GSIS inaugurates new QC branch office
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) inaugurated on Wednesday the newly constructed office building of its Quezon City branch in Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City.
“The new GSIS Quezon City Branch Office forms part of our goal to provide the ultimate customer experience to our members and pensioners,” GSIS president and general manager Wick Veloso said.
The new building is compliant with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) and Gender and Development (GAD) requirements. It has sufficient rooms and facilities, a spacious lobby, and a vast parking space to accommodate visiting clients.
“Plano din natin i-accommodate dito ang ibang government offices. Pwede silang umupa sa amin. Sana ay makapaglagay din tayo ng transportation hub, retail o commercial area para makatulong sa iba.” Veloso added.
Among the GSIS branch offices nationwide, its Quezon City branch serves the most number of clients, catering to 311,923 members, 29,054 pensioners, 194 remitting agencies, and 297 sub-agencies. Up to 500 clients visit the office daily.
The new office of the GSIS Quezon City branch is strategically located near government offices such as the Quezon City Hall, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, PTV 4, and Philippine Information Agency, among other agencies.
Dentsu appointed as foodpanda’s media partner in Asia Pacific
Dentsu International has been appointed by foodpanda, an online food and grocery delivery platform and lead brand for Berlin-based’s Delivery Hero in Asia, as its media partner for its Asia Pacific markets, which will include Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand — in addition to its existing remit in Taiwan, where Dentsu has been their media partner since 2020.
Dentsu will work closely with foodpanda in the region to support its media transformation journey and bring closer collaboration across the markets.
Prerna Mehrotra, CEO of dentsu Media APAC, said: “Our amazing team in Taiwan has built a strong foundation in the market, successfully differentiating foodpanda from its competitors with great relevancy to its target audience… We are excited to continue driving meaningful difference in their media and marketing strategy and can’t wait to do some great work together.”
Ankit Kochar, Head of Brand Media, foodpanda APAC, said: “Dentsu is an advertising powerhouse with a strong legacy in its media roots. Given that they were able to navigate with great agility in today’s digital complexities, we decided to take our existing partnership to the next level outside of Taiwan. Their extensive network and versatility were some of the key criteria that we were seeking in a partner.”
Dentsu’s appointment is effective as of April 1, 2023.
Sun Life’s new health campaign aims to inspire Filipinos
Good health is key to living life according to your own terms, whether you’re pursuing your dreams, caring for your family, or enjoying your wealth. This is the message that Sun Life Philippines wishes to send in its latest campaign, as it strives to inspire more Filipinos to pursue a healthy lifestyle while also availing the benefits of a health insurance.
A video called Wheel of Life depicts a game show where players get a preview of the financial impact caused by various illnesses, and how having health insurance can help mitigate this. The video stars Sun Life brand ambassador Piolo Pascual playing the role of a game show host.
To further raise awareness, especially among the younger generation, Sun Life has also introduced rising star Donny Pangilinan as its new Sun Life health ambassador.
Sun Life is bringing back Sun Life Cycle PH and holding the Wheel of Life Pop-up Fair on April 23 at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. The event is open to all ages, fitness, and skill levels. The Kids’ Bike Camp will also be held on April 16 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila.
The Wheels of Life Pop-up Fair 2023, which will make stops in various locations, will feature health activities including free consultations, health risk assessments, nutrition counseling, and mental health check-in courtesy of the Philippine Mental Health Association, Dr. Anywhere and Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation Inc. Other locations and dates include: March 18 at Eton Centris, Quezon City; April 1 at Greenfield District, Mandaluyong; April 15 at Festival Mall, Alabang; April 16 at Quirino Grandstand, Manila; April 23 at Vermosa Sports Hub, Cavite; and April 29 at D’Mall, Boracay.
Sun Life also has a treat for those who will be at the island paradise of Boracay on April 9 and 29, as it will offer free massage and henna tattoo, a Partner for Life photo session, and an afternoon tea break. There will be activities promoting protection of the environment.
Cyberzone Game Fest 2023 supports grassroots gaming community
SM Cyberzone, the largest chain of IT retail stores in the Philippines pioneered the community eSports scene since 2014 and through the years, the brand has done all that it can to support the grassroots gaming community. SM Cyberzone built gaming programs that have been recognized all over the country from 2016 to 2019, and continue to innovate the tournament scene in collaboration with global eSports organizations.
SM Cyberzone is once again giving the spotlight to the Filipino gaming industry through Cyberzone Game Fest 2023. Happening in select SM Malls nationwide from March to May, Cyberzone Game Fest is now in its eighth year.
Cyberzone Game Fest 2023 is co-presented by Smart, PC Express, and ASUS Republic of Gamers.
mWell bags GLOMO Award
Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s (MPIC) health technology platform, mWell, clinched the most coveted Global Mobile (GLOMO) Award for the Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life in the recently concluded awards ceremony held during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
mWell emerged as the sole winner from the Philippines across all categories of the technology sector’s most prestigious accolade, cementing MPIC’s thrust as a leading conglomerate, not only in the infrastructure landscape, but in the digital sphere as well.
mWell is the only healthcare app among the convenor organizations and supporting companies of the GoDigital Pilipinas.
The GLOMO Awards, known as the Oscars of the mobile industry, enlists the professional expertise of more than 200 independent judges from across the world, comprised of leading industry and subject matter experts, analysts, journalists, and academics. It celebrates companies, individuals, and governments who have driven the greatest innovation in mobile and adjacent industries.
As technology continues to fuse the boundaries between physical and digital, the Digital Everything category is among six categories that recognizes brands that are winning in creating services that are at the forefront of this digital shift.
mWell’s GLOMO Award for Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life, emphasizes MPIC’s resolve to be the largest catalyst for a Sustainable Philippines. It is also aligned with the efforts of the conglomerate to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, primarily SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, which aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, and SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, which aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Committed to PH digital future
ePLDT affirms its commitment to help advance the country’s digitalization drive with the rise of its largest hyperscale data center yet, VITRO Sta. Rosa.
The facility will go live by early next year with an initial power capacity of 14 megawatts (MW), and will further increase to 50MW once fully operational.
“With these data center energy forecasts and insights put to light, we look forward to continue working with our government and multi-sectoral partners to ensure sufficient energy supply to power the digital future of all Filipinos,” said ePLDT chief data center officer Gary Ignacio at the 25th Powertrends International Business Forum on February 9.
Ignacio highlighted that the Philippines’ data center energy requirements are expected to exceed those of other sectors due to the rapid growth of digitalization and digital transformation.
InLife receives Alida Delta Award
Insular Life (InLife) has been awarded a 2022 Alida Delta Award for its innovative mapping of the customer experience journey to affirm its promise of “A Lifetime for Good” to its policyholders.
InLife was recognized for its Voice of the Customer Program which gathers feedback from its policyholders throughout various customer touchpoints, from new policy issuance and after sales service, to the usage to InLife App, website and Customer Portal. This strategic customer experience program highlights how InLife values its customers’ voices to create an impact on the company’s strategy, culture and process.
“We are building communities of customers that can individually and collectively support or challenge our business strategies and initiatives. Through their feedback, our policyholders help us affirm our right processes, and the same time help us craft solutions for their unmet expectations,” said InLife executive chairperson Nina Aguas.
“The Alida Delta Award validates that InLife upholds a customer-centric culture and mindset to continuously understand our customers and consistently strengthen our end-to-end customer experience,” InLife executive chairperson Nina Aguas said.
