PAMATI 2020, a Talk on HIV was conceptualized because of the desire to raise awareness for two causes — HIV/AIDS and Violence Against Women where participants were reminded that while there is an existing COVID-19 pandemic, we all have been battling the HIV/AIDS pandemic years prior and up until this point. PAMATI 2020: A talk […]
Read MoreSince the start of lockdowns and community quarantine, organizations across all sectors saw the need to keep their employees safe from contracting COVID-19 while ensuring business continuity. This led to the adoption of new, flexible working setups, such as working from home, as part of the ‘new normal.’ 8 Best Practices while Working from Home […]
Read MoreCrimson Mactan’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its guests and team members is unparalleled. From the roll-out of its Culture of Clean campaign the hotel’s operational safety protocol to acquiring its own Rapid Antigen Test Machine to screen all its employees onsite for COVID-19. Crimson Resort Mactan employees onsite are 100% COVID-19 Testing […]
Read MoreIngat Angat Tayong Lahat. It’s been a bleak seven months for the country’s restaurant industry but food establishments continue to fight hard not just to keep their businesses afloat but to protect the jobs of the hundreds of thousands of people who depend on the industry for their livelihood. Protecting jobs: restaurant owners support ‘Ingat […]
Read MoreIn spite of the ongoing effects of the pandemic, BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) reported a net income of ₱12.3 billion in the 3rd quarter of 2020. This brings earnings to ₱16.6 billion for the first nine months of the year, a 48 percent fall from the same period last year due to the early provisions […]
Read MoreTop BPO industry player SYKES recently received recognition for its agile and innovative response to the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. It was given by the international business award body Stevie Awards for Great Employers, one of the most premier award bodies that acclaim competence across the business industry. SYKES’ COVID-19 response highly praised […]
Read MoreFor decades, residents in far-flung areas in Visayas and Mindanao have been burdened by minimal, if not outright lack of access to banks. It’s not unusual for residents to travel many kilometers just to get cash from a bank or ATM. They need to spend half a day, or even an entire day in some […]
Read MoreAs the COVID-19 pandemic has nobly affected the economy worldwide and created a lot of disruptions to the business sector, the Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2020 continues to Bring IT On as 3 of the biggest telecommunications companies in the country come together in a very special event. Catch the launching of CBM2020: Bring IT […]
Read MoreGiven the downturn in economic development and activity as a result of the persistent COVID-19 pandemic, government investment should continue to accelerate economic recovery. The government needs to invest even in the midst of a crisis, according to economist and Marikina (2nd District) Representative, Hon. Stella Luz Quimbo, in order to increase the public’s confidence […]
Read MoreWith the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, it has become imperative for enterprises to employ Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans to ensure continued operations given these uncertain times. With 50% of global companies have encountered cyberattacks at least once a week in the past few months, ePLDT and Acronis has recently formalized a partnership with […]
Read MoreTop BPO employer SYKES Philippines has always encouraged employees to invest in personal development. It promotes this through interest clubs, created within the SYKES community, as a means to engage employees in non-work-related activities and hobbies. Despite the limitations posed by the current situation, the clubs are allowed to pursue their purpose by transforming their […]
Read MoreRecognizing the shortage of devices among students taking online classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, premier Apple partner Power Mac Center, in partnership with the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation, is utilizing its UpTrade program to provide customers an opportunity to help fellow Filipinos in need. In turn, those who will donate old devices will […]
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