Love Boracay is Discovery Shores Boracay’s music and food festival this summer season

This Labor Day Weekend, Discovery Shores Boracay celebrates with Love Boracay, a four-day weekend of summer revelry filled with good food, cool drinks, great company, and beats from Manila’s and Boracay’s top DJs, with exciting themes for a festive celebration. 

DJ Knoxville

Kicking off on Friday, April 29, 2022 is Love Boracay: White Shindig, which transforms the resort’s Sand Bar and the Lounge area into a fresh and dreamy white event. Everyone is invited to come dressed in white, enjoy beach eats and overflowing booze as they grove to the beats of guest DJ Knoxville. 

Guest mixologist, Ulysse Jounneaud of Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails

Saturday, April 30, 2022 is Love Boracay: Bohemian Sunsets, which marks the start of an unforgettable night. A bar take-over by guest mixologist, Ulysse Jounneaud of Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails is the evening’s special highlight. Indulge in special Moët Hennessy cocktail concoctions, specially created for the evening’s merriment. Get lost in the bohemian beats of guest DJ Marvin, one of the island’s best artists!

DJ Marvin

1^st day of May is Love Boracay: Retro Wave. Take a walk down memory lane and ride on the Retro Wave. Get ready to relive the best of the 80s and 90s on Labor Day! Bring your friends, grab a bottle and go back in time with the greatest retro hits from one of Manila’s best DJs.

Extend the festivities to May 2, 2022 with Love Boracay: Fiesta Divertida, a culminating event featuring the pulsating music of some of Manila’s best DJs and Knoxville. Hold on to your sombreros, and have a colorful fiesta with servings of tacos, tortillas and other Latin America treats, paired with Piña Coladas, Mojitos, Cuba Libre and other fun mixes. 

The Love Boracay themed nights are from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Sand Bar with a consumable fee of Php 1,000 nett per person. The event partners are Cebu Pacific, Moët Hennessy, Heineken, DGM, Pioneer DJ, and Grey Goose. 

Love Boracay is Discovery Shores Boracay’s music and food festival this summer season. With a play button as the key element in the event logo, Love Boracay is a call to everyone to continue to love life and to remember that life is no longer on pause. 

Happy Summer room packages are available until June 2022. To know more about the irresistible room offer, visit https://bit.ly/dsb-happysummer. 

For inquiries and reservations, visit www.discoveryshoresboracay.com or call (632) 7720.8888.

Discovery Shores Boracay is owned by The Discovery World Corporation and is managed by the Discovery Hospitality Corporation.

Metrobank was recognized by The Asset Triple A Country Awards 2021

Metrobank was recognized by The Asset Triple A Country Awards 2021 with the Best Multi-Product Financing award for being one of the Arrangers for Cebu Air, Inc.’s US$840 million capital raising and liabilities re-profiling. 

Metrobank Executives: (L to R) Antonio Ocampo, Jr., head of Metrobank Corporate Banking Group and now the new President of Orix Metro Leasing and Finance Corp.; Diego Tuazon and Lia Balagot, Relationship Managers; and Marilen Trinidad, Head of Large Corporates Division 2.

Golden Haven holds Nationwide Pet Walkathon

It was a delightfully bright and sunny day when doggies of all shapes and sizes headed out to select branches of Golden Haven Memorial Parks to —with their excited humans in tow, of course. 

Between the adorable pups and their families, it was hard to tell who had a greater time as they bonded, played, and strolled at the lush and beautifully landscaped environs of Golden Haven Memorial Parks in Las Piñas, Bauan, and Sariaya in Luzon; Cebu and Iloilo in Visayas, and Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, and General Santos City in Mindanao.   

Golden Haven’s Nationwide Pet Walkathon featured activity stations for the furry babies; energy-burning obstacle courses; and even pet shop booths for a lively day outdoors. Freed from restrictions and set loose in the soothing green spaces of the memorial parks, pets and pet owners alike savored breathable fresh air, sunny blue skies, calming views, and natural vitamin D. 

Heartwarming scenes showed the frisky pups making friends with each other. As they did so, their fur moms and dads followed suit. After all, Golden Haven’s Nationwide Pet Walkathon was for creating lovely new memories, too. 

 

To cap the unforgettable day, each furry participant received a certificate of completion, as well as a commemorative photo, for joining the walkathon. 

 

About Golden Haven

Golden Haven Memorial Park is a subsidiary company of publicly listed Villar-owned Golden MV Holdings Inc. Currently positioned as one of the largest real estate companies in the country. Golden Haven offers premium death care services and prime memorial lots. It is dubbed as the most lucrative real estate investment with an average of 20% annual value appreciation.

 

Online Reservation

Golden Haven commits to the safety of both our clients and employees. We are now offering online servicesfor our admin transactions. Choose from the services on our website through our online service page to schedule your appointments. You may also get in touch with us for any of your concerns.

 

Join the Golden Haven Community

Be part of the Golden Haven community today! Visit goldenhaven.com.ph or follow “Golden Haven” on our social media platforms. We are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Spotify, Tiktok, and Viber. For sales-related inquiries, you may contact (02) 8873-2922 to 23.

 

Huawei: Digital Innovation Never Stop for a Greener Intelligent World

Huawei plans to boost investment in innovation to build new products, to enhance and accelerate new technologies. The company held its 19th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen from April 26 to 27.

Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, speaking at HAS 2022

For more than 30 years, Huawei have been innovating nonstop to create value for our customers and society. Innovation has become a core part of Huawei's DNA. Despite considerable operational challenges over the past few years, we have continued to steadily increase our investment in R&D. For nearly a decade, our strategy has been to re-invest at least 10% of our annual revenue back into R&D. Last year, we invested 22%. Huawei's Rotating Chairman Ken Hu said during the event.

Hu went on to discuss the specific initiatives that Huawei is working on to realize its vision for the future. "We are currently focusing on three areas: strengthening our approach to innovation, equipping all industries with the tools and knowledge they need to go digital, and helping build a low-carbon world."

According to him, Huawei sees two major trends: all industries are going digital, and the world is setting its sights on low-carbon development. “Needless to say, no organizations these days are asking themselves whether or not they ought to go digital. They're more concerned about how to go digital and how to do it well.” Said Hu.

In Huawei’ view, the ICT and finance industries were first-movers, so their transformation goes deep – all the way down to their core production systems. Industries like electric power, fuel, and manufacturing are using digital technology to solve production challenges, whereas the digital journey of industries like real-estate, construction, and agriculture has only just begun. Because these industries are at different stages of the transformation process, they naturally have different concerns.

For the past 10 years, we've been going through our own digital transformation. We've gained a lot of valuable experience along the way, Hu said.

Moving forward, Huawei is taking active steps to boost its business resilience and ensure steady development. "We have to keep the ball rolling through nonstop innovation, creating value for customers and society," said Ken Hu. "We look forward to working more closely with our customers and partners to build a greener intelligent world."

Huawei kicked off its 19th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen

Huawei kicked off its 19th annual Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen. Huawei's Rotating Chairman Ken Hu said that the company will continue to boost investment in innovation to build new products and enhance and accelerate new technologies.

 

Ken Hu, gave a keynote on Huawei's approach to innovation and building a greener intelligent world. "At Huawei, when we talk about innovation, the first thing we think is people. We hope to attract world-class talent with world-class challenges, and work together to push the limits of science and technology," said Hu, referring to the Top Minds recruitment program that the company launched on its website yesterday. 

 

"We don't care where you’re from, where you graduated, or what you studied,” he continued. “As long as you have a dream for the future and believe you can make it happen, we want you to come and join us. We provide world-class challenges, a powerful platform, and all the resources you need to explore the unknown."

Ken Hu, Huawei's Rotating Chairman, speaking at HAS 2022

 

Hu went on to discuss the specific initiatives that Huawei is working on to realize its vision for the future. "We are currently focusing on three areas: strengthening our approach to innovation, equipping all industries with the tools and knowledge they need to go digital, and helping build a low-carbon world."

 

The following is a summary of these three initiatives.

 

Innovating nonstop and advancing the industry:

 

          In terms of connectivity, Huawei continues to drive the industry forward. The company announced its vision to enable 10 Gbps connections everywhere with 5.5G and F5.5G, the next evolutions in wireless and fixed networks. Together, these will support a broader range of niche network requirements, including a more immersive experience in homes as well as the low latency and high reliability needed for industrial control scenarios.

 

          In terms of computing, Huawei is redefining system architectures for individual nodes, foundational software, and data centers in an effort to significantly increase system performance and energy efficiency.

 

          In cloud services, Huawei is building MetaStudio, a cloud-based, end-to-end digital content pipeline that will greatly expedite digital content production.

 

          In terms of devices, Huawei aims to provide consumers with a user-centric intelligent experience in all aspects of their lives – what the company calls a Seamless AI Life experience – effectively accelerating the convergence of the physical and digital worlds.

 

Diving into digital transformation to create new value for customers:

 

          Huawei is adapting its products and product portfolios to different industrial scenarios. At the same time, it will start pre-integrating and pre-verifying products, doing all the complex work beforehand to make digital transformation easier for its customers and partners. With Huawei Cloud as the foundation, Huawei aims to provide "Everything as a Service", turning infrastructure, technology, and expertise into cloud-based services, and making cloud migration easier for customers in different industries.

 

          Huawei is also building integrated teams that focus on specific industries, bringing a specialized group of experts closer to customers' business challenges and more tightly incorporating horizontal resources, i.e., products and capabilities from partners. The goal is to provide targeted digital transformation solutions for each industry and respond more rapidly to customer needs.

 

Optimizing power supply and consumption with digital technology to enable low-carbon development:

 

          Huawei is redefining the PV sector with AI, cloud, and other capabilities to boost the generation of renewable energy.

 

          Huawei is also developing system-level low-carbon solutions for green ICT infrastructure, focusing on wireless base stations and data centers.

 

Moving forward, Huawei is taking active steps to boost its business resilience and ensure steady development. "We have to keep the ball rolling through nonstop innovation, creating value for customers and society," said Ken Hu. "We look forward to working more closely with our customers and partners to build a greener intelligent world."

 

In addition to its innovation strategy, Huawei also shared its far-reaching vision for the future and some of the exploration it's doing to get there. Dr. Zhou Hong, President of Huawei's Institute of Strategic Research, said that "everything we imagine today is very likely to be too conservative – too little – for tomorrow. We have to meet the future with bold hypotheses and a bold vision, and throw caution to the wind as we push to break through bottlenecks in theory and technology. This is the only way forward."

Here in the Philippines, Huawei also had several programs for cultivating the local ICT talents, such as ICT Academy, Seeds for the Future, covered the Philippines for years, benefited over 9000 ICT students, according to Daniel Guo, the Vice President of Huawei Philippines.

 

In the event, Dr. Zhou outlined ten challenges that Huawei hopes to address moving forward.

 

Two scientific questions:

 

          How do machines perceive the world, and can we build models that teach machines how to understand the world?

 

          How can we better understand the physiological mechanisms of the human body, including how the eight systems of the body work, as well as human intent and intelligence?

 

Eight tech challenges:

 

          New sensing and control capabilities, e.g., brain-computer interfaces, muscle-computer interfaces, 3D displays, virtual touch, virtual smell, and virtual taste

 

          Real-time, unobtrusive blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart monitoring, and strong AI-assisted discoveries in chemical pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and vaccines

 

          Application-centric, efficient, automated, and intelligent software for greater value and better experience

 

          Reaching and circumventing Shannon's limit to enable efficient, high-performance connectivity both regionally and globally

 

          Adaptive and efficient computing models, non-Von Neumann architectures, unconventional components, and explainable and debuggable AI

 

          Inventing new molecules, catalysts, and components with intelligent computing

 

          Developing new processes that surpass CMOS, cost less, and are more efficient

 

          Safe, efficient energy conversion and storage, as well as on-demand services

POCO announces the global launch of its latest flagship POCO F4 GT smartphone, POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition and POCO Watch

POCO, a popular technology brand among the world's young techies, is announcing the global launch of its latest flagship POCO F4 GT smartphone, heralding the apex of power, along with POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition and POCO Watch - the brand’s first-ever AIoT products. 

 

Living up to its potential, POCO F4 GT delivers an impressively apex performance with a flagship 4nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor, backed by a sophisticated LiquidCool Technology 3.0, a flat AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, magnetic pop-up triggers, and topped off by 120W HyperCharge. Meanwhile, POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition offers the most immersive listening experience for smartphone users - especially mobile gamers and Genshin Impact fans - with an all-new design, AI self-adaptive noise cancellation and 28-hour ultra-long battery life[1]. In addition, the new POCO Watch, which has more than 100 fitness modes built in, a 24-hour heart rate tracker and a battery life of up to 14 days, is designed for fitness lovers who care about their personal health and well-being[2].

 

Introducing POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition and POCO Watch for an immersive and premium user experience

 

 

"We are thrilled to unveil POCO F4 GT today. With such an uncompromising user experience at a surprisingly affordable price, we believe that POCO F4 GT will be the daily essential for all young tech enthusiasts, especially gamers," said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. "We are also very excited to launch POCO's first expansion of its lineup of AIoT products starting with POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition and POCO Watch. It is always our top priority to fulfill different consumers’ needs by expanding into different product offerings.”

 

POCO F4 GT: Apex flagship smartphone that offers unsurpassed performance  

 

With a flagship 4nm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 1 processor and an octa-core processor running at 3.0 GHz, POCO F4 GT is sure to win over the tech savvy youth, especially hardcore gamers. The mighty Android chipset increases CPU performance by 20% and GPU performance by up to 50%. Meanwhile, POCO F4 GT offers a fully fledged LPDDR5 RAM with up to 6400Mbps for shorter load times, along with an upgraded UFS 3.1 ROM. 

 

The true test for a mobile gaming smartphone is heat management. Requiring a small device to run for extended periods can lead to poor performance. For this reason, POCO F4 GT is equipped with the latest LiquidCool Technology 3.0, one of the most advanced cooling systems in the industry. The 4,860mm² dual VC cooling system manages to bring down high temperatures, culminating from a powerful machine optimized to run intense gaming sessions[3].

 

To feed the power, POCO F4 GT boasts POCO’s first 120W HyperCharge and a 4,700mAh big battery, which can be fully charged in 17 minutes. And if gamers need more juice in mid-game, POCO F4 GT can replenish its battery to 100% in only 27 minutes[4]. Not only does POCO F4 GT sport rapid recharge times, the battery’s lifespan can be optimally preserved as a benefit of its AdaptiveCharge feature. This feature prevents the battery from overcharging in the critical 80% to 100% charge range throughout the night[5].

 

Magnetic triggers pop up, standing tall in preparation for battle. The setup has surpassed expectations. The unique levitating magnetic pop-up triggers, able to handle 1.5 million times press, have been tested on more than 100 popular games[6]. This ensures unbeatable stability, responsiveness and durability. To attain a more premium gaming experience, the CyberEngine, one of the best linear motor available on Android smartphone, offers more ranges of vibration. POCO F4 GT is ready for whatever users may throw at it, not only for the extended sessions of mobile gaming also in daily use. When out of gaming mode, the triggers can also be used as a shortcut for quick access on the go, such as a shortcut to activate camera, screen recording or flashlight. 

 

At the press of a button, users can turn on the screen to be floored by POCO’s latest 6.67-inch flat AMOLED and 10-bit TrueColor display, which when combined with the responsive 480Hz touch sampling rate and the up to 120Hz refresh rate, makes the screen come to life. Whether gaming or streaming shows, the true-to-life color spectrum leaps from the screen. POCO F4 GT also works to simultaneously maintain color accuracy in low-light settings while using high-frequency PWM dimming to protect its users’ eyes during marathon screen time sessions. POCO F4 GT's display has set and matched 15 display performance records from Display Mate and is rated as A+ screen.

 

True to its nature as an apex of power, POCO is adding one more service to its list of inaugural features for the latest device. Users can enjoy the premium after-sales service, which offering one-time free screen repair service during the first 6 months after purchase. In addition, YouTube's subscription service, YouTube Premium, will come pre-installed on POCO F4 GT. To sweeten the deal, customers can enjoy YouTube Premium for up to two months free. That means two months of ad-free, offline viewing, and uninterrupted access to video and music content across the Youtube platform. 

First POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition: Providing the most immersive listening experience 

 

POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition are specially designed for Genshin Impact fans. From the moment the earbuds are turned on, fans will hear familiar voice notifications from the iconic character, Klee. Just pull them from their carrying case inspired by Klee’s backpack, slip them on, and become immersed as if you’ve already fired up the game. 

 

As one of POCO’s first AIoT products, POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition use artificial intelligence to automatically adjust noise cancellation settings based on the surrounding noise level and the user’s daily routine. Whether it's for enjoying music, having a good time catching up with friends, or a hectic meeting, POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition deliver the best sound quality and the most appropriate ANC mode for the user. During calls, each earbud can provide crisp and clear audio even in the most noisy of environments with advanced AI algorithm. 

 

For a more hardcore audio performance, every sound that is delivered has been tweaked and perfected by audio professionals to create a dynamic experience. Everything from an audiobook to a rock opera is presented with sharp and clear sound. The 9mm composite dynamic driver guarantee that the user gets access to both sound processing at the most professional level, and the most authentic and detailed sound. And to never miss a beat, the earbuds’ in-ear detection feature pauses audio when they are taken out. The device is also IPX4 water resistant, preventing damage from rain, sweat and splashes. 

 

POCO Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition are made to create an uninterrupted listening experience. The charging case can last up to 28 hours[7], and the buds can be charged within 10 minutes. And the charging case, which can also be charged wirelessly, while the earbuds are able to do the same in about an hour. The earbuds can also connect to two devices, allowing users to seamlessly transition between sources. This means switching between a smartphone and a laptop to join a meeting has never been easier.

 

First POCO Watch: The omnipotent daily fitness companion with a fashion focus

 

POCO Watch is the go-to choice for fitness enthusiasts looking to bring out their style and personality. With a variety of distinct colors available, POCO Watch is a cool, yet effective way to track their health. The 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display and an ultra-slim bezel lights up the screen in stunning clarity. Wearers can also stand out with more than 100 customizable watch faces. POCO Watch is more than just a fashion statement, however; it’s all about health and fitness.

 

To better track your fitness progress, for example, your vitals on trail runs or capturing the moment you summit a mountain, the Multi-system GPS offers greater accuracy while using one of the more than 100 exercise modes that come installed on POCO Watch. It can also detect when a user is doing a variety of activities from running on a treadmill to taking a walk outside. In conjunction with sleep monitoring function, POCO Watch monitors blood oxygen levels during sleep. Along with these functions, users can learn how best to adjust their routine for their lifestyle by POCO Watch. 

 

POCO Watch does all this, powered by a battery that can last up to 14 days. That means it can handle all the box jumps, laps around the park, or afternoon naps. When POCO Watch's battery runs low, simply plug it into the easy-to-carry magnetic charger and be ready for the next adventure.

 

Product Availability

 

Comes in three colors: Stealth Black, Knight Silver, and Cyber Yellow, the POCO F4 GT will be available in two storage variants starting May 13. The 8GB + 128GB variant retails at PHP 27,590 while the 12GB + 256GB can be purchased at PHP 30,990 via Lazada and Shopee. 

 

Starting April 28 to May 12, the POCO F4 GT will be open for purchase at an early bird price of PHP 24,390 and PHP 27,990 for the two storage variants respectively. A FREE Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S valued at Php 3,499 await the first 80 buyers during this period. 

 

POCO Watch will be available for purchase at an early bird price of PHP 3,599 instead of the regular price of PHP 3,999 during the same period on Lazada and Shopee.

 

Please refer to po.co for product availability and more sales information. 

HUAWEI Teases Arrival of a new PC-Like Tablet and Smart Portable Bluetooth Speaker

 

HUAWEI Philippines recently hinted that consumers should be on the lookout for their newest additions to the growing HUAWEI smart office system.            

                        

Since debuting its first tablet in 2010, Huawei has launched multiple memorable tablets that deliver the best smart working and learning experience. The newest HUAWEI PC-Like tablet is set to run on HarmonyOS 2 and is compatible with the second-generation HUAWEI M-Pencil. It supports a wide range of notetaking apps such as Jnotes, touchnotes and WPS to deliver better productivity and educational experiences and is designed for passionate, creative, and hardworking individuals looking for the perfect device to complement their needs. 

                                                

The newest HUAWEI PC-Like tablet, boasts an ultra high-resolution 2K Display and features a quad-channel, quad-speaker sound system, as well as professional tuning by Harman Kardon, enabling an ultimate cinema-grade multimedia experience for all users. 

While for consumers who are interested in amplifying their current devices and set-up or preparing for their next outdoor activity, consumers can look forward to the newest addition to the HUAWEI audio family coming this May 2022. The newest and first-ever bluetooth speaker is said to be co-engineered with Devialet to offer a Devialet 2-way speaker system and Devialet SAM® technology to ensure excellent sound quality for any audio type and boasts 26 Hours of Playback with its 8,800mAH Battery.                                        

Stay tuned and find out more by visiting Huawei Philippines’ official pages on Facebook, Twitter, andInstagram.

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation makes education accessible to grassroots communities

REBUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION. Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation (CLFI) supports the rehabilitation of Marawi by providing learning tools and devices in Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES) for its alternative learning sessions. In the photo: (L-R) Fatime Mognie, Chief of the Curriculum Implementation Division; Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto, OIC of Schools Division Superintendent;  Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School teachers and ALS educators.

 

Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation, Inc. (CLFI), the social responsibility arm of Cebuana Lhuillier, the largest micro financial service provider in the country, celebrated the launching of its 100th Alternative Learning System-Community Learning Center (ALS-CLC) at Amai Pakpak Elementary School in Marawi City. 

The 2017-armed conflict caused massive destruction that displaced a great majority of Marawi city’s population. As the local community leaders work towards rebuilding the lives of affected individuals and families, CLFI extended assistance to Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office of Marawi to foster recovery and learning continuity amid present conditions. CLFI donated ICT equipment and supplies for the ALS teachers in Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School. 

“As part of its inclusion advocacy, CLFI is always committed to provide accessible quality education for all, especially for the underserved Filipinos. To significantly help the rehabilitation efforts of Marawi, we focused our efforts on education—ensuring that children and adult learners have access to basic education,” said Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. 

To fully equip the newly established ALS-CLC in Marawi City, CLFI donated learning tools and devices, including laptops, printers, LED TV, Wi-Fi routers, and load cards -- which will further enable ALS teachers to facilitate online and modular learning sessions for 400 registered ALS learners. 

OIC of Schools Division Superintendent, Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto, receives the learning tools donated by Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc. 

“The entirety of the city schools division of Marawi would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our great partner, Cebuana Lhuillier. All these will help our educators and learners to adapt to the new system of education under the new normal,” OIC Schools Division Superintendent, Anna Zenaida Unte-Alonto said. 

Driven by its advocacy to make education accessible, CLFI has always been a staunch supporter of DepEd’s ALS program. Since 2013, CLFI has been supporting ALS community learning centers to give out-of-school youth and adult learners a second chance at education. 

“The 100^th ALS-CLC sponsored by the Foundation is a testament to our firm belief that all Filipinos should have access to quality education. We are elated to see how the company’s advocacy for education can uplift both young and adult learners and help improve their lives,” First Vice President and Group Head for CLFI, Jonathan Batangan said.

 

Choose to fly green with Cebu Pacific

In line with the recently held Earth Day celebration,up in the air and on the ground, Cebu Pacific continues to take its responsibility to sustainability, its commitment to humanitarian assistance, and wildlife conservation, to heart.

 

Filipino travelers can also do their part throughout the year by choosing to fly green with Cebu Pacific. The Philippines’ leading airline was recently featured at the Singapore Airshow after Airbus chose Cebu Pacific to showcase its newest Airbus 330neo aircraft.

The A330neo is the greenest aircraft in Asia. The aircraft has the lowest carbon footprint per passenger per kilometer. Its 459 seats are lightweight Recaro and the aircraft burns 25% less fuel than previous generations. Flying on reduced carbon emissions, the A330neo is the first aircraft in the world certified to meet the 2028 CO2 emission reduction target. 

 

At the prestigious Singapore Airshow last February, Cebu Pacific Chief Executive Adviser Mike Szucs said, “It is important for us to offer value service to our passengers and do it in a sustainable manner. The A330neo is a testament to our commitment to environmental and social sustainability, in line with our target of operating an all-Neo fleet by 2027.”

 

On the ground, Cebu Pacific has partnered with wildlife conservation and humanitarian groups such as Waves for Water, a global group in the frontlines of providing access to clean potable water, and the Philippine Eagle Foundation, which leads the conservation of and care for Philippine Eagles. 

 

Cebu Pacific’s continued partnership with Waves of Water has proven to be crucial for communities around the country in times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises. When typhoon Agaton made landfall in parts of Eastern and Western Visayas early this month, it resulted in more than 175 deaths and hundreds more missing. Cebu Pacific was quick to actively help in the relief efforts spearheaded by Waves of Water in the towns devastated by landslides and flooding.   

 

 In December 2021, when typhoon Odette devastated several provinces and islands in the country, Cebu Pacific and Waves of Water transported water filters to six provinces, including Siargao island, the hardest-hit community by the typhoon. Water filters mitigate the risk of water-borne illnesses such as cholera, salmonella, giardia, E. coli and typhoid. Clean water also impacts on infant care and feminine hygiene. 

 

To date, Cebu Pacific has flown over two tons (1,447 units) worth of water filters, free of charge, as part of its bayanijuan initiative. The airline’s wide domestic network in the Philippines is crucial to getting help on ground and in communities that need it most—and need it immediately.

 

“It has always been part of our Filipino bayanihan spirit to assist in relief operations wherever we can. We all know Siargao was one of the destinations severely affected by the Super Typhoon Odette and we prioritized our response with the immediate transport of essential goods especially the water treatment needs of the community,” said Michael Ivan Shau, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Cebu Pacific.

 

Ninja Van Philippines recognizes outstanding members of its Customer Service team

Providing excellent customer experience is a must in any business or industry to foster customer loyalty and create a positive brand image. In logistics, this encompasses the quality of deliveries, the speed of order fulfillment, and good customer service, among others. Tech-enabled express logistics company, Ninja Van Philippines, recognizes that at the heart of all of these are the people who work tirelessly to make sure that every shipper and shopper is happy and satisfied with the service they receive.

 

Celebrating outstanding members of its Customer Service team, three Operations Assistants share their proudest moments and the challenges they have faced and overcome on the job and in life as they continue to grow with Ninja Van Philippines.

Joy Velonza

A chef by profession, Joy did not initially see herself in the customer service (CS) industry. Before being part of Ninja Van Philippines, she worked in Qatar and the United States of America (USA) for four years. “Being a chef is hard especially when you’re far from your loved ones. After I decided to come back home, I began exploring opportunities in the CS industry since both of my siblings are also in the same field,” she said.

 

As a newbie, Joy felt a lot of pressure at the beginning but with training and guidance from her managers, she was able to learn the ropes and fulfill her responsibilities as Consignee Support. According to her, one of the most memorable concerns she handled was a lost parcel containing an engagement ring that was supposed to be delivered on Christmas Day.

“I was responsible for the ticket and exhausted all my resources to find the parcel. After everything was resolved, the consignee sent me a picture of his fiancee wearing the ring and thanked me for my help,” she shared.

After a year, Joy was transferred to the Shipper Support Team. The transition was a challenge but just like before, she was able to adapt, thrive, and continue to be one of the best performing Operations Assistants in the team. Joy aims to continue forwarding her career by hopefully landing a managerial role in the company and also venturing into entrepreneurship.

Jessalyn Ducot

Just like Joy, the CS industry was not the first choice for Jessalyn who was originally an auditor. She knew she was not happy with what she’s doing so eventually, she decided to do a career switch. It was in October 2020 when she started working at Ninja Van Philippines as part of the Consignee Support team, eventually increasing her portfolio to include e-commerce clients.

“What I love most about working at Ninja Van is the healthy atmosphere. There is no competition or office politics. My managers and team leaders are also very supportive,” she said.

 

When it comes to her role as an Operations Assistant in the CS team, she finds the most fulfillment in assisting and resolving clients’ concerns. Despite some being more difficult to handle than others, she remains patient and tries her best to remain calm even if there’s aggression coming from the other line.

 

CJ Escala

For CJ, landing a position at Ninja Van Philippines after losing her previous job during the onset of the pandemic was really a blessing. “I’m very happy to work at Ninja Van because I enjoy taking on challenges and being creative in resolving issues,” she said. “I also appreciate that I am part of a solid team.”

 

Working in this industry, however, will always have its set of challenges. CJ cited irate clients who get mad at CS representatives as the most common for her. In order to overcome these, she trains herself to have a stronger mindset, focus on work and not take negative feedback personally. As a result, CJ always ranked gold when it comes to achieving KPIs. 

 

Moving forward, she aims for growth in both her personal life and career. As someone who used to struggle with depression, CJ is looking to continue her healing process with the help of the love she receives from her family and friends, and the fulfillment she gets from working in the company.

 

Difficult circumstances may have led Joy, Jessalyn and CJ to where they are now in their careers, but it is fortunate that they have found happiness in being able to help provide clients with the best customer experience throughout the entirety of their transactions. Their efforts hold great value to Ninja Van Philippines’ promise of Todo Hustle, No Hassle services, and as the company pushes for a more customer-focused approach, the Customer Service team plays a valuable role in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their customers across the country through fast and reliable deliveries, innovative services and top notch customer service.