2GO ramps up support for event logistics
2GO recently provided logistics support to the first IRONMAN triathlon event of the year by facilitating the transfer of large-ticket paraphernalia for the Davao leg.
Bikes, race equipment, race bibs, singlets, merchandise and exhibition materials were shipped from Manila on 2GO vessels for the races and events on March 23 to 26.
With 2GO’s range of assets, the group’s capability to operate in a wide network within the Philippines provides fast logistical solutions that are safe, secure, and dependable for any cargo transport by land, air, and sea.
With Sunrise Events’ continued trust, 2GO will continue to support the logistics and transport needs of the succeeding IRONMAN events to be held in Bohol, Camarines Sur, Dapitan, Puerto Princesa and Subic.
BPI wins record number of sustainability awards
The Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) secured back-to-back sustainability awards from a multitude of notable local and regional awarding entities throughout 2022.
These recognitions underscore the bank’s purpose-driven and staunch commitment in promoting conscious consumerism and sustainable operations by embedding positive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its core.
BPI received a record-high 10 recognitions which further affirmed its position as the leader in sustainability in the Philippine banking industry and as among the best in the Asia Pacific region.
BPI was recognized as the Most Sustainable Bank (Philippines) by International Business Magazine Awards; Best Bank for Sustainable Finance (Philippines) by Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards; Best Sustainable Bank (Philippines) by FinanceAsia Country Awards; Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia by Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards; Sustainability Company of the Year — Circle of Excellence by Asia CEO Awards; and Best Bank for Sustainable Finance — Domestic, Philippines by The Asset Triple A Country Awards for Sustainable Finance.
The Bank also clinched the Financial Leadership in Sustaining Communities (Asia Pacific) citation from Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, House Awards Service Providers APAC: ESG Solution from Corporate Treasurer Awards, Market Leader in ESG from Euromoney Market Leaders, and Award for Sustainable Development Finance Program from Manila Bulletin’s Sustainability Recognition Night.
Bahay Bulilit
McDonald’s Philippines executives led the turnover ceremonies, including Margot Torres, managing director, Adi Timbol-Hernandez, corporate relations director, Austin Torres, public affairs manager and Marie Asistio-Angeles, executive director, RMHC.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines turned over its fourth Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Barangay Tibungco Davao City. The project is a major advocacy for education of McDonald’s Philippines owner and founder George Yang.
RHMC, in partnership with the local city government, opened the fourth Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Center in Brgy. Tibungco last March 30. There are three other Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers in the city located in Brgy. Buhangin, Brgy. Mintal, and Brgy. Dumoy.
Every Bahay Bulilit Learning Center provides childhood education in preparation for formal schooling. Child development workers and community volunteers assigned by the local government are trained to teach these children.
“Government support is important in our goal of uplifting the lives of children through education. Not only do they help us identify the communities that need learning centers, but they also generously donate the land on which RMHC will build the learning center,” Yang said.
RMHC has built 37 Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers in various areas all over the country. Aside from Bahay Bulilit, RMHC’s flagship programs also include Ronald McDonald Read to Learn and Kindness Kitchen.
PBCWE elects Aboitiz Group for Governing Council
The Aboitiz Group has been elected to the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) Governing Council, an assemblage of industry leaders advocating for workplace gender equality and promoting the economic empowerment of women in the country.
Gingery Hontiveros, Aboitiz Equity Ventures first vice president and chief sustainability and reputation management officer, represents the Aboitiz Group at the PBCWE Governing Council.
The Governing Council is elected by fellow PBCWE members, and the Aboitiz Group’s election is a testament to its industry-setting standard of gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and influence in the wider business community. Together, Aboitiz Group and its fellow PBCWE members are transforming workplace culture, practices, and breaking down policy barriers.
AEV is an equal opportunity employer with embedded diversity and inclusion initiatives and gender-related programs.
The elected Governing Council will be formally established in the upcoming 11th PBCWE Governing Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 11.
Shop from S&R via MetroMart
Shop online from S&R branches in Cavite via MetroMart, the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. These include S&R Imus along Aguinaldo Highway, and the newly opened S&R Evo in Evo City, Kawit.
Customers can shop from S&R with or without a membership card via their MetroMart account. Score unique, awesome finds from S&R with great discounts and promos when you shop online with MetroMart.
They get free delivery when they use the code SNRCAVITE. This promo is valid for all users, for a one-time redemption within April 1 to 15, 2023
IPC summer music festival
Isuzu Philippines Corp. (IPC) will hold its Isuzu Summer Music Festival at the Alabang Town Center — Town Plaza on April 21 to 23, teasing the public with the official unveiling of the new Isuzu D-MAX.
Customers will now have the chance to see up-close and test drive the recently launched Isuzu mu-X and new Isuzu D-MAX as IPC will have a public display of these models during their 3-day summer music festival.
The show will start on April 21 at 5:45 p.m with the unveiling of their new models with all-time favorite OPM artists such as Yeng Constantino, Sam Concepcion, MYMP and Barbie Almalbis scheduled to perform live through-out the weekend.
Isuzu will also host Car Club Meet-up at the ATC Open Parking.
On April 22, a Special Isuzu Dog Show will take place wherein customers are welcome to bring their dogs to take photos with the D-MAX and mu-X.
An exclusive event discount will be offered for the New Isuzu mu-X and New Isuzu D-MAX exclusive to those who will inquire during the festival.
RCBC DiskarTech joins Paleng-QR PH Plus launch
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) through its financial inclusion super app RCBC DiskarTech joined the launch of Paleng-QR Ph Plus in Pasig City and Bacolod City.
Pasig City is the first city in Metro Manila to implement the interoperable facility while Bacolod City is the first in Western Visayas.
Paleng-QR PH Plus was launched in Pasig City Mega Market on March 3 with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, Vice Mayor Dodot Jaworski, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla, and BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo Puyat. Meanwhile, the interoperable facility was launched in Libertad Public Market, Bacolod City with Mayor Albee Benitez, Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran and Councilor Celia Flor spearheading the event on March 14.
The collaborative initiative of BSP, Department of Interior and Local Government, and leading digital payment apps like RCBC DiskarTech aims to promote further financial inclusion in cities by boosting further the capacity of mSMEs, especially market vendors.
RCBC DiskarTech’s partnership with Paleng-QR PH Plus is in line with RCBC’s vision of financially including more unbanked Filipinos into the system by creating a suite of digital innovations that are proactive to the growing needs of Filipinos.
Abot-Kaya campaign
Lalamove and its brand ambassador and business owner Kim Chiu launched the “Abot-Kaya” campaign to empower entrepreneurs through affordable and reliable same-day truck delivery services across areas in Luzon and island-wide coverage in Cebu.
Lalamove’s latest ad shows how business owners can sustainably manage and scale up their businesses this summer as they fulfill their day-to-day transactions and deliveries with Lalamove delivery trucks, ranging from 1,000 KG, 2,000 KG, to 6-wheel and 10-wheel wing van trucks.
Djon Nacario, managing director of Lalamove Philippines, said Abot-Kaya extends the message that what Lalamove does forits customers and business owners is always within their reach and can be implemented seamlessly. “Through Lalamove, we hope more Filipino SMEs (small and medium enterprises) grow their business, while our partner drivers experience flexible income opportunities to achieve their personal and financial goals in the long run.”
Igloo supports MSMEs
Regional insurtech Igloo, GCash, and Malayan Insurance launched NegosyoCare, an insurance product specifically designed to protect MSMEs. Igloo believes insurance products catered to MSMEs can support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and employment for the country and Filipinos.
Available via GCash’s GInsure marketplace, NegosyoCare premiums begin at P160 for one month coverage and up to P525 for one year coverage.
NegosyoCare provides coverage for accidental deaths, total permanent disability due to accident, and disablement or dismemberment due to accident for up to P50,000. Benefits also include medical reimbursement for accidents for up to P5,000, fire cash assistance for P10,000 and coverage for burglary and housebreaking for P10,000.
NegosyoCare is another addition to the growing line of Igloo products currently available in the GCash Insure marketplace. In 2021, the Igloo and GCash partnership launched the first Online Shopping Insurance in the market followed by Mobile Insurance products, Pet Insurance in 2022 and the GCash Travel Master with COVID-19 in January 2023.
Bayad bags Excellence Awards
Bayad made a complete sweep after being conferred with two Excellence Awards during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman’s Report, held on March 28 at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
Having served the highest contribution on Pag-IBIG Fund’s payment transactions and amount collected for 2022, Bayad was then recognized as a Top Collecting Partner for the Non-Bank Category on its fourth consecutive year.
Anchored on Pag-IBIG Fund’s continuous promotion of online payments, Bayad has been proactive in enabling its members to conveniently settle their home loan contributions not only thru Bayad Centers, and its partner network establishments such as leading supermarkets, department stores, convenient stores, pawnshops, courier services, self-service payment machine providers, banks, and financial institutions, but also through its digital partners, and its own mobile-based application – Bayad App, as well as its web platform — Bayad Online.
Bayad president and CEO Lawrence Ferrer underscored “Our drive for excellence is directed towards the belief that Filipinos deserve to be rewarded for their hard work. We share this award with fellow Filipinos who understand the deeper meaning for every payment and contribution made, which is the comfort and peace of mind, for them and their loved ones.”
