learned about digital marketing and the effective use of digital tools to maximize crop yields.
Recently, PLDT and Smart also partnered with Mennonite Economic Development Associates to expand the DFP — this time to include cacao farmers and help scale up the local cacao industry.
Emirates appoints new cargo manager for PH
Emirates has recently announced the appointment of Jassem Al Mulla, as the new cargo manager in the Philippines.
Jassem first joined Emirates in 2009 as part of the UAE National program in IT. One of his greatest achievements was taking part in the development of the Emirates Group Safety application, which has helped the company streamline its security strategy across its network.
Prior to taking the helm of cargo operations in the Philippines, he served as cargo manager in both Morocco and Jordan. J
Isuzu TESDA graduation
The Isuzu Heart and Smile Project (IHSP), an initiative of Isuzu Motors Limited Japan (IML), announced the graduation of Batch 21 from the Isuzu TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center in Tacloban. This batch includes 17 scholars who have achieved the prestigious National Competency IV (NC IV) certification for Service Technicians.
Established in 2008, the IHSP has been a beacon of hope for underprivileged youth, offering comprehensive training that spans from NC I to NC IV within a two-year period.
The program is renowned for not only its rigorous training but also its support system, providing free boarding and lodging to all trainees during their stay.
In addition to the standard TESDA curriculum, Isuzu enhances the educational experience with specialized classes on Isuzu diesel technology and other relevant topics. This holistic approach ensures that graduates are well-equipped with both general and specialized skills needed in the automotive industry.
Graduates from the Isuzu TESDA Auto Mechanic Training Center also have the opportunity to further their expertise through the Isuzu Global Service Corp. Select graduates receive advanced training focused on light to heavy-duty truck servicing, reinforcing Isuzu’s commitment to excellence in after-sales support.
The school already has 403 graduates fortifying the already strong aftersales network of Isuzu worldwide. Alongside the graduation ceremony, Isuzu also welcomed Batch 25, consisting of 18 new trainees.
Aid for Aghon-hit communities
More communities affected by Typhoon Aghon receive much needed aid from companies led by businessman Manuel V Pangilinan.
Together with PLDT Smart Foundation and Maynilad, and in coordination with local government units, PLDT and Smart helped distribute relief packages to several barangays in Quezon, which was one of the areas badly hit by Aghon.
Over 800 relief packs were turned over to affected residents in Barangays San Lorenzo and Tapucan in Mauban; and Barangays 5, 7, and Barra in Lucena City, Quezon. The beneficiaries received bags containing rice, canned goods, instant coffee, and other food items, as well as drinking water.
The transformative power of financial literacy education
Prudence Foundation, in partnership with Junior Achievement Philippines, recently celebrated a milestone event for the globally acclaimed financial education program Cha-Ching.
and other Cha-Ching alumni during the 1M launch eventheld in Met Live Mall Pasay.
The program has reached over one million students nationwide who have learned basic money management skills through its financial literacy program.
Created by Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm in Asia and Africa of Prudential plc, Pru Life UK’s parent company, Cha-Ching was introduced in the Philippines in 2016, together with Junior Achievement Philippines.
The program comprises animated, music-based cartoons created in collaboration with Cartoon Network Asia and Emmy award-winning children’s educational specialist, Dr. Alice Wilder. It also includes a school curriculum that aims to cultivate positive money values, knowledge, and behaviors in children.
Cha-Ching not only foregrounds the importance of financial literacy but illustrates the multitude of benefits of instilling these principles in young learners’ minds, providing them with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions at a young age. As of February 2024, Cha-Ching has trained 28,000 teachers nationwide.
RELX | Reed Elsevier bags awards
RELX shared services arm RELX | Reed Elsevier recently won three awards at the 11th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2024, the world’s premier business-awarding body that honors the achievements and contributions of organizations and professionals worldwide.
RELX | Reed Elsevier received the Silver Award in Innovative Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility, while managing director Mark Lwin received the Bronze Award for Most Innovative Leader of the Year.
The company won the People’s Choice for Favorite Companies in the Business Product and Service Industries, a category introduced to the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards in 2023. This award reflects the overwhelming support from the public, with over 38,000 total votes cast worldwide between April 10 and April 30, 2024.
