UnionBank wins HR Asia’s ‘Best Company to Work for in Asia 2019’ award

Fresh from receiving its “Dream Company to Work For 2019” award at the recent Philippines Best Employer Brand Awards, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) was once again lauded for its exceptional corporate culture, this time bagging HR Asia’s “Best Company to Work for in Asia 2019” award last Friday at the Marriott Hotel Manila.

HR Asia is considered as Asia’s most authoritative publication for senior HR professionals, where best practices and inner workings of companies are investigated to understand what distinguishes them from the rest.

More units for aspiring homeowners in Alabang as Amaia Steps

Spurred by the brisk sales of its first five buildings—Aria, Blanca, Clara, Delicia, and Esperanza—Amaia Steps Alabang is set to launch Helena, the newest building that aims to seamlessly provide more well-designed, modern spaces for Filipinos seeking high-quality homes in the Alabang area.

Amaia Land saw the need to fast-track the opening of Helena following the quick occupancy of Aria (98%), Blanca (97%), Clara (95%), and Delicia (93%). Esperanza, which was launched earlier this year, has sold 89% of its available units.

3 Common Types of Scams You Should Be Aware Of

Philippine banks have been ramping up their digitization efforts to serve their consumers faster and make banking simpler and secured for them. However, this improvement isn’t without risks. As banks innovate and enhances the security features of their products and services, scammers also advance in the technology and methods they employ.

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) believes that being aware of the most common scams – how they are done and how to avoid them – can help you to protect yourself from becoming victims.

Manny Pacquiao Launches Pac Coins This Year

Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) announces during a press conference at Makati Shangri-La, Manila this Friday that the global blockchain company is producing the highly-anticipated Manny Pacquiao Live In Concert 2019 and PAC Token launch scheduled to be held at the prestigious Smart Araneta Coliseum on 1 September 2019. Present at the press conference are legendary boxing world champion and Senator of the Philippines.

Arnold Vegafria, and Sir Dr. Jeffrey Lin, CEO of GCOX Manny Pacquiao, his business manager GCOX is a licensed cryptocurrency exchange that offers an unprecedented platform for global celebrities to issue personalized tokens. The Exchange had a successful launch on 21 May 2019.

Troo launches BuildWealth Limited Pay as an investment-linked life insurance plan with guaranteed payment terms

In photo (from L-R): Rafael Algarra, Jr., SEVP & Loans, Wealth and Markets Head (EastWest Bank), Richard Chester Tamayo, FVP-Priority Banking Head (EastWest Bank), Martha Isabel Perez, Deputy Head of Bancassurance (Troo), Melinda Valencia, Chief Bancassurance Officer (Troo), Jesus Roberto Reyes, President & Deputy CEO (EastWest Bank), Gerardo Susmerano, SEVP & Retail Banking Head (EastWest Bank), Ivy Uy, SVP & Regional Branch Banking Head (EastWest Bank)

When it comes to growing your wealth, insurance may not always be the first thing that comes into mind. But Troo’s BuildWealth Limited Pay not only offers policyholders an insurance policy with guaranteed payment terms, it comes bundled with a variety of investment options. 

GCash and Concentrix Tie Up for Digital Rewards Launch: Over 20k Employees Enjoy Mobile Money Convenience

The leading mobile wallet in the Philippines, GCash, partnered with the country’s largest private employer, Concentrix, to provide digital rewards to the BPO company’s employees. This is in line with Concentrix’s drive to digitize aspects of employee rewards and recognition, thus providing greater value, flexibility, and convenience for any of its 80,000 staff nationwide.

"Our employee incentive programs take many forms, but a digital solution like GCash is great because it enables us to quickly and easily provide rewards to our team. Moreover, the perceived value of the reward is much higher because they are free to choose how they want to use it so that it stays relevant to their individual needs,” said Rain Tan, Head of People Solutions in Concentrix Philippines. 

Considering to buy a pre-loved car? Here are the benefits!

Other than a house, a car is probably the most expensive purchase a person ever makes.  But while everyone loves the look and feel of a brand new car, buying a pre-loved vehicle might be a better way of managing your finances responsibly and getting more value for your money.

While there are also discounted rates or bargain buys on brand new vehicles, buying pre-loved cars --particularly those that are less than two-years old-- can help you keep some of your savings in the bank. Below are the benefits of buying a pre-loved car over a brand new one: