by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 2, 2018 | Stories
JobStreet.com, the largest job site in the country, will be holding the 3rd Philippine Engineering Students Congress on March 9, 2018. As with the two previous editions, the congress will be held in the Quezon City campus of co-host, the Technological Institute of the Philippines.
This one-day affair highlights a Congress plenary that aims to help participating engineering students to prepare and successfully apply for jobs after graduation. The program will present topics such as the job market landscape for engineering students, insights on increasing employability and tips on successfully passing the board exam.
Heading these panel discussions are leading figures in the field of engineering. The event will also feature presentation of award-winning engineering incubation projects and an inter-school quiz bee.
The congress will also feature a day-long career fair which will be participated in by 20 top companies that have the opportunity to showcase their employer brand during the event.
Participating companies include:
- Hitachi Elevator Philippines Corp.
- Asian Institute of Management Inc.
- Sunfish Asia Energy Solutions Inc.
- Schneider Electric Logistics Asia Pte. Ltd. – Philippine Br.
- Living Space
- Global Elite Lingua Franca
- Kalinisan Chemicals Corp.
- ADP (Philippines) Inc.
- Global Payments Process Inc., and
- AMMEX I-Support Corporation
Philip Gioca, Country Manager, JobStreet.com Philippines
“Engineering has been among the top 10 most advertised and most in-demand specializations on JobStreet.com year-on-year. In the overseas front, the Engineering specialization is also highly in-demand.” Said Philip Gioca, Country Manager, JobStreet.com Philippines.
Gioca also cites WorkAbroad.ph’s 2017 Overseas Salary Report. “Engineering-related jobs make up 22% of the total number of overseas jobs posted between January and October 2017. It is also among the highest paid specializations abroad,” he said.
“We hold this congress every year to equip and inspire future engineers as they embark on their career journey,” Gioca concluded
The congress is open to all graduating engineering students across the country. Interested students who want to attend the congress may coordinate with their college deans or office of the president as invites have been sent to their office.
They may also pre-register at www.jobstreet.com.ph/en/cms/campus, where they can sign up for an account and choose the event. Meanwhile, interested companies that want to be featured in the various activities or participate in the career fair may contact their respective JobStreet account managers.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 28, 2018 | Stories
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Popular South Korean pop icon and leader of the boy band Big Bang, Kwon Ji Yong (GD), bid farewell and paid tribute to his fans in Southeast Asia with a parting gift as he reported for military duty yesterday, February 27.
The singer-songwriter and rapper have designed a gift package which will be exclusively available in a one-of-its-kind GD Official Store on Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce company, Lazada.
Dubbed “The Floral Pathway”, the package comprises of a premium coffee drip, a GD hand-printed mug, and a bracelet. These items come wrapped in a fancy floral-motif box that is also specially designed by GD. The floral motif is GD’s tribute to his fans, whom he refers to as his flowers, wishing that they will walk down the road to happiness.
More than 7,000 gift boxes are up for grabs beginning today (February 28) in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore; March 1 in Indonesia; and March 13 in Thailand.
To fan the excitement across the region, Lazada got fans to join their various social media contests and live streaming videos as they bid their beloved idol farewell.
Making shopping fun and entertaining!
Will Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Crossborder
The latest collaboration with GD is part of Lazada’s efforts to mix entertainment with shopping and to create a fun and enriching experience for the younger generation of shoppers across Southeast Asia.
“K-pop has led to an increased interest in Korea among Southeast Asian customers. To satisfy customer needs, Lazada will expand strategic partnerships with Korean entertainment companies to offer high-value K-artist merchandise,” says Will Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Crossborder.
About Lazada Group
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.
With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and groceries.
Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 23, 2018 | Stories
Forty statuesque Binibining Pilipinas candidates graced the headquarters of leading global insurer AXA to meet its executives and receive their personal accident insurance coverage worth P500,000 from Charter Ping An, a subsidiary of AXA Philippines.
They were welcomed by AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta, chief of commercial business Ninoy Rollan; Charter Ping An director Robert Yu; head of partnership Emmanuel Que; and head of commercial underwriting Edwin Salvan.
The beauty contestants listened to a talk on financial literacy, part of AXA’s thrust to empower people to live better lives. AXA stressed the need for ambitious, hardworking Filipinos like them to prepare early for the future to achieve financial security and peace of mind.
- Each of the candidates received P500,000 personal accident insurance coverage.
- At the coronation, the six title holders will be given P2,000,000 personal accident insurance coverage.
- The runners-up will receive P1,000,000.
- Winners will also be awarded travel insurance worth P1,000,000.
Through their personal insurance coverage, the lovely aspirants of the Binibining Pilipinas crown enjoy full personal accident, medical reimbursement and travel insurance benefits wherever they go, be it here or abroad.
Through its subsidiary Charter Ping An, AXA—a worldwide leader in insurance and asset management—is the official insurance provider for Binibining Pilipinas 2018. With Charter Ping An, AXA can now offer its customer a full range of insurance products to suit their needs and lifestyles.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 13, 2018 | Stories
Solane, a leading provider of LPG solutions, recently hosted the 4th Solane Cup Tournament at the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club. This event was designed to foster camaraderie among its business partners. Attending the annual sporting event were top executives from Isla LPG Corp. (ILC), the company behind Solane.
The photo features Isla Petroleum & Gas Corporation (IPG) CEO Soichi Watanabe, IPG CFO Willie Sarmiento, and ILC General Manager for Sales Tonito Gonzalez, alongside the business partners who participated in the event.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 3, 2018 | Stories
(L to R) The Laz Mark winners pose with Astrid Puspitasari (Lazada Indonesia PR Lead), Florian Holm (Lazada Indonesia Co-CEO), Jio Zorrilla (Lazada Philippines PR Lead) and Andri Parulian (Lazada Indonesia PR Manager) after an insightful ecommerce workshop in Lazada Headquarters, Indonesia
E-commerce talents take their selfie during the tour
The following day, the students were immersed in Jakarta’s rich history. The students learned and appreciated how religion, the arts, culture, and government shaped what Indonesia is today by visiting key areas such as the National Monument, Istiqlal Great Mosque, and Fatahillah Square among others.
Following the success of the first batch of The Laz Mark, Lazada is set to hold the seminar and competition again in time for its birthday sale in April.
About Lazada Group
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.
With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 2, 2018 | Stories
The beauty of the Filipina will definitely shine with the all-out support from Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand Ever Bilena. CEO Dioceldo Sy assured Binibining Pilipinas Charities president Stella Marquez Araneta that all candidates will look their best throughout the pageant season.
The official makeup sponsor of 2018 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, the Ever Bilena team will create picture-perfect looks for all 40 candidates for their pre-pageant events, charity visits and coronation night.
The congress will also feature a day-long career fair which will be participated in by 20 top companies that have the opportunity to showcase their employer brand during the event.
The congress is open to all graduating engineering students across the country. Interested students who want to attend the congress may coordinate with their college deans or office of the president as invites have been sent to their office.
To fan the excitement across the region, Lazada got fans to join their various social media contests and live streaming videos as they bid their beloved idol farewell.
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
They were welcomed by AXA Philippines chief of retail propositions Alok Roongta, chief of commercial business Ninoy Rollan; Charter Ping An director Robert Yu; head of partnership Emmanuel Que; and head of commercial underwriting Edwin Salvan.
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