InLife wins Philippine Quill Excellence Awards
Insular Life’s (InLife) women empowerment program and chorale competition won Excellence Awards at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards.
The InLife Sheroes Advocacy and Movement won Excellence Award under the Communication Management Division — Diversity and Inclusion Category.
From the Quill Awards period from August 2021 to December 2022, InLife Sheroes spearheaded health webinars, business opportunity forums, Nation of Sheroes outreach programs, #InAko social media campaign, “Bida ang Pinay” digital bazaar, and InLife Negosyo Challenge for women-led social enterprises. InLife Sheroes also put the spotlight on women achievers through the Young Sheroes of the Year Award. Since 2019, InLife Sheroes has reached out to millions of Filipinos through financial literacy, health and wellness, women-specific solutions, and connections to business and social networks.
Fujifilm Ph celebrates parent’s 90th anniversary
Fujifilm Group, a worldwide leader in photography, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in January by reinforcing its expansion in the fields of healthcare, materials and business
innovation. Since its start in 1934, Fujifilm has leveraged its expertise in photographic film by investing in these new business areas while staying committed to enhancing the quality of life for all.
Reflecting on its 90th anniversary, a new Group Purpose, “Giving our world more smiles” was established to underscore the company’s commitment to creating a brighter future in society.
“Fujifilm has accomplished a major transformation into a company that innovates in a diverse range of businesses of healthcare, materials, business innovation, and imaging on a global scale.” said Fujifilm Philippines Inc. president Mr. Masahiro Uehara. “The new purpose reflects our vision to become a company that brings ‘smiles’ to people’s lives through a wide variety of business activities”.
PLDT, Smart turn over Ligtas Kit to DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 3 is one the latest recipients of the PLDT and Smart Ligtas Kit, an all-in-one communications package that provides quick, emergency communications support to people and communities in times of disasters and emergencies.
With representatives of the GSMA, the organization representing mobile operators globally, and the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) as witnesses, PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. , turned over the Ligtas Kit to DICT director for Region 3, Antonio Edward Padre, to extend quick, emergency communications support to the DICT.
The turnover ceremony coincided with the GSMA Humanitarian Connectivity Charter Asia-Pacific workshops held in Clark, Pampanga, and happened at the sidelines of the workshop delegates’ visit to the PDRF Operation Center, also located in Clark.
“Our experience has shown that communication as aid, just like food, water, and shelter, has an important role, particularly for LGUs, response agencies, and their constituents, during emergency situations. We are optimistic that the PLDT and Smart Ligtas Kit will provide much needed connectivity, capacity-building, and last mile support to the DICT, especially in remote, disaster-hit communities,” said Cathy Yang, PLDT and Smart FVP and head of Group Corporate Communications.
Each PLDT-Smart Ligtas Kit contains a power station, solar panel, rechargeable handy megaphone, crank radio, rechargeable flashlight, satellite phone, Smart LTE pocket Wi-Fi with initial load, smartphone, and whistles.
Greg Martin joins EastWest Ageas
as its chief distribution and marketing officer
The University College London alumni brings with him over 28 years of consulting and financial services experience across Asia Pacific to the fast-rising insurance company.
Martin’s appointment marks the strategic union of two teams to ensure that EastWest Ageas will be a larger and more sustainable organization. Marketing and distribution have been Martin’s focus through the years, where he has established and led high-performing teams from Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Sydney, Tokyo, and Singapore for multinational firms and start-ups.
Fake 12-month free ride card
AF Payments Inc (AFPI), owner of the beepâ„¢ card brand used on Metro Manila’s Light Rail Transit, has raised concerns about an online promotion that guarantees “12-month free subway rides using beep cards,” which can be seen on the “Manila Metro” Facebook page.
AFPI categorically denies involvement in this misleading, bogus, and fraudulent promotional scheme.
“AF Payments has not authorized the selling of any “12-month free subway rides card” or any similar promotion. We urge beep card users and commuters to prioritize safety by being vigilant and refraining from clicking on or subscribing to any suspicious links that could potentially compromise your personal and financial data,” said JJ Moreno, CEO of AFPI.
AFPI encourages purchasing beep cards from its official outlets, such as LRT1, LRT2, and MRT3 stations, convenience stores, and online through official Shopee, and Lazada.
Celebrating excellence in leadership
The Business Manual, a rapidly emerging force in the entrepreneurial media landscape since its inception in 2022, proudly hosted its inaugural CEO Awards on January 2 at Shangri-la The Fort, Manila. This prestigious event celebrated the achievements of exceptional business leaders who have made a significant impact not just in their respective industries but also as a moving force behind the task of nation-building in the Philippines.
This year’s event recognized 20 visionary CEOs, each exemplifying the essence of leadership: Ramon Ang, president and vice chairman of San Miguel Corp.; Dr. Vicki Belo, founder and CEO of Belo Medical Group; Cezar Consing, president and CEO of Ayala Corp.; Alice Eduardo, founder, president and CEO of Sta. Elena Construction; Lance Gokongwei, president and CEO of JG Summit Holdings Inc.; Edward Lee, founder and chairman of COL Financial Group Inc.; Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies;
Jeffrey Lim, president of SM Prime Holdings Inc.; TG Limcaoco, president and CEO of Bank of the Philippine Islands; Bernie Liu, chairman and CEO of GOLDEN ABC; Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman and president of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.; Cecilio Pedro, founder of Lamoiyan Corp.; Christopher Po, chairman of Century Pacific Food;
Vivian Que-Azcona, president of Mercury Drug; Ed Saavedra, chairman of Megawide Construction; Injap Sia, chairman of DoubleDragon Properties Corp.; Jose Soberano, chairman and CEO of Cebu Landmasters Inc.; Ernesto Tanmantiong, president and CEO of Jollibee Foods Corp.;
Aileen Uygongco-Ongkauko, CEO of La Filipina Uy Gongco Group and; Alfredo Yao, founder of Zest-O, Macay Holdings, Inc. and Philippine Business Bank
Moneybees expands OTC crypto trading
Moneybees, a leading virtual asset service provider, has expanded its over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency exchange service with its latest collaboration with the newly-opened JK BitcoinHub, a new venture managed and operated by PSulit Money Changer and located in the bustling Molito Commercial Complex of Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
“The opening of JK BitcoinHub, operated and managed by PSulit, will help increase access to crypto markets. Working with PSulit Money Changer, one of the most trusted money exchange companies in the Philippines, demonstrates our dedication to providing greater accessibility and convenience to our consumers while embracing the developing world of digital assets and financial technologies,” Moneybees chairman and CEO Jay Ricky Villarante said.
This latest development with JK BitcoinHub in Molito, Alabang, is an addition to the existing network of crypto service hubs that Moneybees has established in partnership with PSulit Money Changer. These include strategic locations in Intrepid Plaza in Quezon City and Alphaland Southgate Mall in Makati City.
Moneybees and PSulit Money Changer strive to address individualized needs and preferences through a customer-centric approach to provide traders with convenient buying and selling of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and USD Tether , among others. In addition, PSulit Money Changer provides bills payment services, lottery cards, and foreign exchange trading.
Herbalife on health & wellness
Herbalife Philippines started the year with an educational talk by Dr. Luigi Gratton, vice president of training, where he highlighted Herbalife’s Global Nutrition Philosophy that champions a holistic approach to well-being through balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and community support .
Touching on the significance of protein-rich, low-calorie diets as pivotal tools for ensuring overall health, Gratton said, “The main thing we have seen in the latest literature is that restricting calories leads to losing weight along with a tremendous amount of muscle. However, increasing your protein intake will prevent muscle loss. Maintaining that muscle allows you to be healthier as you age.”
Gratton also highlighted the results of Herbalife’s Asia Pacific Power of Community Survey 2023 which revealed 83 percent of APAC consumers are actively pursuing health and wellness goals, with 51 percent of these consumers finding support groups very important in their health journey, providing motivation and access to a network of broader health perspectives and resources.
Aboitiz bags Philippine Quill Awards
The Aboitiz Group bagged three merit awards for its transformational initiatives at the 20th Philippine Quill Awards, the country’s most prestigious body in business communication. Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) and Aboitiz Construction, Inc. (ACI) were lauded at the awards gala last January 23 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.
AEV received the merit award for Communications Management in the Internal Communication category for its internal transformation campaign dubbed ‘Super Ditch Day’.
ACI) received the merit award for Communication Management: Marketing, Advertising, and Brand Communication category for its rebranding campaign “The New Brand of ACI”.
