Build-to-suit space
AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. (ALLHC) recently broke ground for the first build-to-suit facility in Cavite Technopark marks an important milestone for the company’s expansion.
The 15,000-square meter facility for a retailer is set to become the main distribution center for the nearby area, boasting over 30 loading bays, a concrete strength of 4,000 psi, and a 9-meter clear height. Expected to be completed by January 2024, this facility is set to provide employment opportunities for an estimated 300 workers.
OmniPay Travel Card launched
OmniPay, an electronic money issuer and innovative payments market leader, and Discover Global Network, the payment brand of Discover Financial Services, held an event to launch the OmniPay Travel Card.
Cardholders can now use their OmniPay Travel Card on the Discover Global Network which provides acceptance at millions of merchants and ATMs globally.
The first transaction ceremony was made by senior executives from OmniPay and Discover during a private event at Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku City.
With the launch of Omnipay’s Travel Card, Cardholders can make payments both in-store, online and access cash at major destinations outside of the Philippines through Discover Global Network, at locations where Discover® and Diners Club International® are accepted. OmniPay Travel Card is the solution for partners who are looking to integrate travel-related benefits for their customers. It can also provide additional benefits to cardholders including airport lounge access, global wifi and multicurrency settlement to name a few.
PLDT, Smart bag awards
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. recently received gold and silver stevie citations from the prestigious 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards— the international business award competition that recognizes innovation in all its forms.”¯
Bagging the Gold Stevies under the Virtual and Live Events category is PH Digicon 2022: BOUNDLESS, the hybrid staging of one of the most sought-after thought leadership events in the Asia-Pacific Region— the Philippine Digital Convention (PH Digicon).”¯
The two-day PH Digicon event tackled industry innovations and trends that can help enterprises evolve and embrace opportunities of digital adoption. The event was headlined by Earvin “Magic” Johnson, CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises, philanthropist, and a basketball legend.”¯
PLDT and Smart also bagged two Silver Stevies–one for Better Today under the Innovation in Community Relations or Public Service Communications, and another for PLDT Enterprise under the Thought Leadership Category.”¯ A Silver Stevie citation was also given to PLDT Enterprise for the leadership of PLDT and Smart FVP Mitch Locsin.
First Open Finance Innovation Hub
Last April 13, the Fintech Business Group of UnionBank launched its Open Finance Innovation Hub at the UnionBank Innovation Campus in San Pedro, Laguna.
This program promotes open innovation by offering a digital ecosystem that breaks down silos and encourages trust and collaboration. The Open Finance Innovation Hub provides a platform where various organizations can work together, learn from each other, and create cutting-edge solutions that will drive progress and transformation in the fintech industry.
The first phase of the Open Finance Innovation Hub starts with a 12-week capacity-building program for start-ups, incubators and accelerators, and venture capitalists to create the innovation ecosystem.
The second phase consists of creating an open-source platform. In this space, collaborators from different industries can publish and consume problem statements, data, and models, becoming the perfect tool to co-create new ideas for innovation.
UnionBank kicked off the launch with contract signing ceremonies that sealed the collaboration between the bank and its first two batches of partners.
Golf tournament
Local businessmen and foreign delegates took to the greens at the Manila Golf and Country Club for the return of the European Golf Cup last month.
Now on its 21st run, the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) together with Pru Life UK has organized the return of the annual sporting league to bring together golfers from the European-Philippine business community, international dignitaries, as well as representatives of multinational corporations.
The recently held event was attended by a hundred players and supported by more than 20 partners.
Super app wins 2 Gold Stevie® Awards
Globe’s internal employee super app Quest won two Gold Stevie Awards in the 19th Annual International Business Awards Integrated Mobile Experience and HR & Employee Experience sub-categories.
The highly regarded Awards received entries from organizations in 67 nations and territories. They are presented to companies that have excelled in their respective industries.
The recognition highlights Quest’s ability to simplify and centralize digital processes, enhance employee experience and improve organizational efficiency.
To streamline the process, employees shifted to using the app that was most familiar to them — Quest.
Quest started as an award-winning corporate app that simplified training. Eventually, its system was redeveloped and re-designed to house the functions of all external applications, operating as a centralized hub.
With its modern, minimalist user interface (UI) and single sign-on technology that works with facial recognition and fingerprint identification, Quest now serves as an employee’s work-life companion. It is used for recruitment, onboarding, daily operations, performance management, learning and development, educational entertainment, leadership and talent management, all the way to offboarding.
Cirtek bags award
Cirtek Electronics Corp. received the Linear Systems 2023 Outstanding Assembler Award.
Linear Systems is a world class producer of ultra-low-noise JFETS and other small-signal discrete semiconductors.
“Cirtek is a valued member of our team, and the services it provides are essential to our ability to deliver the highest-quality parts to our customers,” Linear Systems president Timothy McCune said. “We count on Cirtek to test and package our parts to the top-quality levels in the industry. Cirtek never lets us down, and this award is made in appreciation of that.”
Linear Systems specializes in the development and manufacture of precision, ultra-low-noise small-signal discrete components.
“Our customers are some of the most demanding in the world, counting on us to provide the best chip performance and consistently high quality in packaging,” McCune said. “Our close working relationship with Cirtek enables us to meet difficult performance and delivery requirements for a wide range of customers. Millions of times each year, these customers count on the work Cirtek does for us.”
Global Wi-Fi connection
Big Sky Nation, the #1 travel Wi-Fi provider and trusted by top brands and corporations in the Philippines, is all set up for the influx of customers who will avail their services.
Offering convenient and affordable Wi-Fi connections in almost any part of the planet, Big Sky Nation is an authorized partner of SkyRoam, a clear and accessible global Wi-Fi provider that provides a lightning-fast Internet connection for travelers. Big Sky Nation provides unlimited global data with an all-day battery life that can connect up to five gadgets.
Available through home delivery or personal pick-up through its booth at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, Big Sky Nation provides global connection for as low as P250 per day for its Travel Saver Package, up to P790 per day for its Travel Premium Package. For Asia, one can avail for as low as P150 to P390 per day with 4G LTE connection at 150MB daily limit, P250 to P490 for 4G LTE with 350MB daily limit, P350 to P590 for 4G LTE with 500MB daily limit, P390 to P690 for 4G LTE with 1GB daily limit, and P590 to P790 for Unlimited 4G LTE.
For Australia, New Zealand as well as Fiji, Guam and Christmas Island, travelers can enjoy 4G LTE connection with 150MB daily limit for only P250 to P390, 4G LTE with 350MB daily limit for only P350 to P490, 4G LTE with 500MB daily limit for only P450 to P590, 4G LTE with 1GB daily limit for only P550 to P690, and Unlimited 4G LTE for only P590 to P790.
In the Americas including Canada as well as in Europe, travelers can enjoy as low as P250 daily rate for 4G LTE connection with 150MB daily limit, P350 for 4G LTE with 350MB daily limit, P450 for 4G LTE with 500MB daily limit, P550 for 4G LTE with 1GB daily limit, and P590 for Unlimited 4G LTE.
Africa and Middle East travelers can also enjoy low fees starting from P390 for 4G LTE connection with 150MB daily limit, P490 for 4G LTE with 350MB daily limit, P590 for 4G LTE with 500MB daily limit, P690 for 4G LTE with 1GB daily limit, and P790 for Unlimited 4G LTE.
Customers can also avail themselves of a 25 percent discount promo when they book Big Sky Nation Wi-Fi rental on their next travel.
SEC partners with MyEG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to provide easier and more hassle-free payment options to the public with the expansion of both its online and over-the-counter payment network, through a partnership with leading e-payment processing provider MyEG Philippines, Inc.
The public can now pay registration and other transaction fees including Articles of Partnership, Articles of Incorporation, Annual Fee for Financing/Lending Companies, Exchanges, Registration as Investment Company, Application for Accreditation, General Certifications, Certification on Corporate Filing/Information, on the eSPAYSEC using MyEG’s online payment network, which includes e-wallets such as GCash, Maya, GrabPay, and ShopeePay, credit/debit cards, as well as online bank transfers from BDO, BPI, RCBC, UnionBank, Maybank, Metrobank, among others.
The public may also settle payments to the SEC through MyEG’s over-the-counter payment centers located in convenience stores, malls, pawnshops, and other establishments across the country such as 7-Eleven, Cebuana Lhuillier, Palawan Pawnshop, Tambunting Pawnshop, Bayad Center, The SM Stores, Robinsons Department Stores, DA5, Posible, Pay&Go, USSC, and more.
“As we expand the payment options available on the SEC eSPAYSEC, we hope to encourage more businesses and stakeholders to do their transactions online as it is easier, safer and more convenient,” SEC chairperson Emilio Aquino said.
