World's Vision’s 3rd virtual CSR Summit puts the spotlight on meaningful initiatives in Davao

 

Leaders from different sectors in Davao are coming together to share learnings from their COVID-19 advocacy projects and programs in World Vision’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Summit in Davao on May 25, 2021.

 A follow-up event from its first edition in October 2020 and the CSR Summit in Cebu last March 2021, the CSR Summit in Davao will feature industry leaders from the region who will discuss their respective social responsibility projects and campaigns and share how they worked together to help the most vulnerable individuals amidst the growing threat of COVID-19.

With the private sector and partnerships playing a significant and critical role in nation-building, World Vision is mounting the third edition of its CSR Summit to highlight the importance of doing CSR at this crucial time.

The region of Davao has recorded more than 24,000 COVID-19 cases, more than a year after its first patient was confirmed. With the easing of quarantine orders in the entire country, Davao is still at the forefront of providing the utmost care in handling the current pandemic situation. The city’s “Test, Trace, Treat” strategies in containing the virus have been vital in trying to contain the virus, citing also the importance of the public and private partnerships and initiatives in tackling the pandemic.

The online event, entitled “Doing Good is Good Business”, will be streamed live this May 25, 2021, 2 PM on World Vision Philippines’ official Facebook page.

The CSR Summit in Davao will also be looking into how individuals can contribute to the emerging needs of their community’s most vulnerable, as well as how businesses can provide support to those in need amidst the rising challenges of the pandemic.

Participating business leaders for the CSR Summit in Davao include representatives from Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., Dow Indonesia, and Mega Global Corporation.

“Davao’s business leaders have really exemplified their bayanihan spirit through their CSR programs during this pandemic. World Vision is honored for the opportunity to share some of their stories and learnings for the third edition of CSR Summit,” said Mr. Rommel Fuerte, World Vision National Director.

“Similar to our previous CSR Summits for Manila and Cebu, we look forward to discussing the different ways we can reach out and help more individuals and communities in this challenging times. Together, let us be inspired to achieve hope, joy and justice for all children.”

To register your company to World Vision’s “Doing Good is Good Business” and to know how you can be involved in the organization’s corporate partnership campaigns, visit this link: http://wvph.co/CSRSummitDavao

To know more about World Vision and its other initiatives, you may visit www.worldvision.org.ph or follow World Vision’s official social media pages /worldvisionph on Facebook, @worldvisionphl on Instagram, and @worldvisionph on Twitter.

About World Vision

World Vision is a Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, their families, and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by its Christian faith and values, it is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. It serves and collaborates with all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

New Ultimate Mocha Symphony Cake in Celebration of Goldilocks 55th Year

As Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop celebrates its 55th year of bringing joy to Filipino celebrations, a brand new premium cake of the month is sure to spark happiness in the hearts and minds of customers, introducing Goldilocks' Ultimate Mocha Symphony Cake!

Everyone celebrates anniversaries, whether it's couples, businesses, or special occasions. The day marks the start of another year of overcoming obstacles, celebrating victories, and moving forward as a team. Because the day is so significant, it's only fitting that you celebrate it with the people who mean the most to you.

Three-layer cake with combination of mocha and choco sponge, filled with Dutch Caramel icing and cashew bits and coated with our signature mocha buttercream icing. For a more premium mocha treat, the cake is drizzled with coffee ganache, bordered with coffee crumbles and topped with choco and mocha French macarons.

Grab this special Anniversary gift from May 15, 2021 (Luzon), May 21, 2021 (Visayas), and May 31, 2021 (Mindanao) at Goldilocks stores nationwide, and for more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

 

 

3 Cool Landscaping Ideas for Your New Property

Do you feel the need of having a new project this season in our life where we need to stay more often at home because of the global pandemic?  Perhaps you can check the available space around your place. Maybe your unattended barren garden or backyard? This could be the best time to squeeze your creative juices to make use of the unnoticed or unutilized space around.

I remember that it has been my dream to have my own house surrounded with lovely flowers and greeneries in my garden.  As much as I wanted to stay indoor due to this really hot weather lately to just enjoy the cold bedroom, I still do love the outdoors fresh treat of clean air through nature. This awakens my dream of having a marvelous landscaping, creating an outdoor oasis without leaving the comfort of our home with natural surroundings.  Perfect time and space to get ready for some al fresco bliss. No need to go out for restaurants al fresco dining experience as you might still catch some unwanted lurking virus.

And as I think of my future house, I already thought that I would definitely need to seek for a professional help.  An expert to handle for my landscaping desire, so I can avoid any waste from the space allotted for my garden. We have to make it sure that you'll take charge of watching over during the construction or the putting together process. It's not that you'll stay as a foreman, it is so important to see details for impeccable and flawless result. Where I am good at.

It’s a good idea to visit nearby properties for some fresh concepts.  Paying an ocular visit to places where you can find some actual discoveries and new ideas for your landscaping project.  Because a thoughtful landscape design really counts. I came across real estate for sale in Whistler, from there, I got amazing landscaping ideas. Which gives me another dream to moving out to any of their surprisingly beautiful properties.

I now have these 3 cool landscaping ideas for my future new property.  Of course, from what I got after visiting and collecting gorgeous, classy and fascinating ideas, next is the perfect time to do the planning for my elegant, inviting and definitely enticing landscape at home.  In creating a landscaping plan, choosing the right plant type and hardscaping counts a lot.  There are different types of plants to choose from, flowery, greenery, bushy and more. I would like it portion by potion. The lavender plants will be around the porch while the other ferns will be placed on the entrance gate area. Can you imagine how it will turn into? I’m so excited. Here are the 3 coolest thing I have in mind.

 

1.  CHOOSE PLANTS AND FLOWERS BASE ON YOUR PERSONALITY

In my case, purple is the color! It means my flowers can be from light to dark shades of violet. In tropical place like where we are staying now, finding the right plant can be a bit of a challenge. Though I already found some, like the Barleria Cristata, Wondering Jew, Iris lacteal, bougainvillea, purple basil, Mona Lavander, and more. It’s my personality, compassionate, sensitive yet understanding. “Being a personality color purple, you have a peaceful and tranquil quality and quiet dignity about you” got this color Psychology.com. Well, it speaks so much about myself, they nailed it. Also, I prefer ferns, different varieties of bamboo and monstera plants for a touch of rainforest feels.

 

2.  USE ROCKS AND STONES FOR ACCENT

Since landscaping is all about creating a space that fits your needs as well as your taste, it’s important to check your priorities. If you have some budget restrictions, you have to choose from options that will not break your piggy banks. Rocks and stones can be a good investment, as it can also give support to your plants. What I like most about stones or rocks, they're low maintenance or non at all. The rocks actually stops the weeds and show a better success rate at weed-prevention. I also love the fact that rocks adds texture and contrast in landscaping.

I saw this gorgeous real estate for sale in Whistler. I fell in love with its front rock landscape around the tree and plants. It reminds me of the old school feels of landscaping using rocks and stones to surround the plants. Still stunning to my eyes. I also discovered that crushed gravel and pea gravel tend to be the cheapest landscape rocks. Just another reason to add up to your landscaping plan.

 

3.  ADD A RUNNING WATER FEATURES

I love water. Seeing flowing or running water gives me comfort.  It's like something that soothes my soul as I relax and watch the water flows. I remember, I read from somewhere that flowing water calms the mind and revive the spirit. It's also said that adding a landscape water feature fosters relaxation and peace. Remember, my personality, I have a peaceful and tranquil quality. 

You may find it simple, but these 3 are my top priorities to a magical and magnificent landscaping bliss. Living in the city with all the busy vehicles and pollutants around, coming home to a place where there's a sense of nature re-energize me after a long day of work. 

In fact you are helping to preserve nature by having landscape around your house. You get the benefit of experiencing fresh air from the trees and the plants around you. And true as they say that being in nature is good for a person's mental health. I can actually testify to that, since the start of the covid-19 pandemic in 2020, my daily gardening helped me a lot to reduce my stress and even boost feelings of happiness. I guess landscaping will now enter your bucket list.

Let's bring nature in our city life.

Whole month of May Goldilocks Loyalty Card Special Treat!

 

Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop, celebrates its 55th year this May with an exclusive treat for its loyalty card members.

 

With every purchase of Goldilocks' Strawberry Lush Cake, all patrons with a Goldilocks Loyalty Card are eligible to claim a pack of delicious Macaroons for only Php 799.

 

Grab this special bundle from May 1 - May 31, 2021, at Goldilocks stores nationwide, and for more information, you may follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph

 

All About Mom: Mega Prime and Prime Mom Club host a well-deserved Relaxation Workshop for Moms

 

Happy Mother's Day! If there’s anyone who deserves some overdue pampering, it will have to be the mothers of this world. Day in and day out, pandemic or not, moms are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities, all for the sake of their families and loved ones.

 

To thank all moms for their tireless efforts, Mega Prime and the Prime Mom Club have organized a one-of-a-kind virtual glamping event that allowed moms to relax and bond with fellow moms. The session, entitled All About Mom, pampered moms by giving them some me-time to relax while learning alongside their peers who share their cares and interests.

Different from the past Prime Mom Club workshops, a virtual glamping session, the perfection relaxation hotspot for our Prime Moms was created. As a way to connect with one another while also reminding our moms that it's important to care for themselves, guests were encouraged to interact with all that was in store for them.

Leading the event was the Prime Mom Club’s honorary member and Mega Prime’s brand ambassador, Marian Rivera Dantes, who spoke about the importance of bonding with fellow moms through shared passions such as cooking, which are good for one’s well being especially during this pandemic.

 

Mommies had a blast with trivia games and other interactive game booths, as well as learning home tablescape styling hosted by Pinky Tobiano topped off with a cooking segment using Mega Prime Oyster Sauce and Canned Fruits. The online event was attended by members of the Prime Mom Club, Mega Prime’s exclusive club for moms who want to continuously elevate their homemaking skills.

Chef Rosebud Benitez unveiled special recipes using Mega Prime Choices Oyster Sauce. She also whipped up scrumptious desserts using Mega Prime’s Canned Fruits. 

 

Together with Mommy Connh Cruz, the winner of The Search for the Next Prime Mom, both of them participated in an online cook-off and shared some practical cooking tips and ideas.

“Mega Prime deeply appreciates the efforts that all moms extend for their families and loved ones. We wanted to celebrate them and thank them for everything that they tirelessly do through Prime Mom Club. This shows our commitment to empower moms, not just through cooking workshops but also through events that focus on their overall well-being. We hope to have more of these events for Prime Mom Club members in the near future,” said Marvin Tiu Lim, Mega Global Chief Growth and Development Officer.

The Prime Mom Club has been an avenue for moms to improve their skills as homemakers. Combining information and education with interactive and engaging events, Prime Moms are given exclusive access to enriching activities featuring experts and celebrities to guide them. 

Be sure to sign up for the Prime Mom Club at www.primemomclub.com to join the growing community of modern home-makers and receive exclusive information on future events and perks. 

For more information, be sure to follow @megaprimequality on Facebook and Instagram. 

Teleperformance partners with Kythe Foundation for Virtual Day Camp

 

Kickstarting its 25^th anniversary celebration in the Philippines, Teleperformance sponsored the celebration which aimed to provide psycho-social support for the children of Kythe, lessening the anxiety of these young pediatric patients who suffer from chronic illnesses. Kythe kids were partnered with TP volunteers and enjoyed a fun program which included animal yoga exercises and storytelling, a safari hunt, trivia games, and even a Talentadong Kythe Kids showcase and Costume Contest.

 

The activity was done through Citizen of the World, Teleperformance's charitable initiative that helps the world's most vulnerable infants and children meet their basic survival needs and, ultimately, reach their individual potential. Kythe Foundation has been a partner organization of Citizen of the World since 2008.

 

“At Teleperformance, we truly believe in the importance of giving back and in providing our employees with the avenues to make an impact in communities. As we celebrate our 25^th year in the Philippines, we look forward to working with long-standing partners like Kythe Foundation to create more programs like this Virtual Day Camp that will help provide not only for the physical, but the psychological and social needs of children, who are among the most affected by the ongoing pandemic,” said Jeffrey Johnson, Teleperformance Philippines Senior Vice President of Human Capital Resource Management.  

 

“The Teleperformance Citizen of the World program has enabled Kythe to carry out the organization’s mission of providing opportunities for children with cancer to learn, play and grow even while confined in the hospital. TP Citizen of the World is one of the few corporate foundations who understand the value of providing psychosocial support to pediatric cancer patients,” shared Maria Fatima "Girlie” Garcia-Lorenzo, Co-founder and Executive Director of Kythe Foundation, Inc.

 

“Furthermore, TP Citizen of the World provides our patients medical and financial support. This year, there were 18 pediatric cancer patients who were given certificates of completion for their chemotherapy sessions. If in five years, these patients will not experience any relapse, they will be considered cancer survivors. Helping to save young lives…this is TP Citizen of the World’s positive impact on Kythe,” Director added.

 

Aside from organizing day camps and theme parties, Citizen of the World also provides monthly allowances for the Kythe Child Life Coordinators, who provide psychosocial support to children with cancer and other chronic illness and their families.

 

TP’s Citizen of the World has also provided medical assistance through the Kythe Adopt-a-Patient Program, which provides funds for necessary medical procedures, medicines, laboratory and other expenses with the hope of providing the child-patient a continuing healing process. In 2020, Citizen of the World has been able to help over 2,000 children, provided over 2,000 Child Life Services and activities over the past 13 years, and providing assistance amounting to almost PHP 3 million in the past 3 years.

 

For more information on Teleperformance Philippines and its Citizen of the World program, you may visit www.teleperformance.ph or facebook.com/teleperformance.philippines.

 

 

ABOUT TELEPERFORMANCE

 

Teleperformance (TEP – ISIN: FR0000051807 – Reuters: TEPRF.PA - Bloomberg: TEP FP), a leading global group in digitally integrated business services, serves as a strategic partner to the world’s largest companies in many industries. It offers a One Office support services model combining three wide, high-value solution families: customer experience management, back-office services and business process knowledge services. These end-to-end digital solutions guarantee successful customer interaction and optimized business processes, anchored in a unique, comprehensive high tech, high touch approach.

 

The Group's 383,000 employees, based in 83 countries, support billions of connections every year in over 265 languages and 170 markets, in a shared commitment to excellence as part of the “Simpler, Faster, Safer” process. This mission is supported by the use of reliable, flexible, intelligent technological solutions and compliance with the industry’s highest security and quality standards, based on Corporate Social Responsibility excellence. In 2020, Teleperformance reported consolidated revenue of €5,732 million (US$ 6.5 billion, based on €1 = $1.14) and net profit of €324 million.

 

Teleperformance began operations in the Philippines in 1996 and has grown to become a preferred offshore contact center outsourcing option. The company employs over 45,000 people in the country and operates over 30,000 workstations in 22 business sites located across Metro Manila, Antipolo, Cavite, Baguio, Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

 

From 2012 to 2020, Teleperformance has received the Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Contact Center Outsourcing Service Provider of the Year Award for its significant performance in revenue management, market share, capabilities, and overall contribution to the contact center industry. In addition, Teleperformance Philippines was awarded as Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Community Project of the Year by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Top Employer of the Year and Corporate Social Responsibility Circle of Excellence at the Asia CEO Awards, and the Outstanding Volunteer by the National Economic Development Authority.

 

In 2020, Teleperformance Philippines was again certified as a Great Place to Work® and is the only organization in the country to receive this certification from the Great Place to Work® Institute for three years in a row. This 2021, Teleperformance celebrates its 25th year of continued excellence and leadership in the country. This milestone highlights the company’s commitment to steadily provide the best employment experience for Filipinos, proactively support the nation’s IT-BPM sector, and uphold its socio-civic engagements to create a difference in the lives of the Philippine community.

 

For further information, visit the Teleperformance website at teleperformance.ph

Fatigue Coping Strategies for Healthy Blood and Immunity

Staying at one place for a long duration of time is not the most ideal for social beings like us, humans. Migrating all of the activities we used to do outside of our home certainly added more stress to already very uncertain times. Given the new normal setup stress, you may have experienced some symptoms of fatigue.

Fatigue is a sensation of constant weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy for physical and/or mental activities. It is a symptom caused by a combination of lifestyle, social, psychological and general wellbeing factors. Department of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated the department’s concern in a Laging Handa public briefing, “After so many months of being quarantined, people feel restless; people feel anxious; they’re irritable.” She expressed that people need to develop a coping mechanism and accept the fact that things will not go back to the way it used to be and start to transition to the new normal.

Altering your current lifestyle may sound easier said than done, but these 4 easy and yet effective coping strategies might be what you need to keep a healthy blood and immunity. 1. Taking Short Walks/Light Exercises It sounds counterintuitive to go on a walk or do light exercises when you’re already feeling tired for most of the day, but mobility is actually an important component in maintaining a healthy wellbeing as an adult. Scientists found in a study that exercise boosts your energy level, increases strength and endurance. Light exercises and short walks also stimulate the production of endorphins — the chemical that reduces pain and relieves stress. Not only does this improve your mobility, but it also boosts your immunity. 2 Having the Right Amount of Sleep Practicing a healthy sleeping schedule is vital so the body can recharge. Your body follows an “internal body clock” known as circadian rhythms which dictate your cycle of sleep, wakefulness, and alertness. This is influenced by external factors like long working hours, shift work, eating habits, and sleep deprivation. It’s helpful to establish a bedtime routine to achieve the right amount of sleep. Simple cues like putting on pajamas, brushing your teeth, and reading a book helps the body adjust and learn that it’s time to sleep and drift off. Stimulants like caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, and gadgets should be avoided before bedtime.