Being prepared for an emergency starts with knowing what to do before disaster strikes. PLDT and Smart brought their Individual Preparedness Caravan to Green Cross Inc.'s Makiling Plant in Calamba, Laguna, giving employees practical lessons on survival kits, emergency communication, go bags, and basic preparedness. The initiative under #KonektedforResilience highlights how disaster readiness can extend beyond communities to workplaces and private sector partners.
🌱 Two ASEAN social enterprises are bringing their community-driven solutions to Manila. MAGWAI, a sustainable personal care enterprise, and Real Bean Coffee, which works to improve farmers’ livelihoods, will showcase their businesses at the ASEAN Inclusive Business Forum and MSME Summit 2026.
Selected through ASEAN SEDP Elevate, the two enterprises will get opportunities to connect with investors, partners, and regional markets while taking their local impact to a wider ASEAN audience. 🌏
For businesses handling checks from multiple customers, collecting payments can mean extra trips, paperwork, and time spent coordinating deposits. EastWest’s Motorized Check Pick-Up Service helps simplify that process by having checks collected from multiple customers through an accredited logistics partner and consolidated for deposit into the business’s EastWest account. It gives business owners and their teams more time to focus on customers, sales, and growing the business.
EastWest Ageas earns another major recognition for its storytelling. The company received an Award of Excellence at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards for its #FYP: For Your PURPLE brand campaign.
The six-episode short-form series follows Filipino dreamers and doers as they navigate relatable challenges, from balancing passion and practicality to prioritizing self-care and finding support from loved ones. The campaign also helped boost EastWest Ageas’ brand health score from 12% to 22% in 2025.
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Salmon Finance is expanding its partnership with EMCOR, bringing financing options to over 100 more stores across Visayas and Mindanao. See what shoppers can now access. 👇
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| In this photo (L to R): EMCOR President and COO Nelson M. Aparejo; Salmon Finance President Vasiliy Kuznetzov; and EMCOR SVP – Store Operations Alconrey R. Questo |
EastWest Ageas is putting its people in the spotlight. The insurer has earned Gold and Silver honors at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive year of recognition.
Running a business already comes with enough things to figure out, so having a quick way to understand your banking options can make a real difference. EastWest ECHO, its new AI-powered Cash Management Services chatbot, helps business owners get simple answers about collections, payments, payroll, and cash flow, while also connecting them with a Sales Officer when they need more personalized support.
Filipino professionals now have another platform to explore. Crew Club connects job seekers with Australian employers while offering useful career tools, exclusive partner discounts, and even weekly cash and gadget giveaways. Whether you're looking for your next remote opportunity or want to improve your CV, this free membership aims to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.
Can one printer help textile businesses produce more in less time? 🖨️ Epson believes so. Meet the new SC-F20030 and see why digital textile printing is reshaping the industry.
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EastWest Ageas has once again been recognized as a Great Place To Work®, earning the certification for the second straight year after receiving an impressive 85% employee satisfaction rating.
The insurer credits its people-first culture, flexible work setup, and career development programs for the recognition. It's also expanding its team, making this good news for professionals looking for their next career move.
Flying to your dream destination could soon become even more convenient.
Emirates has appointed aviation executive Khalid Al Zarooni as its new Country Manager for the Philippines, reinforcing the airline's commitment to one of its most important markets in Southeast Asia. The leadership move comes as Emirates continues expanding its presence in the country, now operating 32 weekly flights through Manila, Cebu, and Clark to connect more Filipinos with destinations around the world.
Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines has named Ramon Christian “Chris” Pesigan as its new President and CEO, effective January 2026. A familiar leader within the company, Pesigan steps into the role after more than a decade of shaping Coca-Cola’s commercial strategy and strengthening its reach across Filipino households.
He succeeds Gareth McGeown, who led CCEAP for seven years and will take on a regional leadership role within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. With Pesigan at the helm, CCEAP continues its mission of delivering sustainable growth while remaining deeply rooted in communities across the Philippines.
ZTE announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting RMB 71.55B in revenue (+14.5% YoY) and RMB 5.06B net profit.
With RMB 12.66B invested in R&D (18% of revenue) and nearly 94,000 global patent filings, ZTE continues to strengthen its “Connectivity + Computing” strategy to accelerate digital and intelligent transformation worldwide.
Western Union today announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as Director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for customers across the region.
Ant International today announced the appointment of Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately.
ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced a revenue of RMB 90.04 billion for the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 0.7% year-on-year.
ZTE generated a net profit of RMB 9.33 billion in 2023, illustrating its resilient dual-drive strategy that emphasizes connectivity and processing power, which was underpinned by significant R&D expenditure that accounted for 20.4% of operational revenue.
Mastercard today announced the appointment of Simon Calasanz as its Country Manager for the Philippines, bringing nearly two decades of local experience in the banking and finance industry to the organization’s local leadership team.
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