Howl-iday Season for Davao Readers: Big Bad Wolf Book Sale Brings Joy to the South!

Davao readers are in for a treat this holiday season as Big Bad Wolf Books brings the World’s Biggest Book Sale back to the city. From December 15 to 23, Davao City will once again transform into a haven for literature lovers!

To be held at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, this marks the 3rd time Big Bad Wolf Books will be in the Crown Jewel of Mindanao, taking its wide collection of books along with them. The Sale is expected to have over 2.5 million titles, spanning different authors, genres, and series. 

Whether you're drawn to the thrilling twists and turns of a gripping mystery, the fantastical escapades of an epic adventure, the heartwarming emotions evoked by a captivating romance, or the enlightening insights of non-fiction, there's a literary treasure waiting for you to uncover. And for the budding bookworms in your life, you'll find a delightful selection of stories that will spark their imaginations and nurture their love for reading.

With the holiday season coming up, it’s also a great opportunity to snag a new read for your friends, family, and loved ones! Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime chance and be guilt-free about it with the event’s unbelievable prices, exclusive discounts of up to 95%, and so much more! 

The 2024 Marites Allen Horoscope Books: An Augmented Reality Experience for a Prosperous Year Ahead

Not all horoscope books are created equal. When it comes to discovering the intricacies of the Year of the Wood Dragon, the 2024 Marites Allen Horoscope Books offer an exceptional first-of-its kind blend of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology. Authored by Feng Shui expert Marites Allen, these personalized guides are your roadmaps for success in wealth, health, career, and relationships – all while delivering a groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) experience made possible by a collaboration between Frigga Charmed Life and Kaloscope. Each of the 12 books offers valuable insights into your luck prospects for the entire year and each month, empowering you to make informed decisions and seize opportunities that present themselves to you. In addition to a quick glance at the overall prospects for each month, the books provide detailed forecasts in different life aspects and tips on how to make the most of each period through valuable feng shui suggestions. These personalized recommendations are based on your individual astrological profile, creating a harmonious environment that supports specific life concerns.

Schneider Electric Sustainability Report underscores the importance of corporate sustainability in the Philippines

The message delivered at the 27th annual Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change was resounding: businesses, industries, and global leaders must significantly increase and enhance their efforts to combat climate change effectively. 

In the Philippines, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability and environmental protection. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.  recognizes the detrimental impacts of climate change in the local and global economy. As such, the government has committed to contribute to the decarbonization goals through innovation. Therefore, climate change has now become a major criterion in the decision-making for government programs and policies. 

Prepare to be Amazed: United Neon Unveils Larger-than-Life Integrated 3D Digital Billboards in BGC

First in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia

With just a few weeks left before Christmas, United Neon, the country’s pioneer in out-of-home advertising, unveiled a larger-than-life integrated 3D Digital Billboard which is the first not only in the Philippines but in Southeast Asia.

This comes a year after they also launched the country’s first-ever 3D Naked Eye digital billboard at the same spot in 5th Avenue at the Bonifacio Global City which earned for them an award from the prestigious Philippine Marketing Association.

Pfizer Philippines, PCOM elevate healthcare professionals' capabilities in landmark partnership to optimize health of Filipino workforce

Pfizer Philippines Country Manager So-Myung Lim (Left) and PCOM President Dr. Anna Sofia Victoria Tamayo Salazar-Fajardo

The partnership allows Pfizer Philippines and the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) to conceptualize, launch and implement continuing medical education programs geared toward providing online information and learning.

Through the partnership, PCOM members are expected to gain knowledge on the basics and

current trends of relevant topics and be able to create updated educational modules for both PCOM Healthcare Providers (HCPs) and Employees of Corporations, among other benefits.

Teleperformance named as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia

Teleperformance (TP), a multi-awarded and leading digital business services company, has been named as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia™ in 2023 by the Great Place to Work®(GPTW) institute.

The company ranked 11th among 30 multinational enterprises spanning various industries. Teleperformance also stood as the second-best performer in the professional services category and earned a place among the “elite group of progressive employers in Asia” in the GPTW®-curated list. 

The GPTW® researchers assessed Teleperformance by surveying over 90,000 employees across Asia. These employees were asked to evaluate key factors that make a company a great workplace for all, including workplace safety, gender fairness, diversity, and inclusivity.

Bayad And Ventaja, Elevating Digital Financial Solutions for Filipinos Overseas

CHAMPIONING DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION: Executives of Bayad and Ventaja on their partnership signing. Seen in the photo (from L-R) are Ventaja Chief Operations Officer Zaida G. Batallones, Ventaja Chief Executive Officer Vincent Paul D. Grey, Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer, and Bayad Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer Dennis S. Gatuslao.

In an effort to make greater strides in the country’s digital payment transformation, CIS Bayad Center, Inc. (Bayad)– the pioneer brand in the outsourced payment collection system and a full-service fintech subsidiary of Meralco – has officially renewed its partnership with Ventaja International Corp., a fintech institution, initially developed as a telecom prepaid card provider for Filipino migrant workers based overseas, and is now offering a variety of financial services such as remittance, loading and bills payment services for both government and household utilities, all of which, are powered and supported by Bayad’s robust biller aggregator system.