SM-ILOILO City collaboration, BDO Unibank award, ABOITIZ to CIC, HOLCIM ECOPlanet, JUNCA in PH, DAIICHI Properties taps SAP, PHILIPS-MAKATI LIFE Med MOA, BAYAD-PopTV tieup, WORLDCHEFS in PH

Iloilo City, SM Prime collaborate on PPP to Redevelop 2 City Public Markets

In line with the national government’s thrust to transform the Philippines through PPPs and collaboration between LGUs and the private sector, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas recently signed the lease agreement with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. for the redevelopment of the Central and Terminal Markets in the bustling Southern capital. SM is investing P1.5B to P2.5B in the project.

“Wherever we can, we do markets for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and small vendors in the same city where we have SM malls”, SM Supermalls President Steven said in a separate interview on the partnership. “SM has long been a part of Iloilo City, and it is now time for us to give back.”

Tan cited that SM has partnered in the past with LGUs for such projects as the Marketmall in Dasmarinas, Cavite, which was well-received by the community, as it has transformed the public market into a spacious, safe, clean and more complete marketplace where both MSMEs and national brands are thriving.

The modern markets will have retail spaces and ample parking, will bring in more local customers, and hopefully will spur tourism as a showcase of local products and well-loved Ilonggo food specialties.

Mayor Trenas clarified that the management of the markets would remain with the city government through the Local Economic Enterprise Office.

BDO is PH’s Best Service Provider in Cash Management

BDO Unibank has been awarded as the country’s Best Service Provider in Cash Management for the 4th straight year at The Asset Triple A Awards in Singapore.
BDO Unibank has successfully managed its clients’ cash flow through the bank’s efficient payments and collections process and effective application of technology.
“This award exemplifies that we are consistently focused on our clients. We provide appropriate recommendations and optimal solutions at a faster execution time to fulfill their business objectives,” said Carlo Nazareno, senior vice president and head of Cash Managment Services of BDO Unibank.

The Asset Triple A Treasury, Trade, Sustainable Supply Chain and Risk Management Awards recognize companies and financial institutions for their exemplary performance in implementing initiatives on treasury, trade, sustainable supply chain and risk management.

The Asset Awards judges use highly stringent criteria which include service solutions, business statistics, client feedback and information gathered during the review period.

As BDO Unibank continues to enhance its digital capabilities, the Company remains agile and ensures that both physical and digital payment touchpoints are available to serve their customers. “With the evolving needs of our clients, we work with them closely and carefully assess their requirements. My guiding principle is anchored on finding the best way to deliver results, help them succeed and drive meaningful customer journey,” concluded Nazareno.

Sabin Aboitiz joins Council for Inclusive Capitalism

Sabin M. Aboitiz, president and CEO of the Aboitiz Group of Companies has accepted an invitation to become a Steward of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism (CIC), a global nonprofit organization that combines moral and market imperatives to help build a more inclusive, sustainable, and trusted economic system for the world.

Aboitiz Group is one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines with interests in energy, banking, food, real estate, infrastructure, construction, technologies, data science and artificial intelligence.

Being part of the Council strengthens Aboitiz’s commitment to sustainability and ESG practices, and the fulfillment of its brand promise of advancing business and communities.
“I am honored to be part of an organization that brings people from all over the world together to make sure the capitalist ideal of a global free market economy remains beneficial for all people everywhere, without exception, preference, or prejudice,” said Aboitiz.

Holcim ECOPlanet in Davao

Holcim Philippines Inc. launched Holcim ECOPlanet, its most environment-friendly product, in Davao on July 29 at SM Lanang. Holcim Philippines also introduced its Balik-Plastic waste management program wherein partners may turn over plastic bags for cement to the company to be reused by recycling partners or converted to alternative fuels and raw materials in making cement through co-processing at its Davao plant.

The availability of ECOPlanet further expands Holcim Philippines’ range of building solutions in the region. In the company’s several decades of operations in Davao, the company has proudly supplied cement to a number important infrastructure that support progress and uplift people’s lives such as the Davao International Airport, Davao Coastal Road, Davao Bypass Road, and the Tagum City Flyover.

Junca in PH

Junca Holdings, a Japanese based IT company represented by its Chairman Dr. Hisayuki Nagatome is welcomed by Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Officer in Charge Director General Theo Panga.

“The Philippines remains to be one of the top investment destinations for us Japanese, hence, we are looking to contribute with the help of PEZA towards making the country attain a more progressive and dynamic economy” said by Dr. Nagatome who shall set-up a local office in Makati.

Daiichi Properties taps SAP

Daiichi Properties together with its property management arm Daiichi Property Solutions has integrated SAP C4C Service with SAP Plant Maintenance within SAP S/4HANA.

Through these SAP intelligent technologies, Daiichi improved interactions with tenants and properly maintained the records of all the issues, equipment, and cost charging to clients. With the data on hand, Daiichi made sound decisions that continuously elevated their service level to customers.

With this integration, Daiichi was able to reduce customer complaints by 87.2 percent and achieved an average of 60 percent of closing of tickets per day. The company also gained 93 percent SLA compliance and a remarkable 98 percent positive feedback on the customer satisfaction survey.

Philips, Makati Life Medical Center MOA

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology through Basemed Inc., has signed a memorandum of agreement with Life Nurture Inc. to install a range of multimodal health technologies at the Makati Life Medical Center.

The solutions to be installed for diagnosis and treatment include the Philips Azurion 7 C20, the Philips Ingenia Prodiva 1.5T CS, the Philips BV Vectra mobile C-arm system, Philips Incisive CT 128 Slice, and the Philips MobileDiagnost wDR.

The range of technology is engineered with advanced efficiency tools to optimize workflow and deliver higher quality patient care

“At Philips, we believe in breaking down boundaries and removing the complexities that stand in the way of delivering seamless access to healthcare,” said Natasha Kwan, regional general manager, Philips Health Systems for Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Growth Markets, Philips APAC. “Our integrated imaging solutions for diagnosis and treatment enable more connected care, and more confident decision-making. Through cutting-edge machines and equipment, we look forward to working with Makati Life Medical Center to provide top-quality value-based care to people within and beyond the borders of the city,” she added.

Bayad partners with PopTV

Bayad has forged partnership with PopTV, a mass market video-on-demand service provider that offers streaming subscription for Filipino blockbusters, classics, teleseries, KDramas, animes and diverse international content, through its POPTV PINAS App.

The said application can be downloaded at Google Play, Huawei App Gallery, Samsung Galaxy Store, or Apple AppStore, with subscription packages that are accessible for only P20 (for 2 days), P49 (for 10 days), P99 (for 30 days), or P300 (for 6 months).

Through the said partnership, Bayad will be onboarding the subscription bills payment capability of PopTV, allowing its customers to pay thru Bayad’s over-the-counter touchpoints such as at Bayad Centers and at Bayad Partners. Aside from this, digital payments will also be available thru the Bayad App and its web-based bills payment facility, Bayad Online.

PH to host Worldchefs Asian Presidents Forum

The Philippines, through the efforts and collaboration between the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the LTB Philippines Chefs Association, won the bid to host the Worldchefs Asian Presidents Forum in 2023.

World Association of Chefs Society Continental director for Asia Chef Willment Leong made the official announcement on August 6 during the Philippine Culinary Cup awarding ceremony at SMX Convention Center.

The Worldchefs Asian Presidents Forum is a three-day event that aims to foster camaraderie between chefs in the Asia Pacific region with programs such as presentation of the latest gastronomical trends, knowledge-sharing on sustainability practices and culinary education sessions.

The forum will bring together 30 delegates from different Asia Pacific chefs associations with around 3,000 expected attendees including professional chefs participating in the programs, competitions and exhibits. Attendees will also have a chance to see the local markets in the Philippines and get a taste of the unique dimensions and diversity of the country’s cuisine and culture.