The latest International SOS Risk Outlook 2022 report revealed that organizations worldwide are set to increase investment in employee health. The report and updated global risk maps also signal that organizations are grappling with an increasingly complex risk landscape. Nearly 1,000 risk professionals across 75 countries participated in the survey. […]
Author: Bob Reyes
Malayan Colleges Mindanao Gears for Campus Reopening
Malayan Colleges Mindanao, A Mapúa School, in Davao City is currently busy preparing for the reopening of its campus for limited face-to-face classes later this year or early next year following the release of Joint Memorandum Circulars by the Department of Health (DOH), Commission on Higher Education (CHED-DOH JMC 2021-001), […]
ZALORA Credit Card Powered by RCBC Bankard Launched
There are 38.88 million Filipinos purchasing consumer goods online (via the Internet). According to Janio Asia, a Singapore-based cross-border logistics service provider, the total value of consumer goods in the eCommerce market has increased by 42.5% over the past few months. Card payments are expected to rebound strongly by 15.4% […]
Pepsi pledges 10K meals to Rise Against Hunger Philippines
A partnership between Pepsi Philippines and Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAH) was recently made to provide 10,000 meals for families affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The pledge was made at a live “online handaan(celebration)” virtual event created by BBDO Guerrero which drew a combined audience of over 1.3 million. […]
How ready is your workforce to report back to work? — International SOS
With the quarantine restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) lowered to Alert Level 3 these past few weeks, more businesses are expected to reopen very soon. The relaxed restriction has enabled service-oriented businesses to serve more clients face-to-face and allowed organizations to gradually increase their operational capacity and on-site […]
Kaspersky on attitudes & habits of the increasing online payment users in APAC
Discussions at the recently-concluded 7th Kaspersky APAC Cybersecurity Weekend revolved around how the Asia Pacific (APAC) region is now considered as the largest contributor to global payments revenue and the security implications this will bring to both businesses and consumers. Timely enough, the conference had “Marking the money movement in […]
PHL’s largest private employer expands free COVID-19 vaccines to staff dependents
The Philippines’ largest private employer, Concentrix expanded its free COVID-19 vaccination to include the dependents of their own personnel last 21 October 2021. As a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, Concentrix was among the first private companies in the country to announce its dedication to […]
Senior Citizens & Minors now allowed onboard all AirAsia Philippines flights
Following the issuance of Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) Resolution No. 143 placing the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 3 from 16 to 31 October 2021, and allowing point-to-point interzonal travel, AirAsia Philippines said that they are now allowing Senior Citizens (those aged 60 years […]
MOVE IT partners with Grab to Offer Motorcycle Taxi Services
Local motorcycle taxi company MOVE IT announced its partnership with Grab Philippines to offer motorcycle taxi-hailing service via the Grab superapp platform. The partnership highlights both MOVE IT and Grab Philippines’ broader commitment to supporting the needs of many passengers by providing safe, reliable, and easy-to-use mobility solutions for everyday […]
FWD Philippines launches Variable Unit-Linked (VUL) product as protection and investment
FWD Philippines launches a variable unit-linked (VUL) product that can act on one’s financial safety net by combining both insurance and investment that can give account holders protection while growing their money over time. Called FWD Manifest, the financial product takes it further by not just giving the client strong […]
PEZA Taps MyEG Philippines for Online Payment Services
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has partnered with electronic solutions market leader MyEG Philippines, Inc. for the implementation of its new and improved online payment service to further enhance the ease of doing business, especially during this pandemic. “Pursuant to the government’s digital transformation strategy and in line with […]
Digital Logistics is Key to Solving Supply Chain Industry Challenges
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to find ways on how to operate, support, and service consumers despite the ongoing pandemic. According to the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 2020 MSME Statistics, more than 957,620 Filipino enterprises deliver goods and services on a daily basis — that is […]