Teleperformance among the best in IT-BPM
Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines made it to the top of the country’s first industry list of the Philippines Best Workplacesâ„¢ in information technology and business process management (IT-BPM).
The high-profile list, curated by the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) and Great Place to Work®, recognizes people-first companies catering to and excelling in different sub-sectors, such as, but not limited to, business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology (IT) & software development. The company must also be certified as a Great Place to Work® to be eligible for the recognition.
Out of the thirty exceptional employers in the list, Teleperformance placed fourth. The company’s nomination and subsequent victory in the IT-BPM category were also possible by Teleperformance’s certification as a Great Place to Work® for six straight years.
According to TP’s Great Place to Work® certification, 89% of employees confirmed that they are equipped with ample resources at work to execute their jobs, while another 85% expressed their satisfaction with the training they have been receiving from Teleperformance.
PLDT bolsters alignment with CDP on global climate reporting standards
The Philippines’ leading integrated telecommunications company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) continues to strengthen its alignment with global standards for climate action as it benchmarks with the 2023 disclosure system of the CDP.
Previously known as the “Carbon Disclosure Project” and recognized globally by investors, cities, and corporates, CDP provides guidance on climate-focused reporting metrics and facilitates an independent scoring on progress in terms of governance, risk management, target and performance, and emissions data, among others.
For its 2022 CDP assessment, PLDT received a “B” or a “Management” rating, signifying that the company has measures in place to manage its business impact to the environment. This was a significant improvement from its “C” or “Awareness” rating in 2021 and 2020 consecutively. Results of the 2023 CDP assessment are expected to be released by 2024.
PLDT’s environmental management measures include a decarbonization roadmap that targets Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction by 40% by 2030, from a 2019 baseline. This target is underpinned by the company’s expansion of renewable energy use, operational eco-efficiency measures, and green technology adoption for its network and data center rollout.
The company also integrated climate expertise into the composition of its Board of Directors with the recent appointment of Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J. as a member of its Advisory Committee. Yap, S.J. holds a PhD in Environmental Economics from University College London.
TypeKita, the newbie-friendly platform for Pinoy writers and readers
TypeKita is a newly launched app that aims to empower young Filipino storytellers by rewarding their creativity with accessible and self-determined monetization, while gifting readers with an interactive and visually stimulating reading experience.
The app is a localized version of the Thai original Joylada, and is further powered by homegrown social entertainment platform Kumu–a partnership that speaks to the growing online fiction community.
The shorter bursts of creativity that TypeKita champions through the chat-fiction format effectively refashion the digital novel experience, making both creation and consumption that much more accessible–providing a gateway to long-form in the future if creators are so inclined. This is further enriched by the wide range of genres at the readers’ disposal on the app, but the top categories so far are reflective of its current audience and what is meaningful to them. From romance to diversity within romance via LGBTQ+ themes; to young adult, coming-of-age stories; and to fantasy and mystery, indulging imagination and curiosity.
While many of its best features are free, the app also has the makings of the ultimate side hustle for writers of all kinds, as seen in their monetization feature for creators.
Maya’s game-changing campaigns secure top industry awards
Maya has once again earned top recognition for its bold marketing and public relations campaigns that changed the game for the financial services industry and made it the #1 Digital Bank App in the Philippines.
It is the only financial services brand to win at the prestigious 22nd PR Awards Asia by the Campaign and PRWeek. Maya was awarded the Gold for the Brand Development category and the Bronze for the Public Relations (PR) Event category, acknowledging the transformative impact of its revolutionary “PayMaya is now Maya” campaign.
Maya also won the Best Digital Brand Campaign category at The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services and Technology Innovation Philippines Awards for its “My Money. My Bank. My Way” campaign launched last April 2023. Through the campaign, Maya doubled down on digital banking, capturing 61 percent share of the digital bank deposit accounts, based on submitted company data and the official data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as of end-March 2023.
Now in its 22nd year, the PR Awards Asia 2023 celebrates excellence in communication strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, The Asian Banker Excellence in Retail Financial Services and Technology Innovation Philippines Awards is among the most rigorous, prestigious, and transparent country-level award programs for consumer financial services and technology in the Philippines.
Payoneer, BPO leaders promote inclusive leadership in Cebu
Cebu is considered as one of the most sought-after cities for outsourcing firms in the country. In fact, according to a recent report by Colliers Philippines, BPOs in Cebu will continue to drive office space demand in Q4 of 2023. With the city’s aggressive growth, it is imperative to shape a diverse and inclusive BPO space wherein everyone can feel safe and supported. To help achieve this goal, global finance services company Payoneer recently held the WOMENtrepreneurs Meetup at Dusit Thani Mactan, Cebu where industry leaders discussed about inclusive leadership in the outsourcing industry.
In her talk, Contact Center Association of the Philippines (CCAP) managing director Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury shared about the importance of inclusive leadership in the outsourcing industry.
The appetite for growing the outsourcing industry was apparent in the recently held WOMENtrepeneurs Meetup in Cebu wherein BPO leaders shared inspiring stories during the panel discussion.
With growth-oriented innovation at its core, Payoneer is committed to strengthening the outsourcing industry in Cebu and in the country by helping shape a diverse and inclusive industry that will propel BPOs to thrive in multiple markets.
Isuzu treats customers with Drive & Fly, VIP Promos
Isuzu customers may soon enjoy travelling for free through its Drive & Fly promo. From August 15 to October 31, customers who will purchase the new Isuzu D-MAX and Isuzu mu-X earns a chance to win a trip for two (2) to Tokyo, or trip for four (4) to Boracay or Palawan.
The customer must book a test drive at any Isuzu dealerships nationwide or at any Isuzu display & caravan within the raffle period, and fill-out the raffle coupon at their respective Isuzu dealer after they have completed their sales transactions. Three (3) winners will be announced and notified by November; with travel period within four (4) months after winner validation and acceptance of prize, terms and conditions apply.
All existing Isuzu customers who will purchase an Isuzu D-MAX or Isuzu mu-X from the same period, can avail of its new Valued Isuzu Partner (VIP) Promo and get an additional P20,000 cash discount on top of any existing promo or P25,000 worth of Isuzu VIP Coupon which can be used to purchase parts & accessories at any Isuzu dealerships nationwide.
Security Bank, ArteFino partner again for responsible design and Filipino craftsmanship
Security Bank and its long-time community partner, ArteFino, have again joined forces for the 2023 ArteFino Festival. This year’s artisanal fair promises a bigger and better experience, bringing nearly 150 brands across categories such as men and women’s fashion, home, jewelry, and accessories, to name a few. ArteFino runs from August 24—27, and returns to The Fifth at Rockwell in Power Plant Mall, Makati City.
In line with its commitment to building communities sustainably, Security Bank is also sponsoring ArteFino Maker’s Lab: Totally Upcycled Design Challenge 2023 to support the call for Filipino craftsmanship and sustainability, as embodied in this year’s theme of “Heritage meets Innovation.”
The ArteFino denim upcycling challenge showcases Filipinos’ creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation through the upcycling of old and used materials. Entries will use 80% upcycled materials with 60% coming from denim, wood, scrap fabric, plastic, and paper and 20% coming from other materials of choice.
Security Bank credit card holders will enjoy exclusive benefits at ArteFino when they use their Security Bank Platinum or World Mastercard, including early preview VIP access to the fair, a free gift upon entry, and access to a limited edition tote bag and other souvenir goods. Furthermore, Security Bank credit card shoppers are entitled to a 0% installment for three months.
Zero to Hero summit against food waste, insecurity
Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a global food rescue foundation, convened food industry leaders and sustainability advocates for the inaugural Zero Summit Philippines, a multi-stakeholder gathering aimed at reducing food waste and combating food insecurity. The “Zero to Hero”-themed summit rallied the academia, business, civil society, and government towards the vision of ZERO food waste and ZERO hunger by 2030.
Zero Summit aims to promote a sense of shared responsibility among Philippine stakeholders to act, unite and deliver effective solutions to reducing food waste and empowering food rescue initiatives.
Since October 2022, SOS Philippines’ programs have rescued approximately 148,728 kilograms of surplus food, served 625,300 meals, and reduced 363,852 kilograms of carbon dioxide that would have been produced if the food were wasted in landfills.
SOS is ramping up advocacy and food rescue programs with partners in retail, hospitality, food & beverage, and manufacturing. Partners for Zero Summit 2023 include Allianz PNB Life and the Gokongwei Group, along with Century Pacific, foodpanda, Ford Motor Company Fund, Mayani, Project Pearls, Quezon City LGU, and RICE Communications.
