Last August 27-28, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (PSE: MPI) mWell, the Philippines’ fastest-growing health app, made history by gathering hundreds of doctors, medical specialists, and mental health experts to give free online consultation and sound medical advice to patients and health-conscious Filipinos from all over the country.

National mWellness Day,  mounted for the 2^nd time since its inception in 2021, has achieved a milestone in its mission to bring quality healthcare to more Filipinos nationwide in the new normal by providing free online consultation to hundreds of patients from all over the country through the mWell PH app.

The two-day advocacy event was helmed by hundreds of family doctors and specialists from Metro Manila, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga who donated their time to provide consultation via the mWell app, while mental health advocates from MindNation and Makati Medical Center Wellness Center gave on-call services for free mental health counselling.

Dr. Reymark Calma congratulated mWell for the event which allowed him to feel the true spirit of volunteerism while fellow volunteer, Dr. Mark Calban said, “It was such an inspiring experience serving the medical needs of patients not only from Metro Manila but from different provinces.” Expressing her appreciation for the support she received, Dr. Mae Doctolero, said, “The responsive tech team and operations support made everything so easy.”

A record number of patients, including celebrities, Metro Manila-based journalists and regional influencers were able to consult for free. After the consultation, they also received free e-prescription, medical certificates, lab referrals and vouchers.

Patients expressed gratitude for the free consultation. They found the doctors to be very kind and approachable. “The consultation flow is good and clear,” said one of the patients while another writes, “This is the best teleconsultation I have experienced.” An mWell user who had a consultation with the dermatologist gave this feedback: “My doctor is amazing. She was on time and provided me with all the support.”  A mom whose daughter had fever was so thankful that they were able to consult a pediatrician for free. She said: “Laking tulong para sa mga nanay na tulad ko. Ang daling gamitin at ang bait ng duktor. Buti na lang may mWell app!”

mWell partners, including the country’s top insurance companies – PhilCare and Generali gave their full support for the advocacy along with Makati Medical Center Foundation, MPIC Foundation, Unilab, MedExpress, 24 Alkaline-C and PiCur antioxidant.

At the same time, mWell provided free consultation to residents of Barangay Lumutan, a remote community in General Nakar, Quezon through mWell OnTheGo, a portable digital clinic. The mWell OnTheGo bag was filled with a tablet and a phone preloaded with the mWell PH app containing a health pass code for free online consultation.  Foldable solar panels, battery, and Smart pocket wifi were also donated to enable the residents to consult anytime.

National mWellness Day is in support of the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare. MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny V. Pangilinan says, “Filipinos now have better access to healthcare through mWell’s integrated digital healthcare ecosystem with a wide and sustainable network of medical experts and services.”

For Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, sustainability is the backbone of the work done across the group. Cabal-Revilla says, “Being able to serve Filipinos nationwide is at the heart of what we do in mWell. That’s why we dedicated two days working with volunteer docs and partners to provide consultation for free. As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to work towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.”

Download the mWell PH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow mWell on Facebook and mwellph on Instagram

 Teleperformance Philippines commits to strengthen gender and disability inclusivity in the workplace

Manila, Philippines – Teleperformance (TP) Philippines, a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, raised awareness among their employees on the struggles that persons with disabilities (PWDs) encounter in the workplace and how to create an inclusive workplace for all.

In an internal forum titled “Interweaving Inclusion in our TP DNA,” which was organized by TP Women, Teleperformance’s gender inclusivity arm that aims to promote gender and disability inclusivity, TP featured key resource persons and Teleperformance Philippines employees as speakers on PWD inclusivity in the workplace, especially women with disabilities.

“No DE&I journey ever stops. It’s a constant process of having conversations, of learning, of growing, and of building a culture in the organization,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Senior Vice President of Human Capital Resource Management, in his opening remarks. “We do this not because we’re supposed to, but because it’s the right thing to do.”

During the forum, TP Philippines employees with disabilities recounted their experiences, observations, and recommendations in a roundtable discussion on being a person with disabilities in daily life and in the workplace.

Participating in the discussion was Marilyn Ventenilla, TP Women Chair and Senior Director of Communication and Marketing, who identifies herself as a PWD. “What we’re doing now is a significant first step,” said Ventenilla. “Learning, experiencing, and observing what persons with disabilities are going through are essential for us to empathize with them and understand their expectations.”

Meanwhile, among the guest speakers were Ryan Gersava, Founder and CEO of Virtualahan, Inc., and Jennifer Anne Mendoza, Membership and Client Care Specialist of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE).

Jennifer Anne Mendoza of the PBCWE did a talk on disability inclusive leadership, addressing the need for inclusivity in the workplace and the added challenges of women employees with disabilities. “A workplace diversity and inclusion initiative that overlooks the issue of disability fails to address the needs of a large segment of the population,” said Mendoza.

Meanwhile, Ryan Gersava of Virtualahan, Inc., an online vocational school providing inclusive training and empowering companies to become inclusive employers, spoke about the importance of disclosure and the challenges of non-apparent disabilities and promoting disability-inclusive employment. “Disclosure is the key to solving the systemic and intergenerational problem,” said Gersava. “It is very personal and it is very difficult, and it requires a very strong support system: a strong support system that you and I can build together.”

The forum event closed with attending leaders making a digital pledge to actively promote and foster gender and disability inclusivity in the workplace. Leaders came up with personal ways on how they plan on doing so and shared them on the call. Among them was Teleperformance Philippines Chief Executive Officer Francisco Lara Padilla.

“It’s not enough to just talk about it. We’ve got to do something, we’ve got to prioritize it – especially if we want to achieve real changes,” said Lara in his closing remarks. “We may not have the answers 100% – but we will get there. We all have to start somewhere.”

Teleperformance Philippines also recently received their 5th consecutive Great Place to Work® Certification. The Great Place to Work® certification is awarded to companies based on its level of credibility, respect, fairness, pride, and camaraderie as surveyed by employees. TP Philippines was the first company to be certified in any industry and is the largest employer in the county to be certified this year.

To learn more about Teleperformance, visit their website at www.teleperformance.com. 

ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), the global leader in outsourced customer and citizen experience management and advanced related services, serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model including end-to-end digital solutions, which guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high touch, high tech approach. 

Nearly 420,000 employees, based in 88 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and around 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the “Simpler, Faster, Safer” process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry’s highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2021, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €7,115 million (US$8.4 billion, based on €1 = $1.18) and net profit of €557 million.

Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs more than 56,000 people in the country and operates over 40,000 workstations in 23 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Metro Laoag, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao.  

Teleperformance Philippines offers offshore solutions and serves the North American, Australia, Asia and European markets, as well as the Domestic market, managing all aspects of the customer relations cycle for brands aiming to deliver excellent customer experiences. 

From 2012 to 2021, Teleperformance has received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Top Employer of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Circle of Excellence at the Asia CEO Awards, and the Outstanding Volunteer by the National Economic Development Authority. 

In 2022, Teleperformance Philippines has received its fifth certification as a Great Place to Work® and is the only organization in the country to be certified by the Great Place to Work® Institute for five years in a row. Earlier in the year, the company was also awarded as one of the Philippines Best Workplaces™. This 2022, Teleperformance Philippines celebrates its 26th year of continued excellence and leadership in the country. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to steadily provide the best employment experience for Filipinos, proactively support the progress of the nation’s IT-BPM sector, and uphold its socio-civic engagements to create a difference in the lives of the Philippine community. 

For further information, visit the Teleperformance website at teleperformance.ph.  

 #Teleperformance

Converge doubles fiber footprint in VisMin as of end-July

Strategic partnership strengthens foothold in Cebu

Leading fiber broadband provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE:CNVRG) continues its rapidly expanding footprint in Visayas and Mindanao, having laid out more than 600,00 fiber ports in central and southern Philippines in the first seven months of the year.

“This means that we have nearly doubled our fiber footprint in the Visayas and Mindanao regions in just seven months from the 300,000 ports rolled out as of end-2021,” said Converge CEO Dennis Anthony Uy.

VisMin is increasingly becoming a vital growth area for Converge as it accounted for nearly a fifth or 20% of the total gross subscriber adds in the second quarter of 2022.

“For 2022, we’ve focused our efforts on expanding our presence in Visayas and Mindanao as these remain to be underserved and are untapped markets for us. There is still a lot of room to grow in these two regions. That’s why we’ve sped up the rollout of ports in VisMin cities, and we are doubling down on reaching these eager customers,” added Converge Chief Operations Officer Jesus C. Romero.

Strengthened Presence in Cebu

As a commitment to the growing customer-base in these areas, Converge opened business centers in key locations in Cebu. Last 2021, Converge launched its first business center and regional head office in Mandaue City.

Today, Converge, together with its Marketing Services Provider (MSP), JFiber Internet Services Corp., opens the new Cebu City Business Center located in One Central Mall, Cebu City. This strategic partnership with the local MSP owned by Cebu businessman Justin Uy is in tandem with the fiber operator’s Go Deep strategy, which will ensure that Converge continues to strengthen its operations in the province.

“We remain bullish on the VisMin market and recognize the massive potential for Converge in Cebu where we see customers clamoring for world-class fiber connectivity. Justin and I share the same vision of uplifting the lives of our kababayans by providing them world-class fiber connectivity. Under his leadership, I am sure Converge will be able to win more subscribers and provide customer support that is akin to the needs of the local market,” said Uy.

As the economy opens, Converge also sees much opportunity in the SME Enterprise segment which increased by 26% during the first six months of 2022.

Converge recently bagged major connectivity contracts in Visayas, helping boost the local tourism economy's transition to digital. Major hotels such as JPark Island Resort and Waterpark, Sarrosa Hotel, and Bai Hotel - all in Cebu - are now fiber-powered by Converge.

To know if your area is serviceable in Visayas or Mindanao, log-on to gofiber.ph.

Converge continues its rapidly expanding footprint in Visayas and Mindanao, having laid out around 600,000 fiber ports in central and southern Philippines in the first seven months of the year.

As a commitment to the growing customer-base in Cebu, Converge has business centers in key locations in the area, namely in Oakridge Business Park in Mandaue City and One Central Mall in Cebu City.

Mr. Jonathan Uy, CEO of JFiber Internet Services Corp. oversees the operations of Converge in Cebu City.

Converge, together with its Marketing Services Provider (MSP), JFiber Internet Services Corp., opens the new Cebu City Business Center located in One Central Mall, Cebu City. (L-R) Mr. Paulo Uy, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mrs Pinky Yu, COO of One Central Mall, Mr. Michael Maquiran, Converge Regional General Manager, Mr. Justin Uy, Chairman, Jfiber Internet Services Corp., Mr. Ariel Concejero, Senior VP and Head of Sales for Consumer, SME and Emerging Channels, Mr. Steven Yu, CEO of One Central Mall.

Sharing his vision to make Cebu City a smart city, Atty. Raymond Alvin Garcia, Vice Mayor of Cebu City (3rd from left) is joined by Mr. Blue Aldridge (Converge National SME Sales Head), Mr. Ariel Concejero (Converge Senior VP and Head of Sales for Consumer, SME and Emerging Channels), Mr. Justin Uy (Chairman, Jfiber Internet Services Corp.), Mr. Jonathan Uy (CEO, JFiber Internet Services Corp), Ms. Jay-Anne Encarnado (Converge VP for Corporate Communications and Head Public Relations), Mr. Michael Maquiran (Converge Regional General Manager)

ABOUT CONVERGE ICT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions, Inc. (PSE:CNVRG) is the fastest-growing fixed broadband service provider in the Philippines. It is the first to run an end-to-end pure fiber internet network in the country, providing Filipinos simple, fast, and reliable connectivity. Aside from broadband services, Converge also offers integrated data center and network solutions services.

With over 563,000 kilometers of fiber optic assets nationwide, it has one of the most extensive fiber networks in the Philippines.

With this fiber-powered network, Converge provides premium world-class digital experience for residential, enterprise, and wholesale customers. Converge is ISO 9001 and CE2.0 Certified.

Go to https://www.convergeict.com for more information.

 Tried SHEIN Stick on Nails for the first time

 Heads up, OnePlus fans! If you plan to purchase the ultimate flagship performance device via Shopee, you are in for a treat as great deals await you. 

Starting August 26 until August 27, you can purchase the OnePlus 10T 5G via Shopee and get up to PhP 2,000 off plus a free Q11 smartwatch. At the same time, you can also enjoy a PhP 55 shipping fee discount voucher for a minimum spend of Php 500 and a PhP 500 voucher for a minimum purchase of PhP 9,999. 

Don’t forget to follow the OnePlus Official Store on Shopee to earn a PhP 30 voucher, redeemable if you have a minimum spend of PhP 50. If you leave a review with three product photos after receiving your OnePlus 10T 5G, you will have a chance to be one of the first 20 reviewers who will get a PhP 200 cashback.  

OnePlus buyers will also gain one raffle entry in every device purchased until September 9, wherein one winner can get their phone for free. The raffle draw will be on September 15, 2022, from 5 pm to 5:30 pm through the OnePlus Official Store Livestream on Shopee. 

Meanwhile, from August 28 to 31, OnePlus fans can enjoy up to PhP 1,000 off when buying the OnePlus 10T 5G and a voucher worth PhP 500 for every minimum spend of PhP 9,999. 

On top of that, OnePlus fans can revel in a wide array of vouchers and promos on Shopee when purchasing OnePlus Nord 2T and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite from August 26 to 27. It includes the following:  

OnePlus Nord 2T 

• Gain raffle entry for every device purchased. Two lucky buyers will get their phones for free. The raffle promo is until September 9, 2022.   
• PhP 200 cashback to the first 50 good reviews with three product photos 
• Redeem a PhP 55 shipping discount voucher for a minimum spend of PhP 500 
• Earn a PhP 30 follower voucher, which can be redeemed if you have a minimum purchase of Php 50  
  
  OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 

• Gain raffle entry for every device purchased. Three lucky buyers will get their phones for free. The raffle promo is until September 9, 2022. 
• PhP 200 cashback to the first 100 good reviews with three product photos 
• Redeem a PhP 55 discount shipping voucher for a minimum spend of PhP 500 
• Earn a PhP 30 follower voucher, which can be redeemed if you have a minimum purchase of Php 50 
  
  From August 28 to 31, more vouchers await you when you purchase the OnePlus Nord 2T and OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite on Shopee. It includes a PhP 55 discount shipping voucher for every minimum purchase of PhP 500, a PhP 500 voucher for every minimum purchase of PhP 9,999, a PhP 30 follower voucher which can be used if you have a minimum spend of PhP 50, and up to PhP 1,000 off.  
  
   
  
  For updates and detailed promotion mechanics about the sale, visit OnePlus Philippines’ official website at https://www.oneplus.com/ph or its official Facebook page at OnePlus Philippines. You can also check the OnePlus Philippines Official Store on Shopee. 
  

 Halloween 2022 is aproaching and givi9ing to you makeup ideas that would be helpful in the coming Halloween Season

 Last August 290, 2022 the grand coronation night was held at Waterfront Casino Cebu and got the chance to have witness the pre pageant and the grand coronation of the long awaited Queen Philippines 2022.

Here's the full coverage from swimwear until the announcement of winners of Queen Philippines Pageant.