Cebu Pacific welcomes leading travel agencies
Cebu Pacific recognized its top performing travel agencies from the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region when it held the 17th annual Eagle Wings Awards, the first since 2019.
A total of 62 agencies from CEB’s local and international stations received the Eagle Wings Award in a three-day event held on March 21-23, 2023 at Modala Beach Resort in Panglao, Bohol.
The Eagle Wings Awards are held annually to recognize CEB’s top domestic and international ticket producers as well as their contributions to the airline’s overall success. Leading the travel agency awardees is Manila-based Via Philippines Travel Corp. to be the top-selling airline producer in 2022, followed by GI Philippines Corp., Universal Storefront Services, Ticket1 Travel and TheAtlas Pte. . Ltd.
Rounding out this list is Beijing Shuozoujiuzou Technology Co. Ltd., Pinoy Tourism LLC., Beijing Daran Aviation Service Co. Ltd., Tabeer Tourism LLC. and Nam Thanh Travel Joint Stock.
Main importer
SEAOIL continues to top the list of importers in the Zamboanga Peninsula, according to the 2022 Top Importers Report of the Zamboanga Customs Office.
For three consecutive years, SEAOIL has been a major importer at the port of Zamboanga. In 2022, the company generated import revenue of nearly ₱10 billion, which is almost double its 2021 import revenue of more than ₱5 billion.
The Zamboanga Customs Office awards SEAOIL as the first importer in 2022 for its contribution to import revenue of nearly ₱10 billion.
SEAOIL has more than 25 stations operating in the Zamboanga Peninsula alone, with more to open this year. The fuel supplier also plans to open a depot in the Zamboanga Economic Zone in Zamboanga City in early 2024.
Petron co-presented Manila International Auto Show 2023
Industry leader PETRON Corporation co-presented one of the most anticipated events for car enthusiasts, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), held from April 13 to 16 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Some 200 cars, trucks and motorcycles were on display and were seen by 120,000 visitors over the four days of the car show.
Petron, as a co-host, had a booth in the lobby of the World Trade Center to welcome visitors. Here, motor enthusiasts had the opportunity to channel their karting/racing dreams by posing for photos on the kart racing display, or on the final podium with a checkered flag backdrop. This emphasized Petron’s broad support for Philippine motorsports.
In the main hall, the Petron showroom displayed the entire range of Petron fuels. Petron Blaze 100 Euro 6 marked the MIAS-Petron Classic and Custom Car Competition, one of the highlights of the 4-day event. It benefits all types of vehicles, from well-loved classic vintage cars to the latest ultra-performance muscle cars.
Petron Turbo Diesel is another showcase fuel, perfect for the supercharged turbo-intercooled diesel engines that power the increasingly popular SUVs, minivans, vans and pickups.
Petron Turbo Diesel is a technologically advanced fuel, enhanced with C-booster and combustion enhancer to deliver smooth and premium performance.
Having served the country’s fuel needs for nearly 90 years, Petron has a deep understanding of the unique driving conditions on Philippine roads, with Petron fuels and lubricants designed to meet the engine needs of Filipino car enthusiasts.
RCBC is the best retail bank
The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. was named the Best Retail Bank in the prestigious RBI Asia Trailblazer Awards 2023 for the third consecutive year.
The RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards recognize the best institutions and individuals in retail banking and consumer finance for their innovative service offerings and commitment to customer excellence.
The 14th RBI Asia Trailblazers Awards were organized in collaboration with Middle East Economic Digest (MEED), Emirates Asia, and GlobalData (Singapore).
RCBC’s Digital Enterprise and Innovation Group (DEIG) also earned Best CSR Initiative for Financial Literacy and a highly commended recognition for Best Credit Card Initiative.
RCBC was particularly recognized for its unique and innovative initiatives such as the RCBC Digital online account opening platform, RCBC OneAccount, RCBC Hexagon Club and Digital Concierge.
PLDT Enterprise powers ‘myTOYOTA Connect’
Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and PLDT recently announced a partnership that will further drive the benefits of smart connected cars and smart platform technology for leading fleet business operators and Toyota car owners.
PLDT, through its B2B solutions arm PLDT Enterprise, is launching TMP’s latest suite of connected services, the myTOYOTA Connect, with smart IoT (Internet of Things) eSIM solutions powered by the PLDT Smart wireless unit, the first solution of its kind to be launched. out in the Philippines.
With reliable connectivity from PLDT’s Smart IoT platform, TMP is able to maximize the potential of a unified connectivity management platform. This platform then allows users to manage connectivity and control usage of a multitude of connected IoT devices supported by the fastest and best mobile network in the country according to Ookla.
TMP’s revolutionary myTOYOTA Connect gives Toyota car owners and fleet business operators the ability to have more control over their vehicle for their safety. It promotes the efficient use of Toyota vehicles by tracking their location, car condition and driver speed, among other features, through its myTOYOTA app.
GMA network in Russia
Through its content distribution group GMA Worldwide, GMA Network sold 248 hours of content, which will be dubbed in Russian, to a leading Russian broadcaster.
The acquired titles are Lolong (Crocodile Whisperer), Love You Stranger, Return to Paradise, Artikulo 247 (Article 247), First Yaya (The First Nanny), Love You Two and Kapag Nahati Ang Puso (Broken Hearts).
Through this partnership in Russia, a first for GMA Network, Russian viewers will experience and enjoy the best of Philippine entertainment.
SM, BDO receive awards
SM Investments Corp. and BDO Unibank Inc. received the Platinum Awards for Excellence in Corporate Sustainability from Hong Kong-based multimedia company The Asset Publishing and Research Ltd.
SM Investments and BDO were recognized for their sustained excellence in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, with SM Investments receiving the Platinum Award for the 14th consecutive year and BDO receiving its 13th Platinum Award.
“Receiving this Platinum award from The Asset ESG Awards is an honor and a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence. We are grateful for the recognition,” said Timothy Daniels, SM Investments Consultant for Investor Relations and Sustainability.
The asset praised companies that have shown unwavering determination in pursuing their ESG commitments amid the challenges of inflation, slowing growth and rate hikes.
Asset’s ESG Corporate Awards offer Asia’s longest-running ESG benchmarking service to empower companies to assess and highlight their ESG credentials.
Hire real talent
JobStreet by SEEK continues its initiative to empower companies to find the best candidates in 2023 through a series of online videos with its latest campaign, “Hire Real Talent”, which shows the reality of networking recruitment social.
Apart from encouraging recruiters to use legitimate job platforms in their recruitment process, JobStreet’s video series tries to show the truth behind social media recruiting.
“While social media is a convenient tool for sharing information, we want recruiters to know that not everyone who follows or likes you is looking for a job, and the best and most appropriate way to recruit active job seekers is to reach where they are. looking for opportunities, and that’s through official job platforms,” said Kim Viray, Head of Marketing, JobStreet Philippines.
Through JobStreet’s free job postings, businesses are entitled to 30 days of free job posting credit after registering with JobStreet, giving seamless access to over 14 million registered candidates with free use of powerful candidate management tools, easy-to-use job posting writing. tools, inclusion in job recommendations, accessibility across multiple channels and many other benefits, allowing contractors to focus on selecting the best candidate.
Empower MSMEs online
BillEase and ChatGenie have embarked on a partnership to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
The partnership will bring a new level of convenience to both consumers and merchants. Retailers will now be able to offer shoppers three card-free installment payment options at checkout, including Pay Later in 10 or 20 Days, Pay in 4 Installments for Small to Medium Ticket Purchases, and Pay Monthly for three, six, nine or 12 months. for large purchases with interest rates between 0 and 3.49 percent, the cheapest rate in the country.
Through the BNPL service, underserved consumers can now enjoy a more flexible payment option, while merchants can increase their sales by offering a wider range of payment methods.
Act of consultation
Dean Maw-Sheng Lee of Lee Women’s Hospital recently led the elite team of infertility doctors and representatives from the department of international affairs to celebrate the second IVF Baby Meeting and Consultation Fair in Manila .
Around 350 Filipinos have registered for this event and more than 50 former patients came with their families to meet Dean Lee.
Peiyung Hsu, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines, attended the event and noted that Lee Women’s Hospital has helped more than 800 Filipino couples become parents. With these achievements of Lee Women’s Hospital, it has surpassed those of other Asian countries such as Singapore, Thailand, China, Japan and Korea, making Lee Women’s Hospital the number 1 reproductive center in Asia. Ambassador Hsu also welcomed Filipino couples to visit Taiwan and seek help from Lee Women’s Hospital.
The morning and afternoon consultation events were led by elite teams from Lee Women’s Hospital. Infertility doctor Dr. Ting-Feng Wu, presented the details of IVF treatments and the latest technologies at Lee Women’s Hospital. During the one-on-one consultation session, more than 100 couples had the opportunity to consult with Dr. Wu and representatives from the international affairs department of Lee Women’s Hospital.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Lee Women’s Hospital will hold another consultation event in the Philippines.
