Encouraging volunteerism mirrors City of Dreams Manila’s “Employee Love”program, which focuses not only on maintaining a people-centric workplace for the wellbeing and development of its teammembers but also in creating opportunities for them to engage in service to society and inspire positive change.
“We believe this is the right thing to do. We are in the business not only of delivering exceptional gaming, hospitality and entertainment services to our guests, but to be a good corporate citizen striving to inspire and make a difference in the lives of our colleagues, the communities we work with, and the environment,” Property President Geoff Andres said.
Besides BrigadaEskwela, City of Dreams Manila conducts various corporate social responsibility programs supported by the strong spirit of volunteerism among colleagues.
With the relaxation of community quarantines, already 22 outreach programs participated in by 675 volunteer employees from March to August this year were conducted, benefitting disadvantaged communities.
Among the beneficiaries to date are: Bahay Aruga (Parañaque),KanlungansaErMa(Malate), Children’s Joy Foundation, and Reception & Study Center for Children (Quezon City), Kids with Purpose (Las Piñas), and Philippine Red Cross through the company-wide quarterlyblood donation drive held onsite.
The all-encompassing ‘Employee Love’ has also brought benefits offered to some 4,000 employees, including a competitive compensation program considered to be one of the best in the industry that amounts to an average monthly wage that is 106 percent higher than the monthlynominal wage data of P14,820. City of Dreams is also the first and only integrated resort in the country to offer a second layer insurance coverage for both team members and their enrolled dependents, amounting to up to 100 percent of the initial maximum benefit limit in case ofcritical illness. It also provides a bereavement financial assistance of up to P30, 000 in the event of the demise of an employee and up to P15, 000 for a family member’s demisein addition to the generous group life and accident insurance coverage offered.
