PLDT Enterprise supports vaccination program for BPOs in Davao

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PLDT Enterprise, the the B2B arm of the largest fully integrated telecommunications company in the Philippines PLDT, has provided free connectivity to the Davao City local government in support of its ‘Resbakuna’ vaccination program for the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

PLDT Enterprise Corporate Relationship Management Head for Mindanao Ben Melasa said that the company has been committed to serving the BPO industry as one of the most hardly hit sectors of the pandemic. In response, PLDT Enterprise has provided free fixed and broadband internet services to UM Gym Matina vaccination site in Davao.

“As one of the most important industries in the Philippines, we are more than glad to assist the BPO sector as they strive to protect their workforces against the disease. It’s a pleasure for PLDT Enterprise to take part in enabling the efficient administration of vaccines through providing free connectivity services,” said Melasa.

Aside from advancing immunization programs, PLDT Enterprise has been empowering the BPO industry through technological solutions that secure the continuous premium service the sector provides despite mobility restrictions which forced the shirt to work-from-home set-up.

A survey from the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) showed that most BPO companies were operating at 70 percent work-from-home, and had projected for the country to have 50 to 70 percent work-from-home workers from this year onwards.

These have highlighted the importance of fast and reliable internet solutions that could sustain an effective workflow for the said sector.

PLDT Enterprise has been catering to the needs of the BPO industry through solutions such as enhanced cybersecurity solutions through its ePLDT Cyber Security Endpoint Advanced Security, business-grade internet through PLDT BEYOND FIBER, and the PLDT Zero-Trust Acceleration Platform (PLDT ZAP) to complement its other connectivity solutions.

“The BPO industry has been providing great opportunities to Filipinos, creating millions of jobs across the country. As they suffer tremendous challenges because of the ongoing crisis, we are dedicated to assisting them during this time through the technologies that we have,” said Melasa.

Aside from supporting immunization efforts of Davao BPO employees, PLDT Enterprise has also been key to the ongoing employee vaccinations of its parent conglomerate, the MVP Group. This is through its deployment of enterprise-grade internet connectivity and security solutions across all the vaccination sites through BEYOND FIBER and PLDT Branch-In-A-Box, which provides capabilities such as Wifi 6, SD-WAN, switches and smart camera surveillance systems.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.

WWF-Philippines teams up with Pinoy Fitness Atleta for a virtual run to promote environmental conservation

 

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The Filipino running community is in for another special challenge as the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) launches GO for Conservation: The WWF 60^th Anniversary Virtual Run in partnership with Pinoy Fitness Atleta.

With the relationship of human and planetary health becoming evident now more than ever, PF Atleta President and Founder Jeff Lo shared that they want to take on a more participative role in promoting environmental conservation across the local running community.

“This partnership is our way to give back to nature that has always welcomed us on its trails. The pandemic and the continuing lockdowns affected our fitness routines, but through the virtual run, not only do we get to take back control of our health but also ensure the protection of the environment by supporting WWF-Philippines and its conservation initiatives,” said Lo.

The virtual race, which aims to raise funds to support the organization’s conservation efforts across the country, will run from October 1-31. Runners who will successfully complete 20KM, 40KM, or 60KM cumulative distance over the course of the run will receive a WWF 60^th anniversary commemorative finishers’ kit. Exciting prizes are also up for grabs for lucky registrants from Aqua Flask, New Balance, Rudy Project, and Bergel.

Various social media and influencers, including WWF-Philippines Ambassadors Pia Wurtzbach and Robi Domingo, TV personalities Jake Cuenca, Kylie Verzosa, Ellen Adarna, Derek Ramsay, and athletes Vince Velasco, Miguel de Guzman, and Dani Ravena are confirmed to join the run.

Registration for the GO for Conservation: The WWF 60th Anniversary Virtual Run will run from September 6 to October 10 through the Pinoy Fitness Atleta app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For more information, you may get in touch with WWF-Philippines via email at donations@wwf.org.ph.

WWF-Philippines is set to launch more virtual events to help #ChangeTheEnding for the planet and create a future where people and nature thrive. Log on to wwf.org.ph or follow WWF-Philippines on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more updates. 

Bato does not deserve to be a Senator

Wazzup Pilipinas!?

"In fairness to Sen. Bong Go, kahit sabihin nating siya ay isang dakilang alalay lang kahit senador na siya ngayon, hindi yan tatagal sa tagiliran ng ating Pangulo kung yan ay gumagawa ng kalokohan. Dahil si President Duterte, hindi yan papayag sa korapsyon." - Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa

Bato is the worst! He keeps trying to insinuate that the PNoy PPEs were overpriced. But it's clear that local companies were selling at a fraction of the Pharmally prices at the same time, in the same circumstances, --not at the 2015 prevailing prices.

Bato asks ex-DBM Usec. Lao if he was instructed by Sen. Bong Go to favor Pharmally, as it is linked to Michael Yang, a former adviser of President Duterte.

Lao says he did not. He also maintains no one received a kickback from the procurement deal.

Parang hindi Senator magtanong si Bato.  Aaminin ba ni Lao na may natanggap syang commission? Sino ba ang tangang ibabagsak ang sarili?

Bato does not deserve to be a Senator. Hanggang ngayon di ko tinuturing na senador yang bugok na yan.

Would have been nice to ask Bato what happens to helping the Philippines if all we have in the legislative body are "mga dakilang alalay"!

Not that we want him to answer but just to get the message across that first, there are lots of 'dakilang alalays' in the Senate and Congress and that this is not helping the country!

Bato is a true-to-form, honest-to-goodness Dutertard. Super idiot, super bobo. He's asking Duque about the alleged overpriced PPEs during the Aquino administration. He's again diverting attention to what is supposed to be investigated NOW not yesterday. 

Bato dela Rosa is a fucking waste of breathable air and space.

Bato has his head so far up the dictator's ass he can feel Duterte's RT-PCR swab. 

When Duterte eats lechon, Bato’s cholesterol goes up. When Duterte whispers sweet nothings into Bong Go's ear, it's in Bato's voice...…he can taste Duterte’s phlegm.

Madami sila na hindi deserve maging senator. But were elected by millions of Filipino voters...Makes you believe that majority of Filipinos are really stupid.