SMC backs DOH booster shot campaign
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is throwing its full support behind the government’s intensified booster vaccination drive for the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions and help sustain the country’s recovery and growth.
The renewed vaccination campaign, dubbed PinasLakas, is being rolled out by the Department of Health (DOH) and is intended to speed up and increase booster uptake nationwide through the setting up of vaccination sites at workplaces, hospitals, schools, malls, transportation terminals, and various communities.
SMC has signed on to support the program and is the health department’s largest private sector partner to date.
Last year, through its own Ligtas Lahat vaccination drive, SMC successfully vaccinated 98 percent of its entire nationwide network of employees and extended workers.
SMC procured its own vaccines and set up its own vaccination sites in various cities and provinces to reach everyone in its network. SMC also hired some 160 medical professionals for deployment to the different LGUs to support government’s vaccination drive, which led to the eventual safe reopening of the economy.
SMC formalized its support for PinasLakas with a ceremonial booster vaccination of 130 employees at the company’s head office complex in Mandaluyong City.
Globe treats prepaid users to double Rewards points for #ExtraGDayEveryday
Prepaid customers now have another reason to celebrate #ExtraGDayEveryday with the “double the points” offer from Globe Rewards.
No more waiting for months to gather enough Rewards points. Instead, earn twice the number of points for every top-up. This is available to Globe Prepaid and Home Prepaid WiFi customers from September 17-20 and TM users from September 10-11 and 17-18.
“Most prepaid customers take a long time to reach a certain amount of Rewards points due to the low denomination of their top-ups. This 917, we want to give them experiences that would uplift their everyday lives. We’re providing an opportunity to double their points so they can redeem more valuable offers within a shorter time frame,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.
With more points, prepaid customers can redeem more entries for G Chance The Raffle for a chance to win up to P1 million through GCash and other prizes in the weekly draws!
Rewards points can be used to avail of data promos and digital vouchers, donate to worthwhile causes, or pay at any of 120,000 ECPay sari-sari stores nationwide. They may also be converted to other loyalty programs for shopping credits or travel tickets.
The Rewards program is Globe’s way of granting special treats to its customers for their continued loyal use of Globe or TM products and services. While it has year-round offers, the most special happens every September as the company celebrates 0917.
Project 0917 is symbolic of Globe’s iconic “0917” mobile number prefix. Since 2017, its goal has been to recognize, celebrate, and give back to all tenured customers enterprise-wide for their patronage and loyalty through relevant and delightful rewards.
Cebu Pacific at Changi Terminal 4
Cebu Pacific (CEB) flights to and from Singapore will be operated from Terminal 4 of the Changi Airport beginning September 20.
In line with this, CEB flight 5J 803 Manila- Singapore, and 5J 547 Cebu-Singapore on September 19, will be arriving at Terminal 4 of the Changi Airport. Passengers of CEB flights 5J 804 and 5J 814 Singapore-Manila, and 5J 548 Singapore -Cebu on September 20 should check-in at Terminal 4.
All succeeding CEB flights arriving and departing Singapore will be accommodated at Terminal 4.
CEB advises passengers to be at Changi Airport at least three hours before their scheduled time of departure to complete all pre-departure requirements.
Study Now, Pay Later partnership
BillEase and BrightCHAMPS, the global leader in transformative digital education in next-gen skills, today announced the launch of a partnership to bridge the learning gap through a study now, pay later option.
Through BillEase, customers can choose from the world’s first Comprehensive Curriculum for Kids being offered at BrightCHAMPS and pay only 1/3 upfront, then split the payments in three months at zero interest.
Launched in 2020, BrightCHAMPS has left its mark in over 30 countries, including the US, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, and many others. The company bridges the educational gap left by K12 schools through its STEM-accredited courses in coding, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and financial literacy. BrightCHAMPS also takes pride in having unmatched faculty to help unleash the genius in every learner.
Medical mission
To celebrate its 10th year anniversary, the St. Luke’s Medical Center Foundation Inc. (SLMCFI) in coordination with St. Luke Medical Center (SLMC), conducted a medical mission for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) housed at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Taguig City recently.
A team of doctors with various specialties, nurses and staff, generously gave their time to render medical services to a total of 160 preselected patients. Treated PDLs and guards headed by the Jail Superintendent Lloyd F. Gonzaga expressed their gratitude as SLMC is the first hospital to have held a medical mission at the BJMP in Taguig City since ECQ, March 2020.
On top of medical consultations for illnesses such as hypertension, asthma and arthritis, the beneficiaries also received products and some necessities that they can use for their everyday personal hygiene donated by the SLMC Women’s Board and UNILAB.
Ninja Van opens new Novaliches hub
Ninja Van Philippines recently launched its new 5,045-square meter Novaliches hub to improve its capabilities in bringing hassle-free delivery services for shippers and shoppers in north Metro Manila as well as Central and North Luzon.
The compound, which features two newly-built warehouses, is expected to boost Ninja Van’s capacity in sorting and accommodating more packages to address increasing demand for hassle-free delivery services in the Philippines.
The hub is expected to generate 190 jobs to help meet operational requirements, and will be equipped with a conveyor belt that can automatically measure parcel dimensions. The entire compound also features a fire protection system, an improved lighting system, a security center, and insulated roofs for the safety of both employees and parcels that will be housed in the facility.
Converge, UnionBank fight financial cybercrime
Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Union Bank of the Philippines as part of an industry wide effort to clamp down on online fraud and financial cybercrimes.
Converge representatives attend the MOU signing with UnionBank and other telcos to create a framework to share information to combat financial cybercrime. This was announced at the inauguration of the UnionBank Innovation Campus in San Pedro, Laguna where Converge also joined the industry alliance together with other telecommunication companies (telcos) to fight online criminal activity using the banking and financial systems.
The MOU formalized the long-standing partnership between Converge and UnionBank, which have been collaborating to block content and URLs of fraudulent activity since the start of 2022.
Investree Philippines expands
Investree Philippines is extending its reach beyond Luzon, expanding recently to Central and Western Visayas and Davao Region in Mindanao.
The company seeks to serve and empower more small, medium enterprises (SMEs) in the said regions by providing accessible and affordable financing solutions.
With its expansion in the Visayas and Mindanao, which began this September, Investree Philippines is now fully equipped to support enterprises in the regions’ various industries, including manpower, security services, F&B, school supplies, pharmaceuticals, and medical sectors.
The company optimizes data and technology to connect businesses with institutional investors that share the same mission of supporting SMEs.
60 years of feeding humanity
Pilmico Foods Corp., marking its 60th anniversary this year, has become a key industry player, consistently part of the top flour manufacturers in the Philippines.
Its products are also exported to Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Myanmar,
Through its wide range of flour products, Pilmico services thousands of businesses, restaurants, bakeries, and home bakers.
Its projects like “Mahalin Pagkaing Atin”, Wooden Spoon Innovation Center (in partnership with TESDA Women’s Center), Kutitap Feeding Program, and PanadHero are among the initiatives that advocate sustainable livelihood opportunities and nurture every baker’s skills and passion for baking.
Lip care products launched
Mentholatum LipCare has launched in the market LipIce Magic Color, a color-changeable lip balm that glides on clear and changes to a natural sheer and glossy pink on one’s lips.
This Mentholatum lip must-have is enriched with natural ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, macadamia oil, jojoba oil, and aloe vera oil to keep lips hydrated for up to 10 hours. It’s also infused with Commiphora mukul herb extract to smoothen fine lines and keep lips bouncy and plump.
Every LipIce Magic Color balm also contains vitamin E to protect lips from harmful elements and make them appear smooth and youthful.
The product is available in three variants Strawberry, Pink Mixberry, and Fragrance Free.
