MSME products go global
Go Lokal, a a flagship program of the Department of Trade and Industry, partnered with Kalocal, a platform pioneered by 1Export where one can order export-ready Filipinoproducts at wholesale prices.
Kalocal aims to help Filipino communities abroad who want to start their own business through importing and reselling products directly from local producers and manufacturers by offering competitive pricing for a wide variety of products – from heritage to novelty, from premium to popular and fast-moving brands.
In 2022, Go Lokal! together with Kalocal by 1Export, will launch the “Go Lokal Surprise Box” – a curated gift box containing Filipino products that will be made available, initially in the US and Canada. Every product highlights a unique story of being proudly and passionately made by MSMEs in the Philippines.
This promotional initiative will help MSMEs transition to cross-border trade as it provides the opportunity for the world to discover Filipino culture through artisanal handicrafts and delectable treats.
Key influencers who are proudly supporting this partnership include Jimmy Alapag, LJ Moreno Alapag, Raf Ignacio, Vanjo Merano and Ruby Rodriguez.
InLife launches mobile app TRIBOS
The first, largest, and only mutual Filipino life insurance company in the country aims to closely reconnect with customers and reach out to more Filipinos.
InLife policyholders now have a quicker and more convenient access to their account information anytime, anywhere.
The TRIBOS app is currently available as a Progressive Web App and runs on any internet-ready mobile device (smartphone and tablet).
The native app versions of InLife TRIBOS for Android and iOS devices will soon be available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
InLife policyholders now have quicker and more convenient access to their account information anytime, anywhere.
SM Cares supports Autism Society
SM Cares once again partnered with the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) to celebrate the National Autism Consciousness Week 2022, held annually every January, highlighting the most pressing issues affecting individuals on the autism spectrum and those who care for them.
The theme for the 26th National Autism Consciousness Week, “Nurturing Public-Private Alliances Towards an Autism-OK Philippines,” encourages stakeholders from the public and private sectors to address the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum amid the current health crisis.
One of the webinars, the “Autism Sensitivity Training for First Responders” webinar, shared how SM Cares recognizes the importance of training the first responders, such as security guards and maintenance and mall personnel, how to assist and interact with persons with autism, especially during emergencies, and in the context of the pandemic. More than 1,000 attendees, composed of mall security personnel, employees, Bureau of Fire Protection officers and personnel, and nurses of SM, joined.
Alternative career path
US-based investment analytics firm Aumni shows there is an alternative path to help employees who come from other industries to adjust to life in the private equity industry where Aumni plies its trade. Many of Aumni’s current employees in the Philippines hold backgrounds in business process outsourcing (BPO) and even the academe. Yet the transition is always made easier by Aumni’s employee-centric culture and the willingness of higher-ups to train and teach.
Aumni’s edge over its competition isn’t just how they help employees upskill, reskill, and train for a new career path.
Because their Philippine operations are based in Baguio, they’re able to offer an opportunity to get away from Metro Manila’s hectic urban jungle.
Aumni will also soon open an office in Cebu City.
BAYAD cited for cybersecurity platform
Bayad has received recognition for continuously innovating its cybersecurity platform to effectively adapt to the dynamic digital financial landscape.
In the recently concluded Asia Pacific Cloud & Data Center Awards organized by W. Media, Bayad was conferred the Outstanding IT and Cloud Project Award under the Cybersecurity Implementation Category for its accelerated and efficient deployment of a full cloud system for its cybersecurity platform.
The upgraded platform enables the company to further improve its security solutions while keeping pace with its evolution from a traditional payment center into a full-fledged fintech player that facilitates both onsite and online financial transactions.
Bayad’s advanced digital infrastructure is designed to support the growing service offerings of the company. It enables efficient risk management programs and cyber incident response systems that help strengthen the company’s capability to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
Konektado SERV
Cisco Philippines, with the support of business partners Ardent, Azimuth, and volunteer rescue group Team Patola deployed the Cisco Konektado Strategic Emergency Response Vehicle (SERV) at the start of the year to Bohol and Cebu after these areas were devastated by Typhoon Odette.
The Konektado SERV is Cisco’s communication solution designed especially for disaster response and mitigation. It is a van fully equipped with Cisco technology designed to establish connectivity even amidst power and signal outages to provide responders with a means to communicate with different teams on the ground. It is also capable of providing public WiFi so affected residents can reach out to their loved ones to assure them of their safety or ask for assistance.
Konektado SERV was built to provide responders with the necessary connectivity and communication tools during the most critical hours post-disaster.The van’s advanced technology consisted of LED monitors, network switches and routers, as well as a Very Small Aperture (VSAT) with 4mbps internet, which supported immediate communication requirements for the disaster response team on-ground.
