Cebu Pacific hails top travel agencies
Cebu Pacific recognized its top performing travel agencies from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region as it held the 17th edition of the annual Eagle Wings Awards, the first since 2019.
A total of 62 agencies from CEB’s local and international stations were conferred with the Eagle Wings Award in a three-day event held from March 21 to 23, 2023 at Modala Beach Resort in Panglao, Bohol.
The Eagle Wings Awards is held annually to recognize CEB’s top domestic and international producers in terms of ticket sales, as well as their contributions to the overall success of the airline. Leading the travel agency awardees is Manila-based Via Philippines Travel Corp. for being the airline’s top-selling producer for 2022, followed by GI Philippines Corp., Universal Storefront Services, Ticket1 Travel, and TheAtlas Pte. Ltd.
Rounding out this list are Beijing Shuozoujiuzou Technology Co. Ltd., Pinoy Tourism LLC., Beijing Daran Aviation Service Co. Ltd., Tabeer Tourism LLC., and Nam Thanh Travel Joint Stock.
Top importer
SEAOIL continues to top the list of importers in the Zamboanga Peninsula, according to the 2022 Top Importers report of the Bureau of Customs in Zamboanga.
For three consecutive years, SEAOIL has been a top importer in the port of Zamboanga. In 2022, the company brought an import revenue of almost ₱10 billion, which is nearly double its import revenue from 2021 that totaled more than ₱5 billion.
SEAOIL is awarded as the Top Importer in 2022 by the Bureau of Customs Zamboanga for its import revenue contribution of almost ₱10 billion.
SEAOIL has over 25 stations operating in the Zamboanga Peninsula alone, with more to open this year. The fuel provider is also slated to open a depot in the Zamboanga Economic Zone in Zamboanga City in the early part of 2024.
Petron co-presented Manila International Auto Show 2023
Industry leader PETRON Corporation co-presented one of the most highly-anticipated events for car enthusiasts, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), held from April 13 to 16 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. On display were some 200 cars, trucks, and motorcycles which were viewed by 120,000 visitors over the four-day auto show.
Petron, as co-presentor, had a booth in the World Trade Center lobby to welcome visitors. Here, motoring enthusiasts had the chance to channel their karting/racing dreams by posing for photos in the racing go-kart display, or at the finishing podium with a checkered flag backdrop. This emphasized Petron’s extensive support for Philippine motorsports.
In the main hall, the Petron lounge showed the full range of Petron fuels. Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 bannered the MIAS-Petron Custom and Classic Car Competition, one of the highlights of the 4-day event. It benefits all vehicle types, from well-loved classic vintage cars to the latest ultra-performance muscle cars.
Petron Turbo Diesel is another showcase fuel, perfect for the supercharged turbo-intercooler diesel engines powering the increasingly popular SUVs, MPVs, vans, and pickups.
Petron Turbo Diesel is a technologically advanced fuel, enhanced with C-booster and combustion enhancer to provide smooth and premium performance.
Having served the fuel needs of the country for almost 90 years, Petron has a deep understanding of the unique driving conditions on Philippine roads, with Petron fuels and lubricants designed to meet the motoring needs of Filipino car enthusiasts.
RCBC is Best Retail Bank
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. was named the Best Retail Bank at the prestigious RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2023 for the third consecutive year.
The RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards recognizes best-in-class retail banking and consumer finance institutions and individuals for their innovative service offering and commitment to customer excellence.
The 14th RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards was organized in collaboration with Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), UAE, and GlobalData (Singapore).
RCBC’s Digital Enterprise and Innovations Group (DEIG) also bagged the Best CSR Initiative for Financial Literacy, and a Highly Commended recognition for Best Credit Card Initiative.
RCBC was particularly recognized for its unique and innovative initiatives, including the RCBC Digital’s Online Account Opening Platform, RCBC OneAccount, RCBC Hexagon Club, and Digital Concierge.
PLDT Enterprise fuels ‘myTOYOTA Connect’
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and PLDT recently announced a partnership that will further drive the benefits of smart connected cars and intelligent platforms technology for major fleet business operators and Toyota car owners.
PLDT, through its B2B solutions arm PLDT Enterprise, is firing up TMP’s newest suite of connected services, the myTOYOTA Connect, with smart IoT (Internet of Things) eSIM solutions powered by PLDT wireless unit Smart — the first of its kind solution to be rolled out in the Philippines.
With reliable connectivity from PLDT’s Smart IoT Platform, TMP is able to maximize the potential of a unified connectivity management platform. This platform then allows users to manage connectivity and monitor the usage of a multitude of connected IoT devices backed by the country’s Fastest and Best Mobile Network according to Ookla.
TMP’s revolutionary myTOYOTA Connect provides Toyota car owners and fleet business operators the ability to have more control over their vehicle for their safety. It promotes efficient use of Toyota vehicles by monitoring their location, car condition, and driver speed, among other features, through their myTOYOTA App.
GMA Network in Russia
Through its content distribution arm GMA Worldwide, GMA Network sold 248 hours of content, which will be dubbed in Russian, to a leading Russian broadcaster.
The acquired titles are Lolong (Crocodile Whisperer), Love You Stranger, Return to Paradise, Artikulo 247 (Article 247), First Yaya (The First Nanny), Love You Two, and Kapag Nahati Ang Puso (Broken Hearts).
Through this partnership in Russia, a first for GMA Network, Russian viewers will experience and enjoy the best of Filipino entertainment.
SM, BDO receive awards
SM Investments Corp. and BDO Unibank Inc. received Platinum Awards for excellence in corporate sustainability from Hong Kong-based multimedia company The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.
SM Investments and BDO were recognized for their sustained excellence in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, with SM Investments receiving the Platinum Award for the 14th consecutive year and BDO receiving its 13th Platinum Award.
“Celebrating this Platinum Award from The Asset ESG Awards is an honor and a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and governance excellence. We are grateful for the recognition,” said Timothy Daniels, SM Investments Consultant for Investor Relations and Sustainability.
The Asset commended the companies that have shown unwavering resolve in the pursuit of their ESG commitments amid the challenges of inflation, growth slowdown, and rate hikes.
The Asset’s ESG Corporate Awards conducts the longest-running ESG benchmarking service in Asia to empower companies to evaluate and highlight their ESG credentials.
Hiring real talent
JobStreet by SEEK continues its initiative to empower companies in seeking better candidates in 2023 through a series of videos in line with their latest campaign, “Hire Real Talent,” baring the realities of hiring on social media.
Aside from encouraging hirers to utilize legitimate job platforms in their recruitment process, JobStreet’s video series attempts to show the truth behind social media recruiting.
“While social media is a convenient tool to share information, we want to let hirers know that not everyone in your following or likes is looking for jobs–and the best and most appropriate way to recruit active jobseekers is to reach out to where they are searching for opportunities, and that is through official job platforms,” said Kim Viray, JobStreet Philippines head of Marketing.
Through JobStreet’s free job ad postings, businesses are entitled to a 30-day free job posting credit upon registration on JobStreet, giving seamless access to over 14 million registered candidates with free use of powerful candidate management tools, easy-to-use job ad writing tools, inclusion in job recommendations, accessibility on multiple channels, and many other benefits, allowing hirers to focus on selecting the best candidate.
Empowering online MSMEs
BillEase and ChatGenie have embarked on a partnership to empower micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME).
The partnership will bring a new level of convenience to both consumers and merchants. Retailers will now be able to offer shoppers three cardless installment options at checkout, including Pay Later in 10 or 20 days, Pay in 4 installments for small-to-medium ticket purchases, and Pay Monthly over three, six, nine, or 12 months for big purchases with interest rates between 0 percent and 3.49 percent — the cheapest rate in the country.
Through BNPL service, underserved consumers can now enjoy a more flexible payment option, while merchants can increase their sales by offering a wider range of payment methods.
Consultation event
Recently, Dean Maw-Sheng Lee of Lee Women’s Hospital led the elite team of infertility physicians and representatives from the international affairs department to hold the second IVF Baby Reunion and Consultation Fair in Manila.
Around 350 Filipinos have signed up for this event, and over 50 former patients came with their families to meet with Dean Lee.
Peiyung Hsu, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines attended the event and noted that Lee Women’s Hospital has helped over 800 Filipino couples to become parents. With these achievements of Lee Women’s Hospital, this have surpassed those of other Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, China, Japan, and Korea, making Lee Women’s Hospital the No.1 reproductive center in Asia. Ambassador Hsu also welcomed Filipino couples to visit Taiwan and seek help from Lee Women’s Hospital.
The consultation events in the morning and afternoon were led by elite teams from Lee Women’s Hospital. Infertility physician Dr. Ting-Feng Wu introduced the details of IVF treatments and the latest technologies in Lee Women’s Hospital. During the one-on-one consultation session, over 100 couples had a chance to consult with Dr. Wu and representatives from the international affairs department of Lee Women’s Hospital.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Lee Women’s Hospital will hold another consultation event in the Philippines.
