Internship the ‘Arabica Way’
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) members underwent a barista crash course for the official launch of Arabica Philippines’ barista internship program at the Arabica Manila Roastery in BGC, Taguig City.
The Valentine’s Day workshop saw 12 participants from the Katipunan ng Kabataan ng Katuparan, under the administration of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Katuparan in Taguig.
The Japanese global coffee brand. With their mantra ‘See the World Through Coffee’, Arabica Philippines is opening its doors and bags of coffee beans to passionate young Filipinos for an immersion in the barista profession and Arabica culture.
Koko Tamura, chief operating officer of Arabica Philippines, said the internship program will give an edge to students should they pursue a career as a barista, “Given Arabica’s standardization of practice, our interns will have a one up against contenders. In the program, they will imbibe years of perfected and exquisite coffee techniques not found anywhere else in the world but Arabica.”
Arabica Philippines warmly welcomes ardent 16 to 20-year-olds to enroll in the eight-week training program beginning March,
Hapag Movement bring meals to Basilan
Globe’s Hapag Movement and the Ayala Foundation, with the help of local community organizations, brought meals to students in 21 Basilan schools Dec. 1, 2023 to Jan. 10, 2024.
The Hapag Movement and its implementing partner Ayala Foundation recently brought supplemental feeding to 4,500 students in 21 schools across four municipalities in Basilan.
Last month, the Hapag Movement’s supplemental feeding reached remote communities, indigenous peoples and families of former combatants with the help of alumni from Ayala Foundation’s Basilan Leaders Program—Leadership Communities (BYLP—LeadCom) program. This effort supported 2,500 beneficiaries.
Support also extended to livelihood, with the Hapag Movement providing seeds and fertilizers to farmers in Lantawan town and Lamitan City with the help of LeadCom alumna Nurhati Tangging.
The project has also reached families of former combatants who have returned to the fold and is reintegrating with the community— a critical component in achieving lasting peace in the conflict-stricken province.
One notable project was led by community leaders Adzhar Baluan and Saddam Pacio, and teacher Nur-aisa Anilon, all of whom are also BYLP—LeadCom alumni, who organized a feeding program for nearly 1,000 students in December 2023.
ANC on YouTube
Viewers can now get the latest news, features, and other relevant content of ANC, or the ABS-CBN News Channel, via a livestream member subscription called ANC Prestige on its YouTube channel.
For the first time after being exclusive only to cable subscribers, ANC Prestige members can watch the whole program line-up of ANC.
Members will also have exclusive access to on-demand business news, lifestyle, and exclusive members-only perks like photos and videos, badges, and emojis.
For Android and laptop or desktop users, look for and tap the “Join” button, then enter the payment method as prompted and click “Buy.” For IOS users, look for the ANC Prestige Playlist and click on the “Join ANC Prestige” link provided in the playlist description. Users will be led to choose the browser of choice.
FEU High School inks sustainable partnerships
FEU High School (FEU HS) inked its partnership between its Community Engagement and Extension Services (CEES) and its collaborating communities: World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines), Gawad Kalinga Paradise Heights, Barangay 128, Bridge Builder Foundation Norway Inc., and Apolinario Mabini Elementary School last January 25.
The memorandum of understanding unites all partner communities for joint research, lectures, seminars, workshops, and other initiatives and programs facilitated by the CEES.
This partnership aims to not only provide students with out-of-school practical experiences but also offer beneficiary communities livelihood skills, increase access to education and resources, engage in environmental stewardship, and improve community well-being.
“Our aspiration is for students to acquire knowledge outside the confines of the classroom, gain awareness of real-world issues, and learn from the experiences of the older generation so they can fortify solutions to societal problems and discover how to contribute to society in their unique ways. I express my gratitude to all our collaborative partner communities as we share one goal to help both people and the environment towards sustainability,” said FEU High School CEES chairperson Renan Agad.
Turn rewards points into gaming credits
Atome, Southeast Asia’s leading digital financial services platform, has partnered with Mastercard to allow Atome Card holders in the Philippines to convert their Atome rewards points into gaming credits via the Mastercard Gamer Xchange (MGX). A first-of-its-kind turnkey solution, MGX facilitates a convenient exchange that helps consumers convert their rewards points into gaming credits across nearly 4,000 of the world’s most popular gaming titles.
Atome recently launched the upgraded Atome Card, allowing Filipino consumers the ability to shop and buy now pay later anywhere a Mastercard card is accepted, in-store, online and even overseas. New features include the ability to choose “Pay in 3” or “Pay in 6” month options.
Upon approval of their Atome Card application, consumers will receive a pre-paid card — which is available as both a virtual and physical card — with a potential spending limit of up to P200,000, based on the individual’s credit assessment. Cardholders will be able to view and manage their payment installment schedules within the Atome mobile app.
