MERALCO ramps up campaign on lifeline rate program

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has strengthened its information campaigns in different cities and provinces across its franchise area to help increase the beneficiaries of the lifeline rate program. Through its barangay caravans, the company is also accepting on-site applications to encourage members of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and other qualified marginalized households to apply.

Pfizer supports PRC’s COVID-19 efforts

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In 2020, Pfizer and Pfizer Foundation announced their commitment to donate $40M for worldwide relief efforts for COVID-19 through international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. Among those chosen beneficiary organizations was the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for its efforts in relief operations and for taking the lead in performing more than one million RT-PCR tests in the Philippines. Last January, Pfizer Philippines formally turned over a $100,000 (P5 million) grant to PRC to support its COVID-19 relief efforts and projects. The virtual turnover event (in photo) was attended by Pfizer Country Manager Andreas Riedel, Pfizer Public Affairs Director Noel Borlongan, PRC Chairman and CEO Senator Richard Gordon, PRC Secretary General Elizabeth Zavalla, PRC Biomolecular Laboratories head Dr. Paulyn Ubial, and American Red Cross Country Representative Shir Shah Ayobi.

Maxicare inks partnership with Manulife

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Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, the country’s leading healthcare provider, recently formed a 2-year partnership with Manulife Philippines, the largest insurance company in the country, to help make lives of Filipinos better through easy access to financial and health products. The partnership allows for cross-training of over 3,000 Maxicare agents who can now sell Manulife products and of over 9,000 Manulife Philippines financial advisors who can now include Maxicare healthcare products in their portfolio. 

Photo shows (L-R) Maxicare chief consumer officer Rodelee Uy, Manulife Philippines SVP and chief distribution officer Stephen Ong, Maxicare president and CEO Christian Argos, Manulife Philippines president and CEO Ryan Charland, and Maxicare chief operating officer Nelissa Badal.

For more information, visit www.maxicare.com.ph.

AXA empowers young athletes

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, is the insurance provider of the UAAP, providing coverage for the organization for the duration of Season 82 that is currently underway. AXA Philippinescontinues to empower Filipinos – and in this case young Filipino athletes and spectators – and instill a sense of self-belief in them through their passion for sports. Photo shows(L-R) AXA Philippines chief customer officer Amor Balagtas, AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, UAAP Season 82 president Emmanuel Fernandez, and UAAP executive director Rene Andrei Saguisag Jr.

Championing the era of open banking

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Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has become the first local bank to advocate and implement open banking in the country, affirming its position as a digital trailblazer in the financial industry. In a talk on digital transformation delivered during the recent Philippine Digital Convention at the Marriott Hotel, RCBC Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva said RCBC is pushing for open banking to power rural banks, cooperatives, microfinance institutions (MFIs) and FinTech players' transactions via open application programming interfaces (APIs). It reduces barriers to innovation, eliminates the big banks' "walled gardens", and enables small players to be part of the National Retail Payments System (NRPS) ecosystem.

MERALCO Rates Down For Third Consecutive Month

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The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a Php 0.11 per kilowatthour (kWh) reduction in power rates this month. This downward adjustment amounts to around Php 21 in total savings for a typical household consuming 200 kWh per month and represents a total rate decrease of P0.57 per kWh since May 2019. Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe Zaldarriaga (in photo) explained that the over-all rate reduction this month can be attributed to a lower transmission charge, as well as a decrease in other charges. For more information, customers may visit Meralco’s website at www.meralco.com.ph or its social media accounts on Twitter (@meralco) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco).

AXA Philippines and Metrobank Foundation team up for financial literacy of public school teachers

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently partnered with Metrobank Foundation to help public school teachers improve their understanding of financial wellness and empower them to live better lives. “Financial Literary for Teachers” is based on AXA’s existing program “What’s Your Game Plan?” that helps people understand their current and future financial needs and helps them prepare for unforeseen setbacks. Under the partnership, AXA and Metrobank will conduct the sessions and provide non-life insurance products to select teachers during National Teacher’s Month. 

Present during the official contract signing were (L-R)AXA Philippines chairman Solomon Cua, Metrobank Foundation president Aniceto Sobrepeña, AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, and chief human resource officer Jaspreet Kakar.

Level up your wardrobe with Citi PayLite

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Now is the perfect time to upgrade your wardrobe as Citi and ZALORA keep you in style. 

Get ZALORA e-Gift Cards when you shop at 0% Citi PayLite until October 31, 2018. E-Gift cards may be redeemed until January 1, 2019. 

For a minimum single-receipt PayLite spend of P10,000 at any Citi PayLite enabled partner-merchant, you get a P500 ZALORA e-Gift Card. You can also get a P1,000 ZALORA e-Gift Card for every minimum single-receipt PayLite spend of P25,000. 

Citi credit cardholders who qualify will receive a claim code via email. To make sure your email address is updated, visit www.citibank.com.ph/myprofile. 

Once you have received the ZALORA e-Gift Card Code, launch the ZALORA app on your smartphone and log in to your account. Tap the ZALORA wallet on the left panel and enter the e-Gift Card code. Your e-Gift Card will be credited automatically to your account. 

Hurry and avail of Citi PayLite to get your ZALORA e-Gift Card. 

To know more about this exciting offer, visit www.citibank.com.ph/paylite.

Essilor volunteer tops optometrist board exam

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Morel Paul Abesamis, Essilor volunteer for eye health care campaign and graduate of Manila Central University (MCU), successfully topped the 2018 Optometry Licensure Exam with a rating of 87.23%. Conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), this year’s Optometry Licensure Exam recorded 188 successful passers, out of the 222 who took the exam. Last year, Essilor scholar Jennifer Parmerola, who is also a graduate of MCU, also topped the 2017 Optometry Licensure Exam. As the world leader in ophthalmic optics and a key player in visual health, the Essilor Group provides solutions to protect visual health, as well as correct and prevent visual problems. Essilor is also dedicated to providing underprivileged people the opportunity to live a better life through various global philanthropic and scholarship programs. 

For more information, visit Essilor’s website at www.essilor.com.ph, and follow @EssilorPH on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Next generation Citi mobile app for seamless digital banking experience

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Mobile banking is now better, faster and more convenient with the next generation Citi Mobile App. Loaded with new features and a fully redesigned cards dashboard for a more personal and seamless customer experience, the app lets Citi credit cardholders lock and unlock their credit card, download and view their statements electronically, convert retail transactions to installments, get a snapshot view of their accounts and pay their bills, in a few simple clicks.

 

The next generation app was launched by (L-R): Citi Philippines consumer customer franchise head Roy Villareal, CEO Aftab Ahmed and consumer business head Manoj Varma. For more features and info, visit www.citibank.com.ph. 

Enhance Your Best Features With The Sculpt And Strobe Stick

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Ever Bilena’s Sculpt and Strobe Stick (P225) is the newest make-up go-to for a bright and glowing, well-defined look. The 2-in-1 cream-based stick helps sculpt your face to enhance your facial structure and illuminate it for a glowing look.

The Sculpt and Strobe Stick comes in Medium for fairer skin and Deep that is best suited for darker skin tones. Also, this product is Paraben-and-cruelty-free. It is available through Lazada and major retail stores nationwide.

Sta. Ana hailed as KTM Dukehana Philippines champion

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 (L-R) Banjo Monilar, Luisito Sta. Ana and Tedd Marante.

Luisito Sta. Ana bagged the championship in the highly anticipated KTM Dukehana finals held in Cebu City. He will represent the country in the Dukehana Asia Finals 2018 and compete against other Asian champions including those from Thailand, China and Taiwan. Sta. Ana topped the race with a best time of 1:15.67. In second place is Visayas Champion Banjo Monilar who finished in 1:24.11 while Mindanao Champion Tedd Marante finished third with a time of 1:26.32. The finalists were faced with a challenging street course that tested their preciseness in driving and fast maneuvering skills. KTM Dukehana is a motogymkhana time trial sport event were riders maneuver through traffic cones and other obstacles in the shortest time possible with the least number of penalties. This racing event encourages amateurs and expert riders to show off their ready-to-race skills with their KTM motorcycles. 

Brilliant Mother’s Day gift from My Diamond

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The brightest gift for mom is within your reach this Mother’s Day. My Diamond offers a 45% discount on all jewelry from May 2 to 13, 2018 at all My Diamond stores nationwide! You can choose an 18k white gold ring with six pieces 0.54 carat diamond surrounded with 109 pieces of 0.64 diamonds from the Dream Collection, sliding diamond bangles of 18k white gold with 174 pieces of 1.25 carat diamonds or 14k white gold with 119 pieces of 0.77 carat diamonds, or classic baguette pave bangle of 14k white gold with 71 pieces of 1.44 carat diamonds. This Mother’s Day, give something completely precious to someone who is truly diamond worthy with jewelry pieces from any My Diamond concept store in Ayala Center Cebu, Festival Mall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, LuckyChinatown Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Lanang Premier Davao, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, and SM Aura Premier. For more information, follow and like My Diamond on facebook at www.facebook.com/MyDiamondPH.

Beat the summer heat with LG’s promo

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Beat the summer heat with LG’s FREE installation promo along with every purchase of an LG Dual Cool with Dual Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner. 

Hot weather getting you down? LG got you covered! Upgrade to LG Dual Cool with Dual Inverter today and cool down without worrying for your electricity bill. What’s more, for every purchase of an LG Dual Cool with Dual Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner, you are entitled to free installation service* right at your home by an LG Authorized Service Center. Avail of this promo today by visiting any of the participating authorized dealers. Promo is available for straight cash and card purchases.

Don’t let the warm days get you down – start chilling with LG now!

*Terms and conditions apply. For more details, follow us on Facebook @LGElectronicsPhilippines.

Globe, Facebook launch “Digital Discernment” module to promote responsible digital citizenship

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Globe Telecom and Facebook recently launched a new “Digital Discernment” workshop, coinciding with Safer Internet Day on February 6, 2018. 

More than 100 public school students and teachers from Manila participated in the workshop, which included topics to teach people how to think critically online, and identify credible information from questionable information. Content includes practical tips on how to verify and examine online sources, and identify facts from opinions. The workshop promotes responsible digital citizenship among teachers and students in public and private schools across the country under the “Digital Thumbprint Program” or DTP. The workshop was led by Chelle Obligacion-Gray, Globe Director for Citizenship (2nd from left), Clair Deevy Facebook Head of Community Affairs Asia Pacific (3rd from left), Miguel Bermundo Globe Citizenship Manager (3rd from right), module facilitator Chris Kuzhuppilly (extreme left), along with DepEd representatives.

AXA Financial Needs Analysis platform launched

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AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, recently introduced the Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) platform to its distributors, customers, and prospective clients. The FNA, both an application and a service from AXA, enables agents to engage with customers easily and explain the importance of life protection in planning for the future and for emergencies. 

This is in keeping with AXA’s promise to help customers live the life they choose by creating a solid financial game plan in life. A shorter version of the FNA platform may be accessed through the insurer’s website at www.axa.com.ph/efna while the full version may be undergone with the help of a financial advisor (Fill out the online form at www.axa.com.ph/appointments to get in touch with an agent).

At the FNA launch event were (L-R) AXA Philippines chief business development officer for distribution Ronald Agoncillo, chief finance officer Don San Jose, chief customer officer Amor Balagtas, president and CEO Rahul Hora, chief distribution officer Marie Raymundo, and chief transformation and operations officer John Hilson.

AXA Philippines stages first Youth Basketball Clinic

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AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, recently held a basketball clinic for children ages 5-13 in partnership with the University of Makati and the Makati Youth Development Center. Nearly 40 kids, representing three different barangays in Makati, participated in the training session which culminated in a friendly game. AXA chose the 10 most outstanding players from the group, and will support them as they participate in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 presented by Alaska—the NBA's global youth development program that promotes basketball participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and an active lifestyle. AXA Philippines, through its corporate social responsibility arm, continuously spearheads and participates in similar development activities to help empower communities to live better lives. 

Senator Grace Poe keynotes Globe Telecom’s AttyATBP

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Senator Grace Poe keynotes Globe Telecom’s AttyATBP, an annual event organized by the company’s Corporate and Legal Services Group (CLSG) where various government services from the Land Transportation Office, Philippine Statistics Office, Social Security System, National Bureau of Investigation, as well as free legal consultations, are provided to employees of the leading telecommunications provider. In her keynote address, Poe emphasized the need to fast track infrastructure permitting as a key to sustainable economic development in the country. She is joined in above photo by top company executives and employees that included Globe President & CEO Ernest Cu, Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo, Globe Chief Information and Technology Officer Gil Genio and Rep. Geraldine Roman, (1st District, Bataan), who also spoke at the event.

Jobstreet HR Day Cebu bigger and better on its second year

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Jobstreet holds HR Day in Radisson Blu Cebu on August 10, 2017 and attracts nearly 120 HR leaders in the Visayas region. Jobstreet Marketing Manager Eileen Go (far right) and Provincial Sales Manager Ryan Tordesillas (far left) are joined by industry leaders who led the discussions on the different generations in the workplace: (from left to right) SYKES Asia’s Senior HR Manager Mae Blanco, Nestlé Philippines’ Talent Acquisition Head Hannah De Lumen, SM Investment Corp’s VP for HR Joann Hizon, Asian Institute of Management’s Associate Professor Dynah Basuil, and Eudo Strengths-based Development’s Brian Quebengco. 

City of Dreams Manila Foundation donates to Paranaque City’s health program

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Signing the Memorandum of Agreement are, from left: Geoffry Andres, Property President of Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) Corporation, which operates City of Dreams Manila; Clarence Chung, President of the foundation; Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez; and Armin Raquel-Santos, Vice President of the foundation. Witnessing the signing are Marissa Tomacruz-Academia, City of Dreams VP-Legal and the foundation Corporate Secretary; Alberto Regino, Jr., Chief of Staff of PAGCOR’s Office of the President and COO; and Parañaque City Public Information and Special Services Officer, Mario Jimenez.

A tri-party agreement was signed by the foundation of City of Dreams Manila, Melco Resorts Leisure (PHP) Corporation, and the City Government of Parañaque for the monthly donation of P1 Million or a year’s donation of P12 Million to Parañaque City by the luxury integrated resort’s foundation. The donation, which is in keeping with PAGCOR’s requirement for casinos to implement and fund projects for Heritage, Education, Environment and Health Programs, will be in aid of Paranaque City’s health program consisting of the procurement of medicines, medical supplies and equipment for government-maintained hospitals.