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. 

Globe conducts relief ops in Northern Iloilo, Ilocos Norte

Globe has conducted relief operations in three towns of northern Iloilo which were placed under State of Calamity after prolonged bad weather disrupted the livelihood of fishermen in the coastal areas, resulting in food shortage which affected 18,000 families.

The company turned over 10 sacks of rice each to the municipalities of Carles, Estancia, and Concepcion to help a total of 15,034 families in 32 barangays.

The telecom firm, through ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya, also distributed meal packs containing five kilos of rice and five assorted can goods each to 486 families in Vintar, Ilocos Norte.

Globe, likewise, provided Libreng Tawag and Charging Services in Brgy. 35 Gabu Sur, Laog City. Laoag City was also placed under State of Calamity due to heavy rains and massive flooding caused by severe Tropical Storm Ineng.

CIGNAL TV LAUNCHES ONE PH—ANG BOSES NG NAGKAKAISANG PILIPINAS

CIGNAL TV, the country’s no.1 Pay TV Provider, formally launched the latest addition to its exclusive lineup of news channels, ONE PH.

The all-Filipino news channel is the third Cignal channel under the One branding, complementing One News, the English-language news channel and its sports channel One Sports.

“One PH furthers our commitment to deliver reliable news and public affairs programs that matter most to Filipinos,” says Sienna G. Olaso, Cignal TV Vice President of Channel Management.

“True to our goal to be ‘Ang Boses ng Pinagkakaisang Pilipinas’ One PH will be home to news programs that inform and educate, talk shows that inspire and entertain, and public service programs that will provide our fellow Filipinos a venue where they can seek help for their problems,” Olaso added.

One PH will continue its partnership with Pilipino Star Ngayon, Radyo 5 92.3 NewsFM, The Freeman and News5, to create more exclusive and engaging content for the channel.

ALL IN ONE PH:  NEWS, PUBLIC SERVICE AND ENTERTAINMENT

ONE PH’s programming block will be headlined by its news and commentary programs such as “One Balita” the noontime daily news program hosted by Raffy Tulfo and Jamie Herrell and primetime news “Sa Totoo Lang” with Cheryl Cosim and Jove Francisco.

Make your weekday evenings more interesting with veteran journos Ed Lingao, Patrick Paez, Lourd de Veyra, Melvyn Calderon, Manny Mogato, and Jove Francisco as they talk about the day’s top headlines in “Wag Po”.

When it comes to public service, no other show comes close to Wanted Sa Radyo, as “Idol” Raffy Tulfo brings a different kind of drama every afternoon and proves why he is the true “Sumbungan ng Bayan”.

In need of advice? Mr. Chink Positive Chinkee Tan and Christine Bersola-Babao will teach you how to manage your finances in Mag-Badyet Tayo!, while millennial moms Jennica Garcia and Pat Fernandez give parenting tips in Inay Ko Po! And for those who have questions about legal procedures, Atty. Ted Te has the answers in Usapang Kapa-TED.

As they say, “There’s no business like showbusiness,” and the Pambansang Iskupera and Reyna ng Intriga Cristy Fermin will make sure you are always updated with the latest happenings in the local entertainment scene in Cristy Ferminute as well as the juiciest blind items as she teams up with Manay Lolit Solis and Mr. Fu in Take It Per Minute.

Finally, for sports and motoring enthusiasts, you can catch all the exciting highlights with Zaldy Perez in Isport Lang and Chase Down, get motoring tips from Mike Potenciano and Lindy Pellicer in Turbo Time and ride with Jay Taruc in the first weekly motorcycle show Ride Radio.

ONE PH is a  24-hour news service on Cignal channel 6.

ABOUT CIGNAL

Cignal TV was launched in 2009 and is currently the country's premier DTH satellite provider. It transmits 122 channels including free-to-air, SD and HD channels to household and commercial venues nationwide. Cignal is owned by Cignal TV,  a subsidiary of MediaQuest Holdings, the media partner of PLDT Group. 

iQor Iloilo Teams Up With PESO, DOLE in JobStart Program for BPO Aspirants

Largest call center in Iloilo seeks to nurture potential employees in response to Q4 2019 expansion 

(L-R) Jayrel Encontro, PESO Iloilo; Agnes Dimzon, TESDA; John Marc Alfaro, iQor Iloilo, Marithe Kyla Sena, Resource Speaker DOLE-BLE; Jan Rae Aguilos, Sourcing Manager, iQor, Glenmar Padios, DOLE-FO; Shane Fantilaga, DOLE-TSSD; Edzel Diaday, PESO Iloilo

Iloilo City, August 5, 2019— iQor Iloilo (RMS Collect Philippines Inc.), a fast-growing BPO company in Iloilo Business Park, is partnering with the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the implementation of JobStart, a government-initiated program that aims to help unemployed youth in their job search by enhancing their knowledge and skills acquired in formal education or technical training.

According to DOLE’s official website, JobStart is designed to increase the capacity of PESO in providing full cycle employment facilitation services. 

“Trainees shall receive an allowance for the duration of life skills training and technical skills training and shall undertake internship with establishments for a maximum of three months with stipend not less than 75% of the prevailing minimum wage in the locality,” the website also states. 

Going full throttle in 2019 

iQor's move to partner with PESO is inspired by its target to increase its population by more than 50% in the coming months, opening thousands of career opportunities for Ilonggo jobseekers, especially those without prior contact center experience.  

“Our company is facing an unprecedented growth in 2019, and we need all the support we can get from the local government to provide jobs to our fellow Ilonggos,” says Roselle Lao, Director for Recruitment at iQor Iloilo.  

“The fact that we’re acquiring more business is a testament to the quality of skill and talent that the Iloilo working class has to offer, and we’re aiming to maximize that through JobStart,” she added. 

The BPO giant currently occupies four office building in Iloilo Business Park. 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. 

The company prides itself in upholding certain standards of behavior, or ‘iQorian Values’ as they call them, such as Integrity, Open Communication, Customer Dedication, Respect, Innovation, Accountability and the Need to Give Back. Presently, iQor Iloilo offers its Customer Service Representatives the highest compensation and benefits package in the region. 

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