by Ferry Bayu | Aug 15, 2023 | Business
MicroSourcing bolsters Southern NCR presence, debuts 11th service delivery center in Parañaque
MicroSourcing, the pioneer and largest offshore provider of managed services in the Philippines, powered up its Southern Metro Manila presence with the launch of its eleventh service delivery center, nestled in the Paranaque City.
This new service delivery center allows MicroSourcing to take advantage of the rich talent pool in nearby provinces, including Cavite, Las Pinas, Batangas, and Laguna. The newly established site will serve as a nexus for a diverse range of industries, including software development, accounting, information technology, engineering, digital marketing, and contact center services.
With the presence of esteemed guests and industry leaders, the inauguration ceremony was nothing short of a grand affair. Under Secretary Jocelle Batapa Sigue, who represented the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), praised MicroSourcing’s pivotal role in boosting the Philippines’ standing on the global outsourcing stage through its unwavering commitment to quality services and advancement of the ICT industry. She also applauded the company’s initiatives in generating job opportunities in neighboring provinces of the NCR and extending work-from-home options across the Philippines, thereby creating positive change in the communities where they operate.
MicroSourcing’s CEO, Haidee Enriquez, expressed her excitement at the inauguration of the new facility, which is designed to highlight the Philippines’ capabilities and celebrate local festivals.
“As the leading offshore provider of managed services, we are expanding our operations across different talent markets, employing 8,000+ professionals, 70% of whom enjoy the flexibility of hybrid and permanent work-from-home arrangements. This is a fitting closure to our financial year, and we’re looking forward to adding at least two more service delivery centers in the countryside in the upcoming year, contributing to a more inclusive growth. ”
In a show of trust and support for MicroSourcing’s expanding operations, executives from the Wilson Group, a client since 2015, were present at the inauguration. Ethel Contreras, Vice President of Operations, rejoiced at this robust support from clients. “The overwhelming response from our select clients shows the enduring trust they have placed in MicroSourcing. Impressively, even before the site’s official launch, 68% of the space has already been secured by clients for their staff. We are deeply happy and thankful for their continued partnership,” Contreras noted.
Located on the ninth floor of the Harton Corporate Center, this new hub provides a productive and secure workspace, complete with complimentary coffee and refreshments in the spacious pantry, ample meeting rooms for seamless team collaborations, and 24/7 security for the 280 in-center employees. With advanced IT resources, the center guarantees smooth operations, minimal disruptions, and enhanced employee productivity. Moreso, the center’s prime location allows for easy access via many modes of transport, and its proximity to shopping areas, retail stores, and cafes ensures a better overall experience for its dedicated professionals.
MicroSourcing’s eleventh service delivery center in the Philippines further solidifies their active support and leadership in the industry’s goal to add 1.1 million jobs by 2028, playing a pivotal role in the expansion and innovation of the IT-BPM sector.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 15, 2023 | Business
AnyMind Group CEO Kosuke Sogo is appointed to the APAC board of MMA Global
AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], an end-to-end commerce enablement company, is today announcing that Kosuke Sogo, CEO and co-founder of AnyMind Group, has been appointed to the Asia Pacific board of MMA Global.
On his appointment, Sogo said: “This appointment is justification for the impact that AnyMind has had on the industry in our young seven-year lifespan. Our technology across the commerce and marketing ecosystems means that I can bring a unique perspective to the table, and I’m looking forward to working with the other board members to further the industry and shape the future of how businesses grow, reach and engage with their customers.”
AnyMind Group started out in the digital marketing and influencer marketing space in 2016, and expanded its technology and offerings to serve publishers and creators. In 2020, the company further expanded into the business supply chain by developing platforms for e-commerce, logistics, conversational commerce and manufacturing.
Rohit Dadwal, MMA Board Member and Managing Director APAC, MMA Global APAC, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Kosuke Sogo from AnyMind to the board of MMA Global APAC. With his extensive experience in commerce and marketing technology and his passion for driving growth, we are confident that he will be a valuable addition to our association. MMA is the only association that brings together the full ecosystem of marketers, martech and media companies, and with Sogo’s expertise, we can continue to work towards architecting the future of marketing and delivering growth today.”
The Asia Pacific board of MMA Global comprises executives from Google, Meta, Grab, TikTok, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Inmobi, Income Insurance, DEPT, UN:ventures, Advent International, Anzu.io and H+.
About AnyMind Group
Founded in April 2016, AnyMind Group [TSE:5027] is an end-to-end commerce enablement technology company with a purpose to make it exciting for everyone to do business. The company provides two broad offerings to brands and businesses, publishers and influencers: Brand Commerce and Partner Growth. Brand Commerce provides businesses with the company’s platforms for manufacturing, e-commerce enablement, marketing and logistics, whilst Partner Growth provides web and mobile app publishers along with influencers and content creators with platforms for monetization and optimization. Partner Growth customers can also tap on the company’s Brand Commerce offering. AnyMind Group has over 1,300 staff across 19 offices in 13 markets, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India and the United Arab Emirates.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 15, 2023 | Business
Canva Philippines Negosyantrends Expo 2023 empowers businesses, teams of all sizes with design tools, activities
MANILA, Philippijnes — Canva Philippines held Negosyantrends Expo 2023, its biggest face-to-face event for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners, last August 5 at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia.
The event featured one-on-one consultations with brand and design experts, interactive stations and design activities to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses.
Headlined by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, president and co-founder of Rags2Riches; Andre Chanco, head of product and co-founder of Yardstick Coffee; and Cara Paguio, senior creative for photography at Canva and owner of the local beachwear brand Guppy PH, the expo featured insightful discussions on starting and managing a business, building a brand, implementing innovations and nurturing communities, among others.
“Negosyantrends marks an exciting time for Canva Philippines. It is our first face-to-face event since the pandemic and a testament to our stronger commitment to Pinoy negosyantes. It’s very inspiring to witness how Canva has empowered businesses, and we look forward to where this new chapter takes us,” Maisie Littaua, Canva Philippines head of marketing and growth, said.
The expo featured interactive stations such as the Design Playground for an immersive Canva experience; the Brand Classroom, where event attendees got a 15-minute consultation with a brand expert; the Sari-Sari Street, where select businesses showcased and sold their products. The attendees also enjoyed games and brought home printed items designed on Canva.
Unleash creativity, collab and design content for your biz
When COVID-19 hit, Filipino businesses turned to social media to reach their customers. With Canva’s design solutions, businesses of all sizes were able to build their brands, create engaging content, and publish them all within the platform.
“During the lockdown, Canva helped us a lot in developing our branding, designing our product labels and packaging, ads and social media content, and on overall business visibility. Canva is our go-to tool for designing our new products, collections and content. Now that Canva has upgraded features, that would help the users more,” shared Soyscape PH owners Christopher Banaag and Mark Calica.
Chanco shared how their team leveraged the power of social media to connect with their customers: “The number one thing we did for two years was to be the loudest online. Being able to engage digitally with existing customers saved Yardstick during Covid.”
Canva also offers customizable templates you can update with your brand colors, fonts and logos. Choose from Canva’s media library of over 100 million visual and audio assets. Canva Pro users can also access features like Magic Resize, Background Remover, Folders and Brand Kits.
For businesses with a group of two or more, Canva for Teams enables you to collaborate together, streamline your workflow, keep projects organized, and stay on-brand with Brand Kit, Shared Folders and Brand Controls.
Canva’s Visual Suite consists of an array of features that provide end-to-end design solutions for business owners.
Canva Docs lets your team create visually engaging documents, from business proposals to reports and even checklists.Whiteboards allow teams to collaborate, brainstorm, and plan on an infinite canvas.Canva Presentations let you create presentations that will surely captivate your audience.Online video editor allows you to create professional and engaging videos, complete with animation and speed controls.Canva Websitesmakes it easy to design a responsive one-page website, perfect for landing pages and event invitations, especially for those who need a website without coding experience.
Leira Dumalay, owner of Baked Goodies by Leira, highlighted how Canva makes designing easier for business owners like her: “I love how Canva is accessible to everyone. They have pre-made designs that businesses can use to make their projects. I also love that Canva listens to their users to improve their services.”
Empowering Pinoy entrepreneurs through design
In 2020, Canva Philippines launched Canva for Negosyo, which provides entrepreneurs with free branding and graphic design resources, marketing toolkits, photo collections and video tutorials.
The Canva for Negosyantes community on Facebook has since reached over 60,000 members and continues to be a platform for many business owners to share ideas, collaborate on designs and provide insights to each other.
As Pinoy entrepreneurs take their businesses online, we want to be right there with them,” Littaua said. “When it comes to design and branding, Canva for Negosyo is the Filipino business owner’s partner in creativity and productivity for their digital presence.”
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 14, 2023 | Book Reviews
When I started to read My Dreams, His Reality by Shanika Rana after my sister started talking to me about it. It’s a young adult/teen romance, and, from the way my sister was talking about it, it seemed like a fairly innocent high school romance between the most popular guy in school who has possibly slept with every other female in school, and the quiet, reserved girl who hates him for being a man-whore.
While chatting, I picked up my phone, looked it up on Goodnovel, and added it to my library to check it out myself.
I can tell you this much right now, while it needs some editing, it is well-written enough that I can be forgiving. I confess that a big pull for me is the fact that Zara, the female lead, is snarky and independent. On the other hand, Harper is highly sexed and is dealt a mighty blow on his 18th birthday.
There is more than meets the eye with My Dreams, His Reality by Shanika Rana, and so far, I am enjoying the process. This is supposed to be a trilogy and is 254 chapters. I am on chapter 44 and still having fun reading as of this posting. This book has become part of my Goodnovel reading cycle.
I can only hope the good narrative is sustained until the end. Also, author, not too long, please.
Important update:
One of my readers gave me some good news that I just have to share with all of you. My Dreams, His Reality by Shanika Rana is on Amazon! And the best news yet … IT IS ON KINDLE UNLIMITED!!!
Talk about bang for your buck!
The three books in the trilogy are:
- My Dreams, His Reality
- Dreams Fade Away
- Reality Sets In
If you have a Kindle Unlimited account, reading these books is free! If you choose to buy the books, they cost $4, $5, and $6 respectively.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2023 | Business
AnyMind Group releases Q2 2023 earnings
Company made an operating profit for the quarter and continued to see quarterly year-on-year growth across revenue, gross profit and adjusted EBITDA
AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], an end-to-end commerce enablement company, has today announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. Please see below for some highlights pertaining to the company’s Q2 2023 earnings disclosure.
Further information can be found on the investor relations site (Q2 2023 earnings presentation; Q2 2023 financial report).
About AnyMind Group
Founded in April 2016, AnyMind Group [TSE:5027] is an end-to-end commerce enablement technology company with a purpose to make it exciting for everyone to do business. The company provides two broad offerings to brands and businesses, publishers and influencers: Brand Commerce and Partner Growth. Brand Commerce provides businesses with the company’s platforms for manufacturing, e-commerce enablement, marketing and logistics, whilst Partner Growth provides web and mobile app publishers along with influencers and content creators with platforms for monetization and optimization. Partner Growth customers can also tap on the company’s Brand Commerce offering. AnyMind Group has over 1,300 staff across 19 offices in 13 markets, including Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mainland China, Japan, India and the United Arab Emirates.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2023 | Business
Investors look to BSP buffer after anticlimactic economic growth
Stock market investors will be bracing for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) next policy meeting on Thursday while digesting a steady stream of second quarter corporate earnings.
This comes as the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) continued its downtrend after the government released last week disappointing economic growth data for the second quarter. The PSEi lost 0.7 percent to 6,405.91 from the previous week.
Michael Ricafort, chief economist at the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp., said the PSEi was resting just above the major support zone of 6,400 to 6,250. He pegged the key resistance areas for the PSEi at 6,730 to 6,830.
The BSP Monetary Board will have several data points to consider in the upcoming interest rate setting meeting.
The chief consideration among these was the recent July inflation report showing inflation cooling for six straight months to 4.7 percent.
HSBC Asean economist Aris Dacanay maintained their expectation that the BSP would keep its policy rate stable at 6.25 percent on Aug. 17.
“Although [the second quarter Philippine economic] growth surprised to the downside, we think risks to the inflation and policy rate outlooks are to the upside,” Dacanay said.
“To some extent, growth cooling may also support macroeconomic stability and domestic balance … Although marginally improving, the national saving rate has not normalized to prepandemic levels while investment continues to be robust,” he said.
“This imbalance may then require a tight monetary stance to help rein in demand, incentivize saving and bring the domestic economy back to balance,” he added.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2023 | Business
Most Grab drivers want to keep job after pandemic: ADB
MANILA — Around 90 percent of food delivery riders on Grab would like to continue working for the platform even after the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) showed.
“We asked our respondents, 12,000 of them, in Manila, Cebu, and Davao, and we asked them, were they willing to continue their work with Grab food delivery? More than 90 percent of them said that they would continue after the pandemic,” Takashi Yamano, principal economist at the ADB’s Economic Research and Development Impact Department, said on Monday.
Food deliveries proliferated in key Philippine cities during pandemic-induced lockdowns.
“So it was not one-time shift to this work, but they are intending to stay with the work. And I believe that this workforce will continue to expand,” Yamano said.
Yamano noted that Grab drivers enjoy having an independent working environment and a decent income from their job.
“Many drivers we talked to said they enjoy not having supervisors observing their work,” he noted.
“(They also have) decent earnings, so on average, workers earn about P5,700 per week. This adds up to average monthly wage of P23,000 with Grab… In their previous jobs they earned about P15,000,” he said.
Yamano stressed, however, that government must give gig economy workers, like food delivery riders, some sort of social protection.
“Although they are independent contractors, bringing them into the social economy, formal economy is very important… This is a new form of employment,” he added.
“There’s an advantage of this kind of contract, platformers contracting independent work. There’s benefits to it. So instead of restricting their work, maybe find a proper way of helping them,” he said.
by Ferry Bayu | Aug 14, 2023 | Business
moLotus opens-up Multi-Billion Dollar Revenues for Telcos
Singapore-based mobile technology leader, Novosol, is making waves in the telecom industry, creating new revenue opportunities for Telcos in a quick span of three months via its breakthrough moLotus mobile video customer interaction platform. Read to know more.
Singapore-based
mobile technology leader, Novosol, is making waves in the telecom industry,
creating new revenue opportunities for Telcos in a quick span of three months
via its breakthrough moLotus mobile video customer interaction platform – a
GSM-based technology which reaches out directly to the inbox of all mobile
handsets irrespective of phone type or model; no app, no data plans being
involved.
moLotus has
collaborated with international Telcos, including Indosat Ooredoo Hutchinson,
Celcom, Vodafone, Airtel, Digi, Maxis, and more; having a formidable presence
and proven track record in Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia.
The technology has
become a game-changer for Telcos, offering an ARPU boost of 2% to 4%. Its
integration into the telco marketing mix has streamlined campaign planning, development,
and execution. It provides deep customer insights, easy response mechanisms,
vast scalability, and near-zero cost per interaction, resulting in substantial
revenue growth.
Telcos are
significantly enhancing EBITDA performance at an optimal cost. They are
efficiently monetizing their massive subscriber database and mobile
infrastructure; transforming customer processes, with agility, innovation and
cost savings up to 30%. They are seamlessly transitioning to enterprise
business models using moLotus.
According to
Statista, global mobile ad spending is projected to approach a staggering USD
400 billion by 2024. moLotus is showcasing an outstanding 20% annual growth in
mobile advertising, reaching a vast audience of 8.6 billion global mobile subscribers.
Advertisers,
Agencies and Resellers are being empowered by moLotus to leverage the vast
Telco data and access nationwide reach. The platform provides a range of rich
media formats, such as Video, SlideShow, Showcase, Greetings, and Brochure and
hyper-personalized campaigns. Moreover, moLotus offers unique response options
like Call, URL Click, SMS, USSD, mgram, and more to facilitate effective
customer interaction.
Consequently,
moLotus has firmly established itself as the favored option for brands
including Suzuki, DBS, HSBC, Amazon, Dell, and Samsung spanning diverse
industry verticals, encompassing Banking, Insurance, Ecommerce, Consumer
Electronics, Automobile, Retail, and Government Sectors. Its remarkable
progress is evident through its expanding presence in new markets such as
Vietnam, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other middle eastern countries.
Don’t miss out on the big mobile advertising
opportunity – embrace moLotus today!
Novosol is in the exciting and happening mobile advertising and mobile media industry. We are an innovative, challenging company on a high growth trajectory. Currently having operations in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines and Sri Lanka.
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by Ferry Bayu | Aug 13, 2023 | Business
Generali Philippines Announces new President and Chief Executive Officer
Generali Life Assurance Philippines, Inc. (Generali Philippines) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Hak Hong Soo as President and Chief Executive Officer.
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by Penny Angeles-Tan | Aug 12, 2023 | Business
Allianz PNB Life, one of the leading life insurance companies in the Philippines, is excited to announce that RiteMED, one of the most trusted pharmaceutical companies in the Philippines, is its newest partner for Allianz Healthbox. This partnership further enhances the health and wellness offerings available to all Allianz PNB Life Health customers.
Present at the signing of partnership between Allianz PNB Life and RiteMed Philippines, Inc. from L-R: Leonardo Tan, Jr. (Chief Product Provider Officer, Allianz PNB Life), Joe Gross (President and Chief Executive Officer, Allianz PNB Life), Noel Herrera Lim (General Manager and Consumer Cluster Head, RiteMed Philippines Inc.), Lhea Laurel (Business Development Manager, RiteMed Philippines Inc.)
Allianz Healthbox is a one-stop shop for healthcare, lifestyle, and wellness needs. All Allianz PNB Life customers are entitled to exclusive perks from Allianz Healthbox partners. “Nowadays, people realize how important it is to take care of well-being. At Allianz PNB Life, we support our customers’ health journey beyond health protection products. Healthbox has been our means to provide extra care for clients through the benefits offered by our partner brands,” said Leonardo Tan Jr., Chief Product Provider Officer at Allianz PNB Life.
He added, “Our partnership with RiteMED provides customers convenient access to affordable maintenance medication. It boosts the value-added offerings of our over 50 partners who continue empowering our valued customers to safeguard physical health and peace of mind.”
Thanks to this partnership with RiteMED, Allianz PNB Life Health customers can now purchase from the RiteMED Tamang Alaga online store and enjoy a range of medicines, discounts and freebies.
Allianz Healthbox also offers well-known health and lifestyle leaders such as:
- Free Teleconsultation from KonsultaMD
- Free In-Clinic Consultation from MyHealth
- Free Gym Access from Anytime Fitness
- Free Mindfulness Meditation Workshop from Whitespace Wellness
- Free Eye Scan from Asian Eye Institute
You can also visit https://www.allianzpnblife.ph/healthbox.html to learn about Healthbox partners freebies and perks.
This partnership solidifies Allianz PNB Life’s commitment to prioritizing its customers’ overall health and well-being. As more partners join the Allianz Healthbox network, we are further strengthening our comprehensive healthcare solutions to cater to the diverse needs of our valued customers.
“At Allianz PNB Life, we go beyond health protection. Together with our Life Changers, we are here to support the customers in their health and wellness journey,” emphasized Christopher Cabognason, Chief Distribution Officer.
“That is why we offer innovative and customer-centric services that go beyond traditional insurance coverage. We believe in nurturing strong partnerships with other leading organizations in various industries to deliver value-added benefits and top-notch customer experience. Together, let’s safeguard your well-being and embrace a healthier future.”
Our dedicated Allianz Life Changers are available at our Life Track Stations at PNB branches nationwide, ready to help you identify the life and health protection you need. You can also visit https://www.allianzpnblife.ph/healthbox.html for more information.
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