Meralco energizes new covid-19 treatment center in Pasay
In its continuing support to the government and private sector’s fight against COVID 19, Meralco energizes a new DPWH-initiated COVID-19 treatment center located at J.W. Diokno Boulevard, Zone 10, Barangay 76, Pasay City. The project involves the installation of six (6) 15-meter concrete poles, six (6) spans of covered overhead conductors, three (3) 100-kVA distribution transformers, service drop and metering facility. This new treatment center is one of the many vital COVID-19 facilities in the Meralco franchise area that are given the highest priority in terms of providing safe, adequate, and reliable supply of electricity, in line with the company’s thrust to assist the government during the pandemic. To date, more than 95 vital COVID-19 facilities have already been energized by Meralco and these include government offices, hospitals, testing laboratories, quarantine and vaccination centers, and vaccine storage facilities.
Aurora and Tarlac towns get P100 million
for evacuation center construction
Two towns in the provinces of Aurora and Tarlac received a total of P100 million grant from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the construction of two Multi-Purpose Evacuation Centers (MPECs), which locals can use in times of calamities and disasters.
Dingalan, Aurora and La Paz, Tarlac received the first tranche of funding for the evacuation center project, which cost P50 million each. PAGCOR initially granted P25 million to each LGU to jumpstart construction amid the pandemic.
PAGCOR officially turned over the initial funding during the MPEC project’s groundbreaking ceremonies in Barangay Ibona, Dingalan, Aurora on April 8 and in Barangay Rizal, La Paz, Tarlac on April 9.
Dingalan Mayor Shierwin Taay expressed his gratitude to PAGCOR for proceeding with the project despite the pandemic.
Meanwhile, La Paz Mayor Venustiano Jordan and fellow officials were likewise elated that PAGCOR chose them as beneficiary of the MPEC project.
Both mayors see the MPEC also as venue for the other activities in their towns.
To date, PAGCOR already bankrolled the construction of 19 evacuation centers. Apart from Aurora and Tarlac, PAGCOR has also released the first tranche of funding for the MPECs in Catarman, Samar; Barangays Camflora, Mangero and Poblacion in San Andres, Quezon; Tapaz, Capiz; Cajidiocan, Romblon; Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur; Tagudin, Ilocos Sur; Tadian, Mountain Province; Legazpi City and Ligao in Albay; Ocampo, Tigaon, San Jose and Sagnay in Camarines Sur; and San Fernando and Floridablanca in Pampanga.
Since it launched the project in November 2020, the gaming firm already released a total of P463 million out of its P2 billion budget for the construction of typhoon-resilient evacuation centers around the country in support of the Duterte government’s goal of providing services to the public despite the pandemic.
Mega Tower: The future of work
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has launched the Mega Tower, the latest addition to the ever-growing development of the SM Megamall complex. The 50-storey office building, SM Prime’s tallest skyscraper, is strategically located just beside EDSA.
The Mega Tower’s structure’s innovative design and elegant S-shape silhouette represent Growth and Sustainable Development. The Mega Tower is registered with the certification goal of LEED Gold®.
Designed for the future of work, the Mega Tower offers unparalleled access, safety, flexibility, and sustainability to its tenants.
The tower’s ground floor will offer a diverse mix of cafes and restaurants expected to enhance the experience and comfort of Mega Tower clients. The tower lobby has a direct link to Mega Fashion Hall where tenants can enjoy global and local retail, food and beverage, and other services.
Aside from being conveniently located at a major thoroughfare along EDSA with proximity to two MRT stations, the building will have a Public Terminal Interchange (PTI) which will primarily cater to commuters riding PUVs or shuttle vans. Five percent of the parking slots of Mega Tower are dedicated to energy-conserving vehicles.
Honda soon to unveil the All-New City hatchback
Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI), Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines, is pleased to announce that the All-New Honda City hatchback will soon make its official Philippine debut later this month.
Coming from the introduction of the 5th generation All-New City last October 2020, Honda further leveled up its presence in the popular B-segment category as Honda’s latest contender embodied a stylish exterior design, outstanding interior space, and advanced technologies.
Given the All-New City’s commendable attributes, Honda aims to further elevate the City nameplate by introducing a new sporty 5-door hatchback serving as the brand’s newest hatchback offering. Equipped with an improved overall package and versatility that would complement the diverse needs of customers and their active lifestyles.
“Catch the Hatch” can be viewed at HCPI’s official Facebook page on April 20, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
Converge racks up accolades for rapid growth
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. harvested several awards from various local and international institutions for its rampant growth in recent years amid its brisk expansion to reach unserved and underserved markets.
This further accelerated last year to serve more customers who are in need of high-speed internet connection for their work from home, online classrooms, or entertainment needs amid community quarantines aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19.
At the end of 2020, Converge has more than doubled its domestic fiber network compared to the previous year and strengthened its customer service teams, tripling customer service personnel and more than doubling its installation teams while adding over 400 service vehicles.
For its continuous commitment to improve Filipinos’ connectivity, Converge earned recognition as the “Fastest Growing Fiber Internet Service Provider” in the 2020 International Finance Awards for the second year running.
More recently, Converge was recognized as a regional and national ‘Growth Champion’ by consumer data firm Statista, together with international publications . The survey which covered 2016 to 2019 revenue growth reported Converge as the third fastest-growing company in the country. This landed Converge on the 135th spot in Statista’s annual ‘500 High Growth Companies’ list in the whole of Asia.
The Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines also lauded Converge at the 2021 Nordic Sustainability Awards last March. Converge was named the chamber’s Growth Business Partner of the Year, owing to the company’s momentous revenue and employment growth.
BillEase expands ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ reach
First Digital Finance Corp. (FDFC) which powers the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) app BillEase is partnering with Southeast Asia-based payments leader 2C2P to increase access of BNPL to more Philippine users through the latter’s merchant network.
With this strategic partnership, 2C2P’s merchants can now seamlessly activate BillEase’s card-free installment payment option with a simple integration without requiring customers to sign up for a credit or debit card.
BNPL is a flexible payment method that allows consumers to pay for products in installments with zero interest.
The partnership allows customers to apply for credit at the checkout page of 2C2P’s merchants or download the BillEase app for instant approval and split their payments over three, six, nine, or 12 months with interest rates ranging from 0 to 3.49 percent.
Launched in 2017, BillEase instantly provides consumers with credit accounts they can use to pay at participating merchants.
