Binalot pivots to cloud franchises
Binalot has adopted cloud franchising to adapt to challenging times.
The home kitchen-based franchise model enables a startup to open a Binalot in his own kitchen with a dedicated refrigerator and freezer for the Binalot stocks.
The franchisee will receive training on operations, food handling, marketing, human resources as well as assistance in setting up a delivery system. Food service is going to be fast, convenient and affordable because of reduced overhead costs.
Binalot cloud franchises can serve their own residential areas and have a profitable business at the same time.
Lhuillier awarded Lifetime Membership by the World History Association
In recognition of his contributions to education and philanthropic initiatives, Jean Henri Lhuillier, president and chief executive officer of Cebuana Lhuillier, was awarded with a lifetime membership by the World History Association (WHA).
The WHA is a professional association of scholars, teachers, and students whose aim is to promote world history by means of encouraging the teaching of history through research and publications, as well as via personal interactions.
Alongside the awarding of a lifetime membership, Lhuillier was also featured on the organization’s spring edition newsletter. He was featured for his contributions to education through the Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program which has since opened close to 100 ALS centers nationwide which has benefited more than 8,000 learners.
Jean Henri Lhuillier’s achievements in the academe were also given note including his conferment of a Doctorate in Humanities Degree (Honoris Causa) from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His achievements as the Consul General of the Republic of San Marino and as a prominent figure behind Philippine tennis, football and swimming were also noted.
Data science to enhance AboitizPower’s products, services
AboitizPower and its Commercial Operations Business Unit continue innovating their technologies to improve business processes.
Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) said advancements in data science and artificial intelligence (DSAI) have fueled its business intelligence capabilities, from accelerating its customer service levels to establishing robust data analytics practices, and ultimately simplifying the way the company conducts business.
The company’s Commercial Operations Business Unit which takes charge of the trading and sales of the company’s generation capacities utilizes platforms and data science best practices to eliminate time-consuming processes, reducing the back-and-forth required to provide and analyze data.
The application of data science tools allows the commercial team to reduce overall turnaround and improve the negotiation experience for the customer. From a customer journey standpoint, businesses are empowered by the information made available to them real-time, making space for more business-critical activities that they need to tend to.
The Business Unit has also been working on a new energy trading platform that uses advanced analytics and trading optimization technologies to support its trading operations.
STI bridges learning gaps via innovation, technology
STI has introduced the ONline and ONsite Education (ONE STI), an educational framework to enable students to complete their studies last school year.
For the school year 2021-2022, ONE STI will continue to be the primary learning modality amidst the pandemic.
The ONE STI Learning Model combines online learning via the eLearning Management System (eLMS) at home with the invaluable hands-on training on-campus campus once allowed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
To increase students’ productivity, STI partnered with Microsoft to provide its students and teachers with their own Microsoft Office 365 accounts which they can use to install Microsoft productivity apps on their devices and login to MS Teams.
STI showed the institution’s commitment to bridging the gap with their recent partnership with PLDT Enterprise and Globe Telecom where students across all STI campuses will be provided with up to 34GB monthly data plan for free.
STI College is one of the 11 top universities and colleges in the country that joined the Huawei ICT Academy, a program of a leading multinational tech company Huawei that aims to enhance the awareness as well as the ICT knowledge and skills of future talents in the Philippines.
College students from various STI campuses have also successfully completed the UnionBank Blockchain Xcellerator Program where they had undergone an eight-week intensive course to create a blockchain application based on a business model.
Reservation for Yaris units open
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is making its much-anticipated hatchback available for reservation in its GR Performance dealerships.
After its initial confirmation that the Toyota Gazoo Racing developed GR Yaris is coming to Philippine soil, TMP has officially announced the list of authorized dealerships which will accept reservations for the popular sports car.
Dealerships offering the GR Yaris in the Philippines are Alabang; Commonwealth; Global City; Makati; Manila Bay; Otis; Quezon avenue, Bacoor; Batangas City; Calamba, La Union; San Fernando, Pampanga; San Pablo, Laguna; Cebu City, Mabolo, Cebu; and Davao City.
Retailing of the Yaris starts the third quarter of 2021 with a P2.65 million price tag. Reservations are open for very limited slots.
Puregold, ShopeePay tie up
Shopee has partnered with Puregold to offer its customers a safer payment method via ShopeePay, its integrated mobile wallet.
Customers can pay for their groceries using ShopeePay in over 406 Puregold branches nationwide and can enjoy up to 20 percent cashback until Dec. 31.
With more Filipinos embracing cashless transactions and digital payment methods gaining traction, Shopee continues to offer a wide range of digital payment options to cater to Filipinos’ evolving needs, including ShopeePay mobile wallet.
Shell shares road safety standards, programs
Intending to strengthen safety standards in the organization and with its partners, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation shared its safety culture and BiyaHero (Road Safety) program at the recent virtual Logistics Summit of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the country, held recently.
CCBPI is a partner of Pilipinas Shell under Shell Fleet Solutions, which provides businesses with products and services like fuel discounts, ferry bookings, and the streamlining of toll payments–all of which contribute to efficient and more convenient fleet management.
“We’re not only providing the best quality fuel products and services, but we also share how we deliver these products in a safe and secure way,” says Shell Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Manager Lily Keh-Camero of her organization’s safety culture.
“We have always placed great value on our partnership with Shell, because CCBPI’s road safety protocols are integral to how we do business,” says CCBPI Logistics Director Ruth Genota.
Pilipinas Shell works to promote the best safety practices across a wide range of industries. Setting the standard that other companies can follow is not just for business efficiency, but also to elevate the quality of transportation for its target customers. During the Logistics Summit, which was attended by 100 employees of CCBPI, Pilipinas Shell Country Security Manager Oliver Ortega gave focus on Shell’s HSSE culture and shared how Shell was able to reach the level the company is in right now in terms of safety mindset.
DepEd, IBPAP partner on PC donation
The Department of Education (DepEd) is collaborating with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) to make it easier and more cost-efficient for IT-BPM firms to donate preowned but fully functional IT equipment to DepEd public schools around the country.
The initiative, which is the result of extensive discussions with a number of public and private sector entities, will minimize operational requirements and optimize the turnover process for the members of IBPAP and its partner associations.
Through the partnership, IBPAP will be able to directly address the challenges that organizations often face when making a donation, including taxes and other related costs, documentation, lengthy timelines, and incurred manhours. Additionally, the mandatory refresh of digital devices within the IT-BPM sector assures that there is a readily available supply of computers to go around.
FWD free vaccine
FWD Life Insurance Corp. (FWD Life) announced that it will provide free COVID-19 vaccines to its workforce.
The company’s vaccination program will also be available to non-validating agents at cost on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
FWD Life has subscribed to multiple vaccine programs endorsed by the Department of Health and Inter-Agency Task Force. It has made subscriptions through the government’s tripartite program, the only venue for private companies to purchase vaccines.
FWD Life expects deliveries to start in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the government’s priority list.
Dine out safely, dine al fresco at Shangri-La Plaza
Shangri-La Plaza has set up more open-air dining areas, allowing mall guests to enjoy dining out as safely as possible.
The identified al fresco dining areas are the Shang’s Streetscape, the Level 5 East Wing balcony, and the Sky Garden at the Level 6 Main Wing. The Streetscape has a dedicated Shang Concierge where mall guests can place their food orders from any of their favorite restaurants within the mall. The Level 5 East Wing balcony and the Sky Garden areas allow mall visitors to enjoy meals ordered from nearby restaurants, including Buffalo’s Wings n’ Things, Pho Hoa, Tender Bobs, Zao Vietnamese Bistro, Southern Grind, Kettle and more.
#ShangCommunity can enjoy a wealth of flavors daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
