by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 7, 2020 | Business
AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, ties up with the Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB), to provide non-travel insurance to the airline’s customer base through CEB Health Protect.
CEB Health Protect, underwritten by AXA Philippines, offers value-for-money coverage for the top three critical illnesses: cancer, heart attack, and stroke. This is the first of a number of products under Cebu Pacific’s new suite of lifestyle insurance packages, launched specifically to cater to its customers’ needs beyond travel.
Through the partnership, the two industry leaders strive to offer customers a convenient and seamless booking process for their insurance needs. Every Filipino or “Juan” may start their journey of availing the health insurance from the comfort and safety of their own homes via CEB’s website, which will redirect them to the AXA Philippines’ website for the fulfillment and issuance of the policy.
“We are very excited over this partnership because now we are able to reach out to more Filipinos who will have access to insurance and financial services,” said AXA Philippines Chief Customer Officer Amor Balagtas. “This enables us to fulfill our mission to help secure the future of every Filipino — or in this case — every Juan.”
“Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us,” said Candice Iyog, CEB vice-president for marketing and customer experience.
“Our commitment to ensuring they have a safe and seamless journey with us does not only cover their actual flight but even beyond. We recognize that there is a greater need to take care of every Juan’s health and assets during this time, and that is why we are very excited to introduce CEB Health Protect.”
Aside from CEB Health Protect, AXA Philippines and Cebu Pacific will soon offer every Juan safety and protection with more non-travel insurance products.
Thanks to AXA Philippines and Cebu Pacific, you can start your health journey and be protected and safe today! For more information, visit https://bit.ly/CEBhealthprotect.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Oct 1, 2020 | Business
Two pesos a kilo for cabbage. Four pesos for cucumber.
After spending to bring their produce to the nearest vegetable trading post in the last week of July, Cordilleran farmers were given a cruel rate, crushing their hope of raising cash to buy seeds for the next harvest.
A Sad Story for New-Gen Farmers
Shereen Umayat and Jessica Dapliyan, two young farmers from Sagada, had a cheaper option for their next maturing vegetables- let the plants rot in the farmland to stop having additional expenses. Asked how much she has spent for her cucumber, Umayat computed it to be at least P40,000. While there are active programs like Sustainable Sagada and Rural Rising organized to help ease the situation, not all produce in the remote Mountain Province town can be accommodated.
Dapliyan, a former innkeeper who shifted to farming following travel bans, started giving away her cabbage produce for free in September after unsuccessful attempts to sell what her family has been working since community quarantine restrictions were implemented.
Trying the Metro Manila Market
For generations, farmers in Sagada and other towns of the Cordilleras have been trading in marketplaces within the mountainous region, and going to the lowlands is not part of their regular routine. But as they run out of options, they are forced to seek help outside the highlands. Tapping Metro Manila-based Cordillerans or Igorots was the first move. Upon learning about the crisis, Christian Aligo, a Marketing Communications practitioner living in Quezon City, started the “The Sagada Harvests Project” on Facebook.
With the assistance from Umayat, Menchie Buking of the Department of Agrarian Reform Mt. Province (DAR MP) and other concerned locals, The Sagada Harvests Project is able to sell out about three tons of produce in its first two runs. Alongside Aligo are other Metro Manila-based Igorots including Luisa Gay Pugong, Jenny Lyn Likigan, Bing Podes Laguipen, and Hector Ngales who transformed themselves into vendors after their day job to help address the crisis.
Joining the force is the couple Atty. Pio and Noemie Jeanet Daoas who now spend their weekends on vegetables. With the help of dedicated riders, the couple delivers the goods within Taguig City at only P20.
A Trade Friendlier to Farmers
As agreed, it is the farmers who set the price of their produce. Currently, in marketplaces, it is the multi-level middlemen who dictate the price and get a bigger portion of it. When the rate at the La Trinidad trading post for cabbage was P2 per kilo, The Sagada Harvests Project purchased the vegetable at P20 per kilo– as dictated by the farmers.
To further assist the Igorot vendors, DAR’s Sagada Linksfarmers Consolidation Center opened its doors to help screen quality produce prior to shipping. Recently, the regional office of the Department of Agriculture (DA) also offered transportation assistance to help lower expenses.
Meanwhile, local food producers Gabay Wines and Food Preserves and Masferre Country Inn & Restaurant have been doing experiments for delicate items like wild blueberry, wheat bread, and goat cheese products to check on the shelf-life of the products when offered in places with a warmer climate.
To know more about The Sagada Harvest Project and a list of Igorot vendors who directly source their goods from farmers, contact Aligo at 0956-174-8464 (Globe) or visit www.facebook.com/sagadaharvests now.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 19, 2020 | Business
The company established its position in the pharma industry through successful endeavors in all aspects of operations. Its ambition to give Filipinos with the best helped ADP cap off each year with new product developments and partnerships.
ADP is a team of driven & passionate people, who keep themselves abreast of recent trends in the pharma industry, set with a major advantage in addressing current & future market needs in an era where value-creation for consumers is a must.
Leading up to where they are now — Ambition, Drive, and Passion are what makes them and these are what gave them a decade of rewarding their team as they reward the Filipinos with a wealth of health.
For more information, go to https://bit.ly/2Hct4DX
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Sep 10, 2020 | Business
AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurers and the official insurance partner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the Philippines, helps you reassess your financial game plan as it presents the “Bounce Back” promo from July 25 to September 20, 2020.
It’s a special promotion where Filipinos can get a chance to win prizes simply by undergoing a quick financial needs analysis session with an AXA financial expert.
Here’s how to join:
Simply fill out the AXA appointment booking form by clicking this link, https://bit.ly/2E0kkz4, which is also posted on AXA’s official social media accounts. After filling out the form, participants must answer the call of the AXA financial expert for a brief financial game plan session on the date and time they indicated in the appointment booking form.
On or before September 30, 2020, participants who were able to talk to an AXA financial expert will receive the following from AXA through their registered e-mail: a Personal Accident Insurance Plan worth P50,000 valid for one year and one-time free access to MyPocketDoctor, a mobile app that connects you with a medical professional for check-ups through your phone from the safety and comfort of your home. Both offerings will help participants stay healthy and protected as they use their game plan in the new normal with helpful advice from the AXA financial expert.
Lucky promo participants will also receive their prizes with instructions on how to use or activate them via e-mail or SMS. Promo participants must be 18 years old and above and can only join once.
For more information and updates, visit www.axa.com.ph, or follow @axa.philippines on Facebook.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 30, 2020 | Business
Adapting to the needs of its customers in the changing business environment, the Jollibee Group opened its first cloud kitchen in Singapore today, August 10, 2020, for its Jollibee brand.
Cloud kitchens are unmarked food production and delivery hubs without any dine-in facility at discreet and lower rent urban locations. The opening of Jollibee Singapore’s inaugural cloud kitchen comes as demand for its food delivery continues to grow significantly. The business contribution of Jollibee Singapore’s Delivery has more than quadrupled compared to last year – from 10% in 2019 to 45% in 2020.
Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee CEO
“As cloud kitchens roll out, we will be able to reach more consumers and fulfill more orders. The Jollibee Group is able to expand more quickly and cost-efficiently through this innovative store model while maintaining the same safety and quality standards of our food,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Chief Executive Officer of the Jollibee Group.
The cloud kitchen in Singapore is the third cloud kitchen to open in the Jollibee Group, with more slated to open soon. Cloud kitchens are part of the Jollibee Group’s overall transformation strategy to adapt to new customer habits and meet the continued strong demand for delivery amid the pandemic.
Jollibee Group opened its very first cloud kitchen in the UAE last March, which continues to outperform targets. In the US, its recently opened cloud kitchen in Chicago’s bustling River North neighborhood was also well-received. Tampines is a residential area in the region of Tanah Merah located in the East Region of Singapore. The Jollibee cloud kitchen in Singapore is open from 10 am to 8 pm.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 23, 2020 | Business
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through BPI Foundation’s FinEd Unboxed program, recently rolled out a financial wellness webinar series titled “Stronger from Home” in collaboration with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and Department of Education (DepEd), capitalizing on the digital platform in the new normal.
Almost 8,000 Facebook viewers and Zoom session participants nationwide joined the three-part webinar series where they learned the basics of saving and budgeting, credit management, fundamentals of investing, and avoidance of fraud and scams.
BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo
“We recognize the dedication and contribution of our hardworking teachers in helping build the future of our country,” said BPI Foundation Executive Director Owen Cammayo.
“As our way of giving back, we are enabling them through financial wellness activities so they have a better chance of taking care of their own families, too, with the right mindset and approach toward money matters.”
Financial planning in the new normal
In the first “Stronger from Home” session, Ms. Salve Duplito, a veteran financial journalist, discussed the importance of financial planning in times of pandemics.
Salve Duplito, Financial Journalist
“We need to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead. Each and every one of us needs to protect our financial freedom. There are opportunities now that we can take advantage of during this difficult time. We have to maximize these for us to emerge stronger, better, and even more powerful,” she said.
Ms. Duplito advised teachers to stay on top of their finances by following a strict budget plan. To prepare for unplanned expenses, they are also encouraged to set up an emergency fund and avail of insurance, if possible.
Investing in times of pandemic
The second session was spearheaded by financial coach Randell Tiongson. He shared tips on how to look for investment opportunities during the pandemic while staying safe from fraud and scams.
Randell Tiongson, Financial Coach
“In a volatile, unpredictable global and local environment, the best strategy for investment and planning is to go back to the foundations,” he said.
Noting the importance of being financially ready before investing, Mr. Tiongson advised teachers to first know their objectives and time frame, and identify the risks they’re willing to take. “If we have better handling of our finances, we can do more and help more of our fellow Filipinos in need,” he added.
ePayment and Online Banking
For the final “Stronger from Home” session, Ms. Anna Lissa Racines from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) advised Filipinos to maximize the digital platforms in the safety of their homes.
Ms. Anna Lissa Racines from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
“When it comes to your finances, I urge you, let’s make our new normal better than normal as we all work towards a new economy. Through ePayment and online banking, we’re not just limiting ourselves to unnecessary exposures but we’re also empowering ourselves,” said Ms. Racines.
She also reminded viewers to remain vigilant while doing financial transactions digitally by not sharing any sensitive information to anyone and transacting only with legitimate and trustworthy online vendors.
Hoping to create a culture of financial wellness through the three-part “Stronger from Home” webinar series, Mr. Cammayo added, “Today is the best time to prepare for tomorrow. By developing these financial management skills and instilling a mindset for financial responsibility, we can all contribute to a better Philippines.”
To know more about BPI Foundation and its FinEd Unboxed program, visit http://www.bpifoundation.org.
“Our passengers have always been at the heart of our business and now more than ever, we strive to always give them peace of mind when flying with us,” said Candice Iyog, CEB vice-president for marketing and customer experience.
Two pesos a kilo for cabbage. Four pesos for cucumber.
As agreed, it is the farmers who set the price of their produce. Currently, in marketplaces, it is the multi-level middlemen who dictate the price and get a bigger portion of it. When the rate at the La Trinidad trading post for cabbage was P2 per kilo, The Sagada Harvests Project purchased the vegetable at P20 per kilo– as dictated by the farmers.
On or before September 30, 2020, participants who were able to talk to an AXA financial expert will receive the following from AXA through their registered e-mail: a Personal Accident Insurance Plan worth P50,000 valid for one year and one-time free access to MyPocketDoctor, a mobile app that connects you with a medical professional for check-ups through your phone from the safety and comfort of your home. Both offerings will help participants stay healthy and protected as they use their game plan in the new normal with helpful advice from the AXA financial expert.
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