Winner X takes the lead in Regional Underbone Grand Prix (RUGP)

Take a look at HPI’s latest motorsports update with Honda Project M Koby Racing Team

Honda Project M Koby Racing Team taking the lead in RUGP Underbone Open GP category using TheAll-New Winner X,showcasing the performance capabilities in Round 1last May 19, 2024,happened in Cebu Kartzone, Cebu City.

Regional Underbone Grand Prix (RUGP) is one of the known organized on-road racing competition participated by various riders based in Visayas and Mindanao with 4 Rounds of racing organized by “The Racing Line TV” supporting local talents racing inside a racetrack.

Honda Project M Koby Racing Team claiming to have the fastest underbone lap record of 29.543 seconds in Round 1 together with the dedication and commitment of their rider #44 Ephraim Onahon was able to achieve their goal of winning the race using the Winner X motorcycle and highlighting our commitment to promote motorsports in the Philippines.

Indeed, the track looks like it was tailor-made for the Winner X race bike, having an ideal balance of twists and turns.Rider #44 was able to compete and the only team that uses the Honda Winner X out of 12 riders. It was an exciting exchange of position between the other rider where #44 was able to outshine his colleague inside the racetrack. Finishing with the chequered flag ahead he won the race with flying colors.

Let’s feel the excitement and adrenaline rush in racing and watch them live on to the next racing schedules:

Round 2: July 14 – Bohol

Round 3: August 11 – Cebu

Round 4: October 20 - Davao

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Teleperformance Philippines champions LGBTQIA+ rights, 

draws over 2,000 members for Pride 2024

Teleperformance (TP) Philippines participated in various Pride events and activities in Quezon City, Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, and Davao, drawing over 2,000 participants from its various sites in the country.

Manila, Philippines — Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, a leading global digital business services company, marked Pride Month 2024 with an all-out participation by its workforce, with over 2,000 TP employees joining the Pride March activities in different parts of the country. 

Teleperformance Philippines partnered with the local government units of Quezon City, Bacolod City, Cebu City, and Davao City as part of its commitment for gender equality and LGBTQIA+ workplace inclusion. 

“I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: our support for the LGBTQIA+ community goes beyond Pride Month,” said Teleperformance Philippines Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly. “Teleperformance Philippines is and will always be a safe space for our colleagues to express their most authentic selves. Joining the Pride March areas across the country is just one of our many ways of expressing our support to the community.” 

DE&I initiatives 

Ahead of the Pride March, Teleperformance Philippines served as a Platinum Sponsor for the Philippine Financial & Inter-Industry Pride’s (PFIP) 2nd Visayas LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Conference at the Radisson Blue, Cebu City. Themed “Padayon: Nurturing LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion in Visayas,” the conference provided participants necessary tools and strategies from expert speakers on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

L-R: Michelle Ombrero, Marketing Supervisor; Rosuero Rivera; Shana Castañeda; Nincy Bulaqueña; Romwell Cuna; Jhey Aquino, Executive Assistant of EVP for Operations; Jenerose Marie Morata, Executive Assistant to the Site Director - Insular; Kariza Rodriguez; John Patrick Filoteo, Site Admin IT Park; Juaning Baguio; Joire Canete.

The event was attended by representatives from leading businesses, non-governmental organizations, and other governmental institutions in the region. 

"Teleperformance Philippines is honored to support the 2nd Visayas LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Conference. PFIP’s annual conference strategically aligns with TP Philippines’ ongoing efforts to sustain a diverse, safe, and inclusive workplace where everybody is seen and supported regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity," said TP Women Chair & TP Philippines Executive Vice President for Client Operations Toni Tompar. 

Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson also added, "Our team at TP believes that an employee-focused workplace drives success for the company. Beyond our DE&I projects in Metro Manila, we are also working with organizations and communities in the Visayas and Mindanao to increase our reach and the extent of our impact.” 

All year round, DE&I programs and initiatives such as the TP Pride Town Hall and Virtual Kwentuhan “Queertuhan” sessions offer a platform for open discussions on various issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies within and outside the workplace

LGBTQIA+ community at TP  

Recently, Teleperformance Philippines partnered with the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to host interns from the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies (SDEAS). Several of these interns who are also members of the LGBTQIA+ community proudly participated in the Pride March.

Vee Jahnsen Agalep, one of the Deaf interns, shared their excitement about joining the parade for the first time: "This is my first time joining the Pride March. I will be participating to support the LGBTQIA+ community and to express my identity. I feel supported." Archie Drillon, another Deaf intern, emphasized the importance of community inclusion, saying, "It's a great experience for me to be included in the community, especially with TP."

Meanwhile, Mark David, a first-time participant and a trainer from TP Alphaland Southgate site, also shared his thoughts on joining the Pride March: "Teleperformance inspired me to join this event because our values align with the spirit of the Pride March. It's meaningful to see my company supporting who we are and what we stand for."

For more information on Teleperformance Philippines and its DE&I efforts, visit http://www.teleperformance.com.                                                          

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ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE GROUP

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), is a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world’s biggest brands and their customers. The Group’s comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including operations consulting and high-value digital transformation services. It also offers a range of specialized services such as collections, interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group’s local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment. In 2023, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €8,345 million (US$9 billion) and net profit of €602 million.

Teleperformance shares are traded on the Euronext Paris market, Compartment A, and are eligible for the deferred settlement service. They are included in the following indices: CAC 40, STOXX 600, S&P Europe 350, MSCI Global Standard and Euronext Tech Leaders. In the area of corporate social responsibility, Teleperformance shares are included in the CAC 40 ESG since September 2022, the Euronext Vigeo Euro 120 index since 2015, the MSCI Europe ESG Leaders index since 2019, the FTSE4Good index since 2018 and the S&P Global 1200 ESG index since 2017.

For more information: www.teleperformance.com

ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES 

Teleperformance in the Philippines is part of the Teleperformance Group, Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs over 60,000 people in the country and operates 45,000 workstations in 27 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Metro Laoag, Clark, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, and General Santos City. 

In 2018, Teleperformance in the Philippines was certified Great Place to Work® and became the first organization to receive the recognition. It also holds the distinction of being the largest employer and the first Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company in the country to receive certification consistently up to the present from the Great Place to Work® institute.  

The organization has garnered recognition from various entities, including the Philippines Best Workplaces™, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Public Relations Society of the Philippines, International Association of Business Communicators, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), SGS, and International Organization for Standardization. 

 Teleperformance remains dedicated to delivering the best employment experience for Filipinos, supporting the nation's IT-BPM sector, and engaging in meaningful socio-civic initiatives to positively impact the Philippine community through the Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation, the company’s official corporate social responsibility arm. 

For further information about Teleperformance in the Philippines, visit teleperformance.ph   

Visit the Group at www.teleperformance.com.

Reaffirming meaningful partnerships built with clients for over 60 years:

Metrobank is the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines according to The Asian Banker

Metrobank is hailed as the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines by The Asian Banker in the publication’s recently held Global Excellence in Retail Finance Awards.

The recognition was given based on the results of The Asian Banker’s Annual BankQuality™ Consumer Survey, which gathered feedback from over 12,000 customers across Asia in January 2024. The survey measured the participants’ engagement, and satisfaction with retail financial services institutions based on their experience with services, channels and products.

According to The Asian Banker, Metrobank has earned a strong reputation among its clients for its trusted financial services, and hassle-free banking experience. These served as the main drivers for Metrobank’s BankQuality score of 101.48 - the highest among the participating banks in the Philippines, and the 6^th among the banks in Asia.

This positive feedback among the Bank’s clients is supported by a study conducted by NielsenIQ in 2023*, where Metrobank emerged as one of the Top Recommended Banks in the Philippines. About a thousand respondents were asked how likely they would recommend each bank cited in the survey to their peers. According to the results, Metrobank edged out all the other local major banks, and has held this position since 2022.

For Metrobank, these recognitions serve as a strong vote of confidence that the Bank is on the right track in fulfilling its promise to clients as their trusted financial partner in every life stage.

Metrobank constantly aims to provide clients with reliable and relevant banking services to help them achieve their goals – whether the client is an individual growing his savings, an aspiring entrepreneur starting a new business venture, or an established individual looking to manage the growth and distribution of their wealth.

“For decades, fulfilling our promise of keeping Filipinos in good hands has been Metrobank’s north star. Every product and service we have, was developed to address our clients’ needs. We are strongly committed to help Filipinos achieve their dreams, and foster growth in the communities we are a part of,” said Digs Dimagiba, Metrobank’s Chief Marketing Officer.

“This mission is what fuels our drive to deliver an exceptional brand of service, and we are grateful that this is being recognized both by clients across the country, and by global banking experts such as The Asian Banker. Metrobank is the Most Recommended Retail Bank in the Philippines, because each Metrobanker is dedicated to helping our clients, and our communities grow,” he added.

Celebrating partnerships that lead to growth

As Metrobank celebrates meaningful partnerships with clients through these awards, the Bank also reaffirms its commitment to become its clients’ partner in success with the launch of a new film, entitled “Grow with Metrobank.”

The film represents the millions of Filipinos whose journey to growth and success was aided by the Bank, in the past 60 years. These stories are seen through the eyes of mother-and-son bakers Gigi and Andy who are successful Metrobank clients.

There is the character of Mrs. Bueno, a pharmacist, who is celebrating because Metrobank approved her business loan. Then, there is Charlie, who owns a chain of computer repair shops that have been modernized to allow cashless payments. And of course, single delivery van owner Ben, who now owns a new fleet of delivery vehicles, thanks to Metrobank. Finally, Sharon, a Relationship Manager from Metrobank, visits the bakeshop of Gigi and Andy to discuss potential investment opportunities for their family.

By the end of the film, Metrobank underscores its belief that ‘where communities grow, we all grow.’

Watch the film here.

For over 60 years, Metrobank has been keeping Filipinos in good hands. Leading international financial institutions and publications including Asian Banker, Euromoney, and AsiaMoney have recognized the bank over the years for its strength and reliability for customers, businesses, and entire communities.

Discover how Metrobank can cultivate success and growth in a community, making every step of your financial journey meaningful and rewarding. Check out our website at http://www.ingoodhands.com.ph or visit your nearest Metrobank branch to learn more.

Maybelle Padillo Releases Official Music Video for "Para Kanimo," Showcasing the Beauty of Cebu

Super excited to share my entry! It's not much, but I spontaneously decided to create a makeup content and challenge myself with the ongoing #IndianMakeupTrend. The first thing that came to mind was that I lacked the resources and didn't want to spend the entire day searching for them. With just one day due to work schedule constraints, I began making a list of what to do, things to prepare, and what I needed, including jewelry. However, I didn't have any jewelry at all, so I decided to make my own! These customized pieces are crafted from flexible wires, and the headpiece is simply a combination of earrings and an arm band. As for the veil, I glued a plethora of glitters onto my background cloth and added some designs. And here's the final look!