UnionBank unveils digital solutions, spearheads innovation in transaction banking
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) embarked on a digital transformation journey in 2016, long before the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of digital readiness.
The bank has gone the extra mile to provide a seamless and enhanced experience for its customers. UnionBank’s tailored approach is an excellent demonstration of the bank’s commitment to meeting the diverse requirements of its customer base, as it embraces the advantages of the digital age.
The first of its kind, PayExpress, is an electronic supplier payment solution with automated Check Disbursements and Creditable Withholding Tax (CWT) Generation. It allows clients to conveniently manage transactions by collecting Official Receipts (ORs) from suppliers and vendors prior to disbursing or crediting payments.
What sets PayExpress apart is its immediate generation of Creditable Withholding Tax (CWT) and Invoice Vouchers, sent directly to nominated email addresses of suppliers and vendors, once the ORs are collected and funds are credited to payees.
Unionbank’s Payroll Digital Account Opening (eDAO) provides efficient, paperless, and fully-digital end-to-end ePaycard payroll and corporate disbursement solution for corporate clients to their employees.
eDAO also complements the upcoming Bank Account Portability For Workers Act (Hb7619) by simplifying the account setup process for corporations.
With Remote Check Deposit (RCD), corporate clients can effortlessly use a check scanner to deposit a hundred checks at a time online, eliminating the need for branch visits.
UnionBank introduced its award-winning Mobile Check Deposit (MCD) in 2020, effectively reshaping the operational landscape for business clients.
All these cutting-edge transaction banking solutions are conveniently accessible through a single platform known as “The Portal”, a one stop shop corporate banking facility offering corporate clients seamless access to UnionBank’s extensive array of products and services.
PMA holds first Metaverse Hybrid Conference
For its 52nd National Marketing Conference, the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA) mounted its first-ever Metaverse Hybrid Conference with the theme, “Ready Marketing One: Future-Ready Marketing Strategies for Tomorrow’s Business,” at Dusit Thani Manila on November 8. It will be available in the Metaverse before the end of the month.
The list of speakers for this year’s PMA National Marketing Conference included Josh Aquino, head of Public Relations and Communications, Microsoft Philippines; Mark Del Rosario, founder and community director, Let’s Eat Pare, Classic Pare Titos and Titas of Manila; Donald Patrick Lim, acting president, Dito CME Holdings Corp.; Gladys Franco, social media and community lead, Canva Philippines; Kurt Molina, head of merchant products, BillEase; Jaime Paraso, regional VP for marketing, Mineski Global under TEG Group of Companies; Ma. Luz Javier, president and COO, Avanza, Inc.; Germaine Reyes, CEO and president, Synergy Market Research- Strategic Consultancy; Manila Di Giovanni, CEO and founder, DWorld; and Badong Abesamis, founding partner, GIGIL The Ideas Company.
Jason Dela Rosa, founder, Bounce Back PH; Nikko Lim, founder, Funko Funatic Philippines; Dr. Chris Monterola, professor, Aboitiz Chair in Data Science and head of Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ASITE), Asian Institute of Management; Courtney Sayson, co-founder, Gamer Girls Philippines; Paul Soliman, chairman and CEO, BayaniChain; and Bryan Yap, CEO, Republiq Group of Companies also spoke during the conference.
The moderators and hosts included Orly Ballesteros, COO, Exlink Events Management; Gwen Albarracin, chairman, Center for Pop Music Phil. Inc. and former PMA president; Gerry Go, actor, model, entrepreneur and gamer; Faith Abano, managing director, Celestial Media Group and former PMA president; and Atty. Shein Girao-Sapon, co-founder and COO, Viridian Technologies Inc. and Attorney at Law, Girao Law.
BDO makes dining out more affordable for its credit cardholders
BDO Unibank has partnered with food and beverage company Bistro Group to make global flavors within reach and restaurant dining more gratifying and affordable for BDO Credit Cardholders.
A 50% dining discount awaits BDO Elite, Gold, and Classic Credit Cardholders for a minimum of P2,500 and a maximum of P6,000 food and beverage spend when dining at Italianni’s, TGIFridays, Texas Roadhouse, Watami, Modern Shanghai, Denny’s, Fish & Co., Buffalo Wild Wings, Hard Rock Café, Bulgogi Brothers, and Olive Garden from Friday to Sunday, until November 26, 2023.
BDO Elite and Gold Credit Cardholders can also take advantage of a 50% dining discount for a minimum of P3,000 and a maximum of P10,000 food and beverage spend when dining at Las Flores, BCN by Las Flores, Tomatito, Rambla, and Rumba from Friday to Sunday, until November 26, 2023.
The Bank also provides its credit cardholders access to Bistro Group’s specialty restaurants featuring culinary creations by renowned Chef Josh Boutwood.
BDO Elite Credit Cardholders can avail themselves of a 50% dining discount for a minimum of P5,000 and a maximum of P10,000 food and beverage spend when dining at Ember, Savage, and The Test Kitchen every Friday and Saturday, until November 25. They can also enjoy the same discounts when dining at Helm from Tuesday to Thursday, until November 30.
LRMC signs enhanced river rehab agreement with DENR, Pasay LGU
LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is amplifying its sustainability initiatives towards a clean and healthy environment as it recently forged ties for the second time with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources — National Capital Region (DENR-NCR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), and the Local Government of Pasay City in rehabilitating the Estero de Tripa de Gallina located near the LRT-1 Depot in Pasay City.
Dubbed as Enhanced Adopt-A-River/Estero Program, this initiative of LRMC has been running for 8 years in collaboration with the national and local governments. In support of UN SDGs 11 and 14, it was designed to develop and implement a comprehensive program to reduce pollution in the Estero de Tripa de Gallina, which drains into Manila Bay, and improve the water quality of both waterbodies. Activities include regular clean-up drives, pursuit of physical improvements, as well as other health and safety measures.
EY GDS marks eighth anniversary in PH
EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS), provider of innovative and strategic business services for EY member firms to support EY clients worldwide, proudly celebrates its eighth anniversary and expansion in the Philippines with its newest center in Cebu. With this milestone, EY GDS reaffirms its mission to strengthen the local IT-BPM sector, help create opportunities for exceptional and deserving talent to grow, and help build a better working world.
As one of the major players in the industry and in pursuit of the IT-BPM sector’s 2028 roadmap goals, EY GDS has realigned itself with the strategic vision of the Philippines becoming the world’s leading hub for digitally enabled and customer-centric services. Integral pillars of the organization’s efforts that support this vision include its focus on professional development and job creation.
Established in 2015, EY GDS Philippines has seen significant growth in its talent base, work delivery, and service capabilities — amid a dynamic business environment. Locally, EY GDS focuses on tax, assurance, strategy and transactions, and consulting services.
From having just 25 professionals when it started, EY GDS Philippines now has over 5,000 professionals. Over the years, EY GDS has recruited young talents and experienced professionals across multiple core disciplines including finance, business development, technology, talent, procurement, risk management, and competencies such as SAP, ServiceNow, quality engineering, payroll, people advisory services, global compliance and reporting and cybersecurity.
This year, EY GDS was also recognized by Prosple Philippines as one of the top 100 employers for fresh graduates in the Philippines, helping students get the best possible start to their careers.
PLDT, Smart turnover learning tools to Cabanatuan City students
PLDT and its wireless unit, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) recently turned over ten desktop computers to the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Cabanatuan City in the province of Nueva Ecija, to help expand the learning delivery platforms of schools in the area.
PLDT and Smart also installed learning tools on the computers to help the division implement module-based instruction. The Central Visayan Institute Foundation Dynamic Learning Program (CVIF DLP) Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) that were uploaded in the units will aid teachers in simplifying complex lessons and teach students to study on their own.
The donation complements PLDT and Smart’s earlier efforts in helping the division improve learning outcomes among Cabanatuan City students. In June, PLDT and Smart onboarded more than 100 teachers and supervisors from the division to the pandemic tested CVIF DLP.
The crisis-resilient teaching pedagogy encourages independent learning among students. This is made possible by the CVIF DLP Learning Activity Sheets (CVIF DLP LAS) that help improve the academic performance of students even with little to no teacher or parent intervention.
Smart and PLDT-Smart Foundation have been supporting the CVIF-DLP for over a decade. PLDT and Smart develop and promote various educational initiatives in line with their commitment to help the nation achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 on Quality Education.
