MVP Group to roll out post-Odette recovery program
The MVP Group of Companies continues to show unwavering support for the Philippines’ recovery from Super Typhoon Odette which struck in December 2021.
Metro Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) is spearheading the recovery phase, ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation of the affected areas.
Melody del Rosario, president of MPIF, emphasized the foundation’s end-to-end approach to disaster resilience.
“Our commitment goes beyond immediate relief as we aim for complete recovery. We work collaboratively with local government units affected by Typhoon Odette by focusing on projects that address different facets of recovery,” Del Rosario said.
MPIF’s recovery projects encompass livelihood, food security, environmental sustainability, and climate change resilience aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reflecting the MVP Group’s dedication to social responsibility. In particular, the recovery phase particularly addressed the following: 1: No Poverty, 2: Zero Hunger, 3: Good Health and Well-being, 5: Gender Equality, 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, 13: Climate Action, 14: Life Below Water, and 15: Life on Land.
Underway since last year, initiatives include the Repair and Rehabilitation of Tubattaha Ranger Station in Palawan, Rehabilitation of Cordova Mangrove Center in Cebu, and Rehabilitation of Del Carmen Mangrove Propagation and Information Center in Surigao Del Norte. Projects set to commence in 2024 include the Support of Marine Conservation and Livelihood of Local Fish Wardens, Repair of Del Carmen Women’s Livelihood Center, support in the replacement of the Loboc Youth Ambassadors Transport Service in Bohol, support to the protection of the Sab-a Basin Peatland forest, as well as livelihood rebuilding, disaster risk reduction training, and medical mission support for displaced communities in Leyte, and the Rehabilitation of Balaring Mangrove Eco-Park, as well as support to Fruit and Vegetable Production for farmers in the municipality of Kabankalan, both in Negros Occidental.
Lunar New Year at LUXE Duty Free
LUXE Duty Free ushered in the Year of the Dragon on Febuary 11 with a quintessential Chinese festivity, featuring some fortune readings from Feng Shui masters who also led a Wishing Ceremony.
A traditional Lion and Dragon Dance capped off the intimate afternoon celebration attended by Duty Free Philippines Corp. COO Vico Angala with invited guests from the media and various stakeholders.
Among theguests present at the CNY included DOT Undersecretary Ferdinand Jumapao and DOT-NCR regional director Sharlene Batin, and DFPC director Maria Paz Alberto.
917Ventures supports MSMEswith MemoApp
MemoApp, a web-based solution, was introduced to the Philippine market in late 2023 as one of the newest startups from 917Ventures. Its goal is to support local Filipino businesses digitize their manual and paper-based processes.
With features such as a swift workflow approval system, an integrated e-signature capability, and effortless access to essential document templates, MemoApp stands as a practical tool for businesses seeking to streamline their operations and boost productivity and efficiency all at a fraction of the cost charged by other solutions.
The solution is flexible enough to accommodate all types of business administrative needs, whether for filing contracts, routing for approvals, invoicing, and many others.
Since its launch, MemoApp has transformed a variety of businesses across different industries including government agencies, education, healthcare, food and beverage, and more. Among businesses that have found success with MemoApp is the Center for Bright Beginnings, an early childhood intervention center in Davao City.
MemoApp also plans to introduce Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to allow businesses to connect MemoApp to their existing workflow and process software.
Transforming loans into lifelines
Two hardworking employees found extraordinary fortune when they took out salary advance loans from SB Finance to pay for urgent needs, and life surprised them with a winning raffle ticket worth P300,000 and P 100,000.
Aliza Jane Mendoza, a BPO employee in Manila, hwon the grand prize of P300,000 cash from SB Finance’s eSalad Grand Pasko-Rrific Treat.
Runner-up raffle winner Albino Cariaga, a team leader at a janitorial services company, won P100,000 from SB Finance’s eSalad Grand Pasko-Rrific Treat,
The employee salary advance (eSALAD) loan from SB Finance is a financial product designed to provide quick and accessible loan services to employees of accredited companies. Serving as an added benefit for employees with Security Bank payroll accounts, it allows borrowers to advance their next salary through a digital and personalized process.
SBFI classroom donation
Security Bank Foundation Inc. (SBFI) capped its 2023 program activities by donating a two-story, ten-classroom school building to the San Isidro Integrated School in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, as part of its “Build a School, Build a Classroom” initiative.
The program was made possible through multi-sectoral collaboration, including support from the local government unit of Cabanatuan City and the Department of Education Division of Cabanatuan City.
Following SBFI’s school building donation, the LGU is also constructing another school building for the same school to address the school’s high need for classrooms. Post-construction, SBFI partners Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle Philippines are in charge of principal and teachers training to further improve the quality of education of the school.
The turnover ceremony of the school building was held on Dec. 7, 2023.
