BRIEFS: PLDT empowers public schools

Present during the signing are (from left) PLDT community relations head Katherine Diaz de Rivera, PLDT first vice president and public affairs head Ramon Isberto, University of the Philippines Open University Chancellor Dr. Melinda de la Peña Bandalaria and PLDT vice president and public affairs deputy head Carlo Ople.

Leading telco and digital services provider PLDT recently partnered with the University of the Philippines Open University for the 2019 PLDT Infoteach Outreach Program. In collaboration with the UPOU Foundation, this year’s PLDT Infoteach Outreach Program underscores the importance of life-long learning, social transformation, and sustainable development in education. It is a 12-month-long program that has two components, including the training component and the PLDT HomeFibr Broadband Quiz Contest.

As a flagship program of the company, the PLDT Infoteach Outreach Program aims to provide both school-based and community-based learning built on a strong foundation based on 21st century competencies. This includes critical-thinking, digital literacy, progressive training and life-long learning.

The Program caters to different sectors, including teachers and students for the school-based training and out-of-school youth from 10 selected local government units for the barangay/community-based training. Depending on the availability of these sectors, senior citizens, grassroots women, and Alternative Learning System students may also participate in the Program.

Christmas gift ideas at The Luxe Series by BPI

Before you say you’re too broke to shop, check out one of the biggest Christmas sales in the upcoming The Luxe Series by BPI. It’s being held on select weekends starting 11 October to 24 November at The Preferred Center, BPI Shangri-La Shaw branch, Level 1 Main Wing, Shangri-La Plaza. Organized by the Bank of the Philippine Islands, exclusive access will be given to BPI Preferred cardholders on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and for all BPI cardholders Saturdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Enjoy as much as 50 percent off and Real 0 percent installment up to 24 months on premium brands of watches, jewelry, fashion items, and gadgets as well as travel deals.

From 11 to 14 October, BPI cardholders get special discounts and Real 0 percent installment up to 24 months on timepieces by Breitling, Longines and Pandora. Classic pieces from Jewelmer and Sunjewel. will be showcased from 26 to 27 October while one-of-a-kind fashion finds from top luxury brands are showcased on 15 to 17 November.

Finally, on 22 to 24 November, upscale travel accommodations and essentials are made more affordable from 22 and 24 November with BPI cards.

Carousell Philippines, the country’s leading classifieds platform marketplace, recently joined the biggest mobile summit and expo in the country spearheaded by Go Negosyo, entitled, “Sign Up Summit 2019.” The digital summit gathered mobile app platforms that help micro-entrepreneurs become self-earning in the digital economy. It also highlighted the impact of platforms in helping achieve inclusive growth and prosperity for all. Tina Bautista, Carousell Philippines’ head of general classifieds, was one of the panelists of “Why Sign Up?” a forum on how entrepreneurs can optimize their businesses for digital platforms.

Photo shows, from left: Carousell Philippines commercial strategy manager Hazel Marie Ojeda, sales manager Paolo Garcia, account officer Jervey Mateo, iPrint advertising services and Carousell power user Michael Miranda, account officer Alex Arriola and country trade marketing manager Ralph Garcia.

AXA Phl underwrites landmark microinsurance product

AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance providers, is the underwriter of GCash Insure, the new comprehensive yet affordable insurance product with life and personal accident insurance coverage of up to P200,000 and daily hospital income insurance up to P10,000. Available to GCash users, this new insurance product is powered by technology from MicroEnsure. Photo shows (for left) AXA Philippines president and CEO Rahul Hora, GCash chief data officer Jean-Francois Darre, and MicroEnsure country manager Roger de Pedro.