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Teleperformance Philippines vice president for Human Resources and Communication & Marketing Rachel Cacabelos recently shared her insights on human resource business partners and to empower HR practitioners to go beyond the traditional HR role.
In the recent 677th General Members Meeting of the People Management Association of the Philippines, Cacabelos served as a panelist and defined the HR business partner role and discussed the value they can bring to an organization.
Human resource business partner (HRBP) as described by Cacabelos, is a human resource person “actually getting to know the business versus just getting to know the employee or personnel side of it, thus you transcend into a business partner.”
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More than administrative, HRBPs are more strategic and advisory and involves more decision-making in the company alongside business leaders. HRBPs “provide value to the business, not only from an employee or personnel side, but really adding value to the business in terms of the numbers and finances,” according to Cacabelos.
Cacabelos described HR practitioners as “firefighters” and oftentimes will be pulled back by their HR generalist role versus their HRBP function.
BDO Remit waives remittance fees for donations sent to Karding victims
BDO Unibank–through its remittance arm BDO Remit–is waiving the remittance fees for donations to victims of Super Typhoon Karding (international name: Noru) to help accelerate the flow of financial assistance to the affected areas in the country.
Overseas Filipinos may remit their donations free of service fees from September 30 to November 30 through the following foundations: BDO Foundation, Inc., ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc., GMA Kapuso Foundation, Inc., and Philippine Red Cross.
BDO Remit has subsidiary offices in several countries overseas that can accommodate the sending of donations through these foundations. BDO Remit has offices in Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Daly City in the USA, Toronto, Canada, and London, UK. For the complete list of addresses, donors can visit www.bdo.com.ph, go to Remittance Services and click BDO Remit international network.
Karding ravaged parts of Luzon last September 25 up to early morning the following day, leaving a trail of destruction, including at least 10 dead and almost P2 billion in agricultural damage, in its wake. Almost 40,000 families were also adversely affected by the typhoon, the 11th tropical cyclone to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year.
Ortiz named honorary fellow
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) vice chairman Dr. Justo Ortiz was recently recognized as an honorary fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in recognition of his significant contributions to corporate governance.
“The ICD Society formally recognizes and invites as Honorary Fellow an outstanding corporate governance champion who has, in his personal and professional lives and pursuit, brought the practice of corporate governance to a much higher level of professionalism, consistent with international best practice and global standards,” said ICD chairman Cesar Villanueva.
The Honorary Fellow is the highest conferment that the ICD can bestow, granted to distinguished personalities in recognition of their significant contribution to good corporate governance advocacies after a rigorous process.
GIGIL, Allianz PNB Life bag award
Allianz PNB Life’s sustainability digital video, “No Filter”, conceptualized by award-winning agency GIGIL, took home a Crystal Award at this year’s international MAD Stars festival, adding to the list of accolades that the campaign has won since being unveiled last year.
“No Filter” is a digital short film that conveys the company’s advocacy of sustainability and environmental awareness. Created by GIGIL, an agency known for its creative approaches, it utilizes the popular social media trend of using filters on photos to highlight that the severe impact of climate change cannot be hidden. “No Filter” was able to generate more than 2.8 million combined views from Facebook and Youtube, and delivers an important message on sustainability and Allianz’s commitment to help secure the future of the communities it is a part of.
PLDT, Smart reinforce #SafePH mindset
STI College students having a watch party.
PLDT and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. organized the second run of its #SafePH Digital Caravan, to help strengthen the disaster preparedness mindset among local community youth from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
The second #SafePH digital caravan covered discussions on emergency management, basic life support and first aid, and the COVID-19 and monkeypox health crises. The session also included gamified simulations of disaster scenarios, learning videos, and live discussions to help engage the audience more, especially the youth.
“We, at PLDT and Smart, recognize the role of the youth in strengthening one’s sense of community especially when faced with adversity. With the #SafePH digital caravan, we aim to engage the youth by helping them understand and play their part in helping their own communities. We also aim to empower them through capacity-building activities like this one, and eventually for them to pay it forward,” said Cathy Yang, FVP and head of Group Corporate Communications at PLDT and Smart.
With the #SafePH digital caravan, PLDT and Smart aim to reach all corners of the Philippines, especially towns and cities that are most vulnerable to disasters, underscoring the importance of nurturing a culture of preparedness among locals, including the young generation. With today’s youth already a force to reckon with, PLDT and Smart prioritize their engagement in advocacies.
Among the local communities that participated in this latest digital caravan were Camarines Sur, Quezon, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Surigao del Norte, Bukidnon, Siargao, Davao del Sur, and Misamis Occidental.
Maynilad programs now benefit 3.2M Filipinos
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has reached some 3.2 million Filipinos with its “water for the poor” programs that seek to provide sustainable water access to marginalized communities.
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These programs–which include “Samahang Tubig ng Maynilad” and “Pag-asa sa Tubig Partnership”, among other initiatives–involve connecting urban poor households to the network and organizing marginalized communities into cooperatives that can manage the water system in their respective areas.
“These communities no longer need to get their supply from unsanitary sources and illegal water retailers. Not only does this improve their living conditions, but it also helps to avert practices like illegally connecting to the pipe system, which can affect water pressure and supply availability,” said Maynilad Customer Experience and Retail Operations head Christopher J. Lichauco.
Prior to getting a Maynilad connection, these residents had to spend around P40 per 200-liter drum for their daily water needs. Under Maynilad’s subsidized rates, poor communities only spend around P2.38 per drum (or 1 centavo per liter).
Maynilad offers flexible, long-term payment schemes for the water service application of low-income households.
Program beneficiaries are also given skills training, with some of these communities now earning their livelihood as accredited manufacturers of hygiene and cleaning supplies.
The company implements its pro-poor water programs with support from non-government organizations “E&V Water and Life Philippines” and “Tubig Pag-asa.”
Stricter eKYC system sought
Lucky 8 Star Quest, one of the seven accredited eSabong operators, has denounced the growing number of illegal game operations and is now pushing for more regulation with the introduction of a stricter verification system, to address public outcry about the so-called ‘social costs’ of the game.
Aside from the current regulations from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), Lucky 8 Star Quest has proposedthe introduction of the Electronic Know-Your-Client (eKYC) process, where players will be authenticated prior to acceptance.
According to Lucky 8 Star Quest Risk and Compliance manager Rommel Cruz,through the eKYC, prospective players will be required to submittheir basic information, recent photo, valid government ID, and sources of income to register. Authentication through a video call verification and an anti-money laundering screening will be put in place. Stringent crosschecking of photos and information declared will be implemented.
The procedures also apply to players who register onsite, as in the case of off-cockpit betting operators.
eKYC data are digitally recorded and stored in the company’s central database and remain secure.
Jade Gaming Entertainment and Gaming Technologies, another eSabong accredited operator, through Chief Executive Officer Joe Pisano proposedthe same and stated that companies are willing to work with the government and lawmakers to help regulate the game better.
The eSabong industry generated around P640 million a month in early 2022 with a total of P2.03 billion in the first half of the year, according to PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Andrea Domingo.
A total of P5 billion is estimated to be lost revenue due to the ban with losses expected to increase in the months to come until a new and effective regulation is adopted.
Cancer care hospital breaks ground
Officials of AC Health and their partners recently led the topping off ceremony of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital in South Union Drive, Arca South, Taguig City.
Paolo Borromeo, AC Health president and chief executive officer, said the first major cancer equipment will be delivered to the site by the end of the year.
Last August, AC Health entered a value partnership with Siemens Healthineers for the provision of technical expertise and technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging to the 100-bed hospital.
The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is part of Ayala Corporation’s P10 billion healthcare investment. It will offer a complete range of cancer services from screening, diagnosis, treatment to post-cancer care. It will be equipped with chemotherapy chairs, operating theaters, and state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, optimized for cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment.
