RSA hails fallen Bulacan rescuers
Ramon S. Ang, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief executive officer on Monday paid tribute to five rescue personnel who died during the height of Super Typhoon Karding in Bulacan.
Ang met and condoled with the families of Troy Agustin, George Agustin, Marby Bartolome, Jerson Resurreccion, and Narciso Calayag Jr., members of Bulacan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) who died while undertaking rescue operations in San Miguel, Bulacan last September 25.
Ang also personally handed checks worth P2 million each for a total of P10 million and offered business start-up packages to the family representatives of the fallen rescuers during the meeting attended by Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando and Bulacan 4th District Rep. Lorna Silverio at the SMC headquarters.
SBS PHat the 8th DPWH Research Symposium
SBS Philippines Corp and its partner Zydex participated in the 8th DPWH Research Symposium with the theme “Smart Construction” held on October 14 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Ang Bahay ng Alumni in Diliman, Quezon City.
The attendees of the symposium included engineers, researchers, members of the academe, government organizations, and corporations around the country. The DPWH Bureau of Research and Standards organized the event headed by Director Reynaldo P. Faustino.
SBS Philippines Corporation, one of the leading chemical trader-distributors in the country was one of the ten presenters who shared their research data regarding the organosilane nanotechnology. Through a virtual presentation, Engineer Vishal Saluja, the Vice president of Zydex Industries, explained the importance of using innovative products such as TerraSil and ZycoBond to build stabilized, water resistant and flexible soil bases.
The DPWH Research Symposium is an excellent venue for companies such as SBS Philippines Corporation to introduce innovative products that will aid in the infrastructure improvement sector and the field of research and development, as well as an opportunity for potential research-technology collaborations.
Women in medicine
Operation Smile launched its new global initiative Women in Medicine program in the Asia region with an all-female international surgical and educational mission in Cebu City, from October 10 to 15 aimed at putting the spotlight on the critical role women play in the global healthcare system, and to encourage them to take on leadership roles in their professions.
Women in Medicine seeks to educate women in resource-poor countries on advanced medical practices, empower them to become leaders in global medicine, expand opportunities for female health care workers in underserved communities, and elevate the quality of cleft care, Magee said.
In partnership with its in-country foundation, Operation Smile Philippines, longtime NGO ally in Cebu, the MSY Charitable Foundation, and the Cebu City Government, Operation Smile assembled a team of 60 volunteer cleft care professionals from 12 countries.
UnionBank, Lazada launch Quick Gives
Union Bank of the Philippines and Lazada Philippines recently signed a memorandum of agreement for Quick Gives, to offer more flexibility in payment methods for UnionBank payroll customers in the Lazada app.
The Quick Gives Program will provide loans to pre-selected UnionBank payroll accounts, currently accessible through a microsite. These quick loans will be approved in real-time and disbursed to the borrower’s Lazada Wallet within two days or less.
UnionBank payroll customers can also get a loan from P1,000 to P50,000 in flexible payment terms between one and 12 months. There is only a minimum 1.25 percent interest rate per month.
Quick Gives will be launched this month.
Training-to-employment
Mars Wrigley is spearheading a training-to-employment program to help underprivileged sectors.
The Experiential Learning Program is a two-week course where students learn basics such as communication skills and Microsoft Office and Teams, including exposure to operational proficiency in different areas at the Mars Wrigley factory.
Students who successfully complete the training are endorsed to partner companies for potential employment. They may also be deployed to Mars Wrigley’s Antipolo factory, where some of its most iconic brands such as Doublemint, COOL AIR and Juicy Fruit, are made.
RCBC introduces MoneyBela
RCBC highlights its effort to champion empathy-driven banking innovations, with the introduction of the RCBC MoneyBela Barangayan Banking. Another Philippines’ first that hybridizes physical-digital or phygital banking services, MoneyBela fuses the best features of digital banking and human connection.
Using sustainable e-trikes, RCBC will reach rural barangays to bring banking services closer to the people.
Behind this project is Lito Villanueva, RCBC executive vice president and chief innovations and inclusion officer, who was also instrumental in steering RCBC’s digital transformation and led the team that pioneered the country’s first financial inclusion mobile app, RCBC DiskarTech.
Bactidol campaign
With the help of actor Mikael Daez and social media star and pharmacist Ashie Larga, Bactidol launched an “un-viral” challenge on Tiktok to raise awareness on the importance of being #ProtektadoAgadwithBactidol.
Mikael Daez and Arshie Larga remind everyone to #ProtectAgad at the first sign of sore throat. Bactidol offers protection for up to 12 hours and fast acting relief that kills viruses in as fast as 30 seconds.
CitySavings is leading motorcycle lender
City Savings Bank hosted the “Motor Mo’to Dealers’ Night 2022” last September 23 at Revel at The Palace, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
At the height of the pandemic, CitySavings recognized there was a huge demand for motorcycles as a more convenient and affordable transportation; it responded to this need by offering zero interest installment product on pre-loved motorcycle units exclusively for education and medical frontliners.
CitySavings also established the “Motor Mo’to” program, partnering with numerous motorcycle dealers across the country and enabling riders to have easy access to units through affordable loans and flexible payment options. The bank began its e-trike program during the height of the pandemic, providing traditional tricycle drivers with a more lucrative and sustainable livelihood.
Sodexo celebrates 20 years
As it celebrates 20 years of pioneering the rewards and benefits industry as well as being a trusted partner by more than 4,000 companies and multinationals, Sodexo offers the most empowering digital gifting experiences for Filipino businesses and employees this holiday season.
Customers no longer need to worry about lost or damaged gift certificates and can fully enjoy Sodexo’s roster of digital products and services: Sodexo+, Sodexo Mobile pass, SM Gift Pass Choice, and the GC Regalo Website.
Sodexo partnered with different merchants for exclusive deals such as freebies or discounts from well-loved brands including Angel’s Pizza, David’s Salon, Figaro Coffee, Botejyu, Havaianas, Pet Express, Toy Kingdom, and more.
Sodexo continues its digitalization journey with its GC Regalo website which offers both physical and digital gift certificates that can be bought via an extensive array of payment options.
Manulife appointment
Manulife announced the appointment of Rahul Hora as president and chief executive officer of Manulife Philippines, effective October 3.
In this role, Hora will be a member of Manulife’s Global Leadership Team, reporting directly to Sachin Shah, general manager foremerging markets.
Hora is an award-winning insurance industry veteran, with extensive experience in the Philippines and across Asia.
Hora previously served as senior vice president of one of India’s most recognized insurance companies, and then joined AXA, where he held distribution roles at market and regional levels, and most recently led their life and non-life insurance operations in the Philippines.
Move It provides free rides
Motorcycle ride-hailing firm Move It has teamed up with a partylist group for a pilot project that provides one month of free rides to barangay health workers (BHW) in Metro Manila.
The project, dubbed “Libreng Sakay for Barangay Health Workers,” is a partnership between Move It and the office of BHW Partylist Rep. Angelica Natasha Co.
The pilot project runs until November 15, and free rides can be availed from Monday to Friday during the period.
Under the project, BHWs in Metro Manila will be given free rides worth up to P150 a day.There will be 300 available daily redemptions of the free rides for BHWs on a first-come, first-served basis.
A BHW is entitled to a maximum of two rides per day during the promo period.
Move It will provide at least one promo code to the BHW Partylist, which will then disseminate the code to the BHWs.
Ayala Enterprise Circle spotlights IncrediBiz stories
Businesses that innovate, inspire, and involve will take the centerstage this November, as Ayala Enterprise Circle (AEC) recognizes Ayala-powered local enterprises in the first-ever AEC IncrediBiz Awards.
The AEC IncrediBiz Awards is open to Ayala Enterprise Circle members and businesses working with any Ayala group company–from digital solutions by Globe Telecom to banking by BPI to real estate and malls by Ayala Land.
The AEC IncrediBiz Awards seeks to recognize incredible stories of SMEs that have grown and excelled by working with the Ayala group.
The AEC IncrediBiz Awards has three categories: Inspire, Innovate, and Involve. Inspire will feature businesses with inspiring stories showcasing success and resilience. It will highlight companies that showcased Best in Growth (revenue, branches, and product & services) and Best in Grit (overcoming challenges). Innovate will feature businesses that stay ahead of the game by being the Best in Digital Transformation and Best in Business Breakthrough. Involve will feature businesses that put social responsibility at their core.
Winners in each category will receive cash prizes and access to an exclusive awarding ceremony happening on November 22. Deadline of entry submissions will be on October 21.
