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Do you know a guy who has what it takes to be a social media ambassador? He may be “The Gentleman,” a woman’s “ideal guy” who is calm and unflappable; “The Jock” who is into sports and sporting culture; “The Heartthrob,” the campus sweetheart or the boy-next-door; or “The Artist,” unconventional and unique. If you think he fits any of these, nominate him for Blackwater Persona, the online ambassador search of Blackwater, the fragrance and grooming line of leading homegrown brand Ever Bilena. The lucky four personas will each get a P10,000 cash prize, a contract with Blackwater as a social media ambassador, the full Blackwater fragrance product line, plus “The Morning After” grooming service from contest partner The Urban Barber, which provides a complete “MANpering” experience and well-curated items to young urbanites. Nominators of the winners will take home P5,000 worth of gift checks and Blackwater or Blackwater Woman products. Nomination is easy! Simply like Blac...

An effort to encourage collaboration among ASEAN startups and promote multi-sector innovation approaches to resilient recovery   QBO Innovation Hub (QBO), the Philippines’ public-private initiative for startups, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Philippine UNDP, QBO, PDRF, and DTI Launch Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced STARTUPS TO THE RESQUE , an ASEAN-wide startup competition to develop the best innovation solutions related to disaster resilience and recovery to be held during DTI’s annual Slingshot event on October 20, 2017 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). This challenge empowers startups from across the region to come up with ways to use their existing products, services, and business models to form creative solutions to pressing global issues, including environmental disasters, outbreaks/pandemics, or violence and conflict. The Sli...

Novodental has opened its newest clinic at Robinsons Place Manila, right at the heart of Manila to deliver superior yet reasonably-priced dental services to more people. The clinic boasts of highly-qualified dental professionals and advanced equipment. Novodental is staffed by a team of able and caring dental experts who undergo regular training to keep abreast of the latest development in dentistry and to assure you of a pleasant experience every time you visit, whether for a routine check-up or the most complicated procedures such as dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry or general dentistry.     Novodental clinics are pleasant and relaxing, with warm color schemes, sleek interiors and subdued lighting—giving you a real reason to smile! Visit their clinics at Level 3, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita or 3 rd floor, Ayala Malls the 30 th , Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. They are open from 11am to 9pm everyday.  For appointments, contact 0917-158-NOVO (...

Armed with its mission of improving lives through better careers and the advocacy of a job for every Filipino, JobStreet.com, the country’s number 1 job site, takes part in Project Inclusion A program of Unilab Foundation, Project Inclusion champions the employment of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Joining the JobStreet.com contingent headed by Country Manager Philip Gioca (far left) are representatives of Unilab Foundation headed by Grant Javier (middle, in white), Project Inclusion’s Program Manager.        

Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed (center) flanked by (L-R) Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Philippines, Inc. President Lester Cruz; J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Supreet Bhan ; Citi Philippines Retail Banking Head Rene Aguirre; and BlackRock’s Eric Mueller. Citi, the country’s leading foreign bank, remained positive on the Philippines while sharing its mid-year economic outlook for 2017at an event exclusively held for Citigold clients. Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed welcomed clients to the event, and thanked them for their unwavering support and continued confidence in the bank. “Your presence here means that we have your trust. Without your trust, we would not have your business,” he said. “Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be your financial partner, providing financial solutions that meet your needs.” Ramon Tejero, Investment Product Head of Citicorp Financial Services and Insurance Brokerage Philippines, Inc., provided an insi...

Citi Philippines CEO Aftab Ahmed ( 2 nd from the right) celebrates Citi’s double win with (L-R) Customer Franchise Head Roy Villareal, Treasury and Trade Solutions Country Head Arlene Nethercott, and Corporate and Investment Banking Head Vikram Singh Global Finance Magazine has announced its best digital banks in Asia, and Citi dominated the awards with multiple wins across the region. For the 11 th consecutive year, Citi Philippines was awarded Best Digital Bank for the Corporate/Institutional Bank category.  For Consumer Banking, it was Citi Philippines’ 11 th win as Best Digital Bank. Winners were chosen among entries evaluated by a world-class panel of judges at Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology and outsourcing. Winning banks were selected based on the following criteria: strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, success in getting clients to use digital offerings, growth of digital customers, breadth of produ...

Manila, Philippines—Teleperformance, the global leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management services, announced the opening of over 6,500 jobs located across its sites in Metro Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao. The company invites passionate and talented career-seekers to explore the exciting growth opportunities in travel, tourism, retail, and healthcare customer service, among others. As a global leader, Teleperformance focuses on providing the best possible employment experience for its people. Successful applicants can look forward to a competitive pay package that increases with tenure, monthly performance incentives, career advancement programs, learning and development support, and attractive health and wellness benefits. Employees likewise enjoy working in modern, comfortable and safe environments that inspire teamwork and creativity. Teleperformance Philippines Managing Director Travis Coates announced the opening for these full-time, p...

Citi Philippines, together with long-time non-profit partner Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), turned-over 2,380 colorful, dual-language storybooks to fill up reading corners in at least 60 classrooms of Tipas Elementary School in Taguig City. While most public schools have libraries, many of them are unable to expand or update their reading materials. And with some schools offering classes in shifts to accommodate more students, the time and opportunity for students to visit the library becomes limited as their subjects are crammed into half-day schedules. This is why Citi Philippines continues to support the public school system through its annual Global Community Day. This worldwide exercise saw over 100,000 employees of Citi in 98 countries render service in the communities where they live and work.  In the Philippines, a record 5,000 volunteers gave their time alongside family and friends. Of the 5,000, more than 1,200 participated in the...

When it comes to being smart about your money, nothing casts a greater shadow of doubt on your next investment than misleading information. BPI-Philam, the country's premier bancassurance company, listed the top five myths you might have heard stopping you from getting your own insurance policy. #1: The benefits aren't for now, only later when I get sick or die Life insurance was once inaccurately touted as a contingency plan for sickness or worse, death. Now it strives to be the Filipino's partner for total wellness through Philam Vitality, a wellness program designed to reward policy holders for being and staying active. It isn't just about helping customers live, it's helping them live better. #2: It's not for me One size does not fit all. Insurance policies may differ between key moments in your life, but one thing is sure--there is a plan that fits your financial needs. You may be starting a business, readying yourself fo...

You may have completed your vaccinations when you were a child, but do you know that vaccines are not only for kids but for adults, too? Vaccines are among the most cost-effective health interventions available. They help ensure optimum health. “Vaccines provide heightened protection against diseases, disabilities and even death. They prepare the body to fight diseases without exposing the person to the symptoms. Many believe immunizations are for children only. But you are never too old to get vaccinated. Newer vaccines are being developed and booster shots may be necessary to maintain the efficacy of certain vaccines. Vaccination is important especially if you have a chronic disease, are pregnant, sexually active, or if your work requires you to travel to places where you can be exposed to different diseases,” says MediCard president and CEO Dr. Nicky Montoya. MediCard, a leading HMO provider in the country, debunks some myths on vaccinations: Myth: Vaccines are for...

Starting this month, Citi credit cardholders in the Philippines who shop at Amazon.com will be able to use their Citi rewards points to pay for their entire purchase at checkout. Not enough points? Cardholders can also redeem their points to pay for a portion of their purchase and charge the rest to their Citi credit card. With this new offering, Citi credit card customers in the Philippines can also enjoy a USD $15 rebate on the portion of their purchase charged to their card, that is a minimum of at least USD $100, until September 30, 2017. They just need to make sure they enter the promo code LOVE2CLICK in the Gift and Promotional Codes box upon checking out.   “At Citi we are focused on making banking easier for our customers by leveraging digitization, mobile technology and innovation which includes delivering a remarkable client experience in key digital ecosystems. We have seen that the rapid adoption of mobile and other digital channels has truly transformed how...