Grab delivery-partners honored as ‘Padyak Champions’ at Mobility Awards

Grab Philippines celebrates the recognition of its delivery-partners Sarah Francesca Aguja and Arnold Samiano De Luna as ‘Padyak Champions’ at the prestigious Mobility Awards 2024 held at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
Aguja secured the top spot, with De Luna closely trailing in the Padyak Champion category–a recognition reserved for the most outstanding cyclist messengers and delivery riders engaged in on-demand and parcel delivery services. This achievement stands as a testament to their remarkable commitment and exemplary performance in the delivery field, all while embracing sustainable transportation practices.
As the Padyak Champion of the year, Aguja brought home a cash prize of Php 10,000, various cycling merchandise, and a brand new bike. Agura said that being a woman driver presented more challenges for her in performing her job such that the Mobility Awards made it more special for her.
The Mobility Awards, a collaborative initiative led by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) and its partners, advocates for a greener and more inclusive transformation in urban mobility in the Philippines.
Sun Life puts the spotlight on business owner clients
Sun Life Philippines’ recent thanksgiving concert, dubbed Sama-sama sa Pasasalamat, may have been top-billed by celebrities Piolo Pascual, Sarah Geronimo, Matteo Guidicelli, and Donny Pangilinan, but they weren’t the only ones who shined during that evening, as the company also put the spotlight on a special group of brand ambassadors: its very own business owner clients.
During the event, held recently at the World Trade Center Tent, concert attendees got to enjoy delectable treats from various food concessionaires owned by Sun Life clients, including Happy Kopi, Grain Ola, Hungry Anj, Stip’s Chips, Zachy’s Sweetreats, Wilmar’s Taho Factory, Spice Jar Co., Plant Patisserie PH, Sushitopia, Yeppeun Jei K-Goodies, Takojammy, That’s Diner, Delsey Juices, Koomi, Shepherds Deli, and Heavenly Desserts.
Sun Life has been actively serving business owner clients over the years with its Sun Future Proof, a program designed with a business owner’s journey in mind, bringing together financial education and financial solutions to help them achieve both business and personal financial goals.
The company also offers the Business Owner Insurance Packages, which are product bundles designed to address the financial needs of entrepreneurs both for their business and personal goals. The options include BIP Emergency Fund + Lifetime Protection, BIP Health Protection, BIP Education Fund, BIP Key Employee Protection, BIP Partner/Shareholder Protection, BIP Retirement Fund, and BIP Estate Protection.
LLF, Globe host supplemental feeding and provide device support

The Lex Leonum Fraternitas Foundation, together with Globe, recently provided supplemental feeding and device support to students and teachers of the Pagkakaisa Elementary School in Biñan, Laguna.
LLF, composed of San Beda College of Law alumni members of Lex Leonum, provided supplemental meals for 1,500 students at the public school, while Globe donated seven laptops to the school faculty.
The feeding program is a regular outreach program of the LLF to alleviate the conditions of impoverished students and inspire them to reach their dreams and full potential. It is the aspiration of the LLF to spearhead this activity so that others may follow and enable the students to go to school without the thought of hunger.
Globe, on the other hand, has long been a staunch supporter of education, pushing forth literacy as a means to eradicate poverty and promote a safe online environment.
Myrna Palma, Principal at Pagkakaisa Elementary School, said the laptops from Globe will be distributed to the seven grade levels— from kindergarten to Grade 6- and will be made available to teachers who do not have their own computers.
Froilan Castelo, Globe Group general counsel and LLF chairman, led the activity, along with other members of the organization: Atty. Jan Vitug, Atty. Miko Alivia and Atty. Allan Jocson, members of the LLF Executive Committee; and Steve Naguiat, who represented Biñan City Rep. Marilyn Alonte.
Bloomberry: A multi-award-winning integrated resort developer and operator
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation’s (Bloomberry) and its executives have been recognized by international financial and gaming media publications in 2023.
Chairman and CEO Enrique K. Razon Jr., was recognized for the second year in a row as the sixth Most Influential Person in the 2023 Asian Gaming Power 50– a ranking of the 50 most influential and prominent Asian gaming industry leaders and executives by Inside Asian Gaming. Thomas Arasi, Bloomberry president and COO, ranked 37th, an improvement from 38th in the previous year.
Inside Asian Gaming, a leading gaming and entertainment media brand, has also recognized Bloomberry’s Solaire Resort Entertainment City under the Best Regional Asia-Pacific Integrated Resort (IR) and Best Gaming Floor categories in its annual IR Academy Awards. The same awards program heralded Mr. Razon as Outstanding CEO over his Macau-based counterparts.
Bloomberry won three awards from FinanceAsia’s Best Managed Companies Poll 2023. Mr. Razon was recognized as one of the country’s Best CEOs (bronze) and Ms. Estella Tuason-Occeña, Bloomberry’s executive vice president, CFO, and treasurer, was recognized in the Best CFO category (silver).
As a listed company, Bloomberry received the gold medal in the Philippines’ Best Mid-cap category, based on nominations by Asia’s savvy community of investors and financial analysts.
Other awards included Casino Operator of the Year in the 2023 Global Gaming Awards Asia by Gambling Insider, the Overall Most Outstanding Company in the Philippines and Most Outstanding for both Small/Mid cap and Casinos & Gaming categories in AsiaMoney’s poll, and Best Investor Relations Company and Asia’s Best CSR in the 13th Asian Excellence Awards by Corporate Governance Asia.
In Institutional Investor’s 2023 Asia Executive Team Survey, Bloomberry was highly ranked across a broad range of categories under the Asia-Pacific (overall) Gaming & Lodging sector. Mr. Razon was ranked first in the CEO category (sell-side); Ms. Tuason-Occeña ranked first in the CFO category (Sell-side); and Mr. Ramos ranked first in the Investor Relations Officer category (sell-side).
Converge taps Salesforce for PH’s first generative AI contact center
Converge ICT Solutions has chosen Salesforce, an AI customer relationship management (CRM) platform and global technology company, to help it launch one of the first generative AI contact centers in the Philippines.
The new contact center will deploy Salesforce’s Service Cloud, Field Service, and MuleSoft. Converge will leverage the power of predictive and generative AI through Einstein and Einstein 1 Platform to transform operational efficiency and enhance digital experiences for their residential and enterprise customers.
In 2022, Converge adopted Salesforce’s solutions, including Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Mulesoft to significantly improve case routing processes and average case handling times.
The new contact center will leverage Salesforce’s generative AI solutions to bring improvements in efficiency, scalability, and data-driven insights. Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Platform, which is the first predictive and generative AI platform on a CRM, will help Converge to increase productivity of their Customer Service teams. The new features will include leveraging Einstein Bots for simple requests, surfacing relevant Service Replies for agents-assisted support, and real time, or fast, analytics such as predicted churn on the profile of each customer. This is in line with the goal of Converge to digitalize support channels and encourage self-service, reducing the time to respond to customers and resolve cases, and making insightful and meaningful decisions with data.
Gold Coin Malaysia takes home Outstanding Feed Mill award

Gold Coin Feedmills Malaysia, part of the Pilmico and Gold Coin Group, received the “Outstanding Feed Mill” Award during the 10th Malaysian Livestock Industry Awards. The awarding ceremony was held last November 29 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre during the opening ceremony of Livestock Malaysia 2023.
Its livestock feed mills located in Butterworth, Penang, and Port Klang, Malaysia, were lauded for their significant contributions to the advancement of the animal feed industry and exceptional success in its business operations. The award went through careful deliberation by the organizing committee of Livestock Malaysia 2023, Informa Markets. It was also endorsed by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in association with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security Malaysia.
Gold Coin Malaysia has been in the livestock industry for over 70 years. It began in Singapore in 1953 and moved to Port Klang in 1985, while its Butterworth feed Mill was established in 1966. Pilmico Foods Corporation, Aboitiz Group’s food and agribusiness subsidiary, then completed its acquisition of the Gold Coin Group in 2019.
PLDT Global supports Christmas tree lighting at DMW
TINBO (Tindahan ni Bossing), the one-stop marketplace for overseas Filipinos powered by PLDT Global Corporation, supports the Christmas tree lighting at the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in solidarity with the department’s mission to continue uplifting the lives of OFWs.
The event showcased the lighting of a tree made from gift boxes, which signified the gift of strong collaboration between DMW and TINBO, which resulted in a positive impact in the lives of OFWs — from the beginning of their journey in the Philippines, until their reintegration to the community when they come home.
Gracing the event to highlight how TINBO and PLDT Global have worked with DMW to provide digital tools, upskilling certifications and farming grants, and other services and customized solutions that serve the best interests of overseas Pinoys were PLDT Global president and CEO Albert V. Villa-Real, PLDT Global first vice president and chief operating officer Edith Gomez-Cudiamat, PLDT Global head of strategic partnerships Jojo Quiamas, DMW Undersecretary for Licensing and Adjudication Services Bernard P. Olalia, DMW Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, and DMW Undersecretary for Finance and Internal Affairs Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, along with other partners and employees of the government agency.