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Like it or not, we all have to fit in to what the Covid-19 pandemic has brought us.  It is  a reality to be accepted and live by...likewise, businesses should  be ready  to adapt well and innovate moving forward. The w orld is facing an economic, health, and social crisis due to Coronavirus (CoVid-19), which is identified as an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person. Truly, this CoVid-19 pandemic shook the hotel industry really hard, and turned many hotel businesses upside down, especially here in the Philippines. As we all know the hotel industry is designed to operate and accept guests 24/7. But because of this pandemic, travel restrictions were put in place to control the further spread of the virus. In line with that, Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, utilized this pandemic as an opportunity for innovation. Hotel Sogo unveiled new measures to re-establish confidence in the hotel industry as they adapt to the “new...

SYKES has always been a BPO with a heart. Business as usual but they did everything in order to ensure the safety and protection of its employees. No wonder, their efforts were recognized by local and international award giving bodies. -------- Award-winning call center SYKES was once again recognized as the BPO Company of the Year by the Asia Leaders Awards. The company was awarded for its exemplary commitment to driving and improving the local business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, while still going above and beyond expectations with its pandemic response.     “Winning the award for three straight years is a testament to SYKES’ passion, commitment to excellence, and solid teamwork to serve our clients, customers, employees, and community. Although 2020 has not been an easy year for everyone, we have not lost sight of our purpose. We endeavored to beat the odds and continue to operate our business thriving under the new normal. We appreciate that international bu...

  On days when life gets in the way, it’s easy to lose track of yourself. Even when it’s frustrating, choosing the easy way out of situations can feel like the best decision when you’re stuck with no options. But even if life throws you a curveball, you’re still able to get back on track — stronger than before. And if you can put your best foot forward again to face the new normal in 2021, your hair definitely can too! Pantene’s newest digital video https://youtu.be/iG8CDhXWAsY empowers women to toughen up by starting stronger, and get that extra boost of confidence by taking care of themselves. It features a familiar scenario women can definitely relate to — those times when you feel like you’re losing yourself to a point that even your hair looks like it gave up. Split ends start to pop out and damage is apparent, and you’re so tempted to take a literal short cut by chopping off your locks. Now cutting hair short isn’t the only solution to hair damage, you can look forward...

With all the innovative efforts and adaptive measures undertaken by JC, the   Asia Leaders Awards , a prestigious annual award-giving body that recognizes different individual leaders in their respective fields with emphasis on giving importance to the country as an emerging business hub, has recognized JC as the Multi-Level Marketing Company of the Year . Founders Mr. Carlito Macadangdang, Vice President & CFO and Mr. Jonathan So, President & CEO  Since its establishment six years ago , JC’s commitment remains steadfast as the MLM Company solely dedicated to the improvement of one’s health and providing a decent means of earning an alternative source of income through its comprehensive compensation program . The company takes pride in its consumer line, ranging from health, beauty, skincare, and wellness, to its personal care product line, as most of its ingredients were sourced from the highest and purest quality. Few of JC’s quality and innovative health care p...

When the others gave up, these two did not. They truly deserved to be recognized! Asia Leaders Awards recipients for this year as “Entrepreneurs of the Year” for multi-level marketing , Jonathan So and Carlito Macadangdang , are thankful for such recognition, however the awarding body that bestowed this prestigious label to the two young gentlemen signifies more than just a classy plaque or an elegant trophy… it personifies the selfless acts demonstrated by these two during the times where everyone is tested, at the height of the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves across the world, devastating each country’s health care capabilities and crippling the world’s economy. In the Philippines alone, thousands of companies were severely affected which resulted in millions who have lost their jobs in just a matter of a few weeks. Rather than surrendering and fall victims to the hands of the pandemic, Jonathan and Carlito took a bold step not only to sustain their business ope...

Innovation is key!  Pandemic came, malls and other commercial establishments were  forced to stopped operations. Businesses were greatly affected by this sudden slowdown.  Thanks to the  smart move by JC Worldwide Franchise, Inc.  They find their way to survive even during the pandemic. Operating for more than 14 years now  and with over 1,000 food cart outlets nationwide, JC Worldwide Franchise Inc. knows a thing or two when it comes to reaching out and satisfying its customers' food cravings. The Asia Leaders Awards — an award-giving body that recognizes business leaders who excelled in their respective fields and contribute in making the country a potential premier business hub across Asia and beyond, has hailed Siomai King by JC Worldwide Franchise Inc . as this year's "Franchise Company of the Year" . Siomai King , the popular oriental food product line of JC Worldwide Franchise Inc., offers all-time favorite Chinese treats like its renowned and dele...

GUESS PHILIPPINES makes holiday shopping a breeze with its new online shopping experience 18 December 2020 –  GUESS strengthens its online presence and brings a more convenient shopping experience to its Philippine customers by launching the GUESS Mobile App.   Perfect for the holiday season, the GUESS Mobile App provides a faster, easier, and more user-friendly way of browsing through the latest GUESS collections online, giving customers a new and seamless shopping experience.   Complete Online Selection Customers can easily browse and shop Guess’ newest arrivals and exclusive offers, including the latest GUESS Holiday collection featuring Michele Morrone.   Save, Shop, and Share Customers can save their favorite items with the Wishlist feature and share their top picks with their friends and followers on social media.   Points and Rewards Guess List members can link their accounts through the mobile app to gain points and avail of exclu...

  BDO Unibank honors Filipino artist David Medalla , who passed away on December 28, 2020. :( It commemorates Medalla’s legacy with the continued display of his sculpture, “Cloud Canyons No. 31,” at the lobby of its Corporate Center in Ortigas (CCO). “Cloud Canyons No. 31” found its way to CCO for bank employees, clients, and visitors to enjoy in 2019. Before coming home to the Philippines, it was exhibited in the Hepworth Wakefield art museum in England when Medalla was one of the shortlisted artists for the inaugural Hepworth Wakefield Prize for Sculpture in 2016. It is made of plexiglas tubes, wood, fibreglass, water, soap, and oxygenators, and is part of a series often referred to as the “bubble machines.” A LEGACY TO HONOR. David Medalla visited the BDO Corporate Center Ortigas during the inauguration of his sculpture, “Cloud Canyons No. 31,” on August 31, 2019. Mara Coson, who oversees the BDO Art Collection, said of Medalla’s passing: “David Medalla was magnetic. ...