One with the community
Cebu-based mining firm Carmen Copper Corp. focused on helping its communities recover from the devastation of typhoon Odette which hit Visayas and Mindanao last December 16.
Efforts started a week before the typhoon hit through regular posting of weather bulletin updates.
Carmen Copper employees delivered food packs to more than 100 residents of Barangay Cantabaco who were preemptively evacuated.
Bulk containers were set up at key areas within the mine compound to provide nearby residents domestic water for free. This was augmented by water trucks making rounds to reach more individuals.
Packs of relief aid were also given to members of the community. To date, more than 20,000 pieces of relief goods were distributed to Carmen Copper’s 17 host and neighboring communities.
Extension of relief assistance is still going on and is now on its second wave.
Carmen Copper also turned over 10 units of diesel-powered generators to the city government of Toledo amid continued restoration of power supply in the city.
Direct cash-in
UnionBank clients can now do their online shopping more conveniently through the country’s major e-commerce giants Shopee and Lazada — by directly cashing-in their e-wallets.
This new option opens another channel for bank customers to do their online transactions seamlessly.
Shopee and Lazada buyers can now easily cash-in, in real time from their UnionBank accounts. Customers also enjoy discounts and added benefits with their online purchases, for every top-up transaction.
Tips for new business owners
Lista PH, a new financial tool for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), aims to be a partner of more new business owners in growing their business.
Lista PH advises businesses to digitize their processes to remain competitive; keep track of their expenses and income efficiently; collect debts through Lista PH’s SMS feature; and organize finance records for better cash flow management.
Lista PH said as new freelancers may not have the right knowledge on proper invoice creation and documentation, its invoice feature can generate a professional-looking invoice directly through the app that is ready for billing to their clients.
Cargill, CARE PH increase vaccination rates
Cargill and CARE Philippines, have collaborated with non-government organizations and business partners, to boost the vaccination rates in select areas of Bulacan, Batangas and South Cotabato by the end of 2021 through the COVID-19 Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) and Vaccination Roll-Out project.
This vaccine advocacy project is expected to reach about 260,000 people.
The RCCE and Vaccination Roll-Out Project, which is being implemented in Malolos City, Baliwag and Pulilan in Bulacan Province, Sto. Tomas City in Batangas, and General Santos City in South Cotabato, aims to support 30 barangay local government units to increase their capacities in implementing COVID-19 policies and help encourage their residents to get vaccinated.
Nat Re is Asia’s best reinsurer
The National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (Nat Re) was honored by InsuranceAsia News with a top region-wide award, along with other awards from other organizations.
At the recent InsuranceAsia News Awards for Excellence 2021, Nat Re was named Asean Reinsurer of the Year.
According to InsuranceAsia News, “the awards are designed to recognize the most talented people and firms across the region.”
Nat Re was also recognized as the Most Reliable Reinsurer of the Year Asean 2021 at the World Business Outlook Awards.
Earlier in 2021, Nat Re was named Best Reinsurance Service Provider (The Global Economics Awards), Reinsurer of the Year Asia (International Business Magazine Awards), and Best Reinsurance Company Asia 2021 (World Economic Magazine Awards).
Telus vaccination push
TELUS International Philippines continues to encourage team member vaccinations across all seven of its Philippine sites with the launch of a “get vaccinated, get rewarded” program called #VaxxedandHappyhere Grand Bonanza.
With #VaxxedandHappyhere Grand Bonanza, fully vaccinated employees are eligible to win exciting prizes every month until March 2022.
All vaccinated employees can qualify for the monthly draws, and over 200 individuals have won home appliances, gadgets, and vouchers from the draws in October to December.
Four brand new cars, two Vespas, the latest gadgets, and premium home appliances, among others prizes, remain up for grabs.
AGV: giving opportunity to earn in extra time
Opportunities for earning from the internet is ever so accessible with grit and determination. As the normal changes, an evolution in our schools and working places have evolved, pushing people into becoming digital nomads. And even if one is in between jobs, these opportunities given by Play-to-Earn (P2E) have been made accessible to all.
Astra Guild Ventures, or AGV, is one of those gaming guilds where anyone looking to play can go to and try to even get a spot. AGV has 2,035 of these players, and is on an increasing trajectory where you might be able to get a spotin.
One can apply for a so-called “scholarship” where these digital assets used to play are lentout.
In AGV, the current focus of their scholarship program is on Axie Infinity, as they are taking care of 2,035 players, and that number is currently growing with a goal of 4,000 scholars in mind.
To become a member of AGV, following the AGV Twitter and TikTok, liking the AGV Facebook Page, subscribing to the AGV Youtube Channel, and joining the AGV Telegram Chat would be the first steps.
To find out if any applying scholar has the commitment in becoming a scholar, inviting members into their Discord server would be the next step. In-depth instructions of the process can be found there.
