by Ferry Bayu | Sep 19, 2023 | Business
SEVENTEEN is returning to Philippines in January 2024
Korean boy group SEVENTEEN is coming back to the Philippines in 2024 to meet the Filipino Carats.
Less than a year after the group’s successful sold-out concerts, Pledis Entertainment announced on Tuesday that the 13-member Korean idol group is heading back to the country on January 13, 2024, to bring their ‘Follow’ concert tour to the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan.
The Philippines is one of the three countries in Asia where SEVENTEEN will be having its concert tour.
In a post shared by Pledis Entertainment in a fan community app Weverse, the Korean performers will also perform in Thailand and Macau.
According to concert promoter Live Nation Philippines, additional details about the seat plan, purchasing guidelines, and ticket prices have yet to be announced.
“Tickets prices, seat map, and ticket purchase guidelines will be released soon,” it wrote.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 19, 2023 | Business
McDonald’s Philippines vows to hire more seniors, PWDs in Manila
McDonald’s Philippines said Tuesday it signed an agreement with Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna to resume hiring eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the city this year.
The company’s program initially began in 2019 but was temporarily halted amid the pandemic.
“In addition to offering consistent employment opportunities to our regular full-time workers and working students, we remain steadfast in our commitment to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We proudly extend these opportunities to out-of-school youth, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through our community hiring programs, including Workforce Immersion, Alternative Workforce and SPES,” said McDonald’s Philippines managing director Margot Torres.
“Through these initiatives such as the recent partnership we did along with the city of Manila, we are not only opening our doors but also empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to access world-class training and skill development, affirming our belief in their potential and their right to a chance for a better life,” said Torres.
Qualified applicants will undergo a training program approved by the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Manila, and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Hired senior citizens and PWDs will be assigned to perform tasks complementing those of existing crew members which includes being an order presenter, drink drawer, table manager and overall guest relations.
Under the agreement, senior citizens will be assigned work for not more than four hours per day for five days a week, with shifts set at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meanwhile, PWDs will perform work in shifts also applied to regular crew members, but not to exceed eight hours a day.
McDonald’s Philippines said that since it began employing senior citizens and PWDs in 2019, it has hired a total of 62 senior citizens and PWDs who have been employed in different stores nationwide.
Resuming the program after the pandemic, the company said it committed to growing the program and employing 500 PWD and senior citizen hires across key pilot cities in 2023 including Pasig, Pasay, Antipolo, Caloocan, Makati, Quezon City, Marikina and Mandaluyong.
These 500 hires will be deployed to 250 stores nationwide, giving each store a maximum of two hires per store (either a senior citizen or PWD).
McDonald’s is operating 39 stores in Manila, with each establishment employing an average of 80 to 100 residents from the local community.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 18, 2023 | Business
BSP tipped to keep rate at 6.25%
MANILA -The benchmark interest rate of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is expected to remain at 6.25 percent for the fourth policy meeting in a row when the Monetary Board convenes on Sept. 21.
ING Bank, based in The Netherlands, said in a commentary that the BSP will “likely stand pat as inflation pressures flare up.”
The latest monthly readout for headline inflation showed an uptick to 5.3 percent after six months of easing from 8.7 percent in January to 4.7 percent in July.
Goldman Sachs also expects the same, noting that despite the faster growth of prices last month, the BSP continues to expect inflation to ease back into its target band of 2 percent to 4 percent by October.
The American group also noted the BSP’s own caveat that this expectation is based on the premise that there will be no further supply shocks.
“While inflation risks remain skewed to the upside due to higher global food and energy prices, recent comments by the governor suggest another hike is not necessary at this time, although easing is not yet justified either,” Goldman Sachs said.
According to Robert Dan Roces, chief economist at Security Bank Corp., the BSP will consider inflation, economic growth, and external factors in making its decision.
“(T)he recent uptick in the August inflation alone is unlikely to prompt the BSP to resume tightening, recognizing the supply-side nature of the uptick and the fact that there would only be so much that monetary policy can do in such a situation, which requires fiscal complement,” Roces said.
“Looking ahead, inflation should still moderate in the coming months, but the BSP is unlikely to start easing policy until the middle of 2024, after the US Federal Reserve does so, he added.
Meanwhile, Pantheon Macroeconomics in the United Kingdom expects the BSP to start reducing the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 6 percent as early as November.
Pantheon Macroeconomics also expects another such rate cut in December to end the year at 5.75 percent.
During the Marcos administration’s economic team’s visit to Qatar on Sept. 10, BSP Deputy Governor Francisco Dakila Jr. said the central bank remained ready to secure the inflation target.
Dakila said the average inflation for 2023 is projected to settle at 5.6 percent, 3.3 percent in 2024 and 3.4 percent in 2025.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 18, 2023 | Business
KAMI Japanese Body Therapy’s New Bangsar Store: A Unique Fitness and Wellness Collaboration
KAMI Japanese Body Therapy has opened a second store in Bangsar, partnering with FITOKIO, a fitness center in KL. The store offers bodywork and training services, including pre- and post-training sessions to relieve muscle tension, improve flexibility, and improve balance. Bodywork sessions are relaxing and can reduce tension and stress, allowing for more effective training. Post-training, Seitai, or bodywork, can also help relieve muscle fatigue and promote recovery, preparing the body for the next session..
KAMI Japanese Body Therapy opened a second store in Bangsar in September. This store is different from the KLCC store; it is a collaboration with FITOKIO, which runs a fitness centre in KL. A significant advantage is that KAMI is located within the FITOKIO facilities; by having your body cared for at KAMI before and after training, you can exercise in the best possible condition and complete your body care afterwards, all in one location.
Training and body care can have a huge effect on the body.To relieve muscle tension and improve flexibility, a bodywork session can be performed prior to a fitness session. This increases the chances of being able to exercise more during training. Bodywork can also help improve the body’s balance. If you have muscle imbalances or postural issues, aligning them can help you perform exercises with proper form and reduce your risk of injury.Bodywork sessions are relaxing and may aid in the reduction of tension and stress. Starting your workout in a relaxed state may allow you to train more effectively.
Furthermore, doing Seitai after training is more effective for health conditions. Receiving bodywork after a workout can help relieve muscle fatigue and tension while also promoting recovery. This will help the body prepare for the next training session. It may also improve the efficiency of your training. Seitai may relieve muscle and joint restrictions, allowing the body to recover more quickly and effectively. The pre-opening on September 1–9th attracted a large number of visitors, and the promotion is still running until end of October exclusively for new customers.
KAMI Japanese Body Therapy Bangsar store
Opening Hour: Friday to Wednesday (closed on Thursday) 10 am–8 pm
Address: Level 4 inside Fitokio, Bangsaria, 45E Jalan Maarof, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
About Credi Malaysia
Founded in February 2023, Credi Malaysia is a body care consulting and advisory company that aims to help everyone lead a culturally healthy life.
With services in Malaysia, Japan and the United States, we have accepted more than 500,000 customers for more than 10 years.
The company operates KAMI, which aims to solve the root cause of symptoms by adjusting the skeleton and muscles with its unique technology,
and enables people to adjust their natural healing power and autonomic nerves. In addition, we are always offering new information and new solutions for health.
Toshinori Murakami
Mail: tm*******@***********co.jp
Tel: +60 11 1205 8754
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 15, 2023 | Business
Jollibee Group, Cargill work together towards a more sustainable future
The country’s leading restaurant company, Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) this year celebrates 45 years of spreading the joy of eating to everyone. Throughout the decades, JFC has upheld its commitment to sustainable practices as embodied in its ‘Joy for Tomorrow’ global sustainability agenda and has partnered with reputable suppliers who share its principles on serving food people trust, helping make people’s lives better and treating the planet responsibly.
One such partnership is with global food and agriculture company, Cargill, that paves way towards a steady path to a sustainable future. The collaboration was strengthened in 2017 when it established C-Joy Poultry Meats Production Incorporated as a joint venture between the two companies. C-Joy is one of the largest poultry processing plants in the Philippines and has developed and supplied numerous poultry products including whole chicken and marinated choice cuts to JFC.
Cargill has been a major supplier of Jollibee Group with a proven track record in agricultural food development and production and brings in its 158 years of expertise into the joint venture.
Environmental Sustainability
Cargill’s purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. From small family farms to global shipping lanes, Cargill works every day to implement new sustainable practices to reduce its impact on the planet and protect people. Similarly, JFC aims for environmental stewardship and uplifting people’s lives on top of serving safe quality food as part of its sustainability agenda.
In line with these sustainable practices and both companies’ commitment towards the environment, the C-Joy processing plant conducts regular audits and inspections to ensure that effluent and air emission results are within the government prescribed standards. “C-Joy is committed to help the communities we operate in thrive, and part of this commitment is making sure we take care of our environment through responsible practices and complying with regulations,” said C-Joy President and CEO Mija Darlene Cachapero.
C-Joy has also implemented activities such as Adopt-A-River and Tree Planting among many others as part of its corporate responsibility program. Moreover, C-Joy invests in state-of-the-art technology in constant search for efficiency and improvement in operations such as water management, energy use, and the use of plastics among others.
Animal care
Cargill cares for animals in a manner that embraces proven animal science, husbandry, and standards. It is committed to continuous improvement in its animal welfare efforts, with its philosophy based on meeting or exceeding the Five Freedoms adopted by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council and supported by the Paris-based Organization for Animal Health that are held as the global standard for the fair and ethical treatment of animals.
Operating with these standards in the plant, C-Joy was awarded an NSF Animal Welfare Certification by the National Chicken Council (NCC) of the United States of America for exemplary compliance with the standards and guidelines provided by the NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines.
In 2020, the C-Joy poultry processing plant has likewise been accredited by the National Meat Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture as a triple A (AAA) production facility, which is the highest accreditation tier of its kind.
Sustainability Agenda
In March 2023, the Jollibee Group further asserted its strong commitment to sustainable business practices with the launch of its global sustainability agenda – Joy for Tomorrow. It centers on three pillars—Food, People, and Planet. Across these pillars are 10 sustainability focus areas, namely Food Safety, Food Quality, Nutrition & Transparency, Employee Welfare, Farmers Livelihood, Community Support, Good Governance, Packaging & Recycling, Waste Reduction, and Energy & Water Efficiency. Each area will showcase initiatives and goals that are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Poised for growth
With Jollibee Group’s aspiration of becoming one of the Top 5 restaurant companies in the world and with Cargill’s global footprint, C-Joy President and CEO Mija Darlene Cachapero shared her confidence for a greater partnership:
“Poised for greater growth, Cargill remains committed to nourishing the people and the communities in which we operate. With a strong partner in Jollibee Foods Corporation, we are able to fulfill our goal and continue to grow alongside them as we meet the demands and needs of our stakeholders and consumers in a safe, innovative, and sustainable way amid ever-evolving trends. We share our heartfelt congratulations to JFC for reaching 45 years of creating high quality products and providing millions of people with delightful and joyous moments through the delicious food it serves.”
Jollibee Group Chief Executive Officer Ernesto Tanmantiong expressed: “As we celebrate 45 years of helping spread the joy of eating to everyone, we are grateful to have found a long-term partner in Cargill, a global industry leader. This partnership is truly special because of our shared commitment towards high quality standards for all our products, food safety and a strong thrust in developing and implementing sustainable practices—all of which will further propel us in the next 45 years.”
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