PSAC, CHED, and DOH jointly launch landmark Clinical Care Associates program
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), led by AC Health President & CEO Paolo Borromeo,
in a dynamic collaboration with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Department of Health (DOH), has achieved a milestone in the pursuit of a robust and well-equipped healthcare system.
CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III and DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa signed the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Implementing Guidelines for the Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program for Clinical Care Associates (CCAs). Aligned with the recommendations of PSAC Healthcare to President Marcos Jr., this program marks a groundbreaking leap forward in the quest to address the critical Human Resource for Health (HRH) shortage in the country.
Central to the JAO are provisions designed to uplift and support underboard BS Nursing graduates, thus establishing a clear pathway for these aspiring healthcare professionals to be employed while also allowing them to continue nursing licensure review via review programs in participating Higher Education Institutions.
The Nurse Workforce Complementation and Upskilling Program empowers Clinical Care Associates, providing them with essential training and the opportunity to contribute to vital non-core functions under the mentorship of registered nurses.
The success of this initiative was proudly shared with President Marcos Jr., exemplifying the collaborative spirit and unwavering determination of CHED, DOH, and the PSAC Healthcare and Jobs Sectors in their resolute mission to alleviate the HRH shortage in the nation.
COA awarded GADtimpala
The Commission on Audit (COA) was awarded the two highest Gender and Development Transformation & Institutionalization through Mainstreaming of Programs, Agenda, Linkages & Advocacies (GADtimpala) 2023 Awards conferred by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) at the awards ceremony held at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura, Taguig City on August 14.
COA was honored with the GADtimpala Gold for Outstanding Gender Responsive Agency in recognition of its outstanding performance in gender mainstreaming and the effective implementation of gender-responsive programs, as well as the GADtimpala Gold for exemplary GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) highlighting the dedication and commitment of COA GFPS in promoting gender equality and women empowerment in the organization and the sector
The GADtimpala award recognizes deserving entities, government agencies, and local government units for their outstanding performance in gender mainstreaming and the effective implementation of gender-responsive programs that have visible impacts in upholding women’s rights, achieving gender equality and empowerment, and transforming women’s and men’s lives.
FWD Philippines jumps to second place in the 2023 MDRT Top 10 Companies rankings
FWD Life Insurance (FWD Philippines) secures the number two spot in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Top 10 Companies in the Philippines for 2023, one rank higher than the previous year.
Meanwhile, FWD Group Holdings Limited (FWD Group) ranked number six in the MDRT Top 10 Multinational Companies[1], retaining its position from last year.
The MDRT is a global independent association recognized as the standard of excellence in the life insurance and financial services industries. The association requires members to serve clients by exemplary performance and the highest standards of ethics, knowledge, service, and productivity.
FWD Philippines and FWD Group continues its trailblazing streak both within local and international industry rankings. Through this recognition, FWD moves forward with its mission to help more people celebrate living and help them build their best future.
Converge SG onboards GM and sales head
Converge ICT Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Converge SG), the international unit of leading fiber broadband and technology solutions provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc., is now up and running, fully geared up to service enterprise customers outside the Philippines.
Converge attained a Facilities-Based Operations (FBO) License in Singapore this year to deploy telecommunications infrastructure and provide connectivity services to wholesale and enterprise customers in the region.
Converge recently onboarded technology sales strategist Victor Koh to lead Converge SG as General Manager and head of International and Wholesale Sales. He will be responsible for managing its operations while driving revenue growth by extending connectivity services and fiber optic capacity to international markets.
Through its global subsidiary, Converge offers a variety of international connectivity services, such as Ethernet-International Private Line (E-IPL) service, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) service, and submarine cable capacities, among others.
The fiber broadband provider operates one of the largest international networks in the country with points of presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and the United States.
It also maintains its network expansion as it participates in the Bifrost Cable System and the South-East Asia Hainan-Hong Kong Express Cable System (SEA-H2X), which are both set to be operational by next year.
Innovative end-to-end energy solutions platform
Founded by Filipinos and Ateneo graduates Sergius Santos, Matt Tan, and Bradley Cua, SolX Technologies provides an innovative end-to-end digital energy solutions platform that can help businesses make cost-effective decisions with their energy consumption.
Supported by New Energy Nexus and backed by Foxmont Capital and Japanese institutional investor Leave a Nest Capital, SolX is on a mission to help companies identify the best type of power contract, the best Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) to work with, and negotiate the best value for money. These are all done through SolX’s digital demand-supply matching platform.
As an energy multiplier solution, SolX provides its clients with their much-needed help in terms of analyzing their energy needs and enabling them to find the right supplier. Not only that, but SolX also has a real-time energy monitoring system that generates data and analytics on their clients' energy consumption to assist them in making cost-effective decisions.
Solx’s technology is trusted by key brands in the country. Some of their clients include Converge, Bounty Farms and Bounty Fresh, Pryce Gas, Splash Corporation, Asian Coatings (Rain or Shine), Digital Edge, Steel Corporation of the Philippines, and Bestpak Packaging among others.
BBDO Guerrero brings “Do More with BPI” campaign to life
With Filipino consumers becoming more conscious about financial literacy, finding the right bank that supports their goals is now a priority. With this in mind, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and creative agency BBDO Guerrero teamed up to create the bank’s latest campaign – “Do More With BPI.”
The campaign launches with a film starring BPI’s newest ambassador, multimedia superstar Anne Curtis. The film, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, narrates how BPI has always supported and empowered Anne throughout her life. The celebrity mom shares that she opened her first BPI account when she was only 12 years old. As she reaches several milestones in her life, we see BPI continues to help her do more with its wide range of products and services and its excellent customer service.
Cathy Santamaria, BPI Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, said, “At BPI, no matter where you are in life, we empower you by providing the tools and support needed to turn your aspirations into reality.”
Francine Kahn-Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer at BBDO Guerrero, also commented, “As BPI marks its 172nd anniversary, we are proud to partner with them on a campaign that captures why BPI is trusted by millions of Filipinos, and how customers can indeed Do More with BPI.”
AboitizPower emphasizes PPP in achieving energy security, infrastructure resilience
During the Asian Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Resilience held at the Asian Institute of Management on Thursday, August 10, AboitizPower President and CEO Emmanuel V. Rubio initiated insightful discussions about the significance of Public-Private Partnership in addressing the numerous challenges that threaten the stability of energy supply and the resilience of essential infrastructure.
SM, COMELEC team up for mall voting project
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia led the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) mall voting scheduled on October 30, 2023. The MOA signing was held in SM City Manila last August 7, 2023.
Five SM malls will be participating in the pilot implementation of mall voting: SM City Manila, SM City North Edsa, SM City Sucat, SM City Legazpi in Albay, and SM City Consolacion in Cebu for a total of more than 8,000 registered voters.
KonsultaMD, Makati Medical Center join forces
Leading telehealth company KonsultaMD and premier Philippine hospital Makati Medical Center (MMC) have come together to bridge the gap between online and offline healthcare services in the country.
This partnership, recently formalized in a contract signing ceremony, positions KonsultaMD as an accredited partner of MMC’s Strategic Hospital Alliance Program (SHAP). The MMC initiative, which has been on-going for over a decade, is designed to broaden the reach of MMC’s advanced medical services across the nation.
Through the partnership, KonsultaMD members can now avail themselves of a range of medical offerings from MMC directly through the KonsultaMD Super App. These include outpatient diagnostics tests, in-patient surgical procedures, rehabilitation services, and hospital admission.
The partnership further strengthens KonsultaMD’s commitment to democratizing healthcare in the country. As a 917Ventures portfolio company, KonsultaMD offers a range of reliable telehealth services, from 24/7 access to doctors and medical certificates to same-day pharmacy delivery, at-home diagnostics, and nursing care for newborns and the elderly, to serve various medical requirements of Filipinos.
