Sterling Bank of Asia Supports San Juan’s BJMP Livelihood Program

As the Holiday of Gift Giving is getting near Sterling Bank of Asia (SBA) has selected San Juan City’s Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) as one of this year’s beneficiaries of their annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, the Kind Heart Gives Campaign.

Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) of San Juan City’s BJMP showcased their craftsmanship in their parolmaking project, which also serves as an opportunity for them to support themselves and their families financially. The “parol,” which is one of the most iconic symbols of Filipino Christmas, is a staple decoration in most houses. Continue reading

Sending Money Abroad is Now Simple, Safe and Swift with IPP International

LBC, the largest express courier, cargo and logistics, and money remittance company in the Philippines, introduces IPP International, a new addition to its extensive array of services designed to move the lives and businesses of global Filipinos amidst the pandemic.

IPP International is a new Money Remittance service from LBC that allows for simple, safe and swift sending of money from the Philippines to any international destination. Through LBC’s IPP International service, people in the Philippines who need to send money to their loved ones or businesses abroad are sure to be afforded quick and reliable satisfaction.

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At the Forefront of a “Perfect Storm”

Like any other businesses across various industries, the health and wellness sector has struggled in coping up with the changes brought by the current pandemic. Among these businesses is Santé, an active global player in the distribution and wellness industry.

Santé has always been about offering premier organic health and wellness products and services, designed to help people live better lives. With its flagship Santé Barley, the company has developed a comprehensive selection of everyday barley-based products. They are specifically made with organic pure barley from farms, as certified by BioGro, New Zealand’s leading organic certification agency.

While its business remains strong, Santé was not spared from the current pandemic situation, which, just like a storm, brought challenges that affected the way people live. The company, for instance, relies mostly on third party suppliers for some aspects of its business operations, including the supplies and logistics. 

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Interviews “Candidates” Seeking to Join Online ESL Platform 51Talk

Manila, Philippines – 51Talk, together with their new Philippine brand ambassador, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, held its first-ever live stream interview via Facebook after hundreds of aspiring online English teachers signed-up to get a chance to be part of the show. The live stream is part of 51Talk’s campaign to invite qualified Filipinos who are interested to take advantage of the 30,000 home-based online teaching opportunities offered by 51Talk where people can teach, learn and most importantly – earn.

Listed in the New York Stock Exchange, 51Talk is the leading online English education platform that connects thousands of Filipino teachers to foreign English language learners via an interactive virtual classroom.

More than 70,000 viewers tuned in and joined the fun and inspiring live stream which allowed them to learn more about the teaching at home opportunity and acquainted them with the application process that can be completed in as fast as three days. Pia interviewed nine pre-selected candidates from different backgrounds who shared their heartwarming stories on how they found hope in 51Talk after losing their jobs or livelihood.

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