Aboitiz Land wins HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work For in Asia in 2023
Left photo, President and CEO David Rafael (right) and Vice President of Corporate Services Annette Tayao (middle) proudly accept the prestigious award on behalf of Aboitiz Land.
Aboitiz Land’s unwavering dedication to cultivating innovation, values, and employee satisfaction has earned the company a remarkable distinction. Recognized by HR Asia as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia in 2023, Aboitiz Land stands firm in its commitment to transformation so it can serve its communities better.
On August 22, Aboitiz Land president and CEO David Rafael and vice president of Corporate Services Annette Tayao accepted the distinguished HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work For in Asia in 2023 award on behalf of the entire Aboitiz Land team.
At the core of Aboitiz Land’s ethos is a commitment to bringing more Filipinos home, a mission that resonates deeply with its employees. The embodiment of Aboitiz core behaviors – entrepreneurial, open, articulate, synergistic, fun, innovative, smarter, faster, simpler, and purpose-driven – forms the foundation of the company’s success.
Security Bank Foundation partnerships to train school leaders
Thirty (30) school leaders nationwide participate in the first in-person training of the 3-year leadership program of Security Bank Foundation, Inc., Ateneo de Manila University, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom), and The HEAD Foundation (Singapore). In center: Mr. Benjamin Ongteco, Principal of Caingin Elementary School in Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) held its first face-to-face session of its three-year training for school leaders from July 25-28, under its “Mentoring Future Leaders for Nation-Building” program. It uses the International Certificate in Educational Studies in Leadership (CESL) modules implemented in partnership with Ateneo De Manila University, University of Nottingham (United Kingdom), and The HEAD Foundation (Singapore).
Participants visited the facilities of Arete Ateneo Creativity and Innovation Hub in Quezon City, Accenture Philippine Hub for Innovation in Bonifacio Global City, and Canva Philippines in Makati City. These industry visits are intended to open the minds of school leaders to the practical application of
The SBFI’s three-year training program, inclusive of CESL, is designed to be sustainable and aimed at improving the leaders’ skills. It aims to improve instructional leadership, contextual problem solving, and stakeholder engagement.
PLDT, Smart join PDRF, Australian gov’t in Project REACHED
PLDT and Smart underscored their commitment to building a disaster-resilient Philippines through Project REACHED, an initiative of the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) and the Australian Embassy in the Philippines.
Project REACHED, or Resilient Emergency Communications and Enhanced Disaster Response, is a two-year program that aims to bridge communication gaps during emergencies or disasters.
PLDT and Smart will extend technical expertise in the field of communications to contribute to accelerating the goals of Project REACHED. A multi-sectoral collaboration, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, Office of Civil Defense, and the World Food Programme are also committed to this project, among others.
The Australian Government, through PDRF, vowed to strengthen the resilience of selected localities with vital communication equipment and capacity development. Among those selected were Virac in Catanduanes, Borongan in Eastern Samar, and Butuan in Agusan del Norte based on factors contributing to their overall competitive index resilience score.
This initiative is part of the Group’s #SafeandSmart advocacy which promotes preparedness and immediate response through continuous availability of communication services, mobile solutions and activities to help communities mitigate disaster risks. This is also aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal#11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
PAGCOR delivers swift aid to Marikina City
On September 2, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) turned over to Marikina City’s Administrator Janeth Obispo a total of 5,000 relief packs, consisting of 3,000 food packs and 2,000 non-food packs as relief to the flood-prone city.
The food packs contained rice, canned goods, coffee, and chocolate drinks while the non-food packs included blankets, mosquito nets, bath towels, slippers, and hygiene kits.
The relief items will be distributed to families from low-lying areas in the city that are easily submerged in flood water.
According to PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco, the agency took the initiative to promptly send much-needed aid to the locals of Marikina, after the city was recently submerged in flood due to the southwest monsoon enhanced by Typhoons Goring and Hanna.
About a month ago, PAGCOR also delivered food and non-food packs to more than 31,000 families in various parts of Central and Northern Luzon, who were affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Egay and Typhoon Falcon.
Agora Awards open for nominations
The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) is now accepting nominations for the 42nd Agora Awards. The deadline for the submission of all requirements has been extended to Sept. 15.
Agora Awards have streamlined the set of awards into two categories–the Luminaries and Enterprise.
Under the Luminaries category are the awards for Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Education, Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship (for small, medium, and large-scale enterprises), Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Communication, Outstanding Achievement in Overseas Marketing, and Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Management.
Meanwhile, the awards under the Enterprise category are given to organizations that have shown exemplary performance in the past three years in both select and overall marketing practices.
Two new awards–the Outstanding Marketing School of the Year and the Outstanding Marketing Agency of the Year, are being introduced this year. Both awards can be won by the same person and school every year, unlike the other awards, which are lifetime awards.
The Marketing School of the Year Award is aligned with the PMA’s vision and mission of producing world-class marketers. The Marketing Agency of the Year Award, meanwhile, is the PMA’s way of recognizing the ideas, efforts, and campaigns of agencies in helping companies grow.
Digido, UnaCash bolster commitment to education
Bolstering its unwavering commitment to education and bayanihan (working together), Digido Finance Corp. (DFC), operator of award-winning consumer finance platform Digido and in-app and in-store installment solutions provider UnaCash, organized a dispatch of back-to-school essentials in support of the country’s annual Brigada Eskwela campaign.
Held last August 24, the initiative saw DFC management and employees provide school supplies, including notebooks, writing and coloring materials, a variety of other supplementary materials to two hundred and thirty students of Malanday Elementary School in Marikina City, which was affected by recent typhoons.
Company employees also demonstrated their premium on early education by contributing in-kind items.
The undertaking seamlessly aligns with two pivotal Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations: “Quality Education” and “Reduce Inequalities,” both of which encapsulate the essence of sustainable development through proactive measures.
Digido and UnaCash are resolutely stepping forward to continuously establish positive change for community revitalization. Drawing upon the collaborative prowess of various teams across the company, the Brigada Eskwela program exemplifies the organization’s unity of purpose for societal welfare.
Opportunities beyond borders
Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major life insurer in the country, is proud to announce the much-awaited comeback of Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder now backed with new assets to address the evolving needs of their clients.
Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (Hybrid Income) is a peso-denominated, investment-linked life insurance product that provides protection for seven years and allows policyholders to potentially grow their money through global investment opportunities.
With a minimum one-time payment of P500,000, clients can enjoy fixed annual income payouts for six years and get back at least the full single premium at the end of the seven-year holding period. The product also offers a hassle-free application through the company’s guaranteed insurability offer, subject to the limits of Sun Life Grepa. This means that clients will not be required to undergo a medical exam.
One can further look forward to the product’s earning potential as it invests in credit and equity-linked Note that taps into the performance of a basket of equity indices from the US, Japan, and Europe, offering exposure to the growth opportunities of the developed global markets.
Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (Hybrid Income) will be available for a limited period only.
