PLDT Enterprise, MultiSys partner for BEYOND FIBER e-commerce platform bund

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PLDT Enterprise and leading software solutions company Multisys Technologies Corp. have tied up to introduce Multistore, a turnkey e-commerce solution suited for MSMEs looking for a comprehensive e-commerce platform to further build their brand and increase sales through digital.

Multistore is made readily available through PLDT BEYOND FIBER’s Curated Digital Solutions, a collection of relevant business tools that enables businesses of any size take advantage of being digital, powered by a reliable business-grade internet.

"We're very honored to have Multistore as the latest Curated Digital Solution for our BEYOND FIBER offering, which would enable businesses to serve and reach their customers better, and thrive in a digital business environment," said Jojo Gendrano, FVP & Head of PLDT & Smart Enterprise.

According to Gendrano, there are challenges that retailers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) face when choosing an e-commerce platform to use, such as weighing the cost of sales transaction fees, managing third-party integration to payment and delivery platforms, not to mention the complexity and time it takes to deploy such a solution.

“The introduction of Multistore aims to let businesses take their business online if they have not done so yet, by introducing an easy-to-use and affordable solution, and not be constrained by transaction fees per sale and the hassle of setting up delivery and payment integration to complete their online selling ecosystem. And for those that are further building their brand online, social media and/or online marketplaces, Multistore can serve as another channel to expand their reach and grow sales to ultimately compliment their omnichannel strategy,” said Gendrano.

Multistore is a turnkey solution that allows businesses to create an online presence for their products and services in a short amount of time and at a much lower cost.

The platform enables entrepreneurs of different business types to build an online store in minutes, providing essential features such as inventory management system, order, content and customer relationship management, and ready-to-use local payment and delivery services.

It highlights an affordable price of P900 monthly for its basic plan, compared to the relatively higher charge per transaction of common e-commerce platforms. PLDT Enterprise also offers an introductory promo of FREE Multistore for 90 days when businesses subscribe to BEYOND FIBER. This means entrepreneurs could reap better business growth benefits since they will receive higher margins from their sales.

Additionally, Multistore can cater to different business types, including food and beverage, grocery and supermarkets, marketplaces, services, and retail businesses.

“We at MultiSys really look forward to this partnership with PLDT Enterprise as we embark on a new journey that will unfold a new world of business opportunities. Multistore and BEYOND FIBER can help a lot of MSMEs to continue operating again and even improve the way they run their business to become better and more efficient,” said MultiSys CEO and Founder David Almirol.

For more information, visit pldtenterprise.com.

Covid-19 Vaxx Drive of DOTr, MMDA

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Bilang bahagi ng patuloy na inisyatibo ng gobyerno na protektahan ang publiko laban sa COVID-19 infection, muling umarangkada ang mobile vaccination drive ng Department of Transportation (DOTr), katuwang ang Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), na isinagawa sa Land Transportation Office (LTO) sa Quezon City ngayong araw, ika-14 ng Pebrero 2022.

Sa ilalim ng “We Vax as One: Mobile Vaccination Drive,” target na mabakunahan ang nasa 500 transport workers at stakeholders kada araw mula alas otso ng umaga hanggang alas dose ng tanghali (8:00am-12:00nn). Ang pagbabakuna ay tatagal hanggang Huwebes, ika-17 ng Pebrero.

Prayoridad sa vaccination drive ang mga tatanggap ng booster doses, ngunit bukas rin ito para sa mga tatanggap ng first at second doses. Upang makakuha ng bakuna, pinapayuhan ang mga walk-in vaccinees na magparehistro sa LTO Chapel.

Ayon kay DOTr Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor, layon ng inisyatibo na mas lalong maging accessible ang bakuna laban sa COVID-19 sa mga tao.

“Ang ‘We Vaccine as One’ ay patuloy nating inilulunsad. Ito po ay karugtong ng mobile vaccination drive sa PITX at ngayon ay nandito sa LTO Office upang mapalapit pa sa ating mga kababayan itong vaccination drive natin,” ani Usec. Pastor.

Dahil nataon ang aktibidad sa Araw ng mga Puso, sinabi ni Usec. Pastor na ang pagbabakuna ay isang paraan ng DOTr ng pagpapakita ng pagmamahal sa taumbayan, gayundin ang pagmamahal ng nagpabakuna sa kanyang mga mahal sa buhay.

“Ano pa ‘ho ba ang magandang paraan upang ipakita ng Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, kasama ang LTO, LTFRB at partner agency na MMDA at DOH upang ipakita sa inyong lahat ang pagmamahal ng mga ahensyang ito, kundi ilapit sa inyo itong vaccines, upang maproteksyunan sa ating araw-araw na mga gawain. Ito rin po ay isang simbolo upang ipakita natin sa ating mga mahal sa buhay na kapag tayo ay nagpaturok ng vaccine, binibigyan po natin ng proteksyon ang ating sarili at ating mga mahal sa buhay,” dagdag pa ni Usec. Pastor.

Hinikayat naman ng LTO at Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ang mga transport workers na wala pang bakuna na samantalahin ang handog na libreng pagbabakuna.

“Sa ating publiko, inaanyayahan natin sila na makiisa sa atin para mabigyan sila ng bakuna at mabawasan iyong pangamba at panganib na sila ay mahawa ng COVID-19,” pahayag ni LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Edgar Galvante.

“Ito pong activity na ito ay para po sa inyo mga transport workers. Para sa mga tsuper, mga konduktor, at mga operator para po tuluy-tuloy ang serbisyo natin sa ating pagbibiyahe, sa ating mga bus, taxi at public transport. Protektado po kayo kapag nagpabakuna kayo,” sinabi naman ni LTFRB Chairman Martin Delgra III.

Samantala, iginiit ni MMDA OIC-Chairman Atty. Romando Artes na ang vaccination drive ay patunay sa magandang relasyon ng DOTr at MMDA.

“Kami po ay laging magkakatulong sa pag-aayos ng ating pampublikong transportasyon, gayundin po ang pag-implement ng batas trapiko. Ngayon po ay nandirito na tayo sa pangalawang stage o second phase ng vaccination drive,” ani Atty. Artes.

Matatandaan na noong nakaraang buwan ay inilunsad din ng DOTr at MMDA, ang “We Vaxx as One” sa Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) kung saan nasa 1,361 transport workers at commuters ang nabakunahan.

Habang sinimulan naman ng DOTr noong July 2021 ang unang pagbabakuna sa mga transport worker sa ilalim ng “Tsuperhero: Kasangga sa Resbakuna” vaccination campaign. Sa loob ng anim na magkakasunod na linggo sa ilalim ng programa, umabot sa 4,572 transport workers ang nabakunahan.

​Chooks-to-LOVE: Chooks! gives Valentine's Day treat to elderly, PWDs

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Chooks-to-Go's first dine-in restaurant, Chooks!, has given senior citizens and people with disabilities free premium meals at Robinsons Place Lipa

Serenaded by a violinist, senior citizens and people with disabilities had the ultimate Valentine's Day treat as they enjoyed a free meal from Chooks! at Robinsons Place Lipa today.

Chooks-to-Go's first dine-in restaurant treated them with free quarter-chicken meals with unlimited soup and rice as a way to honor them.

"We value our elderly and PWD customers," said Chooks-to-Go President Ronald Mascariñas. "This is our way of demonstrating inclusivity in our society. At Chooks!, we welcome everyone regardless of ability, age, and background. We recognize that everybody has dignity worthy of our respect and love.”

During the festive promo event, regular customers of Chooks! also received special giveaways, including the coveted Chooks-to-Go shirts.

Chooks! is the dine-in restaurant of the country's top chicken rotisserie Chooks-to-Go. It is located at Robinson's Place in Lipa, Batangas, with more branches opening this year.