FPG Insurance bags back-to-back wins at the 2018 BSP Stakeholders Awards

BSP Monetary Board Member and Chairman of the BSP Stakeholders Awards Board of Judges Antonio Abacan, Jr., FPG Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali, and BSP Resource Management Sector Deputy Governor Maria Almasara Cyd Tuaño-Amador

FPG Insurance, the major player in the general insurance industry and leader in motor insurance coverage, bags back-to-back wins at the 2018 BSP Stakeholders Awards given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas last July 10, 2018 at the BSP Assembly Hall.

On its 25th year, BSP employs the theme, “Reinforcing Partnerships, Defying New Challenges,” as the financial institution’s commitment to dynamic stakeholder engagement. According to the BSP, the Philippines remains to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Asia with sustained and uninterrupted economic expansion for the past 77 consecutive quarters. This strength is largely attributed to BSP’s partnership with its stakeholders.

FPG Insurance Company, Inc. won two awards under the Information Support category: the Outstanding Respondent among Small and Medium Firms Award, and the Outstanding Respondent for Services Sector Award. The said awards are given to respondents who regularly and comprehensively provide supporting industry data necessary for the BSP to draw its business projections and formulate monetary policies. FPG

Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali accepted the two awards.

L-R VP for Finance Mario Rely Perilla, Investment Analyst and Treasury OIC Ismael Villanueva,President and CEO Ramon Dimacali, Comptroller and Credit and Collections Manager Rosario Amor, and Accounting Assistant Vice President Anita Bool

“We thank the BSP for these awards and just like this year’s theme, FPG Insurance is committed to becoming resilient amidst challenges, and to continue to develop programs that will shape the general insurance industry, “ said FPG Insurance Philippines President and CEO Ramon Dimacali.

Annually, the BSP holds the BSP Stakeholders Awards to reinforce its partnership with members of the different concerned industries. This underlines the institution’s seal of gratitude and trust. Every year, the number of

awards being given increases as the BSP demonstrates its appreciation to the growing base of its stakeholders, recognizing those who rise to the occasion of providing outstanding support to different advocacies.

The event was opened by BSP Deputy Governor for Monetary and Economics Sector Diwa Guinigundo, followed by the address of BSP Deputy Governor for Resource Management Sector Maria Almasara Cyd N. Tuaño-Amador on behalf of the Chairman of the Monetary Board and BSP Governor Nestor Espenilla, Jr.

FPG Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of insurance products from motor insurance, property insurance, to

travel and personal accident coverages.

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About FPG Insurance Philippines

Formerly known as Federal Phoenix Assurance Co., Inc., FPG Insurance was established in 1958 and is a member of the Zuellig

Group of Companies in implementing bespoke insurance and risk management solutions for its clients. FPG Insurance is the

trusted name in general insurance solutions. FPG Insurance also has operations in Indonesia and Thailand.

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Sta. Ana hailed as KTM Dukehana Philippines champion

(L-R) Banjo Monilar, Luisito Sta. Ana and Tedd Marante. 

Luisito Sta. Ana bagged the championship in the highly anticipated KTM Dukehana finals held in Cebu City. He will represent the country in the Dukehana Asia Finals 2018 and compete against other Asian champions including those from Thailand, China and Taiwan. Sta. Ana topped the race with a best time of 1:15.67. In second place is Visayas Champion Banjo Monilar who finished in 1:24.11 while Mindanao Champion Tedd Marante finished third with a time of 1:26.32. The finalists were faced with a challenging street course that tested their preciseness in driving and fast maneuvering skills. KTM Dukehana is a motogymkhana time trial sport event were riders maneuver through traffic cones and other obstacles in the shortest time possible with the least number of penalties. 

This racing event encourages amateurs and expert riders to show off their ready-to-race skills with their KTM motorcycles.

PMAP holds 2nd HR Innovation Summit on August 15

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), the preeminent organization of people managers and HR practitioners in the country, will hold the “2nd HR Innovation Summit” at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria (Ortigas Center) on August 15, 2018 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm).

With this year’s theme “HR Next Practices”, this momentous event will feature industry experts and distinguished practitioners to share their knowledge and innovative ideas that will equip organizations in developing employees to thrive in the opportunities and challenges today and in the future.

The line-up of remarkable speakers includes PMAP President Michelle C. Garcia, FPM, HR Director of East-Asia Region SGS Gulf Limited (Regional Operating Headquarters), who will talk about “Revolutionary HR: The Next HR Leadership”; Ms. Amor Maclang, Chief Communications Officer of GeiserMaclang, who will discuss his experience in “Adopting the Blockchain Technology in HR”; Mr. Engelbert T. Camasura, AFPM, President of Asia Select, Inc. (ASI), who will enlighten participants in his talk “Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment”; Mr. Kogie Angeles, Co-Founder/ Vice President of The Office Cowork + Life, who will present “The Gig Economy: How It Impacts the Way We Work”; and Atty. Raul R. Cortez, Legal and Corporate Affairs Director of Microsoft Philippines, who will give a sneak peek of “Telecommuting and Its Implications in the Workplace.”

Aside from the exciting talks, participants will also have the opportunity to be introduced to new products and services from various companies through their exhibit booths at the HR Techxhibit Hall. PMAP also welcome partnerships for this event.

The summit is open to the public and guarantees an interesting and relevant day of learning about HR best practices and innovation to be attended by HRM and business professionals, representatives from the academe, SMEs and industry partners. The Investment fee per delegate is Php3,500.00 for PMAP members and Php3,800 for non-members. 

For more information, please contact Ms. Clara Delfin at tel. no. 726-1532 loc. 323 or email clara.delfin@pmap.org.ph.

Magic? Nah, it’s just Vivo X21’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology

At a touch of a finger, the all-new Vivo X21 unlocks a world of endless possibilities with its revolutionary In-Display Fingerprint Scanner. 

The technology, which was introduced in the Philippines last June 21, replaced the rear fingerprint sensor not only to achieve a sleek and unified design but also to offer an immersive smartphone experience. 

So how does this the fingerprint scanner work? It all boils down to science and meticulous research. 

When the user's finger touches the screen for unlocking, the Vivo X21’s Super AMOLED display emits light to illuminate the finger. The optical fingerprint sensor below the OLED display captures the light reflected by the fingerprint. Based on the reflected light from the unique ridges on the fingerprint, the sensor processes the optical signals to deliver crisp and sharp fingerprint images for matching. 

Moreover, when fingerprint recognition is needed, such as when the screen is off and for unlocking apps, a fingerprint recognition icon will appear on the screen for users to press for immediate authentication. Otherwise, the fingerprint icon is invisible to ensure a seamless mobile experience. 

The current unlocking speed is only 0.6 second. 

The decision to mass produce the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was made after an extensive research into different biometric solutions in the market as well as consumer habits and market needs. To recall, Vivo has various research and development centers worldwide, including the United States (San Diego) and China (Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing). 

Perfecting the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology was no easy feat as it was a huge challenge to integrate the sensor to the Vivo X21’s internal design and screen. Vivo had to redesign the internal structure of the phone to make this vision come to life. 

At MWC Shanghai 2017, Vivo unveiled the industry’s first Vivo Under-Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution. Then at CES 2018, the global smartphone brand displayed a ready-to-produce smartphone with the world’s first In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. 

The Vivo X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology is available for Php29,999 at  participating stores. 

About Vivo 

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.