KonsultaMD, Etiqa Philippines partner up to make digital health more accessible to Filipinos
KonsultaMD and Etiqa Philippines have embarked on a partnership to enhance digital health access for Filipinos. This initiative enables Etiqa members and their dependents to avail themselves of free consultations from KonsultaMD.
The alliance was formally unveiled at a recent contract signing event attended by key executives from both companies, led by Cholo Tagaysay, CEO of KonsultaMD, and Rico Bautista, President and CEO of Etiqa.
With this collaboration, KonsultaMD has become a key health partner in Etiqa’s extensive network of over 1,500 hospitals and clinics across the country. Augmented by KonsultaMD’s large network of over 1,000 healthcare professionals on their platform, Etiqa members can now access a broad array of doctors and specialists through the app.
The synergy of these two ecosystems seeks to foster a more comprehensive approach to healthcare and provide a more affordable, accessible, and robust health solution for Filipinos.
Etiqa members can avail themselves of free online doctor consultations from KonsultaMD through a simple three-step process. First, they must call the KonsultaMD Hotline at 02-7798-8000 (press 0) or email wellness@konsulta.md, and provide the Wellness Representative their policy number and mobile number, a one-time requirement for initial consultation. Members should download the KonsultaMD app and register using the same mobile number given to the hotline. The Etiqa health plan will be activated within the app in about thirty minutes upon successful registration.
Instilling the importance of emergency preparedness in the next generation
The Meralco Rescue, in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection-Pasig, and the Pasig Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, recently conducted an emergency preparedness educational tour for 23 preschoolers of the Philippine Montessori Center.
During the training at the Meralco Rescue Fire Sub-Station, the children were taught basic skills on handling emergency medical incidents such as calling for help via the 911 hotline, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, how to use an automated external defibrillator, how to escape burning buildings through rappelling/zipline, what to do during zero visibility scenarios, and fire suppression.
The training aims to instill the importance of emergency preparedness, alertness, and presence of mind in the children, which can greatly help in times of crisis. Meralco continuously enhances its emergency capability to boost efforts in providing a safe environment for its employees as well as the community it serves.
Eastern Communications’ dedicated internet powers up Acer subsidiary HSN Philippines
Global ICT solutions provider HSN Philippines has partnered with premier telecommunications company Eastern Communications to elevate its services and business resilience through its Internet Dedicated Service (IDS).
The partnership enables HSN Philippines, a distinguished Acer subsidiary, to harness the power of private and robust network infrastructure that Eastern IDS offers to fortify its day-to-day operations and overall customer experience.
As a company in one of the most competitive industries, HSN Philippines can take advantage of Eastern IDS’ high-speed premium internet service which allows the company to focus on growing the business in the Asia-Pacific region and staying ahead in the digital landscape.
Sharing a common goal of leveraging technology and industry collaborations to enhance customer service, Eastern Communications and HSN Philippines are looking forward to the exciting opportunities this partnership presents. The collaboration is set to propel HSN Philippines’ endeavors to new heights, redefining the standard for seamless and efficient business connectivity.
Eastern IDS is an ultra-fast, private network connectivity that is perfect for enterprises performing mission-critical operations. Its secure and dedicated network lets users enjoy steadfast internet with no downtime, keeping the service from fluctuating during peak hours.
Apart from offering high-speed bandwidth options, IDS serves as a flexible and cost-effective connectivity solution for fast-growing businesses, making it a great investment in the long run.
ABS-CBN hosts UTA
ABS-CBN Global recently hosted visiting representatives of the United Talent Agency (UTA).
The company entered into a consultancy partnership with UTA last February to take ABS-CBN’s internationalization efforts to the next level.
UTA is a global talent agency that represents many of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers– from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, to gamers and digital influencers. Recently, its clients received more than 200 EMMY nominations for this year.
UTA represented by head of Asia Business Development Max Michael and music agent Janet Kim visited ABS-CBN offices in Manila this month to meet with the media company’s top executives, attend contract signings with artists, do a studio tour, meet with the business unit heads of music, films, talent and content, and have face-to-face meetings with Filipina actress-singer-host-model Maymay and P-Pop groups BINI and BGYO.
While ABS-CBN Global’s content, talent, film, music and live events are already present in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and North and Latin America, the company wants to reach out to a mainstream audience that has become much more open to diverse and ethnic entertainment offerings.
One example for ABS-CBN Global is its recently held 1MX music festival in London which headlined top Filipino music acts with other Asian artists and emerging non-Asian artists. The event drew thousands of attendees. Buoyed by the reception in London, ABS-CBN Global is bringing 1MX to Toronto in September and Sydney in October.
“ABS-CBN Global wants to reach larger audiences across the full breadth of practice areas in the entertainment industry. With UTA’s expertise and network, we hope to explore opportunities for our business verticals and have our offerings on the forefront of the media and entertainment industry where they can generate full impact on reach and engagement,” said ABS-CBN Global COO Aldrin Cerrado.
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokerage introduces policy for miners
Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokerage Inc. (CLIB) has launched the first and only insurance policy in the Philippines designed for miners, who have long been identified as an uninsurable sector.
CLIB developed Cebuana Lhuillier Miners Protect, features in- and out-of-mining area insurance coverage for eligible miners from 18 to 60 years old in cases such as personal accidents, including dismemberments and/or disablements. It also provides benefits for death due to sickness and old age and even offers cash assistance provisions for fire and other emergencies.
CLIB targets to cover at least 20,000 miners nationwide with an estimated minimum premium of P4 million.
Recently, officials and members of the Benguet Federation of Small Scale Miners Inc. became the first applicants for Cebuana Lhuillier Miners Protect insurance policies. Ddozens of local pocket miners from different small-scale mining associations have enrolled in Cebuana Lhuillier Miners Protect, including the Sugalan Clan Small-Scale Mining Association in Tuba, Benguet.
Shopee Live empowers Filipino sellers, content creators
Shopee Live, an interactive live streaming feature in the Shopee app, has become a game-changer for Filipino sellers and content creators to curate seamless shopping experiences and cultivate vibrant online communities of their own.
Shopee Live helps sellers attain new sales milestones by driving deeper user connection, via real time customer service and product education
Rina, founder of Naguia Essentials, is one of the sellers that seized the potential of Shopee Live. Seeing the strength in live streaming, Rina actively participates in Shopee Live Style & Beauty Gabi-Gabi, an always-on livestream campaign with enticing vouchers granting viewers of up to 70% off from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. She achieved her highest daily sales so far this month.
Mapúa University enhances student experience via global classrooms
In this modern digital-driven world, access to information to fuel knowledge has been greater than ever. Joining the workforce armed with the tools and global perspective needed to navigate this space is the golden ticket. This was the impetus for Mapúa University to create a more holistic campus experience to prepare its students for a fast-paced future. Their collaboration with Arizona State University enhances these program offerings through its Global Classrooms, where the world is literally at their students’ fingertips.
Mapúa University, among the top educational institutions in the country, used these markers as the foundation for the business and health science courses they crafted with Arizona University. The students also have the chance to benefit even more from key pillars – Global Immersion, Real-Experiential Learning, Digital Mastery and Advanced and Immersive Facilities.
In the Global Classrooms, students have the opportunity to share a synchronous learning experience with peers from all over the world, with classes being led by professors from the ASU-Cintana Alliance,while maintaining affordability.
The Global Classrooms have become a cost-effective way to connect students with ASU’s renowned faculty, given that Mapúa also has campuses in Laguna and in Mindanao. Access to the best resource speakers is made possible with minimal impact on tuition and fees. This platform also provides students with access to over 600 online courses offered by ASU’s network — enabling them to develop a worldview that prepares them for a thriving career.
