TMC Iloilo showcases employees’ passion, talents thru photo exhibit

ILOILO CITY – As its way of giving back to its employees who share their talents, skills and passion to their work, The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo staged “Scene and Seen: Expressions of Pride, Purpose and Pleasure” on September 26.

TMC Iloilo employees, doctors and featured artists

The photos were exhibited at TMC Iloilo townhall during the launching and will soon be displayed in the different areas of the hospital.

The said photo exhibit showcased the works of TMC Iloilo present and past employees who shared their talents in photography.

Through “Scene and Seen”, TMC Iloilo was able to give the spotlight mainly to artists who devoted themselves in service of TMC Iloilo’s patient partners. These were Leo Anthony Biaco and Dr. Don Garcia.

Leo Anthony Biaco was formerly part of TMC Iloilo Marketing team as Brand Specialist. Being his home for four years, Biaco was able to hone his skills in digital arts and photography being part of the hospital’s creative team. With his background in layouting and photography, he further pursued his passion leading him to focus on being a freelance photographer and layout artist.

(Left to right) TMC Network CEO and President Dr. Eugene Ramos, Stacky John Fernandez who represented Leo Anthony Biaco, Dr. Don Garcia, TMC Iloilo CEO Dr. Felix Ray Villa and Christian Jess Dadivas lead the ribbon cutting ceremony of the "Scene & Seen" Photo Exhibit.

Photo by Leo Anthony Biaco

Meanwhile, Dr. Don Garcia is an Internal Medicine resident trainee of TMC Iloilo. His passion in photography roots back in 2001 when he got his first digital camera. From being a hobby, his love for photography became a passion and his way of expression at times when he feels bored and depressed. Most of his subjects were portraits of people that he sometimes combines with poetry.

“This photo exhibit is not just a showcase of talent of our employees. It is our way of paying homage to our employees who devoted themselves for TMC Iloilo while pursuing their passions. We, at TMC Iloilo give importance to what also matters to our employees. We let them explore and discover more of their passions and find their purpose while enjoying life’s simple pleasures”, TMC President and CEO Dr. Eugene Ramos noted.

Aside from the works of Biaco and Dr. Garcia, photographs of TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa and TMC Iloilo Ambulatory Care Center Head Christian Jess Dadivas were also on display during the photo exhibit launch.

Photo by Dr. Don Garcia

Photo by Dr. Felix Ray Villa

Photo by Christian Jess Dadivas

The photographs in the exhibit will be displayed in the different areas in the hospital to give inspiration and to create better ambiance of healing for patients and their family through works of art that reflect culture, environment, beautiful scenes and many more.

Learn more about the programs and services of TMC Iloilo, call (033) 500-1000 or email info@themedicalcityiloilo.com. Also log on www.themedicalcityiloilo.com for updates. (TMCI)

ABOUT THE MEDICAL CITY ILOILO

TMC Iloilo is one of the five local hospitals of The Medical City brand. Its other hospitals are located in Ortigas, Clark, South Luzon and Pangasinan.

Entered Iloilo in 2009, it is the first hospital in Iloilo City to introduce “Patient Partnership” service philosophy, a value of care that focuses on making every patient a partner in their journey towards wellness.

The Medical City is the largest healthcare network which owns and operates Guam Regional Medical City, the first Filipino-owned hospital in the United States and an ambulatory Clinic in Dubai.

TMC Iloilo unveils ‘CheckApp’ Setting appointments with TMC Iloilo doctors now more convenient

ILOILO CITY – The Medical City (TMC) Iloilo is leading another trailblazing initiative that will bring more ease and convenience to its patient partners with the launching of Western Visayas’ first hospital-based online scheduling application on September 12.

TMC Iloilo Chief Executive Officer Dr. Felix Ray Villa talks about how TMC Iloilo adapts to
digitalization being a trailblazer in healthcare in Western Visayas.

 Coined as “CheckApp”, the said web-based application lets both existing and future patients of TMC Iloilo easily set an appointment with their doctors at Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), the hospital’s outpatient department (OPD).

The said app displays the time and date of doctors’ availability so that patients can easily book their visit to their doctors ahead of time. 

TMC Iloilo Asst. Brand Manager and Digital Marketing Officer Raymart Escopel explains to the
doctors, patients and members of the media how CheckApp works.

“With CheckApp, patients will no longer need to call for reservation and wait for long hours at the OPD for their queues as they will already have guaranteed slots once they schedule using CheckApp,” TMC Iloilo Chief Marketing Officer Prince Juliene Hermaine Celo said.

Cebu Doctors University partners with Globe for a future-ready institution

Globe and Cebu Doctors University (CDU) have joined hands in creating a future-ready institution that provides students and faculty members with digital education solutions and free, high-quality data connectivity.

From L-R:  Janis Racpan, Director, Business Development & Marketing, Globe WiFi Business Group; Chai Alano. Globe Cluster Sales Head Visayas; Cleo Celeste Santos, Vice President- Sales for Globe myBusiness; Bettina L. Veloso, Globe Vice President for Finance; Mrs. Zenaida Sto. Domingo Larrazabal, Secretary of the Board, CDU; Dr. Philip Anthony SD Larrazabal, Chairman of the Board and President, CDU; Dr. Enrico B. Gruet, VP for Academic Affairs, CDU; Jojit Lañas, Sales Cluster Head for Visayas & Mindanao -Globe myBusiness; and Engr. Oscar A. Tuason, VP for Administration, CDU.

“The new generation of technology-savvy students and teachers use the internet as a tool for communication, learning, and information. We at Globe realize this, that is why we continue to help communities and schools like CDU to embrace the convenience and advantages brought about by digital technology,”  said Cleo Santos, VP, Globe myBusiness.

Through GoWiFI, Globe enables CDU students and teachers to access online educational materials and references as well as collaborate online. GoWiFi is Globe’s public WiFi service which supports national development by providing easy to use and cost-effective internet connectivity to Filipinos. GoWiFi is accessible in over 2000 establishments nationwide including major malls, airports, LGUs, coffee shops, convenience stores, transportation terminals and schools.

On the other hand, Globe myBusiness equips CDU with digital tools such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for enhanced security.  All campus entry points are now equipped with RFID-enabled turnstiles with RFID reader monitoring system which records the time, location and date of entry of each student and faculty member. Through a mobile app, parents can easily track if their children have entered the school premises.  RFID readers are also placed in libraries and restricted areas.

“Globe continues to fulfill its vision of helping create an interactive and competitive learning environment for Philippine schools by introducing world-class educational solutions made possible by technology.  This is in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 which ensures inclusive and equitable education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all,” said Cleo Santos.

To bridge the ICT gaps in schools, Globe myBusiness launched its suite of educational solutions a few years ago to harmonize the learning environment with the digital world and create a more interactive experience for students.

These solutions, ranging from campus-wide WiFi, automated processes, and a learning management system, benefit the entire education ecosystem as they help ease school operations and promote digital learning. 

To learn more about the tools and solutions for education, please visit https://mybusiness.globe.com.ph/.

iQor Iloilo Gears Up For Major Q4 Expansion, Opens More Jobs to the Ilonggos

loilo City, September 4, 2019— iQor Iloilo (RMS Collect Philippines Inc.), a fast-growing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company in Iloilo Business Park, announced today its plan to hire additional employees in the next four months in anticipation of its major population expansion.  

The company is currently 3,300 strong here in Iloilo since its inception in 2016. The employees are scattered across four sites, one of which was launched just last week to accommodate the influx of new hires. The rapid expansion is brought about by the success of their program acquisitions from two (2) in 2016 to six (6) this year. Worldwide, iQor is home to 45,000 employees, more than half of which are distributed among 14 sites here in the Philippines. 

                                                 

“We're very excited about the sustained growth of our company, and now we're on a mission to make our career opportunities more accessible to jobseekers by providing different avenues for them to enter the BPO industry,” says Roselle Lao, Director for Recruitment at iQor Iloilo. 

“Here in our city, we see other call centers closing down or laying off employees, which is a sad affair, so we’re very thankful to still be here, that we’re actually continuing to grow in an unprecedented rate,” she added. 

Tapping into the mentality of the millennial jobseeker  

One of the company’s main focus right now is to attract young people to venture into the call center world. Under its seasonal programs, iQor offers short-term contracts to college students and fresh graduates for them to gain enough experience and eventually step up the career ladder.  

iQor takes on this challenge by partnering with local establishments that would give the company more exposure among younger target markets. Locally, iQor is known for its distinctive and quirky approach to recruitment, from serving food to all applicants, themed parties, raffle promos to holding speed hiring events across different venues in the city. 

“Wooing millennials can be quite a challenge,” says Jan Rae Aguilos, Sourcing Manager at iQor Iloilo. “Call center veterans are usually attracted to monetary incentives, good health insurance packages and career advancement opportunities. Whereas, millennials have a slightly different frame of mind, and we’re doing everything we can to reach out to them and speak their language,” he added. 

                                       

Plans for the last stretch of 2019 

iQor is currently the highest-paying call center in Iloilo. They have already pegged several recruitment activities for the next couple of months to fill the big number of upcoming job vacancies.

Jobseekers can find out more about iQor Iloilo on their Official Facebook Page, facebook.com/iqoriloilo.