VMware: Consumers in the Philippines Embrace Next-Gen Cashless Payments, but Have Poor Cyber Hygiene

•           Widening gap between cashless uptake and lax consumer cybersecurity habits can threaten businesses and economy with greater risk of financial fraud and economic losses

•           Innovation needs to rest on a robust network architecture built on speed, intelligence and ‘zero trust,’ urges VMware as it announces its networking vision and next-generation architecture built with pervasive connectivity, intrinsic security for hyper-distributed apps and data, regardless of cloud environment

According to VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, the new VMware Banking Consumer 2020 Study reveals that more than a third (39%) of consumers in the Philippines surveyed do not take proper measures to secure their financial data, using the same passwords for some to all of the services and apps that contain their personal payment data.

AXA Philippines CEO named Outstanding Leader in Asia

AXA Philippines, one of the leading insurance companies in the country, was recently recognized at the prestigious Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES) 2018 held at the Fairmont Hotel in Singapore. Its president and chief executive officer Rahul Hora (in photo) was named one of the “Outstanding Leaders in Asia” and was cited for his outstanding business acumen, professionalism, and entrepreneurial skills. The unprecedented growth of the company – breaking the organization’s annual premium income records twice in 2017 – was attributed to his strong leadership. The illustrious ACES awards recognize successful companies and individuals across Asia in two main domains: leadership and corporate social responsibility. 
For more information on AXA Philippines, visit www.axa.com.ph.

KTM BGC Custom Bike Competition 2018 winners

The KTM BGC Custom Bike Competition 2018 was open to all KTM owners. Photo shows (L-R) Jovs Mejias, KAMMI managing director and COO Luca Martin and KTM BGC general manager Manu Sandejas.

Albert Narciso, Jovs Mejias, and Alex Nocom were declared winners in the recently concluded KTM BGC Custom Bike Competition 2018, which was held in time for KTM BGC’s second anniversary. Besting other contestants, Narciso won in the All Original Category, Mejias in the Freestyle Category and in the Motul Voter’s Choice, and Nocom also in the Motul Voter’s Choice. The All Original Category showcases KTM motorcycles customized with original KTM accessories while the Freestyle Category allows for modifications and upgrades and is not limited to original KTM parts and accessories. 

The best Filipino brands conquer the world

For several years now, Century Pacific Food Inc (CPFI), the company founded by visionary entrepreneur and iconoclast Ricardo Po Sr, in 1978, has been successfully bringing their iconic brands Century Tuna and Argentina canned meats across the globe where large Filipino communities reside.

Finding their way in the shelves of top supermarkets worldwide, such is the popularity and appeal of these beloved brands, so much so that Century Tuna has successfully penetrated key markets in the Middle East, North America, and Europe and across Asia Pacific. Even more impressive, Century Tuna has become a leading supermarket brand in China and Vietnam and is among the top three brands in the Middle East.

In recognition of this exceptional achievement, CPFI was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Export Marketing by the Agora Awards of the Philippine Marketing Association, the highest award-giving body that has been recognizing individuals and companies that are at the cutting edge of marketing excellence. Long a coveted honor and a true feather to a local marketing professional’s cap, the Agora Awards is truly the highest marketing distinction handed out in the Philippines, highlighting versatility, innovativeness, and ingenuity.

In bestowing the Outstanding Achievement in Export Marketing, the Agora Awards recognizes CPFI’s disciplined marketing approach: that of first focusing on large Filipino communities abroad as their entry point towards establishing a market base in each region. From there, they gradually expand their reach to mainstream consumers in each country, by way of food expos and by contacting top accounts.

Sweet and Savory delights this Christmas from Discovery Suites

This Holiday season, indulge in exceptional Christmas goodies, or make your gift-giving extra special with sweet and savory treats from Discovery Suites! Choose from a fine selection of pastries such as Christmas cookies and chocolate pralines, bottled sauces, salad dressings, and wine that is sure to delight and satisfy even the most discriminating palate.