TELUS Days of Giving amplifies volunteer efforts
Fueled by an unwavering passion for volunteerism and a strong desire to uplift local communities, TELUS International Philippines (TIP), a leading digitally-enabled customer experience and business process solutions provider, participated in its ninth Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela program, benefiting close to 5,000 students during its annual TELUS Days of Giving (TDOG) volunteer event.
On August 12, in support of the DepEd Brigada Eskwela program, 1,000 TIP team members renovated Lakan Dula High School, one of the oldest established educational institutions in Manila. From sprucing up 60 classrooms, hallways and staircases, to refurbishing 368 chairs, and donating 180 electric fans and 200 new chairs, TIP team members worked together with students and teachers to create a welcoming and inspiring learning environment. Prior to the TDOG Brigada Eskwela event, TIP team members also repaired windows and installed new flooring in several damaged classrooms at the school.
According to Jeff Puritt, president and CEO of TELUS International, the impact of this year’s event extended far beyond the walls of the school. The culture of giving back at TIP has helped the team members feel empowered to continue doing meaningful work within and outside the workplace.
Throughout the years, TELUS International Philippines has achieved remarkable progress in driving meaningful impact by actively engaging its team members in various community-oriented initiatives. Since 2014, more than 16,000 TIP volunteers have dedicated more than 77,600 hours through TDOG Brigada Eskwela events to improve nine schools across Metro Manila, benefitting an estimated 56,000 students.
Shared values bind Jollibee Group, San Miguel Food
Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) marks its 45th year with even stronger partnerships with reputable suppliers that share the same passion for food quality, food safety, and sustainable operations.
One such partner is San Miguel Foods Incorporated (SMFI) which supplies fresh, quality poultry products for Jollibee Chickenjoy, and providing other products such as pizza toppings, hams, bacon, butter, cheese and flour for the different restaurant brands of JFC.
Both companies take pride in being Filipino-born companies competing in the global arena, being professionally managed, customer-centered, strategic and yet, flexible.
The longstanding cooperation of JFC and SMFI is attributable to their shared values and strategically aligned goals of transparency of business directions and commitment to find solutions to address ever-changing consumer demands.
Jollibee Group has made significant strides over its 45-year history in various community and energy saving projects, and is now consolidating all its sustainability efforts into “Joy for Tomorrow,” the company’s Global Sustainability Agenda.
The “Joy for Tomorrow” centers on three pillars–food, people, and the planet. This is a more cohesive framework that unites the Jollibee Group community, including employees, business partners, suppliers, vendors, and other stakeholders, toward a set of shared sustainability goals.
SMFI sustainability agenda focuses on four overarching goals: to establish a circular economy approach by 2040, to achieve Net Zero by 2050, to uplift the lives of at least 15 million people by 2030 and have a fully sustainable and ethical supply chain by 2040.
Multisys retains ISO 27001:2013, earns NPC certification
Leading software solutions delivery center Multisys Technologies Corporation (Multisys) continues to demonstrate its commitment in cybersecurity and data protection as it earns back-to-back acclaimed certifications.
Multisys has retained its status as a certified compliant in Information Security Management System (ISO 27001:2013), reinforcing its position as one of the pioneering homegrown software companies in the Philippines to have achieved such feat in the renowned international standard.
The recent audit conducted by international certification body TíœV Rheinland in March formalized Multisys’ certification of global standards for its management system of information security.
The audit included reviews to determine whether Multisys’ ISMS policies and procedures are able to establish and maintain an effective system that meets the globally recognized framework in the security management of data assets, such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, or information entrusted by third parties.
In addition to the ISO 27001:2013, Multisys has also secured its certificate of registration from the National Privacy Commission (NPC), emphasizing its compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012, its implementing rules and regulations, and all related issuances.
The NPC Certificate of Registration is awarded to companies in recognition of their excellence in achieving a higher level of accountability in data protection.
Max’s Group Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Max’s Group, Inc. (MGI) recently announced the appointment of Roberto Joaquin P. Ramos as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective October 2.
Mr. Ramos joins the company with more than 30 years of experience in financial planning, accounting, risk management, and corporate governance. Before MGI, Mr. Ramos was the CFO of Group M, one of the world’s leading media investment companies. Prior to that, he held the same position in Golden Arches Development Corporation, Philips, and ABB, where he was responsible for accounting & finance, tax, treasury, IT, supply & logistics, legal & commercial risk management, contract & commercial conditions administration, integrity & compliance, internal controls, and general services.
Mr. Ramos started his career as an Auditor at SGV & Co. He has a master’s degree in business administration & management from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business, and a diploma in finance and business controlling from the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland.
He replaces Maria Rochelle S. Diaz who has provided strong financial leadership and driven significant value creation for the company. Ms. Diaz has decided to step down to pursue new professional opportunities.
LiFe Konsulta Network partners with PhilHealth
LiFe Konsulta Network is set to collaborate with CloudMedx, an AI data analytics company based in California, United States, to deploy the largest healthcare artificial intelligence (“AI”) system in the country.
The partnership between LiFe Konsulta Network and CloudMedx aims to provide a wide range of AI-enabled services such as first patient encounters, remote patient monitoring (RPM), navigation, triage, AI-enabled diagnostics, and AI-enabled electronic medical records (EMR).
This will provide digital primary care services to 45 million Filipinos, which includes around 28 million public school students, 15 million parents, and 2 million teachers and staff.
LiFe Konsulta Network is also set to participate in a ceremonial signing with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (“PhilHealth”) after it has been selected and accredited by PhilHealth for its efforts in innovating primary care networks for Filipinos.
The collaboration will allow LiFe Konsulta Network to leverage PhilHealth’s expertise and resources, ensuring the seamless integration ofCloudMedx’s AI-enabled healthcare services into the national healthcare system.
As such, the partnership between LiFe Konsulta Network, CloudMedx, and PhilHealth marks a significant milestone in transforming primary care in the Philippines by creating innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions for millions of Filipinos across the nation.
Empowering Lives and Inspiring Transformation
With its mantra of Live More. Do More., Santé continues its goal of offering Filipinos high-quality barley grass products to enhance their health and well-being, while also serving as a preferred partner for achieving a better life. Within sixteen years, Santé has dominated the barley grass industry and successfully risen up to be on top, positioning the brand as the barley authority that Filipinos can take pride in.
This was the theme of Santé’s 16th Anniversary, which kicked off with a press conference at the Santé International Headquarters in Silang, Cavite on Monday, August 14. Guests commemorated Santé’s significant milestones from its humble beginnings, and still rising up to the challenge of making an impact on people’s well-being and quality of life, and touching the lives of individuals across countries and cultures to help them live better lives.
The event also highlighted the company’s 16th-anniversary gathering for its business owners, partners, and special guests, scheduled for August 15 at SMX Convention Center.
New era of Honda’s all-new CR-V
Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) is thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking chapter for its flagship SUV, the CR-V. The highly anticipated sixth-generation All-New Honda CR-V will make its Philippine debut on September 13th and the all-new model is heralded as a significant step forward in Honda’s global thrust on electrification.
Making a milestone, the e:HEV full-hybrid system is available in the All-New CR-V for the very first time. The technology seamlessly blends the robust prowess of a 2.0-liter engine with dual electric motors. With Honda’s latest hybrid system at its core, it achieves outstanding fuel efficiency, substantially reduces emissions, and maintains an exhilarating and dynamic driving experience.
The sixth-generation Honda CR-V is also the first in its lineage with a turbocharged gas engine, allowing a powerful performance while optimizing fuel efficiency. This will be available in the 1.5 V Turbo CVT and 1.5 VX Turbo CVT AWD variants.
The All-New CR-V is the first in the Philippines to be equipped with the Honda CONNECT, developed to further enhance safety, security, and convenience for its customers.
All variants of the All-new Honda CR-V will come standard with the latest generation of Honda SENSING driver-assist technology, which uses a front camera and radar to help detect cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, and other road users effectively.
Longer and wider than ever before, the All-New Honda CR-V boasts larger proportions and a significantly broader stance. Sporty, modern, and spacious best describe its interior.
Security Bank recognized as a leading fixed income house by The Asset Awards 2023
The 2023 Asset Benchmark Research Awards recognized Security Bank anew, with a third ranking among the “Top Sellside Firms in the Secondary Markets,” in both the corporate and government bonds categories. SB Capital Investment Corporation, the Bank’s investment arm, also ranked third among the “Top Arrangers-Investor’s Choice for Primary Issues” corporate bonds category.
The Asian Local Currency Bond Benchmark Review 2023 surveyed over 550 institutional fixed-income investors active in ten Asian currency bond markets, including the Philippines. Respondents, including asset managers, commercial banks, private banks, and insurance companies from both domestic and international institutions, surveyed the best banks or securities companies across a series of buying criteria in the secondary market. Additionally, investors nominated the best banks/securities houses as arrangers in the corporate and government primary markets in terms of the quantity and quality of the issues.
The Asset Benchmark Research Awards, among the most sought-after recognitions in the financial sector, also awarded Security Bank’s top traders under the “Best Local Currency Bond” category, recognizing their commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
