TP in the Philippines recognized by ANZCHAM for Industry Leadership and Community Impact

TP continues to foster strong relations with the Australia and New Zealand business communities with its long-standing partnership with ANZCHAM. Present to receive the awards during ANZCHAM’s 45th AGM were, in photo from left, TP in the Philippines’ Executive Vice President for Domestic and ANZ Operations Patrick Lopez and Business Development Director Rita Ugarte

TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance) has been recognized by the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines (ANZCHAM), receiving both the Thought Leadership Award and the Community Engagement Award. This milestone underscores the company’s growing role in strengthening business collaboration across sectors while driving impactful community initiatives.

“Being recognized by ANZCHAM with these two awards is a meaningful affirmation of our commitment and responsibility not only to drive innovation and industry progress, but also to create positive and sustainable impact in the communities we serve,” said Rahul Jolly, TP in the Philippines Chief Executive Officer.

The Thought Leadership Award was presented in recognition of TP’s outstanding collaboration with ANZCHAM and its continued efforts to contribute valuable insights to the business community. As a long-standing member since 2018, TP has consistently supported ANZCHAM’s programs and events, regularly contributing subject matter experts to speaking engagements that tackle relevant and emerging topics across various industry sectors. Through these initiatives, TP reinforces its role as a trusted voice in the global business services landscape.

Meanwhile, the Community Engagement Award highlights TP’s dedication to fostering inclusive growth and creating lasting social impact. Anchored in its global corporate social responsibility program, Citizen of the World (COTW), TP continues to implement initiatives that uplift underserved communities. These include programs centered on inclusivity, education, and impact sourcing—ensuring that opportunities are extended to individuals from diverse and often underrepresented backgrounds.

Presented during ANZCHAM’s Annual General Meeting in Taguig City, the occasion marked 45 years of ANZCHAM’s successful partnerships and principles of continuing to share knowledge and insights, multiply business connections, strengthen partnerships with government bodies, and give back to the community through its sustainability strategy.

TP’s partnership with ANZCHAM reflects a shared vision of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and social responsibility. As the organization continues to grow its presence and influence, TP remains steadfast in supporting initiatives that empower industries and uplift communities alike.

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ABOUT TP IN THE PHILIPPINES

Teleperformance in the Philippines is part of the TP Group, a global leader in digital business services which consistently seeks to blend the best of advanced technology with human empathy to deliver enhanced customer care that is simpler, faster, and safer for the world’s biggest brands and their customers. The Group’s comprehensive, AI-powered service portfolio ranges from front office customer care to back-office functions, including operations consulting and high-value digital transformation services. It also offers a range of specialized services such as collections, interpreting and localization, visa and consular services, and recruitment process outsourcing services. The teams of multilingual, inspired, and passionate experts and advisors, spread in close to 100 countries, as well as the Group’s local presence allows it to be a force of good in supporting communities, clients, and the environment.

For more information: www.tp.com.

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Designing Without Limits: The Logistics Behind Rajo Laurel's Global Runway

 

Renowned Filipino designer Rajo Laurel trusts FedEx to deliver his creations across the globe, ensuring each delicate and meaningful piece is handled with care and arrives in perfect condition.

When it comes to Philippine fashion, one of the names that immediately commands respect is Rajo Laurel. Widely regarded as one of the country’s most decorated designers, his creations have graced international runways, dressed heads of state and celebrities, and earned him a lasting place in Philippine fashion history.

A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Laurel returned home to build a label rooted in Filipino identity and craftsmanship. For over two decades, he has been the designer of choice for milestone moments, from weddings and state occasions to cultural celebrations, creating pieces that carry deep personal and cultural meaning.

For Laurel, fashion has never been just about clothing. It is about memory, heritage, and storytelling. Each garment reflects Filipino identity while offering clients, particularly those overseas, a tangible connection to home.

But even the most beautifully crafted garment is meaningless if it can't reach the person who needs it. A delayed shipment means not just an inconvenience but a missed moment on a global stage. That's where logistics becomes not just a business necessity, but also an extension of the creative process itself.

Having a trusted logistics provider enables creativity

Laurel knows that delivering his vision requires solving a critical challenge which is transporting delicate, emotionally significant garments across thousands of miles without compromising quality.

The answer came through years-long collaboration with FedEx. "What I like about FedEx is that they allow me to be creative and they take care of everything that comes after," Laurel explains. "I've never really had to worry about size or weight of the freight shipments. I'm more concentrated on the creative aspect."

Rather than designing around shipping constraints, Laurel creates first, then collaborates with FedEx on the optimal approach. From specialized protective packaging for textured couture pieces to navigating international customs documentation and clearance requirements, FedEx ensures that delicate, high-value garments move seamlessly across borders without compromising integrity or timeline.

"There's an emotional thing when you send something that's very special. In Filipino, we say ‘pinag-iingatan natin,’” Laurel says. "We use FedEx for these pieces because we know they will arrive on time and cared for at every step of the shipment journey."

With years of collaboration with FedEx, Rajo Laurel can design without limits, focusing fully on creativity while FedEx handles every shipping detail.

Clothes that evoke memories and comfort of home

What makes Laurel different in a crowded fashion landscape isn't just his technical mastery but his understanding that he is not just in the clothing business.

"What we do here is we just don't sell clothes. We sell memories. We share life highlights," Laurel says. "And these are all grounded with something tangible. It goes beyond clothes. It's memories that we make."

This emotional aspect is inseparable from his brand which led him to a powerful realization that wherever Filipinos go, they always seek material attachments to their roots. "Wherever there's a Filipino, there's a tangible customer base," Laurel notes. "I bank on the diaspora of the Filipino. For those who want a connection back home, that's the space where we operate. We provide that comfort of home."

His clients are spread across the ASEAN region, United States, and Europe. For Laurel, there's something profoundly special about clients who reach across oceans to commission authentic Filipino craftsmanship, it's a gesture of trust his team deeply honors and never takes for granted.

Weaving the future of Filipino fashion

The future of Rajo Laurel centers on strategic regional growth within ASEAN, with FedEx as a key enabler in this expansion. He also envisions that material innovation is on the horizon, particularly around abaca fiber, which carries personal significance as Laurel shared that his great-grandmother built her business on abaca rope.

In summer, Laurel will launch his "Playtime" collection, which draws inspiration from childlike innocence and creativity.

For Philippine entrepreneurs with global ambitions, Laurel's path offers clear lessons: creative integrity must be matched with operational discipline. Understanding your market is essential - but so is choosing partners who enhance your capability to expand and allow innovation to move freely across borders.

Discover more inspiring stories from entrepreneurs across Asia Pacific on FedEx Business Insights.

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Lenovo Announces Global Partnership with David Beckham

  

 Lenovo today announced a global partnership with David Beckham, bringing together one of the world’s most recognized cultural figures and one of the world’s leading technology companies.  

The collaboration builds on Lenovo’s expanding role in global football, including its position as the Official Technology Partner of FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™.  This first of its kind Lenovo partnership will see David Beckham participating in Lenovo’s work on sports-focused AI-driven solutions that are transforming the game for clubs, players, officials, and fans, specifically related to improving performance for teams, creating better experiences for fans, enabling more efficient operations, and driving new revenue streams through AI-driven innovation.

As someone who runs his own businesses, David Beckham brings a perspective that resonates well beyond the pitch. Whether it's the professional managing their day from a single device, the small business owner trying to do more with less, or the enterprise rethinking how entire teams work, David Beckham will help bring to life the idea at the heart of the collaboration: that the right technology, powered by AI, can help anyone operate at their best.

David Beckham will also feature in Lenovo’s upcoming global marketing campaign, due to go live in May, one month before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Commenting on the partnership, David Beckham said:

"Lenovo is a global leader with a proven track record on the world’s biggest stages.  I am proud to partner with Lenovo for the FIFA World Cup and beyond. Football will always be defined by talent, instinct, hard work and the unforgettable moments that make the game special. Now AI and data are helping us to understand the sport more deeply - shaping how players and coaches prepare and how fans connect with the game. I look forward to learning more about Lenovo’s cutting-edge work which is opening up new ideas and expanding access to the game."

Lenovo CEO & Chairman Yuanqing Yang added: 

“David is not only a global figure across football, business, and culture, but is someone who understands the power of innovation to transform the world. That makes him the perfect partner to help us demonstrate how Smarter AI can drive better life and more efficient work for all.” 

About Lenovo 

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