DULDULAO DOT NET This Day & Beyond

Category: Press Release

Jollibee will be in full service this All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day

This All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day, millions of Filipinos will once again flock to cemeteries and memorial parks to offer candles, flowers, and prayers for their dearly departed families and friends. For some, it is also the time to reminisce on the fondest memories of loved ones who have passed on and share their stories over food.

Jollibee – the country’s number one fast-food chain – is again making this season of remembering even more special for Filipinos by conveniently bringing their favorite langhap-sarap meals closer to them, as they spend their precious time with their loved ones.

From October 30 to November 2, Jollibee will have food booths in around 275 cemeteries across the country, while 376 drive-thru stores nationwide will be open to cater to those traveling to the provinces.

Those who would like to stay at home can also count on Jollibee to deliver their fastfood favorites by simply dialing #8-7000.

So, whether one is headed to the cemetery, traveling to the province, or simply staying at home, Jollibee will be there to provide light and joy this season with its on-site booths, drive-thru channels, and food delivery service.

Abbey Malvar, Media Relations Officer of Stratworks Inc.

October 28, 2019
BDO earns P32.1 billion in Jan-Sept 2019

BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) delivered P32.1 billion in net income for the first nine months of the year compared to P21.5 billion a year-ago, largely driven by the expansion in the Bank’s recurring core revenues. The 9M19 net income translates to a Return on Common Equity (ROCE) of 12.5 per cent, compared to 9.5 per cent in 9M18.

Customer loans increased by six (6) per cent year-on-year (yoy) to P2.1 trillion, led by the sustained growth in the middle-market and consumer segments. Meanwhile, total deposits went up by three (3) per cent yoy to P2.4 trillion, with low-cost Current Account/Savings Account (CASA) deposits increasing by six (6) per cent and accounting for 72 per cent of total deposits.

Net Interest Income (NII) increased yoy to P88.5 billion, with net interest margins (NIMs) further improving in 3Q19.

Non-interest Income went up yoy to P44.1 billion, led by fee-based income and insurance premiums which accelerated by 14 per cent and 23 per cent to P25.4 billion and P10.8 billion, respectively. Trading and foreign exchange gains in 3Q19 amounted to P690 million from P1.0 billion year-ago. However, the trading and forex gains of P4.3 billion for the nine-month period reflects a normalized level compared to 2018, where a more volatile environment prevailed. As such, gross operating income rose to P132.6 billion.

Operating expenses rose by 20 per cent to P85.8 billion given the Bank’s continuing expansion as well as increased volume-related expenses (e.g., taxes and licenses and policy reserves at BDO Life were up by an aggregate 42 per cent yoy). Excluding volume-related expenses, operating expenses would have risen by 14 per cent.

Provisions amounted to P4.2 billion as the Bank maintained its conservative credit and provisioning policies. Gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was steady at 1.2 per cent, while NPL cover remained high at 168.2 per cent.

The Bank’s capital base increased to P364.0 billion, with Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) and Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) improving to 13.1 per cent and 14.6 per cent, and remaining comfortably above the current regulatory minimum under the Basel III framework.

With its focused growth strategy, strong business franchise, solid balance sheet and extensive geographic reach, the Bank remains solidly positioned to capitalize on the country’s solid economic pace and growth opportunities in underserved and emerging markets.

About BDO

BDO is a full-service universal bank which provides a wide range of corporate and retail banking services. These services include traditional loan and deposit products, as well as treasury, trust and investments, investment banking, private banking, rural banking, cash management, leasing and finance, remittance, insurance, retail cash cards, credit card services and stock brokerage services.

BDO has one of the largest distribution networks, with more than 1,300 operating branches and over 4,400 ATMs nationwide. It also has full-service branches in Hong Kong and Singapore as well as 21 overseas remittance and representative offices in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.

BDO ranked as the largest bank in terms of total assets, loans, deposits and trust funds under management based on published statements of condition as of June 30, 2019. For more information, please visit www.bdo.com.ph.

Nancy May Francisco-Lugatiman

PR Manager ROAR Agile Communicators Corporationm: +639177920519w: roar.ph e: n ancy@roar.ph

October 28, 2019
Vivo V17 Pro’s dual selfie camera lets users “shoot beyond limits”

Shoot beyond limits with Vivo V17 Pro dual front camera, exclusive selfie apps.

There was a time when taking selfies was as basic as capturing one’s close-up image, often to highlight an appearance or a spectacular scenery in the background. While selfie shooters yearned to capture more elements in their frames, they were limited mostly by the technology of the front-facing cameras at that time.

In recent years, advancements in optics technology and software development have given birth to front-facing cameras that offer better resolution and image quality, as well as AI-enhanced photography apps. These, in turn, have transformed selfie shooting, from a mere trend, to a skill, even an artform.

Today, companies like Vivo, are taking the lead in pioneering technology that enhances the smartphone experience. This includes taking selfie shooting to new and higher levels.

Just a few months after unveiling its V15 Pro with the world’s first 32MP elevating selfie camera and an AI triple rear camera, the leading global technology company has already launched V17 Pro, the second flagship smartphone in its V series of midrange smartphones.

Now, improving from its predecessor, the V17 Pro boasts of another world’s first, an exclusive pair of front cameras—a 32MP main camera with f/2.0 aperture and 8MP 105-degree super-wide-angle camera—which ensures clearer and fuller selfies, in whatever environment.

Much like the V15’s selfie optics, the V17 Pro’s dual front cameras are tucked behind the smartphone’s notch-less Super AMOLED Ultra FullView™ Display, nestled in a wide pop-up mechanism that elevates as quickly as it retracts.

With the premium smartphone’s dual elevating selfie camera, users will never need selfie sticks to capture “groufies” or the splendid panoramic view behind them. All they have to do is access the super-wide-angle camera and “shoot beyond limits”.

For nighttime selfies, the front camera gets ample support from Selfie Softlight that lights up dark images and an exclusive Super Night Selfie mode which captures and combines multiple frames into one image to make one’s face stand out, especially in low-light conditions.

There is also a “Pose Master” feature which suggest several poses to match various photo scenes and backgrounds, to make one’s selfies even more creative.

Aside from its elevating dual selfie camera and AI powered and enhanced selfie apps, the V17 Pro also boasts of AI quad rear cameras—48MP main camera, 8MP super wide-angle, 2MP bokeh, and 2MP super macro camera—which can capture super macro images from a distance of just 4 cm., and super wide clear images, even in dark surroundings.

A selfie (right) using the Vivo V17 Pro’s Super Wide-Angle camera captures a fuller background, compared to a typical selfie.

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global technology company that is committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, Vivo currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies, including 5G, AI, mobile photography, and next-generation smartphone design.

Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. It is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is among the top 3 smartphone brands in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries, visit vivoglobal.ph or check www.facebook.com/vivo.phil, www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/, and https://twitter.com/vivo_phil.

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

October 25, 2019
Delivering an eco-friendly solution: Jollibee rolls out E-bike Delivery

Jollibee, everyone’s well-loved red bee, gives people more reasons to be joyful as it shifts to a more environmentally friendly way of delivering your favorite meals!

In partnership with ECOS Environmental Foundation, Inc. which seeks to achieve environmentally sustainable development, and together with the Department of Transportation, Jollibee is taking the lead in revolutionizing environmentally conscious transportation for delivery. The company is launching its initial fleet of E-bikes, the first road legal E-bikes in the country, in its bid to reduce its carbon footprint and impact to the environment.

(From left: Jollibee Philippines Head of Channels and Kids Marketing Charisse Sumulong, Jollibee Foods Corporation Integrated Back-end Delivery Director Mario Malalis, ECOS Environment Foundation Inc Secretary General and Environmentally Sustainable Technology Development (ESTD) Inc. Managing Director Shinsuke Kawauchi, and ECOS and ESTD Director for Special Projects and Business Development Norberto De Jesus)

“We’re extremely thrilled and proud to partner with Jollibee in this positive undertaking”, said Shinsuke Kawauchi of ECOS Environment Foundation Inc. and Environmentally Sustainable Technology Development Inc (ESTD). “With the amount of deliveries that Jollibee riders do within the day, shifting to the use of E-bikes can play a huge role in making their operations more sustainable and efficient, by reducing environmental impact thanks to zero emissions.”

Made and assembled in Japan, the Jollibee Delivery E-bikes—to be first rolled out in three branches: Jollibee Emerald Avenue (Ortigas Center, Pasig), Jollibee BGC Triangle (BGC, Taguig), and Jollibee Molino (Cavite)—are lightweight, do not need gasoline or fuel, and come equipped with E-push technology, making it easier to ride in rough terrain or even steep slopes.

The Jollibee Delivery E-Bikes makes for more efficient and sustainable deliveries of your langhap-sarap favorites.

In addition, when compared to traditional motorcycles, the Jollibee Delivery E-bikes have a longer motor lifespan of 15 to 20 years, a 4 to 5-year battery life, are noise-free and run with zero CO2 emissions. Thus, long-term operational costs are made cheaper, more economical, and eco-friendly.

By rolling them out in bustling CBDs, Jollibee aims to reduce emissions in an ever-crowded metropolis, playing an important role in mitigating climate change.

Jollibee presents the Jollibee Delivery E-Bike, the first road legal e-bike in the country.

“We at Jollibee acknowledge the role that companies need to play in affecting positive change. We’re happy to share that we are piloting various initiatives, one of which is the use of E-bikes for Jollibee Delivery, to drive eco-friendly efforts in the country,” says Mario Malalis, Integrated Back-end Delivery Director of Jollibee National Business Channels.

After its pilot run, Jollibee plans to eventually replace its existing motorcycle fleet with the E-bikes. “Yes, it’s a small step, but a necessary one as we continue to come up with more ways to help care for our environment. We’re also looking at launching other eco-friendly initiatives in the near future,” added Malalis.

Jollibee signs MOA for E-bike delivery roll out with the goal of reducing their carbon footprint and the overall environmental impact of their operations, Jollibee recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with ECOS Environment Foundation, Inc., as it takes the lead in revolutionizing the use of E-bikes for their delivery fleet. To be initially rolled-out in three branches: Jollibee Emerald Avenue (Ortigas Center, Pasig), Jollibee BGC Triangle (BGC, Taguig), and Jollibee Molino (Cavite), these E-bikes are lightweight, do not need gasoline or fuel, and come equipped with E-push technology, making it easier to ride in rough terrain or even steep slopes. Moreover, compared to traditional motorcycles, the Jollibee Delivery E-bikes have a longer motor lifespan of 15 to 20 years, a 4 to 5-year battery life, are noise-free and run with zero CO2 emissions resulting in true operational efficiency. (from left: Jollibee Philippines Head of Channels and Kids Marketing Charisse Sumulong, Jollibee Foods Corporation Integrated Back-end Delivery Director Mario Malalis, ECOS Environment Foundation Inc Secretary General and Environmentally Sustainable Technology Development (ESTD) Inc. Managing Director Shinsuke Kawauchi, and ECOS and ESTD Director for Special Projects and Business Development Norberto De Jesus)

Dennis Reyes, Jollibee, Senior Brand PR and Events Manager
at 09088809044 or dennis.reyes@jollibee.com.ph
Ailene dela Rosa, Stratworks, Inc., Senior PR Manager
at 09175920605 or ailene.delarosa@stratworks.ph

Abbey Malvar, Media Relations Officer of Stratworks Inc.

October 24, 2019
Journey into a one-of-a-kind play course with Jolly Treetop Adventure

Jolly Kids who seek thrilling adventures are in for an exciting playtime this October with the latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys, the Jolly Treetop Adventure!

With the newest set of connectible toys from the country’s #1 fast-food chain, kids can discover different ways of having a treetop adventure with Jollibee and Friends as they swing, spin, slide, and glide around the tree.

Little explorers can join Jollibee in his tree-top swing by pushing down the bug on the trunk. They can also help Hetty collect fresh water by rotating the knob of her wheel, or play with Popo by rotating the tree branch nestled around him.

Jolly Kids can also let Twirlie slide from the sky by moving the lever upward when she reaches the ground and watch Yum fly around the tree in his cable-suspended ride when they spin his wheel counter-clockwise.

Collect and connect all five Jolly Kiddie Meal toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Burger Steak (P95), 1-piece Burger Steak Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Chickenjoy with rice (P122), or 1-piece Chickenjoy Meal with Drink (P137), each coming with its own Jolly Joy Box.

Let your kids marvel through trees as they go on an exhilarating outdoor adventure with Jollibee and Friends. Help them build their own Jolly Treetop Adventure site, available until October 31, 2019 only. Hurry and start collecting all five Jolly Kiddie Meal toys today by visiting the Jollibee branch nearest you!

Abbey Malvar, Media Relations Officer of Stratworks Inc.

October 17, 2019
RCBC, Liga ng mga Barangay work towards financial inclusion

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) has taken the first steps to bringing its digital financial inclusion initiative to grassroots communities as it gets the support and commitment of Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas (LNB).

The LNB led by National President Eden Pineda, presented its national executive board resolution stating that the organization is adopting DiskarTech: Kasosyo sa Asenso as a growth enabler and capacity-building measure for microenterprises in every barangay and its constituents. DiskarTech is a financial inclusion accelerator platform by RCBC that aims to stimulate economic activity to help uplift the unbanked and underserved Filipinos.

The strategic collaboration will focus on accelerating financial literacy, promoting inclusive digital economy, and empowering local communities. This supports the government digitalization efforts aligned with President Duterte’s 10-point economic agenda on investing on human capital development, and promoting technology and innovation for self-sustaining and inclusive development towards poverty alleviation.

LNB is the official organization of over 42,000 barangays throughout the country. It is committed to providing avenues and assistance to promote welfare and ensure success of the national government’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion and National Retail Payments System.

“This financial inclusion accelerator will be pervasive throughout the country as it would address the huge gaps in financial services while reducing the number of unbanked and underserved communities,” said RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva.

By adopting DiskarTech, LNB will be taking an active role in leading workshops and programs on financial education and literacy with the assistance of the DiskarTech National Coordinating Team. They will also be engaging its member municipalities to appoint their own DiskarTech Community Leader (DCL) who will facilitate participation of residents and entrepreneurs in the program.

“DiskarTech will pave the way for the real transformation of our communities nationwide as it would provide opportunities to our constituents, giving them the chance to be part of the formal financial system through technology,” said Liga ng mga Barangay National President Eden Pineda.

In an effort to encourage economic activity, partner sari-sari stores or microenterprises will also be identified as Barangay Digital Community Centers (BDCCs) to serve as the go-to hub of every resident for their financial needs – whether it’s paying bills, depositing savings to their accounts, buying micro insurance or sending money to their loved ones.

With this, RCBC hopes to turbocharge the growth of digital financial transactions in the country from the current one percent to a minimum of twenty percent by next year. Through DiskarTech, this initiaitve hopes to bring to realization the vision of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas of creating a cash-lite and digital economy for greater efficiency, security, interoperability, and affordability.

Joining LNB and 20 other existing partners, a number of private organizations have also signed up recently to join the DiskarTech financial inclusion ecosystem to benefit their respective constituents. These partners include Ka-Entrep Micro and Small Entrepreneurs Organization of the Philippines, Bangko Pangasinan, and Rizal Microbank, among others.

Rural bank Bangko Pangasinan and thrift bank Rizal Microbank also share how DiskarTech would empower the agriculture sector with access to basic financial needs and microfinance loans.

“DiskarTech is an open platform and the way it works is that banks like us can communicate with other banks. Similar to an open banking system, there will be no barriers and it will become interoperable to make it easier to reach and assist the underserved market,” said Gregory De Guzman, Bangko Pangasinan president and COO.

DISKARTECH AS A NATIONAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION ACCELERATOR PROGRAM. The Liga ng mga Barangay, led by its National President Eden Pineda, recently presented its National Executive Board Resolution to RCBC Chairperson Helen Yuchengco Dee. Also in photo are (from left) RCBC Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Lito Villanueva and RCBC President and CEO Eugene S. Acevedo, Chairman James Marty Lim, and Executive Director Jel R. Jiongco. The strategic collaboration will focus on accelerating financial literacy, promoting inclusive digital economy, and empowering local communities. This supports the government digitalization efforts aligned with President Duterte’s 10-point economic agenda on investing on human capital development, and promoting technology and innovation for self-sustaining and inclusive development towards poverty alleviation. This will cover all 42,000 barangays nationwide.

Joseph Lumain, Strategic Partnerships and Special Initiatives head at Rizal Microbank, agrees that DiskarTech will be an effective way to reach numerous individuals at the same time. “Basically, what DiskarTech is offering are the basic services of a bank through digital means. And in an era where almost everyone is tech-savvy, DiskarTech can be the perfect solution to present financial services in an understandable way, and eventually helping answer the issue of financial inclusion.”

John Paulo Ondra Caparros

Public Relations Department

Strategic works, Inc.

+63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

john.caparros@stratworks.ph

2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

October 16, 2019
Shopee Launches Manny Pacquiao as its Newest Brand Ambassador for Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
From October 15 to November 11, users can look forward to free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, announces world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao as its newest brand ambassador for Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.

Martin Yu, Associate Director, Shopee Philippines, said, “We are very happy to welcome the holiday season with the Philippines’ People’s Champ, Manny Pacquiao. He is a globally recognized household name and his commitment to achieving excellence in boxing mirrors Shopee’s commitment to giving Filipinos the best online shopping experience. We are thrilled to partner with him for Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale.”

Manny Pacquiao said, “I am honored to be working with Shopee as their newest brand ambassador. My partnership with them will allow me to connect to my Filipino fans in a more exciting way and I am very happy to be working with a company that shares the same commitment to being the best.”

Manny Pacquiao joins Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale

Manny Pacquiao will be featured in a series of initiatives with Shopee to bring fans closer to him:
- Watch Manny Pacquiao star in Shopee’s latest TVC: stay tuned for Shopee’s latest television commercial starring Manny Pacquiao, which will air on all major TV networks starting October 15.
- Win signed Manny Pacquiao boxing gloves: Shopee will be hosting a nationwide social media contest where fans stand a chance to win ₱200,000 cash prize and signed boxing gloves.
- Play Shopee exclusive Manny Pacquiao games: Fan-favorite games, Shopee Catch and Shopee Slice, will sport a new look and feature boxing elements to give users a chance to win Shopee coins and vouchers.
Key Highlights for Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

From October 15 to November 11, the first wave of Shopee 11.11 – 12.12 Big Christmas Sale promises four weeks of exciting promotions. Key highlights include:
- Free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend: Users can avail of free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend promotions common.
- 50% off deals daily: Consumers can score deals up to 50% off on their favorite products.
- Category fairs: Shopee will be hosting specially-curated category fairs including Mobiles & Gadgets Sale from October 15 to 17 and Beauty Fair from October 21 to 24.
- Cashback vouchers: There will be daily cashback vouchers up for grabs.
- Shopee Catch: Users can play Shopee Catch every day at 8PM for a chance to win from a coin pool worth 100,000.
- Shopee Shake: There will be 11 million Shopee coins to be given away in the iconic Shopee Shake game.
- Win an iPhone 11 from Shopee Live: Viewers of Shopee Live can stay tuned every Friday at 6PM as Shopee will be giving away one iPhone 11.
- Exclusive deals from leading brands: Pampers, Silverworks, Bosch, Unilever, Maybelline, Olay, Pantene, Globe, Anker, Safeguard, Watsons, and Huawei will be participating to giving amazing discounts.
Find out more about Shopee 11.11 Big Christmas Sale at https://www.shopee.ph/1111.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Catherine Llanes

Media Relations Manager

T. +63 2-332-10-31 loc. 103

M.+63 919 005 2173

M2COMMS | M2SOCIAL | M2LIVE | PROI
October 14, 2019
Six companies make it as Circle of Excellence for Asia CEO Wellness Company of the year presented by Healthway Medical

With exemplary passion for employees’ welfare through wellness-oriented programs, six companies rose to the top and became part of this year’s Healthway Medical’s Wellness Company of the Year Circle of Excellence announced recently at the Marriot Hotel.

The companies who made it to the Circle of Excellence (finalists) are 3M Global Service Center, Genpact Services LCC, HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines, Johnson and Johnson Philippines, Mondelez Philippines and Teletech.

“These companies can already be considered winners because of their effective wellness programs and their health-related initiatives for their company so that their employees are healthy and productive,” said Carmie De Leon, VP for Sales and Marketing of Healthway Medical.

Photo-op with Asia CEO Awards’ President Richard Mills (6th from right) and Rebecca Bustamante (7th from left) along with sponsors and Healthway Executives held at Marriott Hotel.

The Asia CEO Awards pays tribute to world class Filipino talents and companies by recognizing exemplary contributions, inspiring exceptional performances and innovations that drive bigger investments for stronger business today and in the next generations.

Healthway Medical amplifies their message of wellness in the workplace and reinforces their thought leadership in the preventive health category through the Asia CEO Wellness Company of the Year award. And for the Wellness Company of the Year Award, Heatlhway Medical recognizes the company with strategic and creative programs for employee’s well-being.

“By recognizing these leading corporations that seriously embrace employee well-being in their organizational designs and programs, we aim to influence more enterprises in realizing that their people are their number one assets and taking care of people means taking care of the business in the long run,” added De Leon.

The Asia CEO Wellness Company of the Year award presented by Healthway Medical is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success in workplace health promotion activities or organizational policy designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace and to improve the health outcomes of employees. The accomplishments must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards and be recognized as internationally significant.

Healthway Medical VP for Sales and Marketing Carmie De Leon announces the Circle of Excellence of the Asia of CEO Wellness Company of The Year Award presented by Healthway Medical.

The winners of the past years have been working and collaborating with Healthway Medical when it comes to promoting workplace wellness. It is also worth noting that 3M Global Service Center, Genpact Services LCC, HSBC Global Service Centre Philippines, Johnson and Johnson Philippines, Mondelez Philippines and Teletech have also explored and partnered in one way or another with Healthway Medical.

The winner of the Asia CEO Wellness Award presented by Healthway Medical will be announced on October 15, 2019 at the Marriott Hotel.

Reference: Ana Manansala 0917.5835958

Sara Trenuela-Patapat

Media Relations
09176268231 / 09234617045

October 14, 2019