August 10, 2021

Teleperformance Philippines is certified Great Place to Work® for fourth year in a row

Celebrating 25 years of growth and leadership in the country, Teleperformance Philippines recently earned a re-certification as Great Place to Work® for the fourth year in a row. It is the first and only company in the country to have accomplished this feat.


The Trust Index® Survey had the highest participation rate ever in Teleperformance Philippines’ 45,000 workforce coming from its 22 business sites located across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Among those programs is the company’s vibrant Diversity and Inclusion program championed by the executive leadership who actively drive a culture of respect and acceptance. Advocacy is promoted through institutionalized policies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, and HIV in the Workplace Policy. Learning and Development is another Teleperformance strength, as it offers its online learning platform called myTP Learning to all employees.

In addition to the comprehensive Great Place to Work® certification process, Teleperformance operations in the Philippines are regularly visited and reviewed by third parties including independent industry analysts. These reviews include in-depth management and client interviews, physical site and facilities tours, operations inspections and employee focus groups among other activities. The findings are frequently cited in industry best practices awards, ratings and studies conducted by business analysts.

The company’s various initiatives are implemented across their business sites nationwide, the most recent being the roll-out of the TPVac vaccination program, in support of the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and aiming to protect Teleperformance employees and the communities where it operates.

Teleperformance Philippines has stood resilient and committed through all the challenges of the global pandemic. The company has provided essential support for both local and global organizations and has kept them connected with their customers through various platforms. One of these is the game-changing Teleperformance Cloud Campus – an innovative solution for enabling the ‘new normal’ work-at-home (WAH) environment. Amidst an unprecedented global crisis, Teleperformance was able to launch Cloud Campus hubs in its sites in Aura, Taguig City and in Fairview, Quezon City to serve as the operational command center of virtual teams. Moreover, Teleperformance opened its 22nd site in Molino, Cavite in October 2020, continuing to generate jobs for more Filipinos.

The Teleperformance Group recently announced the Great Place to Work® certification of subsidiaries in 60 countries, including the Philippines, for 2021. This means that over 90% of Teleperformance employees worldwide now work for a Great Place to Work® company.

The announcement was made by Teleperformance Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Julien who noted that “to have more than 90% of Teleperformance employees, all around the world, working in a subsidiary certified with the Great Place to Work® label is a testimony to Teleperformance’ Passion for People commitment.”

Teleperformance Philippines Chief Operations Officer Joey Marquez underlined the significance of this achievement: “The Teleperformance journey in the Philippines has always been a strong commitment to Filipinos across the nation, for the last 25 years. This certification is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our team members who work tirelessly to truly create a Great Place to Work® for All”

On its 25th year, Teleperformance Philippines celebrates its four-peat Great Place to Work® certification and looks forward to helping re-energize the industry and country’s growth, being able to advance the position of the country as a safe, secure place for customers, as well as ensuring that they provide a safe place for people to work.


ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model combining three wide, high-value solution families: customer experience management, back-office services and business process knowledge services. These end-to-end digital solutions guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high tech, high touch approach.

The Group's 383,000 employees, based in 83 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the “Simpler, Faster, Safer” process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry’s highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2020, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €5,732 million (US$ 6.5 billion, based on €1 = $1.14) and net profit of €324 million.

Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs over 45,000 people in the country and operates over 30,000 workstations in 22 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

From 2012 to 2020, Teleperformance has received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Top Employer of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Circle of Excellence at the Asia CEO Awards, and the Outstanding Volunteer by the National Economic Development Authority.

In 2020, Teleperformance Philippines was again certified as a Great Place to Work® and is the only organization in the country to receive this certification from the Great Place to Work® Institute for three years in a row. This 2021, Teleperformance celebrates its 25th year of continued excellence and leadership in the country. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to steadily provide the best employment experience for Filipinos, proactively support the nation’s IT-BPM sector, and uphold its socio-civic engagements to create a difference in the lives of the Philippine community.

For further information, visit the Teleperformance website at teleperformance.ph

August 9, 2021

New XTREME Cool Portable Aircon for your home

Whether during the summer or rainy season, Filipino households have practically deemed air conditioning units as one of the most essential appliances at home. XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop-shop appliances, offers a wide range of air-cooling products to cater to the needs and preferences of Filipino households — window type, split type, floor standing, ceiling cassette, and ceiling mounted. Throughout the years, with the continuous innovation and lifestyle evolution, Filipinos have been given the choice to choose from these two popular compressor options: the inverter and non-inverter.


In line with its mission in bringing comfort and convenience to every Filipino household, XTREME Appliances has been continuously offering products that will not only keep our homes comfortable but suit specific and varying needs as well. Just recently, the brand launched its newest addition to its impressive lineup of air cooling products under the XTREME Cool category — the portable aircon.

This XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner is the most convenient and simplest solution to your air cooling needs. In this article, we list down 4 advantages of having XTREME Cool Portable Air Conditioner at home.

Mobility and Convenience

Perhaps the biggest advantage of XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is its portability. Compared to window mounted or wall mounted units, you can just roll your portable aircon to any room that you need to keep cool — thanks to its built-in wheels for smoother mobility.

On the other hand, XTREME Cool Portable Aircons have an Auto-Restart feature, which means they will turn back on and start cooling at the same settings after a power outage.

Affordable and Perfect for Small Spaces

XTREME Appliances make your dream of purchasing a portable aircon easily affordable as it is one of the most budget-friendly of its kind in the market. The 1.0HP unit (XACPT10) is priced at Php 16,995 while the 1.5HP unit (XACPT15) costs only Php 17,995.

If your homes don’t require constant and extensive cooling throughout, the XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts a Strong Wind feature that makes it a practical alternative to mounted units. XTREME Cool Portable Aircon is a great way of saving money without sacrificing comfort for you.

No Installation Needed

XTREME Cool Portable Aircon unit does not require installation, hence saving you installation costs. All you need is to unpack the unit from its packaging, connect to a compatible electrical outlet, find an exit of the exhaust hose out of the window, and turn it on. You don’t also have to worry about figuring out the appropriate location or should you have a possibility of renovating your home’s interior in the future.

Stylish minimalist design

While XTREME Appliances always make sure to provide quality and dependable appliances for our homes, the visual impact is also highly considered. XTREME Cool Portable aircon boasts an icy white design finish that follows a new emerging style trend for your modern Filipino living.

To keep updated on the latest news and happenings of XTREME Appliances, like and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok accounts and join their official online community on Facebook, XTREME Fam. For the full list of products and exclusive discounts, please visit XTREME on Website, Lazada, and Shopee e-commerce

Toyota Motor Philippines pursues environment protection by Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, Toyota empowers Filipinos to protect and preserve nature for the next generation

More people around the world are taking concrete action to contribute to saving the environment. In celebration of World Nature Conservation Day, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), a leading automotive company in the country, reaffirms its commitment to the environment through continuous sustainability efforts through the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050.


Consistent with TMP’s mission to protect the environment, the company’s Environmental Management System aims to ensure the conservation and protection of the environment by establishing and maintaining a holistic approach in the management system for all TMP stakeholders to achieve the TEC 2050. Its approach covers the vehicle life cycle and business processes that can impact environmental performance based on the company’s targets.

TEC 2050 hopes to address six challenges that impact TMP’s new products and technologies and the community:
  • New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emission
  • Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emission
  • Plant Zero CO2 Emission
  • Minimizing and optimizing water usage
  • Establishing a Recycling-based Society and Systems
  • Establishing a Future Society in Harmony with Nature

As Toyota continues its sustainability efforts across the world, TMP implements measures to help solve the environmental problems in the Philippines caused by humans or natural disasters. TMP, together with its local suppliers and dealers, practices proactive measures to ensure its EMS and TEC2050 goal of zero or negative carbon footprint is achieved.

“Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to long-term sustainability to contribute to the development of the society as outlined in the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 or TEC2050. TEC2050 is our roadmap to achieve a positive impact on the environment by the year 2050,” TMP President Atsuhiro Okamato said.

Innovate next-generation vehicles

To pursue its vision of vehicles with minimal impact to the environment, Toyota has been developing next-generation vehicles with low or even zero CO2 emission. In the Philippines, TMP has been offering since 2009 different hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) options to Filipinos, including the Altis Hybrid and Cross.

While TMP has been expanding its HEV product line-up, it also has been using HEVs internally as service vehicles for Team Members. Likewise, it already converted 98 percent of production forklift vehicles to battery-powered and rechargeable one.

Aim for zero together

TMP also works closely with its suppliers and other business partners to achieve sustainability goals. TMP-EMS enhances the eco-design system from purchasing through logistics, embracing the use of renewable energy options to reduce CO2 emissions to improving packaging materials.

TMP also works with dealers to monitor and reduce CO2 emissions through kaizen and renewable energy.


Move to solar energy

Toyota hopes to reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to mitigating the adverse effects of climate change by turning to alternative sources of energy. In line with its goal of Plant Zero CO2 Emission in its manufacturing plant, TMP has installed a 1 Megawatt Solar Array in Santa Rosa, Laguna, which supplies 4 percent of plant’s power supply.

TMP continues to seek for alternative technologies and power sources that can adopted. Currently, the company plans to upgrade this with another 0.5 MW Solar Array. With this additional solar power, the company could cut electricity and CO2 to 718,200 kWh per year and 380,569 kg per year, respectively.


Improve wastewater management

Recognizing the growing global need for the limited water supply and keen to conserve this essential resource, TMP recycles water at its manufacturing site. It also harvests rainwater.

The company’s wastewater treatment plant can treat 55 cubic meters per hour of industrial wastewater with an upgraded membrane bioreactor technology. This enables TMP to promote sustainability at its operations by eliminating wastewater, establishing systems that use recycled water and increasing awareness about water conservation. TMP also enjoins its major suppliers and dealers to practice the same initiatives.


Build a recycling-based community

Besides using green technology in its production process, TMP is committed to practicing sustainable and eco-friendly practices across the company. It implements zero single-use plastic in its cafeteria and proper segregation of waste in all offices. In addition, waste minimization and recycling are carried out in both TMP plants and offices.

Through these simple daily practices, employees are encouraged to reduce their use of plastic, recycle and segregate things, encouraging them to be more responsible citizens in or out of TMP’s premises.


Establish a society in harmony with nature

What would be a better way to spend one’s work hours than in a place close to nature?

TMP provides its employees with opportunities to unwind, relax and appreciate the beauty of nature even while working. The company’s 11-hectare eco-forest located inside the Toyota Special Economic Zone in Sta. Rosa Laguna lets employees take a quick break from work to breathe and be one with nature.

The eco-forest likewise helps sustain biodiversity in the area with its growing range of flora and fauna.

The company is also very active in conducting different reforestation activities both in the upland and shoreline. Just recently, TMP adopted 10 hectares of mangrove area in Lian, Batangas which is part of the Verde Island Passage considered as the center of the center of marine shoreline biodiversity in the world.


Eyeing a sustainable future

Protecting the environment for the future generation is a goal accomplished by people working hand-in-hand.

In addition to implementing sustainable manufacturing practices, TMP helps control carbon emissions by providing consumers with an alternative mobility solution through TMP’s hybrid electric vehicle solution that enables consumers to carry out their daily activities without harming the environment further.

Toyota Motor Philippines is committed to sharing its expertise, innovations and experiences in sustainability with its partners and the community to achieve the common goal of a sustainable future for all.

Find the perfect SAMSUNG Galaxy A-series to match those awesome goals


Samsung has proven that everyone can achieve their awesome with the Galaxy A-series. Its innovative features are designed to empower everyone, from gamers to vloggers, students, and fashionistas. What makes Samsung’s latest Galaxy A-series special is that they all come at affordable prices, proving that awesome innovations are accessible to all.

Don’t know what to get? Here are some recommendations:


Gamers who have a need for speed


Games nowadays are graphics-heavy and need a fast internet connection to stay on top of challenges and tournaments. The Galaxy A22 5G is the latest A-series smartphone that can connect to the next-generation mobile data network. Its 5G capabilities promise a super-smooth gaming experience, high-quality graphics, and minimal lags.


The Galaxy A22 5G is also equipped with a powerful Mediatek Octa-core processor and up to 8GB of RAM for faster and more efficient performance. Its 90Hz refresh rate even lets gamers enjoy a smooth gameplay for more victories. 



Up-and-coming creators who want to share their most awesome self



The Galaxy A22 is suited for rising creators who want to share editorial-worthy photos, entertaining vlogs, and fun TikTok challenges. The smartphone has a Quad Rear Camera that can shoot all types of content. The 48MP Main Camera is enhanced by the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), which keeps the camera steady at all times. 

The 2MP Macro Lens can capture fine details when taking close-ups of food, flowers, toys, and more. The 2MP Depth Camera is perfect for portraits as it gently blurs the background to highlight the subject. Its 8MP Ultra Wide Camera offers a 123-degree field of vision for a wider range in one shot. 


It even comes with an intelligent AI camera experience so creators can explore the best content for their pages through the Galaxy A22’s Night Mode, Scene Optimizer, and My Filters.


Rising creators are even treated with more opportunities to capture the best content since the Galaxy A22 is powered by a 5000mAh battery. When the battery runs out, they can recharge their Galaxy device using its 15W Fast Charging Technology.


Students who want to slay in school and on social media


Students need a reliable smartphone that they can use to attend online classes, answer their modules, and be a source of entertainment after a long school day. The Galaxy A02’s 6.5" HD+ Infinity-V display is big enough for video calls during classes and presentations. The large and immersive screen is matched by its long-lasting battery. The smartphone also has a 5,000mAh battery, strong enough to last the whole day.


Fashionistas who want to express their style with their smartphones


Stylistas can also coordinate their Galaxy A-series smartphones with their OOTDs. The Galaxy A22 and its 5G counterpart come in a new design and eye-catching pastel hues. Choose between the minimalist Gray, Black, or White variants, or the bright Violet and Mint colors.


The Galaxy A-series is now available nationwide at the following prices: 


  • Galaxy A22 5G - PHP 13,990 SRP

  • Galaxy A22 - PHP 11,990 SRP

  • Galaxy A02 - PHP 4,990 SRP


Customers can also get the Galaxy A22 or A22 5G with 0% interest via Home Credit and credit card flexible payment until September 30. They can also enjoy a one year VIU Premium subscription when they register via Samsung Members.


Find the right Galaxy A-series smartphone at any Samsung Experience Store or via samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-a-series/.


Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Store to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to only 50%, implemented the mandatory use of masks and shields, and performs frequent cleaning in all stores.


Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.  


Find the nearest Samsung Experience store via samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations/

Airbnb unveils new tool enabling guests to check WiFi speed in listings before booking

As the work-from-anywhere trend continues, being able to determine a listing’s WiFi speed before booking is a key feature for digital nomads


After a year into the pandemic, most office workers in the Philippines have realized one thing: you don’t need to work out of an office cubicle. Some who have grown weary of being cooped indoors are now catching up with what digital nomads have been doing for a while - calling beachside villas, mountain cabins and countryside stays their new offices.

As the flexibility to work and live from anywhere continues to grow, being able to determine a listing’s wifi speed before booking is a must-have not only for digital nomads, but also for remote workers, creatives, road schoolers, traveling families, gamers, etc.

Guests want peace of mind that their stays can support their connection needs. Whether Zooming with colleagues, streaming an update, working on online documents, or catching up with family on video chat, fast and stable internet is more crucial than ever.



Guests can now easily view the WiFi speed on the amenities section of each Airbnb listing

While Hosts have been able to manually add WiFi speeds to their listing descriptions for some time, Airbnb is now providing an easy and efficient in-app solution to allow them to measure the WiFi speed in their listing using the Airbnb app.

Hosts can test their listing’s connection speed right within the app, and easily have their wifi speed information posted on their listing page, making their listings more appealing to guests looking for connected stays:

Hosts can test their listings connection speed in four easy steps: 1) Start test, 2) Connect to WiFi, 3) Test the WiFi speed and 4) Get WiFi speed results

This feature uses M-Lab’s open source software to measure download speeds. Airbnb has begun rolling out in-app internet speed testing in the US, and will roll out the new function globally in the coming weeks.

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