MOA Globe lights up for 75 years of Phil-Aussie friendship
Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and Australian Ambassador Steven J. Robinson AO recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of Philippines-Australia diplomatic relations, with the lighting of the 75th anniversary logo at the SM Mall of Asia Globe. The iconic landmark featured the anniversary logo and images of mateship and bayanihan between the two countries through 75 years. The event is one of the highlights of the year-long celebrations in both the Philippines and Australia.
Likhang HABI Kalayaan Online Fair
HABI: The Philippine Textile Council continues to highlight Filipino artisans and craftsmanship and inspire more people to welcome these into their styles, homes, and daily lives through the Likhang HABI Kalayaan Online Fair, which runs from June 12 to 20.
To be held over at shophabifair.com, HABI’s virtual mall, just in time for Independence Day, the online fair offers a selection of hand-woven and handcrafted products from over 30 merchants representing various local weaving communities in the Philippines.
Featured items in the fair include those designed to refresh your Home–from laptop pillows for your home office to decor and accents for your living and dining areas, kitchen, and bedroom. For the first time ever, Pop Culture collectibles like ethnic instruments, komiks, toys, iconic figurines, tattoos, and contemporary art will also be available.
The HABI Kalayaan Fair also has a Nature and Wellness selection for all those plantitos and plantitas, pet parents, home fitness enthusiasts, and cyclists who had the chance to discover their new passion while on lockdown.
Viber teams up with Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon
Viber is joining over 29 organizations from the private sector, academe and youth-oriented civic groups, religious associations, welfare advocacy groups, community organizers, election protection groups, thought leaders and influencers to support Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon: Magparehistro. Bumoto. Para Sa Bukas Natin.
Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon is a nonpartisan and multisectoral coalition that aims to inspire seven million prospective voters to register or reactivate their voting status with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) by Sept. 30, the last day of registration for the upcoming national elections in 2022.
To help promote voter registration and education, Viber has rolled out a series of in-app activities in time for the official launch of the Koalisyon’s campaign Regi To Vote: Love Kita, Pinas. Eleksyon 2022 Koalisyon has started its own Viber Community, RegiToVote: PH for Voter Reg , where members can receive reminders and guidelines about anything about the elections.
A Viber Chatbot will also be set up to help users register to vote. After September 30, the Community and Chatbot will be updated to focus on voter education, including sharing vetted information on the upcoming elections.
Globe, DepEd hold workshops
Globe Telecom has joined hands once again with the Department of Education (DepEd) to look out for the well-being of teachers through TAYO Naman! (Tulong, Alaga, Yakap at Oras para sa mga Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyon), an online Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) program for all education advocates, including teachers, non-teaching personnel, and parents.
TAYO Naman! aims to develop a resilient workforce that is able to withstand current and future crises; equip DepEd personnel with ways to protect their mental health in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic; and promote holistic well-being among all DepEd personnel
The initiative is spearheaded by DepEd’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management Service (DRRMS) and Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD) Employee Welfare Division in partnership with Globe’s Global Filipino Teachers (GFT) Series on Psychosocial Support Services and MAGIS Creative Spaces.
The 14-part webinar series will focus on increasing self-awareness, understanding the psychology of emotions, dealing with grief and loss, promoting e-wellness and digital well-being, healing from hurts and traumas, resilience through positive psychology, practicing mindfulness, strengthening family relationships, connecting and building healthy relationships with co-workers, providing empathy and support in the time of physical distancing, and nurturing spirituality. Resource Speakers will be professionals from the Philippine Mental Health Association and MAGIS Creative Space.
RCBC wins Best Retail Bank 2021
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has been named the Best Retail Bank of 2021 at the Global Banking and Finance Award (GBAF) for trailblazing initiatives that made banking more accessible and that safely transitioned clients to a better normal amid the pandemic.
It has recognized RCBC’s retail arm, the Retail Banking Group (RBG), for rolling out customer-centric solutions that have empowered its clients to bank safely at the height of the lockdown.
These include the RCBC Touch, the bank’s fully digital end to end onboarding platform, the launch of OneAccount, an industry-first flexible all-in-one deposit account, and enabling more banking services in its online banking platform.
In addition, a Bank-From-Home feature was also launched to accommodate those who wish to transact with a bank representative through phone and web conferencing, allowing clients to transact safely and conveniently in their homes. The bank also introduced an enhanced rewards program under the Hexagon Club.
The universal bank continues to embark on a massive digital transformation and heavily invest on building its digital capabilities that support customer-centric solutions.
“It is an honor to be awarded as the Best Retail Bank in the Philippines by the Global Banking and Finance. The continued trust given to us by our clients to empower them in their financial journey is a valuable achievement to us,” said Richard Lim, Head of RCBC Retail Banking.
The GBAF Awards was established in 2011 by the UK-based Global Banking & Finance Review. The magazine focuses on global financial trends and developments and has a readership of over 3 million worldwide.
RCBC is a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), one of the oldest and largest conglomerates in Southeast Asia covering over 60 businesses.
Shopee sets summit
Shopee is holding on May 27 the inaugural Shopee University Summit with the theme, “Equipping MSMEs for E-Commerce.”
The event will be participated in by industry leaders, successful online sellers, and top brands. They will share their knowledge and expertise to help online business owners to maximize the digital tools.
At the Shopee University Summit, participants can gain insights on how to better maximize opportunities on e-commerce and hear from industry leaders.
Participants can also look forward to talks on how to transition and grow their businesses online, using marketing tools available on Shopee like Shopee Live to expand brand awareness and hear success stories from existing Shopee sellers. Participants can also learn innovation tips and best practices when selling online from experts.
Interior Design Week set
To commemorate the Interior Design Week, Siklab: Blazing Horizons, which aims to provide a broader knowledge and deeper understanding of the discipline, will hold a series of live talks featuring key industry experts and ongoing award-winning exhibitions.
The lecture series starts on May 25 with artist and entrepreneur Ivy Almario and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Industrial Design professor Marlon Barnuevo.
On May 26, IDr. Jerlyn Antinor, freelance licensed practitioner IDr. Sharlene Lanzarrote artist-educator Julius Legaspi will share their knowledge.
On May 27, IDr. Michael Pizarro and writer, artist, curator Mary Montenegro will explain the relevance of research in the business.
On May 28, Peter Lampard and Norman Ung and Ann Tagle Hernandez will take their turn.
Hosted by The Guild of Rising Interior Designers, the event will feature a lineup of online galleries that will showcase approximately 300 pieces from promising and winning entries of Benilde Interior Design students who bagged the top prizes at the 2020 AYDA and the 2020 Estilo de Vida.
BSP grants EMI license for Bayad app
Bayad obtained its license to operate as an Electronic Money Issuer (EMI) from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
The EMI license authorizes the company to deliver e-wallet services through its newly revamped all-in-one pera transaction app, Bayad. The accreditation allows the company to convert consumers’ cash into electronic money for online transactions to pay bills, remit money, purchase mobile load, and shop at partner merchant stores. Customers can withdraw and add money to their Bayad wallets through online bank transfers and over-the-counter Bayad Centers.
Bayad App customers can soon expect to pay over 1,000 types of bills — from utilities, insurance, government contributions and services, and more – a service that has long been enjoyed by payers transacting through Bayad’s over 45,000 physical touchpoints nationwide. Other valuable services such as QR payments, rewards, insurance, savings accounts, personal loans, and credit scoring will also be enabled.
Along with the introduction of the Bayad App, also launched was Bayad Online, a web-based one-stop shop for all essential bills.
Both Bayad digital touchpoints are the first to feature real-time posting of Meralco payments through its system, enabling customers to keep track of their transactions and avoid missed deadlines. With a few clicks and taps, every customer is assured that their Meralco payments made through the Bayad App and Online are immediately posted in their accounts.
