Reawakening artistry, livelihood
PLDT has partnered with the Community Crafts Association of the Philippines (CCAP) in developing a training program for women artisans in Negros Occidental.
The program is designed to enhance women artisans’ talents and skills, as well as update artisanal know-how, and provide meaningful livelihood opportunities.
The PLDT-CCAP: Partnership for Development of Talented CCAP Artisans seeks to scale up the skills and knowledge of the community-based General Luna Kapit Bisig Association (GenLukba) in Barangay General Luna, Municipality of Toboso in Negros Occidental.
The program aims for the community to attain a 10-percent increase in sales, led by women artisans trained in enterprise development processes and Fair Trade principles. Fair Trade ensures workers are paid a price that offers basic standard of living and develop prospects for the future.
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Creating a greater future
Globe’s enterprise arm inspires leaders across all industries to embrace radical compassion in building their businesses. This means going beyond profit and looking at environmental, social, and governance (ESG) integration to save the planet and help improve people’s lives.
This year’s Leadership Innovation Forum (Lead-In) of Globe Business focused on the theme “Bigger Picture, Greater Future: Redefining Success Beyond Business” to share valuable insights that can help corporations re-evaluate their purpose and direction.
During his welcome remarks, Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said the post-pandemic world comes with a significant paradigm shift dubbed The Great Reset. The impact of COVID-19 put things into perspective, and initiatives are now being taken towards economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
“We are challenging every philosophy of business as we realize that profit isn’t the end goal… It is the bigger picture for the greater future,” Cu said.
Cu shared that environmental sustainability, social equality, inclusivity and diversity, corporate integrity, and responsible governance are the newly-added metrics for success. And the opportunities offered by digital–whether from tech-driven innovations, company culture, human resources, to the data collected for consumer inciting — are integral in achieving the new metrics.
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MPIC lauded at the 11th Asian Excellence Awards
Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) recently won big at the 11th Asian Excellence Awards, earning six coveted recognition for corporate governance, investor relations, and corporate social responsibility.
Accolades included Asia’s Best CEO (Investor Relations) for Jose Ma. Lim, Asia’s Best CFO (Investor Relations) for Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Best Investors Relations Professional for MPIC VP for Investor Relations Maricris Aldover-Ysmael, Best Investor Relations Company (Philippines), Best Environmental Responsibility, and Asia’s Best CSR.
Amid the new normal brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic, MPIC has remained resolute in its purpose of service continuity and dedication to all stakeholders, primarily its internal employees, its investors, its beneficiary communities, and ultimately, the environment.
Beyond profit and compliance, MPIC has dedicated its commitment to broader stakeholder interests that will be key in trudging forward towards the new global economic normal.
MPIC’s recognition in the Asian Excellence Awards is a testament to MPIC’s efforts to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), particularly SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, and 17 Partnerships for the Goals.
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National Sardines Day
Mega Global Corp. celebrated the third National Sardines Day through a program that supports undernourished children nationwideMega Global at a roundtable event held on November 23 to kick off the celebration of the holiday on November 24 shared the successful results of the Mega Bigay Sustansya (MBS) Program, which was done in partnership with Reach Out Feed Philippines (ROFP), reflecting its deep malasakit for Filipinos.
MBS is a CSR program led by the Mega Tiu Lim Foundation that hopes to give a meal planning and distribution program to over 881 children nationwide. The program has supported children in six provinces nationwide for sixty days. Children ages 4 to 12 have received house-to-house delivery of meals every day that included at least one sardines meal, made using Mega Global’s nutrient-packed high quality sardines.
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Best company to work for in Asia
Aboitiz Equity Ventures was recently hailed as one of the best companies to work for in Asia, having been conferred the HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2021 by Business Media International.
The award recognizes companies with the best human resources (HR) practices, and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures.
The Aboitiz Group’s Remix program is its approach to ensuring the company can adapt and thrive in the new multi-generational workforce. The Remix program has produced changes like flexible working schedules, tailored-to-the-employee benefits (“flexible benefits”), the inclusion of LGBTQ+ or common-law partners for medical benefits, a reverse mentoring program (where junior team members share their skills and expertise with senior management), among others.
Aside from the HR Asia Award, the Aboitiz Group was also conferred the Universum Award recognizing Aboitiz Group as one of the Top 100 Most Attractive Employers for Students and the HRD Awards Asia for Innovative HR Teams.
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Smart Araneta Coliseum granted Safety Seal
Smart Araneta Coliseum, was granted a Safety Seal certification from the local government of Quezon City last November 18.
This makes the Big Dome one of the first and biggest indoor venues to receive a Safety Seal.
The Safety Seal was awarded to the Big Dome following a strict evaluation of the health and safety standards that the venue has put in place. The Safety Seal is proof that business establishments comply with minimum health protocols, like the wearing of masks and face shields and the use of the city’s accredited contact tracing app, KyusiPass.
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CSMC send- off for PNP nurses
Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) held on November 10 a send-off ceremony to mark the end of the hospital deployment of five medical personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In October, PNP entered a partnership with Cardinal Santos for the deployment of five of its nurses to the private hospital. The agreement was implemented in line with the national government’s efforts to address the shortage of healthcare workers amidst the COVID-19 surge.
The highlight of the event was the awarding of certificates to the five nurses, whom the hospital lauded for their courage and dedication in serving the nation. The nurses awarded were PLT Modesto D. Nahiwan, PLT Daryl O. Faustino, PLT Carlo Jason T. Turqueza, PCpl Toni Angelo P. Parungao and PSSG Robert S. Opena.
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Toyota bestowed with highest quality award
TOYOTA Motor Philippines Corp.(TMP) was honored with the 2019 Philippine Quality Award (PQA) for Performance Excellence by the national government through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
TMP attained the PQA Level 4, the highest level of national recognition for exemplary organizational performance in Total Quality Management (TQM).
The award was presented by President Duterte, together with DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez during the 2019-2020 PQA Conferment Ceremony.
TMP is the first automotive manufacturing company in the Philippines to become a PQA recipient. , TMP is the second Philippine organization in PQA’s 22-year history to achieve Level 4, the “Philippine Quality Award for Performance Excellence.”
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Volkswagen T-Cross SE for the holidays
Volkswagen Philippines launched the 2022 T-Cross SE, the latest variant that offers more features for millennials.
The upgraded version offers an attractive digital Active Info Display (AID), a Wireless Apple Carplay Connectivity upgrade as well as fresh color choices, such as Tribu, Syringa Violet, Romance Red, Chinchilla Gray, and Polar White.
The 2022 T-Cross SE retails at P1.25 million.
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Empowering Malabon entrepreneurs
The five-day 6th Malabon Business Forum held recently tackled Adaptive HR Techniques, Mastering Problem Solving Process, Business Sustainability and other topics to help businesses adapt and succeed during the pandemic and during the post-pandemic recovery.
Speakers included Jennifer Martin of CDC Manufacturing Corp. ; Adolfo Aran Jr. of Courage Asia Management Consulting; Robert Raymond del Rosario of Fishermall; Raymund Magdaluyo of Red Crab Group and Wolfgang’s Steakhouse PH and; Richard Cruz of the Asian Institute of Management; Riccardo Carlos Fong of PLDT Inc. and Roel Espiritu of Maynilad Water.
The city government of Malabon is also set to launch Kaasenso.PH , a job matching portal.
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Malaysian treats
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (MATRADE) is holding a Malaysia Fest in 46 Robinsons Supermarkets and 11 GoRobinsons online groceries carrying Halal foods.
Some of the brands include Chek Hup coffees and milk teas, and Old Town Coffee; Indian-inspired Uncle Saba’s Poppadoms; Kawan pastry shells and wraps; Hwa Tai’s Luxury Cheese and Tiramisu crackers; Mister Potato potato and Vochelle and Alfredo chocolates.
MATRADE carefully chose the collection to raise more awareness to Filipinos of the wide range that Malaysian food can offer.
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Christmas gift ideas
Camel Appliances is giving Filipinos an early Christmas treat by sharing its holiday gift guide.
It has chosen 12 Christmas gifts for varying budgets: air fryer, air fryer oven, gas range, turbo broiler, food chopper, electric oven with convection, electric stand mixer, grind and brew coffee maker, electric fan, washing machine, dish dryer and handheld and stick vacuum.
Camel Appliances products are in major appliance centers and dealers as well on the 12.12 Holiday Deals on Lazada and Shopee.
