Globe receives Opensignal awards
Globe, the leader in mobile, formally received recognition from Opensignal’s Mobile Experience Awards for 5G Video Experience, 5G Upload Speed and Core Consistent Quality in the Philippines on the sidelines of the 2023 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last March 1.
In Opensignal’s Philippines Mobile Network Experience Report for October 2022, Globe received the highest rating among Philippine telcos for mobile video streaming over 5G, garnering the best score at 73.5.
It was also recognized for 5G upload speed supremacy nationwide with a score of 12.8 Mbps, besting competition with a 1.4 Mbps lead.
Globe also bagged the Core Consistent Quality award with a score of 76.9 percent, beating competitor scores of 76.4 percent and 75.6 percent. Globe was also declared a joint winner in 5G Voice App Experience and 5G Games Experience, and was the sole winner in Calabarzon and Metropolitan Manila in both categories.
Where diversity is valued
Mondelez Philippines works hard to ensure that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, or collectively called “DEI”, are observed and enacted within its ranks. Guided by its Purpose, Mission, and Values, the company strives to champion DEI not only for its colleagues and culture, but also for the communities where they are present. It is DEI which lies at the center of its celebration of International Women’s Day, together with the company’s belief that it is diversity which strengthens it, and drives its innovation and growth.
In Mondelez Philippines, 59% of its leaders are women, which is above the local standards. The representation of women in leadership positions is one of the indicators that the Company measures itself against to ensure DEI is not only a byword, but a reality.
“We are the makers of Oreo and Cadbury, brands which have power to give joy, uplift, and inspire acts of generosity. With such iconic brands under our watch, we feel a responsibility to take a stand in issues that matter, and one of these is DEI,” shares Aleli Arcilla, VP and managing director of Mondelez Philippines.
Shares Kristine Enriquez, senior marketing manager for the Biscuits category, “Celebrating women in the company does not only happen during March… We live and breathe it every single day.”
Manufacturing companies like Mondelez Philippines are typically male-dominated workplaces due the nature of their business. But the company is proud of its women leaders, including Bianca Baluyut-Lazo, a manager in sales, Kathy Camon, a manager in manufacturing, and Michelle Santillan, marketing head.
Womenpreneur Market
In celebration of International Women’s Month, SM Supermalls partnered with the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia and ACTED Philippines to promote sustainable and inclusive agriculture for Bangsamoro women.
This event is in partnership with Philippine Airlines and Airspeed.
Hiring platform
In line with their latest campaign “Hire Real Talent” dedicated to educating companies in seeking the right talents post-pandemic, online job portal JobStreet Philippines advises companies to reconsider the use of social media in their recruitment processes.
A recent study showed that when looking for a job, 28 percent of Filipinos prefer online recruitment platforms, corporate pages, and websites. This means many job seekers, from entry-level to skilled ones, go straight to the source of job postings when they are actively looking for opportunities.
Legitimate job platforms like JobStreet have specialized filtering capacities for hirers and recruiters to use when looking for a candidate that requires certain skills and experience.
JobStreet offers numerous benefits for employers to aid them through their recruitment process and lead them to make great hires. For newly registered hirers, JobStreet offers 30-day free job posting on their platform with access to over 14 million candidates, useful features on multiple channels (e.g. website and mobile app), easy-to-use job advertisement composer, powerful candidate management tools, and many more.
9 in 10 Filipinas want to make more money
Nine in 10 Filipinas want to earn more money but barriers such as lack of funding prevent them from tapping into opportunities to do so, like in starting a business.
These are among the Philippine responses of the Global Progress for Women Report released by Avon recently.
The report said a staggering 79 percent believe inadequate financial resources are a setback to becoming entrepreneurs. Over half (52 percent) the women surveyed admitted to the lack of confidence being a barrier to starting a business.
Driven by the desire to support women and the causes that matter most to them, Avon Philippines ushers in the #TalagangPilipina, bringing together a diverse group of Filipinas from Ms. Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach to transwoman advocate Coleen Abarrientos to celebrate what it means to be a modern Filipina woman — whether that’s being a working woman, a beauty queen, an athlete, artist, and more.
#TalagangPilipina campaign is part of Avon Philippines’ commitment to championing Filipina women who defy expectations and dare to break the outdated traditions forced on them for far too long.
Journey toward equity
UPS Philippines is celebrating Women’s History Month this March by spotlighting how the company and its partners continue to work toward a common goal of driving greater gender equity and inclusivity.
UPS partners with manufacturers like Teradyne Philippines, LHK Creation Inc. and Gameville Corp. which advocate gender equity.
Teradyne’s Women In Teradyne (WIT), a program aimed at better understanding the value of increasing women representation in its workforce, enabled company executive Jacqueline Briones, to formulate programs aimed at nurturing a more diverse workforce. Briones also established a diversity, equality and inclusion program in Cebu.
At LHK Creation Inc. – a garment producer for brands like J.Crew, Chico’s, Banana Republic and Brooks Brothers – women account for 66 percent of its management and leadership team.
Gameville Corp., a manufacturer of sports uniforms, also pursues equity and inclusion for employees and customers.
UPS also partnered with The Asian Trade Centre Foundation in 2022 for the Asia Women Exporters’ Mentorship Program, which allows women business owners in Asia to learn digital entrepreneurial skills, and be better equipped to boost their competitiveness and cross-border trade.
Financial modules on Fili Web App
GCash has partnered with the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) to provide the content for Financial Literacy modules published on the Fili Web App, a financial planning application developed by the bureau.
This initiative is part of the GCash FinLit campaign that aims to promote financial literacy and inclusion by educating Filipinos about risk tolerance, cash flow, budgeting, portfolio simulation, and general investment principles. The FinLit content by GCash is posted on the ‘Education Tab’ in the web app which Filipinos can access for free at filiapp.treasury.gov.ph.
GCash has also been partnering with other public sector entities to promote digital payment adoption among local government employees, market vendors, and Tricycle Operators and Drivers’ Associations.
New fire substation
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) inaugurated a new fire sub-station in Pasig.
The Meralco Rescue Fire Sub-station, located within the power distributor’s Ortigas headquarters, will serve as the power distributor’s fire emergency response center, training facility for firefighters and rescue teams, and a direct line of the BFP to Meralco’s System Control so that power can quickly be switched off in areas serviced by the distribution utility should these be hit by fire.
It will also house the Meralco Fire Brigade and its specialized equipment such as fire trucks, water tankers, rescue tenders, and rescue boats. The new sub-station complements the operations of BFP-Pasig and will serve not just the needs of Meralco but also that of nearby cities like Pasig and Mandaluyong.
Empowering micro-entrepreneurs
SomE 500 micro-entrepreneurs were awarded Certificates of Completion for finishing the iSTAR Program in a graduation ceremony held at the TESDA Complex in Taguig City last March 22.
Launched in 2021, the iSTAR Program is the digital adaptation of the Sari-Sari Store Training and Access to Resources (STAR) Program, an enduring partnership between Coca-Cola Philippines and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), which provides free access to training, resources, and peer mentoring to micro and small business owners to help them grow their businesses. The iSTAR Program has removed the limitations of in-classroom training and diversified its trainees by opening it to existing and start-up micro-retailers of all genders.
Aimed at providing entrepreneurial training, sari-sari store owners and micro-entrepreneurs will be able to enhance their business knowledge such as online selling, inventory control, and planning; and gain access to microloans that will enable them to build their businesses further.
The iSTAR Program is one of the efforts of Coca-Cola Philippines in sustaining the economic empowerment of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
All-British-themed weekend
The Great British Festival was celebrated in C1 Park and Amphitheatre, Bonifacio Highstreet, BGC, Taguig last March 25 to 26.
Organized by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines and British Embassy Manila, The Great British Festival displayed iconic installations that represented the UK such as Big Ben, a Red Telephone Box, and photo wall of Abbey road, and Hogwarts.
The opening ceremony was led by the ribbon cutting of Ambassador Laure Beaufils and British Chamber’s executive director and trustee Chris Nelson. Most of the participating companies are members of the British Chamber – Shell, PRU Life UK, HSBC, Cyber Q, Save the Children, and British School Manila.
The Great British Festival offered an exciting activity to encourage the festival-goers to collect 13 stamps from selected company booths to claim raffle gifts ranging from GBF Merch (Tote bag and Shirt), Unilever and Twinings products.
Top motorcycle engine oil
Industry leader Petron Corporation showcased its top-of-the-line Petron Sprint 4T HTP motorcycle engine oil at the 15th Inside Racing Bike Festival and Trade Show at the World Trade Center, Pasay City Manila from March 24-26.
Visitors to the Petron booth learned more about the Petron Sprint 4T HTP (High Temperature Protection) Fully Synthetic SAE10W40 Motorcycle Oil, particularly its advanced Thermal Control System (TCS) additive technology that enhances the oil’s thermal endurance, volatility profile, and oxidation stability. The Petron Sprint 4T HTP is the perfect match for top-of-the-line, high-performance machines such as big bikes, sports bikes, and adventure bikes.
Petron 4T HTP enhances gear and engine protection, delivers proactive cleaning power, and ensures reliable heat resistance even in extreme driving conditions. For the discerning rider who understands how to get the most out of his motorcycle engine, Petron Sprint 4T HTP offers the best defense against corrosion and engine stress.
