Monthly Archives: September 2023

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) signs partnership with The Pod Network (TPN) for the PRSP Education Committee Breaking Down the Buzz, a 12-episode PR Students and Young Professionals Congress Podcast Series. Previously a students’ congress, it has evolved into a podcast for academe and young professionals for this year. The partnership includes the development of evergreen and topic-based content for students and young practitioners to have access to continuous and experience-based learnings via easy access to a platform favored by its target audience. This is a pioneer event in the PR industry and for allied industries in using craft and technology for innovative and sustainable activations.

The agreement was signed by officers of PRSP Education Committee & The Pod Network (seated L-R): PRSP Trustee Joe Zaldarriaga of Meralco, PRSP Trustee & Education Committee Chair Aye Ubaldo, PRSP President Harold Geronimo of Megaworld, The Pod Network CEO & Co-Founder Alan Fontanilla and TPN CFO John Philip Co. Also present were committee members (standing L-R): Abigail Mendoza of Meralco, Judy Villaroman-Aguilar of Evident Communications, Rudy Villar of TOG Integrated, Riza Myfel Del Rosario, Podcast Manager of TPN and Joselle Jamison, Head of Data of TPN.

Another feat for Filipina women leaders on the global stage. Ruth Angeles, Jollibee Group’s Head of Global Organization, Leadership, and Culture and Head of Region Philippines Human Resources, was cited as the only Filipina among the three finalists for the People category at the WeQual Awards, Asia-Pacific 2023.


The WeQual Awards identify senior executive women with exemplary leadership qualities. The Awards aim to promote and accelerate gender parity at the top of the world’s largest companies.


“It is a great honor to become part of this global list of outstanding senior executive women. This recognition inspires me to do even more to foster our JFC culture of inclusivity and equality in the workplace that allows employees, regardless of gender, to grow and succeed,” Angeles said.


WeQual cited Angeles as a skilled communicator with a deep understanding of aligning people strategy with business objectives. WeQual likewise recognized Angeles’ well-developed judgment and remarkable resilience.


Angeles started her journey with the Jollibee Group in 2006 as HR Manager for Jollibee Worldwide Services and became part of its pioneer leadership team. After this stint, she led Red Ribbon Philippines’ HR function, helping keep people aligned amid its business turnaround at the time. She was soon elevated to HR Head of Jollibee Philippines, facilitating a culture transformation that helped the brand achieve significant sales and store network growth. Today, Angeles leads the Regional HR team in the Philippines and the Global Organization, Leadership, and Culture team concurrently.


As the Regional HR Head for the Philippines, Angeles oversees the consistent delivery of HR programs, systems, and processes while building the talent pipeline for organizational sustainability in the region. Simultaneously, Angeles drives cultural transformation across JFC’s BUs and functions globally through learning and development, organizational development, and employee engagement.


In the Philippines, women comprise most of Jollibee Group’s management positions. The organization was named in the list of Forbes’ Most Female Friendly Companies—a testament to its commitment to supporting its women employees worldwide. Last year, Cynthia Castro, Finance Head of Jollibee Group’s Philippine Region and Jollibee Philippines, was also recognized as a finalist in the WeQual Awards.

In its bid to transform and redefine the Filipino prepaid mobile experience, DITO launches its “mas pinaTODO” mobile prepaid offerings, enabling DITOzens to go all-out in enjoying value-for-money prepaid products to help them chase their passions -powered by the speed of DITO Flash 5G.

“DITO is excited to unveil a fresh phase of connectivity, catering to the lifestyles, aspirations and needs of Filipinos, especially for young adults and Gen Zs,” said DITO Chief Commercial Officer Evelyn Jimenez. “Our MasPinaTODO mobile prepaid offers aim to deliver a perfect balance between affordability and high-speed connectivity so that Filipinos can be ushered to a whole new horizon of endless possibilities and opportunities.”

1-Elevating your Digital Lifestyle

You can keep on getting the most with your interests with DITO Level-Up Packs. This enticing offer invites you to fully embrace digital living for as low as Php 99 only which is already valid for 30 days. It’s more than just affordable – it’s the complete value package, which includes calls, texts, data, and exciting bonuses like Prime Video access.

For DITO Level-Up Pack Php 99, you can enjoy a total of 7GB all-access data, Unli All-Net Calls and Texts, 300 minutes calls to other networks and bonus 30-day Prime Video mobile edition subscription. You will also benefit from the game-changing data rollover feature which would ensure that any of your unused data be carried over to the next subscription. DITO’s thrust goes beyond mere connectivity—the company wants to present itself as your steady ally on your journey to embracing your own TODO lifestyle.

2-Envisioning Seamless Connection

Experience seamless connectivity with DITO’s Video over LTE (ViLTE) technology which redefines video calling by eliminating your usual data worries. This innovation embodies DITO’s dedication to delivering uninterrupted communication via our unlimited DITO-to-DITO video calls with absolutely no data charges. Unlike the typical power-hungry video calling apps that end up finishing your data, ViLTE functions seamlessly on DITO’s network, enabling endless conversations without data charges. You can even turn off data while staying connected using ViLTE’s unique capabilities.

This feature is available for ViLTE-enabled phones only.

3-Leading the Future of Connectivity

As DITO continues to build on its strong momentum, it remains at the forefront by introducing breakthrough UNLI 5G services. Empowered by its 5G SA technology, DITO is one of the first to showcase the true 5G experience.

DITO UNLI 5G 299 encapsulates not only unmatched speed but a comprehensive mobile experience where you can enjoy unlimited 5G data along with 10GB 4G data, Unli All-Net Calls and Texts, and a bonus 300 minutes calls to other networks.

4-Redefining Affordability and Flexibility

Prioritizing its value-for-money stance, DITO’s innovative DATA Sachets have been made affordable to make your digital needs more manageable.

These flexible prepaid data options have been designed to seamlessly align with your budget, data needs, and usage duration. DITO Data Sachets grant DITOzens extended access to diverse applications, facilitating continuous learning, entertainment, and connectivity.



With this offering, exploring the digital realm has never been simpler, with choices spanning from 1GB at PHP 10, diving into 2GB over 3 days for just PHP 20, to exploring DATA 50, a package carrying an impressive 5GB of data, valid for 7 days.

5-Unboxing Limitless Connectivity

DITO introduces yet another game-changing product that amplifies your connectivity. More than just a physical SIM card, the DITO Starter Pack opens up a world of boundless potential. DITO Starter Pack comes packed with up to 25GB of data, including 3GB of 5G data, and unlimited calls and texts across all networks. And as a special bonus, subscribing to the Level-Up Packs also gives you access to Prime Video, adding another layer of excitement to your DITO adventure.

As DITO lowers the barrier for people to try their services, they are not only refining their prepaid offerings but also reshaping how Filipinos connect, communicate, and create. Try out the new

Starter Pack and become part of a movement that celebrates connectivity in its most boundless form.

Win For Every Telecommunity

DITO is also making its presence felt after Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics company, awarded DITO multiple noteworthy awards in their latest report: Upload Speed Experience, Availability, Excellent Consistent Quality, and Core Consistent Quality.

DITO even dislodged Smart Communications from the top spot in the Excellent Consistent Quality category after scoring a record-breaking 58.8% versus Smart’s 56.7 %. Moreover, on Core

Consistent Quality, DITO soared to a 79.9% rating, knocking-off Globe Telecom from the top spot who only registered 77.7% Incidentally, DITO’s Upload Speed has also risen remarkably, with a score of 5.2Mbps.

At the same time, the Availability Award they received recognized DITO for providing the most available network connection in various places where people commonly go, allowing users to access DITO’s network and stay connected more of the time.

These awards prove that as DITO grows, it continues to uplift telecommunities with reliable connectivity that they deserve.

For more information, check out dito.ph/prepaid. For the latest updates, check out @DITOphofficial on Facebook and Instagram or visit https://dito.ph/.

Understanding the Filipinos’ need for investment options with potential monthly dividend payouts, Sun Life Asset Management Company, Inc. (SLAMCI) has launched a new fund called Sun Life Prosperity World Income Fund (SLP WIF).

A peso-denominated feeder fund, SLP WIF was designed to help clients make the most of their investing journey in two ways. First, SLP WIF will maximize their Philippine Pesos’ potential by investing it in a Target Fund managed by BlackRock®, one of the world’s largest asset management companies. The fund’s composition adjusts according to market conditions, allowing investors to take advantage of investment opportunities.

The adaptive reallocation to a variety of asset classes worldwide maximizes potential earnings, then enabling the fund to potentially pay out monthly cash dividends to investors. With SLP WIF, clients can enjoy the returns of their investment in the short term, while still maintaining their capital for the long term.

SLP WIF is ideal for clients eager to diversify their financial portfolio or avail of investment opportunities abroad who are less worried by market volatility which can affect the value of their investments. Initial investments start at only ₱10,000 while additional investments start at only ₱1,000.


“SLP WIF’s launch comes at an ideal time, with the re-energized global economy and the Filipinos’ revitalized appreciation for investing. We’re excited for clients to discover how this fund can be an ideal addition to their existing investments,” SLAMCI President Gerald Bautista said. “After all, SLP WIF was created with their needs at the core.” SLAMCI President Gerald Bautista

The new OPPO Reno10 Series 5G puts the Telephoto Portrait Camera in the forefront so that users can get professional-level imaging capabilities and experience the power of #ThePortraitExpert with their photos. With the technological developments showcasing the brand’s outstanding pro level imaging capabilities, the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G, and OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G are the next items you should put on your shopping list.




The OPPO Reno League, a group of personalities and content creators who proudly represent OPPO Philippines, namely Nadine Lustre, Bea Alonzo, David Licauco, Laureen Uy, Magic Liwanag, Rei Germar, David Guison, EJ Nacion, Vanie Gandler, and Mark Nicdao already got their hands on an OPPO Reno10 Series 5G device and are loving it! So, we’ve rounded up their initial thoughts and reasons why they are obsessed with their OPPO Reno10 Series 5G smartphone.




Appreciating in One’s Daily Life With the Telephoto Portrait Camera

Brand ambassador Bea Alonzo expressed her excitement for the launch of the new campaign for the OPPO Reno 10 5G series. “It redefines what it truly means to live like a pro,” she added. The actress-entrepreneur-content creator described how she spent her days using her OPPO Reno10 Series 5G. “Flashback to when I started using OPPO with my everyday job, errands, and personal trips. I couldn’t be happier with the output. Beautiful images. It’s nice to be able to look back on these moments in perfect detail with the telephoto feature of #OPPOReno10Series5G!”

“Stepping in the world of limitless creativity with the newest OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G. Can’t imagine the content I can do with its ultra-clear pro portrait camera system.” says photographer Magic Liwanag. “The telephoto lens shoot amazing results with the best subject-background compression. It can definitely capture picture perfect moments.”

Encompassing Upgraded Innovation and Power Evolution to Bring Out the Best Reno Series Yet!

OPPO has introduced the newest addition to the OPPO Reno Series, consisting of the OPPO Reno10 5G, OPPO Reno10 Pro, and OPPO Reno10 Pro+. The brand’s loyal ambassadors can’t help but look back at how much the smartphone device has evolved through the years.




“From the OPPO Reno2 to the newest OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G. It has been my daily driver and not gonna lie, Reno just keeps getting better,” adds Magic as he reminisced on his journey using the OPPO Reno series. “Decked with a Telephoto Portrait Camera (a first in the Reno series) you know it’ll be 10x awesome! Technology is inevitable, yes, but this is what keeps us creators on our toes.” he details.

Professional photographer and OPPO Reno League member, Mark Nicdao, also shared his admiration for the Reno series. “For people who know me, they know my days have always been well documented with the first OPPO Reno Series. Now… witnessing the evolution of its photography brilliance, it just leaves me in awe.”




Just like everyone else who’s already experienced #ThePortraitExpert, Nicdao further commented on how outstanding his OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G is. “I have been documenting my adventures with #ThePortraitExpert of @oppophilippines — it has been nothing short of magical”




ElevatePhotos to Pro Level with OPPO Reno10 Series 5G

The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G highlights the telephoto lens, allowing users to showcase stunning portraits in high definition. Athlete and Instagram content creator Vanie Gandler shared she enjoyed capturing moments using the Telephoto Portrait Camera feature. “It provides professional portrait focal lengths and ultra-clear portrait images.”




OPPO’s newest smartphones make the perfect travel companion, as proven by lifestyle content creators and longtime Reno Series ambassadors David Guison, Laureen Uy, and Rei Germar.




David Guison got firsthand experience of how reliable his OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G is in shooting subjects with intense detail and depth. “I can’t believe I just did point and click, and the photos came out so crisp and so well-composed,” he noted.

Meanwhile, Laureen had a blast creating and capturing content during her Bali trip using her OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G. She maximized every smartphone feature, such as 50MP Main Camera with IMX890 sensor and 64MP Telephoto Portrait Camera with OIS. She even filmed a cute OOTD video shot in 4k video quality. Recording a travel vlog or snapping food portraits has been made convenient thanks to the new OPPO Reno10 Series 5G.




Build countless memory hauls like Rei Germar as she shared pro-level photos highlighting every detail using her OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G. You don’t need to worry about storage because the OPPO Reno10 5G Series has it covered with larger storage for your memories with 8GB RAM plus 256GB of storage!

Be a Pro and Get An OPPO Reno10 Series 5G Phone Today!

With the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G phone, you can fully experience how to be #ThePortraitExpert. Time to snap high-definition images and videos to document your life’s adventures, especially those core memories.




Get any of the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G for their retail price – the OPPO Reno10 5G for Php 23,999, the OPPO Reno10 Pro 5G for Php 29,999, and the flagship-level smartphone OPPO Reno10 Pro+ 5G for Php 39,999.




You can purchase an OPPO Reno10 Series 5G at any of the official OPPO retail partners in the country, including e-commerce platforms, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop. Postpaid plans for the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G are available, Globe postpaid plan starting at Plan 1799 without cash-out and Smart postpaid plan starting at Plan 999 with cash-out.




The OPPO Reno10 Series 5G is now available in 0% interest payments for 6/9/12/15/18 months at all OPPO retailers partnered with Home Credit. Secure your OPPO Reno10 Series 5G available to purchase for all credit cards in 6 and 12-month installment plans at 0% interest.

OPPO also offers Reno10 Series 5G new users and new app users a chance to redeem rewards and exclusive member benefits on the My OPPO App:

• The first 200 users can redeem Php 500 movie pass in Ayala Cinemas

• The first 65 users can redeem a special gift from self/home essentials brand, Sacred Being

• The first 100 users can redeem the limited-edition photobook featuring Bea Alonzo and Nadine Lustre

Those who want to upgrade to Reno10 Series 5G, can enjoy up to Php 2,000 discount for transactions done via Shopee and Lazada, which they can redeem on the MyOPPO App.




For more information on the OPPO Reno10 Series 5G, check out https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

Growing wealth through investment has recently been made easier and simpler with the emergence of online trading platforms. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in the rise of unscrupulous individuals exploiting online investors.

To safeguard Filipinos from falling into the hands of these fraudsters, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) and the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash share a few guidelines on how to know if an online investment offer is a scam.

“As a financially inclusive investment platform, GCash continues to give Filipinos access to online investment opportunities, but at the same time, we are also working hard to educate and give our users knowledge on how to avoid scams,” said AJ Sibal, GCash Fraud Management Head.

The most basic description of such a scam is a high return on investment in just a short span of time.

“Beware of these types of promises as they are too good to be true. For example, they will promise 50% profit in just two weeks. Worse, they seem to be in a hurry for you to send the seed investment money immediately,” warned PNP-ACG spokesperson P/Capt. Michelle Sabino.

Another red flag is when the offer is very secretive of their company information. As one of the key players in the investment landscape via in-app features such as GFunds and GStocks PH, GCash strongly advises investors to check the List of Public Companies by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) first to make sure investment offers are legitimate.

GCash reiterates its warning to users to never disclose their MPIN or OTP and to avoid clicking on unknown links from websites, emails, or messaging apps. For assistance, users can contact the PNP-ACG through their hotlines at (02) 8414-1560 or 0998-598-8116, or via email at acg@pnp.gov.ph. To report scams and fraudulent activities, users can also visit the official GCash Help Center at help.gcash.com or message Gigi on the website and type “I want to report a scam.” Customers can also reach out to the official GCash hotline at 2882 for inquiries and other concerns.

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

SM City Grand Central welcomed eager job seekers and enthusiastic employers to the special job fair held recently at the 5th level of the mall. The event provided a valuable opportunity for job seekers to secure employment ahead of the Christmas rush while enabling companies to strengthen their workforce to meet the heightened demand during the festive season.


The job fair attracted a wide range of potential employees from various backgrounds and skill levels, offering more than 3,733 job positions. Given the upcoming increase in customer demand during the holiday season, 41 organizations from various industries participated in the job fair.

From retail giants to companies in hospitality, logistics, and service providers, the fair showcased a broad mix of job offerings, with positions ranging from sales associates, customer service representatives, warehouse staff, administrative professionals, to management roles.


Preliminary results showed that at least 237 job seekers were hired on the spot, while 725 qualified applicants will be processed for hiring.


“The holiday season holds great significance for us, Filipinos, and having a dedicated and dynamic workforce is the key to making Christmas truly memorable for everyone,” stated SM City Grand Central Assistant Mall Manager Alpha Hernandez. “We are pleased to collaborate with these esteemed companies that offer thousands of job opportunities. Our goal is not only to bring Christmas cheer but also to help individuals secure employment that can lead to fulfilling careers,” she added.


As the Christmas season approaches, SM City Grand Central remains dedicated to fostering economic growth within the community. The job fair not only served as a platform for job seekers but also highlighted the commitment of companies to meet the demands of the holiday season head-on.

 

                                        The SM Group and UNIQLO Philippines have joined hands to rehabilitate schools damaged by Typhoon Paeng,one of the strongest typhoons that hit the country in 2022.

One of the beneficiaries of the said project is Bulacan, particularly Sto. Cristo Elementary School in Pulilan.
                                                 

Earlier, SM Foundation and UNIQLO also collaborated to refurbish health centers in the province, including Pulilan Rural Health Units (RHU) 1 and 2, and Baliwag Rural Health Units (RHU) 1 and 3. They also helped install handwashing facilities in schools as well as distribute Emergency GoKit+ and dinnerware in other typhoon-hit areas.

Aside from Pulilan, Bulacan, the SM Foundation and UNIQLO’s school rehabilitation project also benefitted Gen. Luciano San Miguel Elementary School in Noveleta, Cavite, and also targets to repair one more school in Batangas.

DITO Telecommunity triumphed in the categories of Upload Speed Experience, Availability, Excellent Consistent Quality, and Core Consistent Quality at the Philippines Mobile Experience Awards, led by Opensignal, an independent mobile analytics company.

These awards reflect DITO’s commitment to bringing the Filipino ahead with exceptional telecommunications services and affirms its position as a frontrunner in the industry and the fastest-growing telco player.

DITO was declared most superior in Excellent Consistent Quality, Consistent Quality measures how often users’ experience on a network was sufficient to support common applications’ requirements, with Excellent Consistent Quality looking at those more demanding applications, used by many, such as HD video, group video conference calls and playing games. It takes into account various performance metrics such as download and upload speeds, latency, jitter, packet loss, time to first byte. DITO broke its own records, scoring 58.8% versus Smart Telecommunications’ 56.7%.



On Core Consistent Quality, DITO showed superiority with a 79.9% rating, knocking off Globe Telecom from the top spot, which only registered 77.7%, thus enabling DITO users to enjoy standard-definition video streaming, web browsing, email use, and photo-sharing. DITO users’ speeds have also risen markedly, beating competitors in Upload Speed Experience, with a score of 5.2Mbps.

DITO was declared the most superior in Availability for providing the most available network connection in various places where people commonly go, allowing users to access DITO’s network and stay connected most of the time.

According to DITO Telecommunity Chief Commercial Officer Evelyn Jimenez,” We are happy and proud of these citations as it affirms our innovative approach and investments in 5G technology to enable Filipinos to benefit from greater capacity, wider coverage, and ultra-fast internet connection speeds. We may be a newcomer, but we are making significant strides towards giving Filipinos an elevated mobile experience.”