Imus City shifts to e-gov with EON
The city government of Imus has tapped Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), through EON, in its drive towards e-government for the efficient and effective delivery of services to its constituents. EON will first be used in the “Lingap Imuseño” program where monetary assistance will be given to Imuseños to help them with the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.
The EON account, with its EON VISA card, enables the citizens to withdraw money from any ATM nationwide or pay for purchases at accredited merchant establishments or online.
MultiSys continues expansion, hires more local IT talents
Technology company Multisys Technologies Corp. has been beefing up its workforce since March to meet the demand for digitalization projects across industries.
According to MultiSys chief executive officer and founder David Almirol Jr., the company is looking to hire more IT talents in the coming months as “we are seeing a dramatic demand for our system solutions, mobile app developments and integration services.”
MultiSys said it equips its team with the knowledge and skills to fully respond to each of their partners’ needs. The company has a structured in-house advanced systems research and development, and other extensive training programs to keep its team updated on the latest IT developments and convert them to world-class elite IT professionals.
Almirol believes the growing demand for IT services is not just a trend that’s riding on the current situation. “Now that companies have seen how adopting future-proof technologies can improve and expand the reach of their products and services, various sectors will continue to lean on software developers and technology companies like MultiSys. Going online and going digital have far-reaching benefits that will be sustainable post-pandemic,” Almirol said.
AboitizPower Oil Business Unit assists LGUs through ER 1-94-funded projects
AboitizPower Oil Business Unit has been closely coordinating with its host localities, lending assistance at every length through various projects. The company is also providing them with much-needed funds through the Energy Regulations 1-94 (ER 1-94) program.
This program allows host communities to directly access funds generated from the operations of AboitizPower facilities, which are intended for use in developing local projects and activities. The Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992 and Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA) provide host communities shares generated by power plants operating in its area.
Through the DOE Department Circular 2020-004-0008, the remitted funds can now be utilized for initiatives to combat the effects of COVID-19.
AboitizPower Oil Business Unit, through Therma Mobile, Inc. (TMO) in Luzon and Therma Marine, Inc. (TMI) in Mindanao, has been assisting local communities in their COVID-19 response and relief efforts funded fully by the ER 1-94 program.
TMO, along with the Navotas local government, turned over medical supplies to the workers of Barangay North Bay Boulevard South and delivered additional relief goods to 6,415 households within the same barangay and in Brgy. North Bay Boulevard North.
Meanwhile, the host LGUs of the TMI unit in Maco, Davao de Oro used their ER 1-94 funds to purchase and distribute food packs for 540 households in Brgy. San Roque, which included rice, canned goods, noodles, and other prime commodities. The funds were also utilized by the municipality to provide 20 units of foot-operated hand-washing facilities.
The second TMI unit based in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte partnered with the Brgy. Sta. Ana local government for the procurement and distribution of rice and food packs for 760 households.
CreditVision to advance credit market in PH
TransUnion launched in the Philippines of CreditVision, its suite of trended data capabilities that has changed the way financial institutions around the world understand, manage and evaluate their customers. CreditVision provides a more detailed and accurate picture of a consumer’s financial behavior over a period of time compared to traditional scoring models.
By analyzing up to 24 months of financial information, versus the conventional approach of looking at data at a single point in time, CreditVision provides a deeper understanding of the consumer’s current and likely future financial situation, enabling more accurate lending decisions.
TransUnion’s CreditVision has empowered lenders to offer loans to millions of new customers and new-to-credit individuals in global markets and is set to transform lending in the Philippines where it is unique: the only trended data product available in the market.
CreditVision’s breakthrough capabilities come at an important time, as the economic downturn due to the pandemic is causing rapid shifts in consumer financial situations and changes in consumer actions.
CreditVision builds on TransUnion Philippines’ database of 24 million account points that features a more insightful, holistic view into consumer behavior. The trended data solution gives businesses the clarity and assurance needed to lend, predict risk, and continue to support consumers during uncertain economic times.
SM Cinema drive-in launch at SM City Pampanga
SM Cinema recently launched a new way of watching movies while practicing IATF safety protocols with its Drive-In Movies at Sundown at the SM City Pampanga Amphitheater. Its opening film Peninsula, the much-awaited sequel to the 2016 hit Korean zombie movie “Train to Busan”, was shown on a 20 meter by 8 meters larger than life outdoor screen and raised 5 feet above the ground to ensure guests have an optimal viewing experience.
