Cityland’s Pioneer Heights 1 — Move In Now
Cityland Development Corporation is proud to announce the turn-over of its latest project — Pioneer Heights I, a 24-storey office, commercial and residential condominium located along Pioneer St., Barangay Buayang Bato, Mandaluyong City.
With the completion of the Kalayaan Bridge of the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) — Ortigas Link road project, travel time to the cities of Pasig, Makati and Mandaluyong has been reduced drastically, thus making Pioneer St., a bustling hub for commercial and residential establishments.
Carefully planned amenities such as a swimming pool, clubhouse, gym, multi-purpose / event area, viewing deck and 24 hour association security are provided to make condo living enjoyable and comfortable. Meticulously designed residential units in studio, studio deluxe, 1-bedroom deluxe, 3-bedroom, commercial and office units are now available in cash and easy installment terms on a first-come, first-served basis. An ongoing promo for installment downpayment payable up to 20 months with 0% percent interest is currently being offered.
For more information, please call Makati 8812-2222; Ortigas 8687-3333; Vito Cruz 8567-3333; Manila 8242-1212; 0919-9991999 or visit us at www.cityland.net.
Metrobank gifts clients with waived InstaPay fees until June 2024
Sending aguinaldos to your inaanaks, or even giving daily allowance for the next school year is now lighter on your pocket as Metrobank waives InstaPay fees for transactions worth PHP1,000 and below until June 30, 2024. All you have to do is complete your transactions with the NEW Metrobank App.
There are two ways to enjoy this deal:
Via Send Money feature. Open the NEW Metrobank App and tap the Send Money icon in the bottom tab; Enter details such as the source account, transfer amount, recipient.
Please note that PHP 1,000 and below transactions are eligible to avail of the waived InstaPay fee; Tap the ‘Immediate’ button; Enter Purpose. This is applicable for transfers to other banks as mandated by BSP; Tap ‘Next’; Review details, then tap ‘Confirm’. An OTP will be sent to your registered number. Do not share this to anyone; Input the OTP, and you’re done! You should see that the PHP 0.00 InstaPay fee is reflected in the transaction details page. You will also receive an SMS notification about your transaction.
Via QR Code feature. On the NEW Metrobank App’s dashboard, tap “QR” at the bottom navigation menu; Scan or upload the QR code of your recipient; After scanning the QR code, fill in the required details for your fund transfer. PHP 0.00 transfer fee should reflect in the confirmation page for transactions worth PHP 1,000 and below.
To enjoy a smart, simple, and secure banking experience anytime, anywhere — make sure to download the NEW Metrobank App from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Huawei AppGallery.
Maynilad, JGC-Hitachi consortium sign contract for upgrading of five wastewater facilities
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently awarded to the JGC Philippines, Inc — Hitachi Asia, Ltd. Consortium a ₱998-million contract to upgrade six of its Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), particularly those located at Bagbag, Congressional, Project 7, and Tatalon in Quezon City, and at Paco in Manila.
Once completed, the project will ensure that the treated wastewater discharged by these STPs complies with the revised effluent standards (DAO 2021-19) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Maynilad is set to spend over ₱3 billion to upgrade 17 of its existing 22 STPs over the next five years. The upgrade of these 17 STPs is part of Maynilad’s ₱178-billion wastewater management spending plan from 2023 to 2046, which aims to expand sewer coverage and manage pollution loading in bodies of water, thus guaranteeing adherence to legal requirements while enhancing customer service and protecting the environment.
PLDT, Smart 2023 partnerships empower 40% more farmers, MSMEs towards digitalization
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) have ushered 14,442 farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, and micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) towards digitalization through their tech-enabled solutions this year, a 40% increase from 2022.
This year, 11,464 MSMEs and cooperative members have undergone a digital upskilling training under the PLDT Group’s eBiznovation, reaching a total of 21,105 local entrepreneurs since it started.
PLDT and Smart’s Digital Farmers Program (DFP) have strengthened the digital literacy of 2,796 farmers, youth, agri-extension workers, farm field schools, and other stakeholders, another milestone for the year. To date, DFP has extended the benefits of using technology in agriculture to 9,351 Filipino farmers with over 300 trainings rolled out.
This is made possible by the strong collaboration with partners such as the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture through its Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI).
Empowering farming communities and local enterprises through digital tools and mobile technologies towards sustainable agriculture and inclusive growth is a key priority of DFP and eBiznovation.
PLDT and Smart’s efforts to promote inclusive technologies that can help boost livelihood opportunities among farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, and MSMEs aim to contribute to the UNSDG #1 No Poverty, #2 Zero Hunger, and #8 Decent Work and Economic Growth. This also underscores the Group’s support to the government’s Go Digital Pilipinas Movement.
PLDT is a founding member of the Digital Infrastructure pillar of the presidential Private Sector Advisory Council, which seeks to uplift the lives of Filipinos through adoption of digital services.
Teleperformance bags nine awards, re-enters longest and largest awards program in Europe
Teleperformance a global leader in digital business services, bagged nine awards at the European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards (ECCCSA) in December.
The recognition was awarded to TP by “the longest running and largest awards program in the customer contact industry.” In 2022, Teleperformance won eight awards at the prestigious program.
TP bested large names in the field after the award-giving body had a thorough review of the organization’s remote work solutions, comprehensive security measures, and exceptional client support. Among Teleperformance’s cutting-edge technologies are the multi-awarded Cloud Campus, a cloud-centric model to support work-at-home-agents (WAHA); and TP GenAI, the company’s very own artificial intelligence (AI) platform.
To date, Teleperformance operates in 95 countries globally, with nearly 500,000 employees currently serving 170 countries in 300 languages and dialects on behalf of many of the world’s most respected brands.
In 2023 Teleperformance Philippines was certified as a Great Place to Work® in the Philippines for the sixth consecutive year. TP is the first, the largest, and the first BPO company in the country to achieve the Great Place to Work® certification.
Pueblo de Oro partners with ABS-CBN Global to reach out to OFW market
PUEBLO DE ORO Development Corporation (PDO), the residential development arm of the ICCP Group, has signed a marketing agreement with ABS-CBN Global Ltd. to fortify its presence in the rapidly expanding Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) market.
Commencing in January 2024, this strategic partnership empowers Pueblo de Oro to leverage ABS-CBN Global’s diverse channels and platforms, enhancing its visibility in the OFW markets across the United States, Canada, and the broader Asia Pacific region.
Recognizing the significant contribution of OFWs to its residential product sales in key areas like Cagayan de Oro, Pampanga, Cebu, and Batangas, Pueblo de Oro aims to amplify its reach with ABS-CBN Global’s support. The company is eager to connect with more overseas Filipinos, emphasizing its commitment to providing the trademark ‘gold standard of community living.’
Pueblo de Oro’s latest developments and residences not only provide a place to call home but also represent a promising investment opportunity perfectly suited to the desires and aspirations of our dedicated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). These projects are Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar in Batangas, Westwoods Storeys in Cagayan de Oro, Park Place II in Lapu-Lapu Cebu, and La Aldea Fernandina in San Fernando, Pampanga.
Mang Inasal rewrites brand love story with local content creators
For the past two years, Mang Inasal, the Philippines’ Grill Expert, has been heavily present on digital. Its official hashtag, #ILoveMangInasal, has over 128,000 posts related to it on Facebook and 315 million views on TikTok, and counting.
In March 2022, Mang Inasal Creators’ Circle (MICC) was launched.
From the initial 30-member group, the MICC exponentially grew to over 160 members by 2023. This growth gave birth to a new category of content creators within the community — the Gen Zs and TikTokerists. Now, with over 30 campaigns in 2023, the youth, moms, and foodies all seamlessly tell their unique love for Mang Inasal across their 29-million overall follower base.
As MICC continues to expand, the community has not only tapped a diverse mix of content creators but also partnered with some of the biggest content creators in the regions including Simon Javier of Metro Manila; Mommy Hieds and Georgeous George of North Luzon; Mommy Diaries PH of South Luzon; Mortejo Twins and Zamboanga Guide of Visayas and Mindanao.
All efforts since its creation have proven to be worth it when the MICC was recently awarded the Black Dragon recognition under the Best Brand Building/Awareness Campaign category at the prestigious 2023 Dragons of Asia.
While Mang Inasal is ending 2023 with the loudest bang with MICC, the new year promises bigger and more IHAWtastic campaigns that will surely give digital content creators more Ihaw-Sarap food and Unli-Saya experience wherever and however they want to enjoy it.
Perfetti Van Melle PH partners with PCX on plastic reduction
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM), the global company behind the world’s beloved confectionery brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups and Fruittella, has partnered with PCX Markets to fulfil an ambitious and robust Sustainability roadmap, that not only exceeds the plastic reduction targets outlined by the Philippines’ Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act, but also simultaneously helps build a circular economy through social impact.
Perfetti Van Melle Philippines’ robust plastic diversion program, mobilized with PCX and its partners, ranges from community impact, through credits that support HOPE’s Aling Tindera project, to co-processing, recycling and upcycling. Going beyond government compliance, the company is focused on creating a sustainable value chain that touches on the important facets of its business and the community.
