Philippine Postal, SM partnership
The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) and SM Mart Inc. will bring the post office closer to shoppers when SM Makati’s newly renovated Servicio opens this November. Shoppers will then be able to mail letters and express packages, buy stamps and other philatelic products, apply for Postal ID, send electronic Postal Money Orders, postal cards and so much more conveniently and quickly.
At the Memorandum of Agreement signing were Post Office postmaster general and CEO Norman Fulgencio and SM Mart, Inc. executive vice president;head of SBU Operations and Sales Support Dhinno Tiu (third and second from left);with SM Mart Inc. senior assistant vice president Dennis Albano and assistant postmaster general for management support services Atty. Benjie Yotoko.
SM’s Servicio is one of the largest and most extensive over the counter one-stop shops offering customer convenience for bills payments, foreign exchange and remittances, government services, and more in the country. SM Makati Servicio will be the Post Office’s 18th site inside SM.
Aid to Paeng victims
At the onset of tropical storm Paeng, Save the Children immediately deployed humanitarian response teams on October 28 to conduct rapid assessment on impacted areas in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Bicol, Eastern Samar, Panay Island and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
In Maguindanao, Save the Children’s response teams were on the ground assessing the situation and needs of children and families. Save the Children’s response teams in Luzon and Visayas, along with teams from civil society organization partners, are currently monitoring and responding to the urgent needs of the affected families and children.
Save the Children is readying the immediate dispatch of prepositioned relief items. These include plastic sheets that can be used as temporary shelters to displaced families, vital household items and family hygiene kits to prevent the spread of diseases, school supplies for children and teachers, and temporary learning spaces to safely resume classes.
Exciting service deals from Honda
Honda Cars Philippines Inc. (HCPI) reaches out to customers this Christmas season through its after-sales Holiday Spotlight Promo.
Until Dec. 31, 2022, customers with vehicles beyond the warranty period may avail of exclusive deals up to 70 percent off on select parts and buy 1 Take 1 on BR-V tires at select dealerships.
Different Honda models will be featured each week with perks and special offers. For customers who have not done preventive maintenance service for their units at the authorized dealers and service centers in the last 12 months, HCPI has special discount vouchers that can be redeemed at the dealerships when they visit during the promo period.
Delkor Batteries: Powering Progress
AP Blue Whale Corporation chief operations officer (COO) Ronald Ang is bringing Delkor Batteries to Philippine roads.
Technologically advanced battery brand Delkor Batteries is manufactured by Clarios, a globally recognized brand in creating smart solutions for efficient consumer riding and driving experience. Claros, operating for over a century, is a world leader in advanced energy storage solutions.
Ang says Delkor Batteries uses the innovative PowerFrame Grid Technology “enabling energy to flow quickly, reducing the battery’s grid’s risk for premature failure.” It’s a better choice against LEAD batteries that use old and conventional technologies, which are more prone to corrosion and gassing. Faster recharging is also a key feature PowerFrame technology delivers.
Delkor Batteries is manufactured in Korea and developed in partnership with one of the largest automotive companies in the US. It has been listed numerous times on the Korean Standard Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI), while its mother company Clarios ranked number one in quality in the Korean Standards Association (KSA).
EastWest JCB partnership
East West Banking Corp. and JCB International Co. Ltd. have recently sealed a partnership for the launch of the new EastWest JCB Credit Card.
The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) was recently held at the Hotel Okura Manila and was witnessed by officials from both institutions.
EastWest was headed by vice chairman and CEO Antonio Moncupa Jr. and president Jacqueline S. Fernandez. The JCB team was headed by president and COO Yoshiki Kaneko.
Through the partnership, both EastWest and JCB would be able to deliver a world-class level of care and satisfaction to customers in the Philippines with EastWest JCB Gold Credit Card and EastWest JCB Platinum Credit Card.
Customers get rewards and savings, earn and accumulate reward points and redeem them for airline miles, cash rebate, or annual membership fee waiver.
First DOH- accredited cancer specialty center
The Department of Health (DOH) has announced Makati Medical Center’s (MakatiMed) Cancer Center as the country’s first DOH Accredited Cancer Specialty Center in a General Hospital.
The accreditation was based on the cancer center’s use of a multi-disciplinary approach to treating and managing the disease, the board-certified and highly trained oncology doctors, nurses and support staff manning the center, and ensuring that the latest cancer care technologies and modalities are available to patients.
The Cancer Center has long been touted as one of MakatiMed’s centers of excellence, providing topnotch treatment and compassionate, quality patient care. A one-stop-shop, the center is composed of an Adult and Pediatric Ambulatory Infusion Units, a self-contained Pharmacy Unit, research and conference rooms for multidisciplinary meetings, and consultation rooms and a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit.
GBF celebrates 30 years
The Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) recently kicked off its 30th anniversary celebration, highlighting its thrust of promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the Philippines.
“With our common goal of making lives better, GBF creates meaningful breakthroughs in the field of education,” said Lance Gokongwei, GBF chairman, and head of the Gokongwei Group.
The Gokongwei family believes STEM education is a driving force in sustainable national development, the steppingstone to success for many Filipinos, and the path to industrialization for the country.
With its long-standing commitment to support the growth of STEM learners, GBF offers different scholarship programs for high school, technical-vocational (tech-voc), and college students.
To date, GBF is the largest private sector provider of STEM scholarships in the country. So far, it has supported a total of 1,841 STEM scholars–1,116 of whom have already graduated.
Among these programs is the STEM Scholarship for Excellence, given to underprivileged and deserving STEM college students from centers of excellence. 82% of graduates go on to work at Gokongwei Group companies.
Iskolar ni Juan, housed at GBF’s Technical Training Center in Laguna, is a one-year tech-voc training for disadvantaged SHS graduates. Iskolar ni Juan beneficiaries are offered employment at Universal Robina Corp. after the program.
Security Bank named top employer
Security Bank Corp. emerged as the top local bank for employment at the recently released 2023 Philippines’ Best Employers survey led by Statista, the world’s leading data and business intelligence portal.
The ranking comes from a comprehensive research project that evaluated the responses of thousands of employees in the Philippines from various industries ranging from manufacturing, FMCG, e-commerce, to banking and finance. Companies who employed more than 250 people were eligible for the rankings and from this initiative, the Bank emerged at as the top local bank on the list.
“Security Bank has made great strides in improving the work culture of its employees and this recognition affirms that we are on the right path. The Bank continues to innovate its people programs to attract, engage, upskill, and retain the best talent, as well as foster a strong and distinctive culture among its employees,” said Nerissa Berba, SVP and head of Human Capital Management at Security Bank.
Since 2020, the Bank has rolled out initiatives that support the well-being of employees, enrich their learning & development capabilities, and provide them with opportunities for growth. The Bank also uniquely practices a hybrid work setup where many of its employees can work from home, complemented by tools that allow for a safe, secure, and productive work environment.
Shinagawa launches diagnostic center
Shinagawa Lasik & Aesthetics announces its first-of-its-kind Japanese standard diagnostic center, focusing on advanced preventive and overall medical care for the public.
The Shinagawa Diagnostic and Preventive Care Center is set to open in the first quarter of 2023 at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
The Shinagawa Diagnostic and Preventive Care Center will be operating under a separate subsidiary of the Shinagawa Healthcare Solutions Corp. (SHSC), specializing in advanced yet affordable preventive treatment for its patients.
The diagnostic center is expected to include the Philips MR 5300 which will be the country’s first helium-free MRI Technology. Shinagawa will also be having the Philips Ultrasound System 3300, another imaging instrument that offers an ergonomic design for healthcare professionals to view images with ease, prioritizing patient comfort.
Patients can experience the Japanese standard in preventive medicine with technologically advanced and innovative healthcare machines.
Run Ortigas 2022
Ortigas Land is holding Run Ortigas 2022 on November 20 in collaboration with Run Rio Inc.
Run Ortigas 2022 will offer three running categories for various distances — 16K, 14K, and 5K — and a 1K dog run category for active furry friends who wish to join in the fun. Those interested to join may register at www.runrio.com.
