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Convergys at 15: The number of success (philstar.com) - August 20, 2018 - 6:00pm MANILA, Philippines — Whether it’s the “first” or the “15th,” anniversaries are momentous occasions meant to be celebrated for the journey involved to get there, and the anticipation for what’s to come. It is with this perspective that Convergys Philippines, one of the largest and leading BPO companies in the country, celebrates its 15th anniversary. With the theme “Made By YOU — Celebrating Our Stories, Embracing New Possibilities,” Convergys puts its people front and center. This focus on people has been true since Convergys Philippines opened its first contact center back in 2003, creating jobs and careers for talented Filipinos with its nationwide expansion, and helping build its communities and the country’s economy in the process. This same focus has enabled a number of … [Read more...] about Convergys at 15: The number of success

International-scale auto shows are known for introducing new concept cars for the future and the recent Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) is no exception. At the event, which took place at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Tangerang from Aug. 2 to 12, Toyota brought its Tokyo Motor Show 2017 Concept-i Series. The series comprise the Concept-i, iRide and i-Walk. The concept vehicles, designed for the future, are capable of interacting with drivers by means of artificial intelligence (AI) technology that understands driver behavior and its environment. The Toyota Concept-i was first introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the United States, in early January 2017. The Concept-i is generally very futuristic in its exterior and interior designs, which have scissor-shaped doors while retaining its steering mechanism, enabling the four-seater to be conventionally driven. Apart from its unique appearance, the car is intelligent … [Read more...] about Toyota concept cars ready for future

(Updated 3:53 p.m.) Humility, strategic thinking, integrity, straightforward efficiency, savvy marketing, customer focus, and traditional family values. All these were highlighted at the unforgettable Aug.16 dinner forum of the Anvil Business Club with Unilever Philippines’ first-ever homegrown chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) in 30 years, the 43-year-old engineer Benjie Yap. Grow sales via customer obsession, help retailers and employees Unilever Philippines is now among the world's top 10 biggest firms of this global Anglo-Dutch conglomerate which operates in 190 countries. Yap said his goal is for Unilever Philippines to continue its growth trajectory. This goal is also premised on his optimism about the fast-growing Philippine economy, which he expects to sustain its positive momentum in the coming years, especially with the many new and big “Build, Build, Build” infrastructure projects. Among his business growth strategies are customer obsession … [Read more...] about Tondo-born CEO Benjie Yap targets sustained growth for Unilever

Iya Villania delivers baby right after working out Jan Milo Severo (philstar.com) - August 20, 2018 - 2:14pm MANILA, Philippines —  From the gym to the delivery room, Kapuso host Iya Villania has given birth to her second child with husband Drew Arellano in style.  Iya documented how she delivered her baby straight after working out. On the first Instagram story, Iya posted a video of her working out with the text “#WaitingForLeon Decided to workout at hometoday should my water break.” Five hours later, she posted a video of her already lying in the hospital room and captioned it “Passing time…” On her next IG story, she posted a video of Drew sitting in the sofa. The post said: “Contractions are really starting to kick in. Pain is now moving towards his lower back and pwet. #ButiPaSya.” Netizens were amazed at how Iya were able to deliver her second child while … [Read more...] about Iya Villania delivers baby right after working out

Almost monthly, I get to meet with a score or so of guys I’ve known for well over half a century. Yes, we’re all septuagenarians, but that doesn’t stop us from heartily sharing lechon, deep-fried adobong kambing, crispy pata and the like, and washing all that down with whisky, beer and wine at every Bedan barkadahan to toast the month’s birthday celebrants at the Greenside hall at Villamor Golf Club. We’ve been doing this since we started prepping for the Jubilee Year of our High School Class 1960. That was about a decade ago. We haven’t let up since, with attendance spiking to over 30 guys on occasion. A rock band sometimes provides sing-along or dance music whenever some of the guys feel like tripping the light fantastic with gorgeous D.I.’s. Most of us actually share even earlier memories as members of the SBC Elementary Class of 1956. Balikbayans from the US, Canada, Australia and Spain come and go, while tardy recruits are found and … [Read more...] about Questions for our alma mater