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Pierre Berube, Senior Vice President for Shared Services and Capability Development (middle), receives the Prosperity Award on behalf of Teleperformance.*Teleperformance (TP), global leader in digital business services and citizen experience management, has been honored with the Prosperity Award at the The Le Trophée Bleu: Sustainability Business Awards, presented by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCIFP) recently at the Shangri-La, The Fort, Manila.The Prosperity Award celebrates French and Filipino organizations in the country that combine economic success with impactful social contributions,a press release from TP said Friday, Jan. 3. Several flagship programs of Teleperformance for inclusivity and sustainability include the company’s mul...

Globe has successfully obtained a new certification for ISO 22301:2019, the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), highlighting its proactive approach in safeguarding critical operations and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery in times of crisis.The new certification, valid until 2027, underscores Globe's commitment to maintaining a robust and resilient business framework capable of withstanding and swiftly recovering from natural disasters and unforeseen business disruptions. Globe has maintained this certification since 2012, a press release from the firm said."This achievement is a clear indication of Globe's constant state of readiness to respond to challenges. Our efficient teams, coupled with effective processes, guarantee the delivery o...

Farm animals evacuated out of the Kanlaon Volcano danger zone are getting help from the private sector.   Businessman and inventor Ramon Uy supervised the unloading of shredder and chopping machine in   La Castellana, Negros Occidental, for the use in the production of silage for the carabaos, cows goats, and other livestock at a relocation site.The animals have been relocated because of the  ashfall from  Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption.The equipment was lent to the local government without any cost on their part, Uy said.The help for the farm animals is supported by Villar Foundation, EcoAgri Development Foundation and RU Group of Companies, he said.*

As generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into work and society, the Philippines' leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, is using the technology for good. Through its lending arm, Fuse, GCash is creating opportunities for Filipinos to access financial services by breaking down barriers of  traditional lending systems. Now, with the power of AI, GCash is making it even easier by enhancing credit scoring and collections, ensuring more Filipinos can achieve their financial goals, a press release said."AI has transformed our loan scoring and collections, making credit more accessible and repayments easier," said Fuse Lending President and CEO Tony Isidro. "By using AI to assess the user’s eligibility and streamline collections, we’...