PLDT Enterprise addresses business demand for reliable connectivity

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With majority of businesses reinventing themselves to transcend the impact of the ongoing pandemic, the internet became the perfect answer to bridge the resulting gaps and to quickly adapt to the new market realities. This sped up the shift to digitization as many business value chains became heavily reliant on staying connected.

The growing strategic importance of internet in business and the ensuing increase in the amount of data that need to be handled suddenly became more crucial to ensure the success of an organization. To this end, businesses today require a reliable connectivity that allows them to confidently pivot their day to day operations to digital, whether to ensure seamless flow of important data across branches, harness the power of cloud applications, share bandwidth to users outside the organization for contactless transactions, or enable employees to productively work from home.

PLDT Enterprise aims to address these demands with its latest solution, BEYOND FIBER, which would allow them to operate their business with minimal service degradation and disruption.

PLDT Enterprise's BEYOND FIBER empowers businesses of all sizes to dare to go beyond with its business-grade fiber and curated digital solutions, making it the most reliable partner for today’s digital new normal.

“We recognize the need of enterprises for a more reliable connection now that most of them have taken their day to day transactions online," says Jojo Gendrano, FVP & Head of PLDT Enterprise Core Business. “In addition to pushing the boundaries of reliability on a 100% fiber connection, we aim to maximize the speed of connection. At our baseline 50Mbps offer, our users get a minimum of 45 Mbps or 90% of their 50 Mbps subscription at 90% reliability. This is the best choice to help drive the continued growth of enterprises.”

With a boosted minimum speed that’s three times (3x) higher than regular fiber connections, entrepreneurs get a more reliable business internet for them to accomplish things they need to do online regardless which time of the day.

Moreover, businesses of any size can readily benefit from its portfolio of curated digital tools that can give the right edge to further grow and manage one's operations, and a secure, fully managed, enterprise-grade Cisco Meraki wi-fi router – all combined with the business-grade connection.

BEYOND FIBER allows businesses to thrive without the additional IT expertise to operate, giving them more time to focus on your business. Customer concerns will be attended to by a 24/7 Enterprise support team via 177 hotline.

“With today's new business landscape, it's high time for enterprises to go BEYOND. At PLDT Enterprise, we want to bring you digital solutions that are curated for your business needs. And we hope for BEYOND FIBER to be every business’ best friend to help them achieve continued growth and success," shares Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP & Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups.

Just recently, PLDT Enterprise has launched its #BFF video campaign for BEYOND FIBER which showcases how dependable the solution is just like a BFF. To watch the video, click the link here.





For more information on BEYOND FIBER, visit pldtenterprise.com/beyond-fiber

PPA orders strict enforcement of health, safety protocols in ports, offices vs COVID-19

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Following the directive of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade to strictly implemented health and safety protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19, Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Santiago has directed all personnel, offices and ports under its jurisdiction to maintain the strict enforcement of health and safety protocols.

In a memorandum dated 15 March 2021, GM Santiago ordered all the heads of the Head Office Responsibility Centers and the Port Management Offices to be consistent in their implementation of health and safety protocols within their respective jurisdictions.

“As part of PPA’s continuing efforts to stem the transmission of COVID-19 virus and to protect the health and safety of PPA personnel, port users, and the general public, you are directed to consistently and strictly observe, monitor, and implement in your respective area of responsibility the relevant health and safety protocols contained in PPA issuances, as well guidelines issued by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Health (DOH),” GM Santiago said.

The memorandum was issued after Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago made a surprise inspection at the new cargo port in Boracay, where a number of port users were seen violating health protocols, such as wearing of masks and face shields, and physical distancing.

Secretary Tugade and GM Santiago then directed all PPA personnel to strictly monitor port users for minimum health protocol compliance.

Moreover, according to the PPA directive, the ‘Seven (7) Commandments in Public Transport’ must be continuously observed in all ports and vessels nationwide.

The 'Seven Commandments in Public Transport’ calls for the wearing of face masks and face shields; body temperature checking; proper ventilation of Passenger Terminal Buildings (PTBs) and offices; frequent disinfection of PTBs and PPA offices; frequent handwashing and use of alcohol and sanitizers; barring PPA personnel, passenger, and port users with COVID-19 symptoms from entering the port, PTBs and PPA offices; and the observance of proper social distancing.

The DOTr and its attached agencies, including the PPA, have intensified the enforcement of existing safety and health protocols amid the increase in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Secretary Tugade called on transport personnel to be serious and extra diligent in the implementation of health protocols. He also appealed to the riding public to strictly follow these measures and to report to authorities any breach in the guidelines.

“As operators and drivers of public transport vehicles, you do not only bring passengers from their homes to their workplaces and back. You are also given the responsibility to make sure that they are healthy and safe when they arrive at their destinations,” Sec. Tugade said.

Novartis Healthcare Philippines recognized as a Country Certified Top Employer 2021

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Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc. has been officially recognized by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2021 in the Philippines.

“To become recognized as a Top Employer, an organization will have to prove that the implementation of their people strategies enriches the world of work of their employees. The certified participants are a shining example of a dedication to people practices as they continuously commit to empowering their employees for a better world of work. Congratulations!”, said Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink.

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices. Organizations certified as Top Employers dedicate themselves to providing the very best working environment for employees through their progressive ‘people-first’ HR practices. Through the Top Employers Institute certification program, participating companies can be validated, certified and recognized as an employer of choice. Established more than 28 years ago, Top Employers Institute has certified over 1500 organizations in 118 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of 6,000,000 employees globally.

“This prestigious recognition is a testament that our company is at par with the best employers not just within the Philippines but globally as well. It is also an indication that we are advancing in our culture aspiration of building a truly inspired, curious and unbossed organization,” said Mr. Jugo Tsumura, President and Managing Director, Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.

One of the company’s innovative programs is their remote working arrangement called Choice with Responsibility (CwR), which aims to increase productivity and impact through enhanced flexibility. CwR offers office-based associates the choice to decide how, where and when to be most impactful in their roles, while taking personal responsibility to inform managers and align with teammates for effective collaboration based on the nature of their work. The company also provides internal training courses on Coursera and LinkedIn to build personal resilience and promote mental health. Their “Energized for Life” program provides guidance on mental health.

In 2019 alone, the company’s business operations created a total of 9,517 local jobs, including the employment of 488 Filipino associates. In terms of human capital impact, Novartis contributed Php615 million to Philippine society. These contributions are broken down to Php563 million in living wages for business operations and Php52 million in living wages along the supply chain. This is societal value created through the wages the company and its supply chain businesses pay.

“Novartis provides regional leadership exposure and opportunities to local talents. Our company rewards and recognizes employee excellence through flexible, short- and long-term incentives and benefits. We support them with an organizational structure designed to provide a consistent positive employee experience. We engage and develop our associates through a diverse and inclusive culture that is ‘Inspired, Curious & Unbossed.’ We are committed to unleash the potential of our colleagues so we can continue to reimagine medicine for Filipino patients,” said Ms. Annelyn Betia, People & Organization Head, Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.