COVID-19 vaccination site at SM City BF Parañaque
SM City BF Parañaque and the Parañaque City Government recently opened a vaccination site at the mall’s 5th level parking to provide residents with an accessible, safe, and convenient way to get vaccinated. It aims to serve up to 2,000 residents a day on April 12, 14, and 16. Photos show Parañaque Mayor Edwin L. Olivarez (center) withSM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Bambi Santayana and SAVP Johanna Rupisan at the site; and residents lining up for their turn. The program is part of the SM Supermall’s community efforts to assist local governments to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Coca-Cola: partnerships enabling lasting change for women entrepreneurs
In full recognition of the critical role that women play in society , Coca-Cola in the Philippines has formed partnerships to empower 100,000 women nationwide.
Coca-Cola, together with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), created the Sari-sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program which provides business skills and gender sensitivity training, as well as access to key resources and mentoring from peers.
A partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) merged the STAR program modules and the Balik Pinay, Balik Hanapbuhay program to help repatriated women overseas Filipino workers.
In tandem with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Coca-Cola launched the ReSTART or Rebuilding Sari-Sari Stores Through Access to Resources and Trade, which is designed to stimulate the recovery of the micro-retail sector.
The partnership between Coca-Cola and local government units all over the country also helped spread the implementation of the STAR program in their municipalities.
From the initial target of 100,000 women retailers, Coca-Cola Philippines, by end of 2020 has empowered 250,000 women entrepreneurs.
Coca-Cola Philippines has been helping micro-retailers recover and restart from the pandemic.
Eastern Communications offers free COVID-19 vaccination for all employees
Eastern Communications has announced its plans to offer free COVID-19 vaccination for all its employees.
The company has started procuring Moderna COVID-19 vaccines which will be delivered in batches from the second to the last quarter of 2021. While the COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory, Eastern Communications will cover 100 percent of vaccination costs for its employees who will opt to be vaccinated.
Since the implementation of quarantine measures last year, the telco has enforced its COVID-19 Task Force to administer safety protocols and guidelines in line with government standards and also enacted a robust internal program supporting its employees during these tough times, including a line-up of health and wellness activities.
Lexus Summer of Luxury continues
Lexus is turning up the heat by offering its customers sizzling deals on its ES 350 and LS 500 (2020 model) sedans. Summer is now in full swing and these models await their next adventure with you. With an enticing 30% downpayment, 24-month term, and 0% interest, you can look forward to more amazing new experiences behind the wheel.
The Lexus ES 350 is an expression of the new generation of Lexus vehicles which offer an exciting driving experience coupled with unparalleled luxury. When it was first introduced, it instituted a fresh era of design and performance. The engineering team had one clear goal when it came to the ES: Turn a sedan known primarily for comfort and quietness into one that is equally capable of delivering class-leading handling and power that you can feel and hear.
The ES is built on the GA-K platform, which demonstrates high torsional rigidity and a low center of gravity. It also features a sleek and bold exterior, a spacious, plush interior, and exciting driving performance–all longstanding Lexus trademarks.
The new platform/powertrain combination delivers flawless silky, smooth ride comfort, inheriting and further enhancing the DNA of past ES models. With sharp handling response and rock-solid stability, the ES exemplifies the successful pairing of two contradictory ideas”•its smooth, silky ride yet sharp handling.
Lexus ES continues the expression of the brand’s design direction and commitment towards crafting vehicles with heightened excitement, emotion, and passion expanding that vision of the brand’s future to a broader audience. Traditional buyers will find the new ES more spacious, quieter, and safer than ever before while a new generation of customers will be introduced to a sedan with sharpened performance, class-leading safety technology, and a level of craftsmanship rarely found in this segment.
