Shell scores triple wins
Shell Companies in the Philippines (SCiP) took home three awards in the 2021 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES).
The awarding of SCiP companies, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (Pilipinas Shell), and Shell Philippines Exploration B.V (SPEX) highlights the achievements made by Shell’s overall operations in the Philippines in innovative practices and positive community impact.
The ‘Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives’ award was presented to Don Paulino, Managing Director and Vice President Upstream Philippines, for maintaining and continually striving to reach his vision of a bright, progressive Philippines through his inspiring leadership, safety-first mindset and people empowerment.
The ‘Top Community Centric Companies in Asia’ category award was given to SPEX for its continued dedication to nation-building, care for the environment, enriching and empowering the lives of communities, and creating a sustainable future for the Philippines. This commitment is seen in Shell’s partnership with three social arms and their very relevant programs in host communities of Palawan, Oriental Mindoro and Batangas.
The ‘Green Innovation Award’ was presented to Pilipinas Shell as the first company in the Philippines’ gas-and-energy sector to build a commercial building in a service station using eco-bricks — the mobility station in Plaridel, Bulacan used 26,512 eco-bricks manufactured by Shell partner Green Antz Builders.
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Stamps celebrate teachers
The Philippine Post Office released new stamps to celebrate the National Teachers’ Month from September 05 to October 05, 2021.
Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said that the special teachers stamp depict the slogan “iTeach for a Better Future “My Teacher, My FrontlineHero,”illustrating two students described as using the online classroom activities ensuring that learning continues despite the challenges brought about by the pandemic.
With the theme “Gurong Pilipino: Katuwang sa Hamon, Kasama sa Pagbangon”, the Teachers’ Stamp recognizes the invaluable dedication of our teachers to their profession making the students safe during this health crisis.
In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), Metrobank Foundation, Inc. and other organizations, the Postal Service upholds the initiative of giving back due recognition for teachers as humble heroes shaping the minds of the nation.
The stamps and official first Day covers of “2021 National Teachers’ Month” are now available at the Manila Central Post Office “Stamp shop” in Liwasang Bonifacio. The layout of the stamps was done by in-house graphic artist Eunice Beatrix Uy Dabu.
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Most outstanding company
Megawide Construction Corp. was named as one of Asia’s Most Outstanding Companies in Philippine construction and engineering sector in Asiamoney’s recently concluded Outstanding Companies Poll for 2021.
Over 1,071 fund managers, analysts, bankers and ratings agencies participated in the survey, which ran from May 24 to July 16.The results recognize 191 companies as being the most outstanding for their sectors and in their market.
Asiamoney designed the poll to “acknowledge listed companies that have excelled in areas such as financial performance, management team excellence, investor relation activities and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.”
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Malayan’s WeWomen Program wins award
Through Gender Sensitivity Trainings (GST) for Malayan Insurance Co. Inc., insurance agents and employees became the Best Insurance Education & Training in the Philippines for year 2021, as awarded by the Global Banking & Finance Review of UK.
The GST helped attendees reframe stereotyped generalizations toward women. The conduct of GST was part of Malayan Insurance’s We Women Program, a specialized program developed by Malayan Insurance in partnership with the International Finance Corp. (IFC) for increased women’s access to risk mitigation and financial protection solutions in the Philippines.
Attended by Malayan Insurance officers, employees, and agents, the workshops series tackled sensitive topics such as identifying the needs and roles of women, overcoming gender and unconscious biases, supporting women’s issues, and refining communications and language.
GST paved the way for Malayan’s We Women Program to introduce Stela (Simply The Easiest Live Assistant) Solutions, a suite of financial protection plans that secure each Filipina, her family, assets, and overall well-being.
Stela Shield safeguards women from unforeseen circumstances, while Stela Family provides financial safety for Filipinas and their families. Stela Wheels protects women while on the road, and Stela Home covers both her property and household. Filipina entrepreneurs can protect their businesses, employees, families, and themselves with Stela Biz Silver, Gold, and Red.
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Boracay deals
Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay is participating at The Hotel Sales & Management Association’s September Online Sale (SOS).
Crimson’s Boracay Better Than Ever room packages offer a luxurious experience in the heart of Station Zero.
Guests can choose from among four accommodation types and also have a chance to win two round-trip tickets for Airasia’s Manila-Caticlan route.
Packages are available as follows: Deluxe Premier at P25,200 net; Suite at P28,800 net; Villa Suite with its own plunge pool at P39,600 net; and stand-alone Villa with its own plunge pool at P47,700 net. Roundtrip transfers via land or sea to and from the Caticlan jetty are included.
All packages include accommodation for four days and three nights with complimentary breakfast for two adults and two children under the age of 12.
Booking period for all packages isuntil October 15; stays may be availed of from October 1, 2021 to December 25, 2022.
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Healthcare plans for SMEs
Maxicare SME Healthcare Plans are designed with entrepreneurs and their employees’ best health in mind.
At the #GrowthStartsWithCare, #MarvinAgustinChoosesMaxicare Facebook Live event held for the members of the press last September 24 Maxicare unveiled their newest celebrity brand ambassador entrepreneur Marvin Agustin.
Agustin chose to provide Maxicare SME Healthcare Plans to all his employees, even when his businesses were not as profitable as pre-pandemic times. Agustin found Maxicare reliable with 33 years in the business, 1.6 million members, and accepted by over 1,000 hospitals and clinics around the country.
With Maxicare’s array of healthcare plans, SMEs will get quality healthcare. Depending on the size of a business, the insurer plans that start as low as P4,600 to P6,000 per employee per year.
These healthcare plans also cover pandemic-related diseases: Maxicare Plus, Maxicare Starter Plan and Maxicare BusinessEssential.
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Donate a Book drive
The SM Store celebrated World Literacy month in September this year through an online Donate A Book drive.
This initiative is made possible with the support of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines, Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges and Universities and Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines.
Last September 17, the online Donate A Book drive gathered Grade 3 pupils from 23 private elementary schools across the country. Ms. Anya Santos-Uy, storyteller and author of ABKD ng Kalikasan, treated the kids to a fun storytelling session about the environment. She also taught the kids the importance of taking care of their books to share them with other kids. The online Donate A Book drive gathered 3000 books from the participating students and private schools.
To date, more than 20 elementary private schools and eight colleges and universities have committed to donating books through The SM Store’s Donate A Book Program. The program started in 2015 and has collected over 800,000 reading and learning materials for the benefit of public schools and youth organizations around the country.
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Motoring buffs share #ExperienceExcel stories on social media
Well-known motoring enthusiasts and even car racing aficionados have been taking to social media to share their stories on the reliability of Motolite Excel through the years using the hashtag #ExperienceExcel.
Officers and members of the different car clubs in the country are also sharing via public Facebook posts or the respective community pages of their organizations their excitement in experiencing the New Excel, the much-improved version of the best battery in the market.
Among hailing the Motolite Excel Battery in their social media posts are Vios Nation, Robby Consunji, Corona ST171 Philippines, Chic Sobritchea Torres of the BMW South Bimmer Club, Team Denso Auto Syndicate’s Jo Ren, Raul P. Tuason, Topspec Allen of Picanto Club, JFelix P. Villareal
Here are some of the social media posts:
Gabie Desales Racing: “Excited to #ExperienceExcel with the new and latest Motolite Excel…The New Excel is a product of German technology and tropicalized technology… EXCELlent customer service too!”
Toyota Rush Club Philippines member @Zei FeBenito: “What’s good about a Monday morning? Got my Motolite Excel Battery!!! So smooth and fast!!!”
C! Magazine Editor Steven Edward Yu: “Years back I got an entry-level Motolite Enduro (warranted for 15 months) to last almost four years (actually 45 months–30 months beyond the warranty period). I’m optimistic that the New Excel will match or beat that record…”
Arlan Reyes of Dimap Rally Team: “Motolite batteries are proudly Filipino-made… This fact alone gives me confidence to rely on this vital electrical component in rallycross car and daily rides…”
