by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 11, 2020 | Business
AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance providers in the Philippines, provides more accessible and convenient healthcare services for its health customers through a partnership with MyPocketDoctor (MPD), the country’s first telemedicine application.
MPD offers 24/7 consultation with a doctor via phone that may be accessed anywhere. It can also help a person save time as prescriptions may be issued via email and medicine delivery nationwide may be arranged. AXA health insurance customers may now avail of this service for free.
In the photo are (L-R) AXA Philippines segment director for protection and health Grace Mallabo and chief of retail propositions Alok Rungta, MyPocketDoctor chief executive officer Mads Kjaer Larsen, and AXA Philippines chief customer officer Amor Balagtas.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 6, 2020 | Business
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) recently signed a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine Franchise Association (PFA) to serve as the exclusive banking partner of the upcoming Franchise Asia Philippines 2020 slated on March 27 to 29 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
BPI has been sponsoring Asia’s biggest franchise show for 12 years now, supporting the organization’s mission to promote franchising as a powerful tool for economic development and nation-building. This is part of the Bank’s aim to empower the SME market, which the Bank is focusing on because of its significant contribution to the economy and its potential for growth. BPI Business Banking, BPI’s dedicated team for SMEs, has also recently introduced Business Franchise Financing (BFF).
This is a new product offering that provides loans specifically fit for new and existing franchisees. Photo shows, from left, PFA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Samie Lim, CFE; BPI Business Banking Division Head for Marketing and Product Management Jessymel Cruz; and PFA President Sherill Quintana.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 5, 2020 | Business
SM won seven Gold Anvil Awards for SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation’s Global Youth Summit (Tool), SM Cares’ Emergency Preparedness Forum for the Disabled and Elderly (Program), SM Supermalls’ Employee Experience Journey (Program), SM Prime’s “Pride in My Purpose” Video (Tool), SM Investments Corporation’s 2018 Sustainability Report (Tool) and Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Summit 2018 (Program), and the SM Development Corporation (SMDC) “Protect our Community” (Program).
Among the 16 Silver Anvil Award winners from SM include:
- SM Supermalls’ #VoteForMom Program and Tool), #SMforSMEs (Program), Unplugged and Play (Tool), SM City Angono’s Art Walk (Program), SM City Marikina’s Junior Firefighters Camp (Program), SM City Taytay’s Barbie in the East Wedding Edition (Tool), SM Cares’ Disaster Preparedness Forum (Tool);
- SMDC’s “Love ko si Lolo, Love ko si Lola” (Program) and “Protect our Community” (Tool); SMIC’s 2018 Annual Report (Tool), “So Many Stories” (Tool), and Sustainability Microsite (Tool);
- SM Prime’s 2018 Sustainability Report (Tool); and
- SM Foundation’s Spreading #SocialGood (Program) and 2018 Annual Report (Tool).
“We owe our success to our customers and stakeholders who continue to recognize the value of our public relations campaigns and initiatives. These wins continue to fuel our passion for innovation and commitment to taking customer experiences to a notch higher,” the company said.
Conferred annually by the PRSP, the Anvil is a symbol of excellence in public relations in the country. Considered as the Oscars of public relations and the most coveted prize in the industry, the Anvil Awards recognize outstanding public relations tools, programs, and practitioners discerned by select PR professionals and assessed by a distinguished multi-sectoral jury.
For more info about SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com, or follow its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@SMSupermalls).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 4, 2020 | Awards and Competitions
Over 200 hot bods joined the go-sees of the Century Tuna Superbods 2020 at the Seda Hotel in Cebu and at the Megamall Fashion Hall.
Greg Banzon
This year’s judging panels were up for a challenge as this year’s competition was different, according to COO and EVP of Century Pacific Foods, Greg Banzon.
“It’s really more about health, fitness, and inclusiveness. As long as their lives are all about being eating right and being fit, they are welcome to join. We are not just looking for a pretty face; we are on the lookout for men and women who can be a great role model for people of all ages.”
Gelli Victor
The event was hosted by the gorgeous Gelli Victor. The judging panel included Century Tuna Superbods 2018 grand winners Jules Aquino and Angel Jones, Superbods 2012 grand winner John Spainhour, Century Pacific Foods EVP and COO Greg Banzon, marketing director Carlo Endaya, PC&V Communications executive creative director Carol San Pedro and client services director Sol Zoleta.
The contest is open to men and women ages 18 to 60 years old, living healthy and active lifestyles.
Want to know more about Century Tuna Superbods? Visit their official website https://www.superbods.ph/ or follow their social media pages: Facebook (@centurytuna) and Instagram (@centurytunasuperbods).
#FishEveryday #EverybodCanBeASuperbod #EverydayIsAChanceToBeABetterYou
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 3, 2020 | Health and Wellness
A healthy transformation starts with the urge to change according to fitness experts.
On February 29, 2020, Novuhair, Novo Nordisk, the Embassy of Denmark, and the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity hosted a 4K walk/jog/run and dance marathon rally at the BGC Amphitheater in an effort to make people aware of obesity as a serious issue.
Fitness Coaches Jim and Toni Saret of FitFil joined the participants in the walk/jog/run and encouraged participants to keep going. They also joined other fitness instructors onstage and encouraged everyone to participate in the dance marathon.
Attendees were treated to raffle prizes and giveaways plus a morning of lectures from top doctors, Free BMI screening, Medical check-up, and complimentary hair & scalp analysis.
Other booths that were present included Healthway, Celebrity Fitness, Hearty Bread, and Novuhair, nature’s answer to hair loss, to complete your wellness knowledge.
Most participants opted to walk the 4k
The day started at 5:30 am where participants gathered at the BGC Amphitheater for the opening ceremonies quickly followed by the 4K walk/jog/run which followed a double loop around a few blocks of BGC High Street.
Most of the participants opted to walk the 4 kilometers while a few jogged or ran or, in my case, did a brisk walk (with a jig, bop, or two and possibly break out into song as I was listening to music while I was walking, hehehe). The 4k terminates back at the amphitheater where the fitness instructors are waiting onstage to lead the crowd in the dance marathon.
Since I joined the 4k towards the end of the group, by the time I got to the end the dance marathon had already started. Many of the early participants were also groovin’ away and moving to the beat while those who arrived late opted to go and enjoy the free taho being served at the side.
The event reiterates the importance of being fit and healthy in fighting obesity which is steadily becoming a global problem. #changingobesity #believeinyourself
Around 700 members of the Philippine National Police join civilians in a dance marathon at the BGC Amphitheater
BPI has been sponsoring Asia’s biggest franchise show for 12 years now, supporting the organization’s mission to promote franchising as a powerful tool for economic development and nation-building. This is part of the Bank’s aim to empower the SME market, which the Bank is focusing on because of its significant contribution to the economy and its potential for growth. BPI Business Banking, BPI’s dedicated team for SMEs, has also recently introduced Business Franchise Financing (BFF).
On February 29, 2020, 
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