Tanduay a hit in Australia
Philippine-made Tanduay met the approval of consumers and retailers in Australia, according to Jonathan Paige International Group (JPI), partner-distributor.
“Tanduay has received high praise on the quality and taste profile of its rums, and we will continue to attract new consumers to the brand,” said JPI managing director Sean Ekanayake.
He said there is a surge in interest for both the Tanduay Double Rum and Especia Spiced Rum.
JPI reported Tanduay Double Rum performed better- than- expected at Costco and is now ready to expand along with Especia Spiced Rum in the first quarter of the year. After its successful official brand launch in Melbourne last year, Tanduay is poised to hold another launch event, this time in Sydney,
Marc Ngo, Tanduay International business development manager and senior brand manager, the brand will continue its expansion in other countries as well.
Globe Business, Ugbo 24/7: Cooking up success
Globe Business leverages the power of robust connectivity and innovative technology to power Ugbo 24/7, a new culinary venture of former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
Located at One World Square, McKinley Hill, Taguig City, Ugbo 24/7, pays homage to the popular street food culture of Ugbo street, Tondo, one of Moreno’s favorite food digs in his home city. His restaurant offers a concise menu featuring affordable signature dishes such as Tumbong, Camto, Dila, and Lechon Kawali.
Globe Business steps in as a crucial enabler for Ugbo 24/7’s digitalization journey. By providing a comprehensive suite of connectivity and business applications, Globe Telecom’s B2B arm supports the restaurant’s operational needs and growth ambitions.
The partnership encompasses a phased service implementation, starting with existing Fixed Broadband and Mobile solutions made to power the food hub’s connectivity. This is followed by the deployment of advanced tools such as Inquiro for data analytics, Rush eStore for end-to-end online selling platform, and m360 for multi-channel communication services.
IdeaSpace presents Cohort 11 Demo Day
IdeaSpace, a startup enabler supported by the MVP or PLDT and Metro Pacific group of companies, recently hosted a demo day for Cohort 11 of the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program.
Showcasing six startups, the event provided a platform for visionary techpreneurs to pitch their ventures and showcase their journey towards reaching their growth targets and milestones throughout the program to investors, partners, and key ecosystem stakeholders. They were introduced to the community by IdeaSpace’s new executive director Jay Fajardo, one of the pioneers of the Philippine startup ecosystem.
The six groundbreaking startups that pitched at the IdeaSpace Accelerator Program Cohort 11 Demo Day are: Hey Roomie, ITOOH Homestyle, kazam, Kintab, Kippap Learning Corp. and Molinos de la Especia .
Throughout the 5-month IdeaSpace Accelerator Program, the startups had the opportunity to gain valuable insights into best practices for business operations, fundraising, marketing, and sales.
“Our latest cohort demonstrates the spirit of innovation and creativity that define the Philippine startup landscape. Through our Accelerator Program, we’ve not only provided them with the tools and guidance to thrive but also built a community where fresh ideas flourish. I am confident that these visionary entrepreneurs will continue to make waves, driving our nation towards a future brimming with opportunity and prosperity,” said Butch Meily, president of IdeaSpace.
Settling taxes with Maya
Maya makes settling taxes more convenient and easy with these simple steps:
- Open your Maya app: Access your Maya account from the convenience of your smartphone.
- Go to the “Pay Bills” section: Find the “Government” category and select the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
- Fill in your details: Enter your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), branch code, and tax payment details accurately.
- Review your info and hit “Pay”: Double-check your details before confirming the payment.
- Receive a confirmation message: Once the payment is successful, you’ll receive a confirmation message with your reference number, serving as proof of payment.
Paying taxes with Maya comes with perks, a boost in savings interest up to 14 percent per annum.
Bayad, Gett close partnership
Bayad has formalized its partnership with Gateway Express Travel and Tours (GETT), a travel agency arm of El Roi Group of Companies.
Through its partnership with Bayad, GETT will integrate a one-stop-shop solution in its web platform at www.gettnetwork.com.
This platform extends to its over 1,500 authorized travel agents nationwide, not only enabling them to book flights and travel packages but also to process bills payment for electric and water utilities, telecommunications, cable, internet, insurance, online shopping, and many others.”
“We continue to empower businesses like GETT to bring financial services closer to Filipinos. Through our partnership with GETT, we recognize the need to address the call for financial inclusion as we also reach underserved populations in the regional area,” said Bayad president and CEO Lawrence Ferrer.
GETT president and CEO Mark Anthony Bas said the partnership with Bayad enables the company to offer seamless end-to-end financial solutions
UnionBank is Best Retail Bank
The Asian Banker’s Global Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards Program 2024 held last March in Seoul Korea, gave UnionBank its 5th consecutive Best Retail Bank in the Philippines award.
The award was attributed to UnionBank’s outstanding financial performance and notable growth in its retail customer base compared to its counterparts by the end of 2023. According to The Asian Banker, UnionBank “has shown exceptional financial performance and retail customer growth among its peers by the end of 2023.
The Best Retail Bank is the most important and respected award in the industry.
“We at UnionBank are grateful to The Asian Banker for recognizing the hard work that we do year after year. It always brings us immense pride when our efforts are recognized like this, and it also motivates us to go even further as we move towards becoming a Greater Retail Bank that not only the customers love, but also one that Filipinos can be proud of,” said UnionBank Head of Consumer Banking, Manoj Varma.
Upskilling with UK-PH TNE
The British Council connects universities from the United Kingdom and the Philippines, allowing them to work together to develop programs for Transnational Education (TNE), an alternative to the traditional studying abroad route.
These programs are in specialized disciplines that are either unavailable or limited in the Philippines, such as MSc in Robotics Engineering (offered by De La Salle University and Liverpool Hope University) and MRes Tropical Biological Oceanography (offered by Silliman University and Newcastle University).
These niche areas allow Filipino students to specialize in disciplines that are not yet widely available, gaining a competitive edge in their chosen fields while providing them with a global perspective.
These partnerships provide local universities with more capacities and resources to build the knowledge pool centered on these niche disciplines over a longer term, allowing them to contribute to national sustainable development.
Having a degree from the UK instantly opens doors. Known for its prestigious universities and high-quality education system, four of the top ten universities in the world are located in the UK (according to the QS World University Rankings 2024).
