Starting the ‘Frentrepreneur’ journey
There are resolutions to be made for the new year: fitness goals, investment moves, then there are targets for those who dare to be their own boss — to start a fruitful franchising business as a ‘Frentrepreneur’ (House of Fruitas franchise entrepreneur).
The House of Fruitas (HoF) hopes to help jumpstart these burgeoning businessmen with its more than two decades of experience in the franchising business. House of Fruitas handles 20 world-class brands, and is the leader in the Philippine food cart industry.
Ling Nam Fried Siopao, the latest among House of Fruitas’ other staple brands–Fruitas and Jamaican Pattie, offers a stall type business that’s easier to manage and very much accessible to customers.
Ling Nam’s famous original Hong Kong-style fried siopao comes in two variations: Asado with Egg and Bola-bola with Kutchay, via a special recipe passed on to founders by a well-known Hong Kong chef and originally prepared exclusively on special occasions or as gifts to friends.
Ling Nam Fried Siopao goes for PhP39 a piece, available in more than 30 stores across Metro Manila, two of which are stand-alone stores on E. Rodriquez Avenue and in Landmark Trinoma. (both in Quezon City). It’s also available in popular food delivery services like foodpanda, Grabfood, and Balai Mart.
Aspiring Frentrepreneurs may also choose to franchise other House of Fruitas brands: Fruitas, Jamaican Pattie, Balai Pandesal, Johnn Lemon, Soy & Bean, and more.
Certified great place to work
Golden ABC Inc. (GABC), owner of fashion brands Penshoppe, OXGN, ForMe, Regatta, Memo and Bocu, has been certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for 2023.
GPTW is the world’s largest study of workplace excellence and holds the gold standard benchmark surveying more than 100 million employees around the world. This recognition affirms GABC’s commitment to advocating for a positive workplace culture by fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and open communication within the organization.
According to the result, 93 percent of surveyed employees say that GABC is a great place to work.
Top statements from the surveys include, “management is competent at running business,” “GABC premises being a physically safe place to work in,” followed by, “people here are treated regardless of gender and sexual orientation.” Per the survey, 97 percent of employees said that they are “proud to tell other people that they work for GABC.”
#SmileStrong highlights optimism
In conjunction with Buwan ng Tagapaghatid, a month-long celebration recognizing the contributions of its driver-partners to the community, Grab Philippines partnered with Colgate-Palmolive to honor the Grab community’s resilience amidst challenging times and to highlight the lives and aspirations of the driver-partners beyond the steering wheels.
Colgate and Grab PH seek to ignite confidence and optimism with the inspiring stories of Grab driver-partners to help Filipinos face any adversity with a strong smile.
This collaboration with Grab Philippines offers a new and interactive opportunity for Colgate-Palmolive to inspire hope in thousands of Filipinos and consequently spread hope and optimism to the entire country.
Through this partnership, Grab passengers will come across different prompts throughout their passenger journey, introducing them to a Colgate Smile Strong driver’s personal story after booking a ride. Once inside, a QR code can be scanned, leading to a video narrated by the driver recounting their inspirational story of overcoming their struggles.
Passengers who share their experiences on Facebook and Instagram will be rewarded with discounts and vouchers for Colgate products on GrabMart.
Hanabishi offers discounts
Hanabishi is offering up to 18 percent discount on select products from January 8 to 10 at both its Lazada and Shopee stores with free P50 shipping vouchers.
On sale are Hanabishi’s Low Sugar Multi-Function Rice Cooker HDESUGAR18MFRC, Digital Air Fryer HAFRYER70SSDIG, HCM35GCM Coffee Maker, Air Purifier and High Velocity Mini Jumbo Fan.
Purchase of the sale items come with free products from Hobe noodles and CDO.
Raising the bar of healthcare
Singapore Diagnostics (SGD) targets to build this year a new world class facility in Metro Manila that will employ more Filipino medical technologists and serve more patients.
SGD is also eyeing to build 40 more laboratories in every major city in the Philippines.
These initiatives will provide access to affordable yet world class healthcare services for Filipinos, with each lab outfitted with multi-stage screening systems to help keep patients and employees safe.
A subsidiary of Pathology Asia, which is among Southeast Asia’s large medical diagnostic groups with laboratory, genomic, and digital health operations in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, SGD employs more than 400 nationwide. It has been processing laboratory requirements for over 500 hospitals, clinics, labs and healthcare institutions in the country, serving up to 50,000 patients every month and running up to 2.5 million laboratory examinations a year.
It currently has six laboratory hubs in Makati, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Dagupan, and Angeles City. SGD also offers home service.
GoTyme Bank wins Innovation Award
GoTyme Bank was recently honored for its excellence in the field and efforts to expand Visa’s payment services in the Philippines in 2022.
The award for “Best Innovation of Card Acquisition” was bestowed to GoTyme Bank in recognition of its milestones in innovation and performance that stem from its high standard of client-first mentality, which made all its transactions and processes smooth and easy for clients.
One highlight of its various innovations is the first to market a digital kiosk, currently available in Robinsons Supermarkets branches, where consumers can claim their debit card instantly and for free.
GoTyme Bank plans to expand its debit partnership with Visa in the coming years to move away from a product-centric system and spearhead the journey to a digital and cashless Philippines.
