SYKES asserts BPO leadership with 3rd Asia Leaders Awards nod

Award-winning call center SYKES was once again recognized as the BPO Company of the Year by the Asia Leaders Awards. The company was awarded for its exemplary commitment to driving and improving the local business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, while still going above and beyond expectations with its pandemic response.

"Winning the award for three straight years is a testament to SYKES’ passion, commitment to excellence, and solid teamwork to serve our clients, customers, employees, and community. Although 2020 has not been an easy year for everyone, we have not lost sight of our purpose. We endeavored to beat the odds and continue to operate our business thriving under the new normal. We appreciate that international business awards such as Asia Leaders Awards recognized our hard work in staying true to our mission of helping and serving people one caring interaction at a time." - Shane Baetz, Vice President Regional Support Services, APAC operations

Recognizing global excellence among its awardees, the Asia Leaders Awards annually acknowledges industry leaders who are making significant changes not only in their respective fields, but also promoting the Philippines as a premier business hub in Asia and beyond. Its awards committee is made up of esteemed organizations and accomplished individuals from different industries.

The BPO Company of the Year award is given to the organization that best demonstrates outstanding BPO management, work culture and environment, and consistent pursuit of excellence and value. SYKES continues to be an industry frontrunner in this regard, having showcased all these qualities and achievements, on top of delivering solutions amid the challenges of the pandemic.

With limited time and resources, the company was able to adjust its business model and quickly adopted an effective work-from-home setup, which has enabled 75-100% of its entire workforce to work remotely. In doing so, it deployed thousands of PC sets, complete with accessories and office chairs, and provided WiFi allowance to those who are amenable to the setup. Meanwhile, for those who still reported on-site, SYKES offered free temporary accommodations with shuttle services and food provisions. It has also increased sanitary and physical distancing measures within the office premises and provided all employees with a care package consisting of a face mask, face shield, and alcohol or hand sanitizer.

Displaying resilience, courage, and an indomitable spirit, SYKES has ensured uninterrupted business operations throughout the entire year and was even able to expand its workforce, employing thousands of displaced Filipino workers. Its business continuity plan was carried out successfully because of the teamwork, agility, and laser-like focus of leaders and team members alike.

SYKES also bagged the prestigious award due to its high-performance workplace that fosters employee engagement and continuous improvement through staff motivation, training, and coaching and development. A significant component of its employee-engagement effort is its SYKES Choices (for Manila sites) and Involve (for Cebu sites) programs. Comprised of 20 interest clubs, the programs hold several activities wherein SYKESers can showcase their talents and hobbies while having fun and developing bonds with coworkers. In the time of the pandemic, these clubs served as an avenue for the employees to pursue their passions and achieve work-life balance.

Furthermore, the BPO industry pioneer’s long-established skill development programs such as the SYKES ALPHA (Accelerated Leadership Program for High Achievers) and the Career Selfie help SYKESers unlock their full potential and empower them towards career growth. This year, despite having to work separately, SYKES was able to achieve great success and maintain activities under these programs to ensure that employees still gain professional progress.

With its excellence in the face of disruption, SYKES was also recognized by various award-giving bodies across different categories in the past year. It won two trophies from the Stevie Awards, namely a Silver Stevie for the Most Innovative Work-From-Home Plan and a Bronze Stevie for the Most Innovative Workplace Redesign. SYKES was also hailed as the Top Employer of the Year by the Asia CEO Awards.

2020 truly was a year unlike any other, but the BPO company is proud to have risen above every challenge while nurturing the development of its people, clients, and community.

"SYKES is very grateful for the different industry recognitions that we have received. We carry them with pride and gratitude together with our close to 18,000-strong employees in the country. As we grow our family here in the Philippines, we believe that these recognitions speak for the culture of our organization where each member is given an incredible opportunity to work, learn, and grow." said Baetz.

Multi-awarded by local and international business awards every year, SYKES has established its position as a frontrunner of the BPO industry. It has earned its reputation by ensuring that its people are always prioritized to meet the needs and expectations of its clients. More information about SYKES and how to join its growing workforce is available at sykes.com/philippines and its official Facebook page at fb.com/SYKESPHofficial. Work, learn, and grow at SYKES!

Lakbay Museo’s Museum Prince Bagged Three Asia Leaders Awards Awards

Museum Prince Lawrence Li Tan

Lakbay Museo PH has been circulating around the social media for a year now, because aside from it promoting the culture and heritage of the Philippines, it was conceptualized and created by the one and only, Museum Prince of the Philippines, Lawrence Li Tan. 

He took home three awards during the Asia Leaders Awards event held in Makati Shangri-La Hotel last November 20, 2020. The Museum Prince was recognized as the Young Leader of the Year for three years in a row, Tourism Excellence Award, and Innovative Businessman of the Year by TAG MEDIA.

Leadership and businesses were put to test this 2020, but in his case, he positively turned this into an opportunity to develop his and his team’s skills.  Strategically, he was able to secure his employees a "Pangkabuhayan Start Up Package" help during the lockdown and gave them an opportunity to earn money by being new entrepreneurs since this pandemic lasted longer than expected.  Mr. Tan believes that this pandemic should be treated as an additional time given to us to explore our capabilities as entrepreneurs and to help develop more young leaders for a better future.

Museum Prince with The Millennial Concept Factory Inc. Team: Marky Queaño - Corporate Operations Manager, Museum Prince Lawrence “Lance” Li Tan, Robert Lim Francisco – Director, Yzl Cruz – Vice President, Mark Ruell Pacumio Papa – Museum Manager, Wenfred De Guzman – Director for PR and Media Affairs of JCI Makati.

He dedicated his awards to Frontliners for the remarkable sacrifice they did for our country. He also thanked and honored people who empowered and trusted him in his endeavors and during these trying times.

Here comes "The Ice King"

Gerry "Mr. Freeze" Santos, the chief executive officer of Mr. Freeze Ice Tube Incorporated. He started the company in 2005 with only one ice plant. Now, the company is considered the largest manufacturer and distributor of tube ice in the Philippines.

Gerry Santos and business partner Isabelle Daza during the 2019 Asia Leaders Awards.

Gerry Santos knew every aspect of the ice business because of his father, ensuring the highest level of quality knowing that he learned from the best. His vision when he first started the company was to bring livelihood to tricycle drivers and helpers who are interested to increase their income as they become distributors.

Who would have thought that with ice, there will be a success story. This is a proof that every business must start somewhere and ours started from the ground up. He was the recipient of the Influencer of the Year, a finalist for the Businessman of the Year award and a finalist for the Innovative Company of the Year recognition at the Asia Leaders Awards 2019 held at Shangri-La Makati.

The businessman is also known for giving back to the community. Gerry Santos would always take the time off to visit the kids of the Philippine Children’s Medical Center (PCMC) in Quezon City to distribute food and toys.

What makes a business a success? It is the people around you. It is the commitment to giving back. It is knowing that a business does not stand alone. According to Gerry, “Success is something that's meant to be shared.”

For this year, Gerry will be at Asia Leaders Awards 2020 as an awardee. This year’s award ceremony will be on November 20, 2020 at Makati Shangri-La and at the Embassy of Singapore on November 23, 2020 and December 2, 2020 at Embassy of Malaysia and streamed live on the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of partner organizations.

Asia Leaders Awards main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia, is one of the largest and respected award event in the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge those leaders who inspire others to do better and be the best in their industry.

Awards committee members come from different embassies and organizations with other respected industry leaders.

To know more about Asia Leaders Awards, please visit our Facebook page and website www.asialeadersawards.asia

To know more about Mr. Freeze Purified Tube Ice, visit mrfreezetubeice.com

Embassy of Singapore, Korea and Malaysia for Asia Leaders Awards 2020

Asia Leaders Awards 2020 according to the organisers must be bigger and bolder since in these trying times, we still need to acknowledge the leaders who are shining more brightly to be emulated and to inspire others. 

The ambassadors from Singapore, Korea and Malaysia are part of the awards committees and  already selected their awardees. Ambassador Dong Man Han of Korea are always in full support as he was with Asia Leaders Awards 2019 also. 

Ambassador Gerard Ho of Singapore and Ambassador Norman Muhamad of Malaysia joins the credible awards commitee for the first time though the former Malaysian Ambassador Rizany Irwan was part of the committee last year. 

This years award ceremony will be in two venues;  November 20, 2020 at Makati Shangrila and November 23, 2020 at Embassy of Singapore in the Philippines and streamed live on the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of the partner organisations.

Asia Leaders Awards main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia, is one of the largest and respected award event in the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge those leaders who inspire others to do better and be the best in their industry.

Awards committee members come from different embassies, organisations and respected industry leaders. To know more about Asia Leaders Awards, please visit our Facebook page and website www.asialeadersawards.asia

Bounty Agro Captain: Ang Manok Ng Bayan at Asia Leaders Awards

Chooks2Go and Bounty Fresh might be the brand that’s very popular these days. Imagine Lea Salonga as brand ambassador and those stars in the hard court as endorsers not to mention Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso smiling in the camera with the roasted chicken on hand, side by side with the brains of this successful company.

Everything started by this man who accepted to be the President and General Manager many years ago, Ronald Daniel Mascariñas establishes now the leading poultry company and distribution in the Philippines, Bounty Agro Venture Incorporated (BAVI), the holding company of the brands; Bounty Fresh, Chooks2Go, Uling Roasters, Reyal and Adobo Connection.

 

Last year, he accepted the Mentor of the year award at Makati Shangrila Hotel under Asia Leaders Awards 2019 and for this year, he is one of the finalists under Man of the Year together with 4 leading Mayors who are making a difference right now with the Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, Kevin Tan of Alliance Global Group which is the holding company of Megaworld and 3M Philippines General Manager Reggie Pulumbarit.

Man of the Year is an award given to an individual by any type of organization. He is making a difference especially during this Pandemic helping out not just the organisation he belongs to but also helping out the indigents and Frontliners via the company he is with. The company or organisation he belongs to is making a significant impact in the lives of those who are in need. 

This years award ceremony will be on November 20, 2020 at Makati Shangrila. And streamed live on the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of partner organisations.

Asia Leaders Awards main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia, is one of the largest and respected award event in the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge those leaders who inspire others to do better and be the best in their industry.

Awards committee members come from different embassies, organisations and repected industry leaders. To know more about Asia Leaders Awards, please visit our Facebook page and website www.asialeadersawards.asia

A beautiful story: Beauché International for Asia Leaders Awards 2020

When we’re talking about the pioneer in beauty products manufacturing and distribution in the Philippines that targeted the mass population, you’ll think about Beauche International headed by its Founder, President and CEO, Conchita "Che" Toribio De Los Reyes.

For 14 years, Beauche International already has footprints globally and counting more in the coming years. Neither a chemist nor a pharmacist, Che developed her formula based on a generic formulation, and then partnered with a toll manufacturer for the soap’s production. Her formula turned out to be so good and effective, and now, Beauche International offers not just soaps but a variety of beauty products.

Hailed in Bohol but with residence in Cavite, Mommy Che or Madam Che to her distributors and resellers was also a former Mayor with an inspiring story in tow. From living in a squatter area to owning luxury cars, a sprawling estate plus about two dozen prime properties and an international business, Ms.Conchita Toribio, Che to family and friends, shares the secrets behind her success which started with a dream and a beauty soap.

Madam Che now is one of the finalists under Asia Leaders Awards. An inspiration to many, from grassroots selling, Beauché products are now sold in almost 200 company-owned and over 300 distributor-owned branches nationwide.

This years award ceremony will be on November 20, 2020 at Makati Shangrila. And streamed live on the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of partner organisations.

Asia Leaders Awards main objective is to promote the Philippines as a premier business hub and destination in Asia, is one of the largest and respected award event in the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge those leaders who inspire others to do better and be the best in their industry.

Awards committee members come from different embassies, organisations and repected industry leaders. To know more about Asia Leaders Awards, please visit our Facebook page and website www.asialeadersawards.asia

The Young and Mighty Mayor Dino Reyes Chua for Asia Leaders Awards 2020

Noveleta — A former barrio in Kawit, Cavite, this city was the home of so many Philippine heroes and martyrs during the Spanish era. Stories mentioned that the revolution against the Spanish colonialism produced five brave and able military generals and tacticians from Noveleta in the persons of Gen. Mariano Alvarez with his son Gen. Santiago Alvarez and Gen. Mariano's cousin, Gen. Pascual Alvarez and Gen. Luciano San Miguel. He was the Last President of the Philippine Revolutionary Government after the capture of General Mariano Trias, the first Vice President of the Philippines and General Miguel Malvar of Batangas. Another hero is Gen. Ariston Villanueva who together with Gen. Santiago Alvarez emerged as the hero of the Battle of Calero.

For this generation, another young and brave public servant is rising. Already a successful businessman (He is the president of Skyjet Airlines,  owner of El Palacio Resort in Coastal Bay, Noveleta, Cavite, owner of One Greenbelt Hotel in Ayala Center, Makati City and president of World Trade Hotels international, the incumbent Mayor, Dino Reyes Chua is the epitome of success. 

Now nominated for Man of the Year under Asia Leaders Awards, Mayor Dino Reyes Chua is not stopping to help his constituents in his hometown of Noveleta especially during this Covid-19 pandemic. 

His presence for his community is unbelievable as his heart really is to help his community which started at an early age. The trust of his peers to this young public servant proves when he became the youngest Vice Mayor of Cavite City at the age of 23. In 2010, he also served as No. 1 Provincial Board Member representing the 1st Congressional District of Cavite (Cavite City, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario). He also became one of the youngest majority leaders of Cavite Province at the age of 29. He often assumes the position of Acting Vice Governor whenever the Governor or Vice Governor is on-leave. In 2016, he became the youngest elected Mayor of Noveleta, Cavite at the age of 35.

Mayor Dino Reyes Chua proves that age is but a number only if one really is into helping and sharing the blessings. Everyone can do it as long as with focus, authentic with a heart and with a vision for the betterment of his own organisations and community. 

Awarding ceremony will be on November 20, 2020 and live streaming in the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of the partner organisations to reach more audience. 

Asia Leaders Awards for years with the main objective to promote the Philippines as the business hub and destination in Asia is one of the largest and respected award giving body from the Philippines with awardees from all around Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge these leaders so that they can inspire others more to do better, to help others and be the best in their industries and communities. 

Awards committees came from different organisations such as embassies, high government officers and senior leaders from different associations. To know more about ALA, please visit www.asialeadersawards.asia

3M Asia Pacific joins Asia Leaders Awards 2020

In this pandemic, the one that stands tall for the need of their products is no other than, 3M— with  corporate operations in 70 countries and sales in 200, 3M is  committed to creating the technology and products that advance every company, enhance every home and improve every life.

According to their website:

"During this global crisis, demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) continues to far exceed supply for the entire industry. We continue working with governments, health agencies, distributors and others to prioritize supplies to the most critical customer and public health needs.

We are grateful for the work 3Mers are doing to support the public health response and are taking actions to help protect and support them, including offering remote work when possible and providing robust safety protocols in our facilities. The safety of our employees and the public, including health care workers and first responders fighting COVID-19, is our highest priority."

Reggie Pulumbarit, Country Business Leader of 3M will be joining Asia Leaders Awards (ALA2020) as 3M is one of the finalists under Company of the year. This is the first time that 3M has been nominated at ALA2020 that will makes the event more successful. Highly credible with international platforms and respective companies confirmed too with the roster of organisations supporting and as partners of the event such as Embassy of Singapore, Embassy of Korea, Embassy of Malaysia, American Association of the Philippines, Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Department of Trade and Industries and Philippine Korean Council among others.

Awarding ceremony will be on November 20, 2020 and live streaming in the Asia Leaders Awards Facebook page and in 30 more accounts of the partner organisations to reach more audience. 

Asia Leaders Awards for years with the main objective to promote the Philippines as the business hub and destination in Asia is one of the largest and respected award giving body from the Philippines with awardees from Asia Pacific. Mission is to acknowledge these leaders so that they can inspire others more to do better, to help others and be the best in their industries.

Awards committees came from different organisations such as embassies, high government officers and senior leaders from different associations. To know more about ALA, please visit www.asialeadersawards.asia.

Asia Leaders Awards 2020 this November

Are you excited to know the awardees of the "ASIA LEADERS AWARDS: Real Leaders are shining more in this Pandemic?"

Then tune in to awarding ceremonies on 11-20-20, streaming live via Asia Leaders Awards Facebook Page and in the 30 more accounts under Asia Leaders Awards partners.

Quick message from one of the awards committee, the grandson of our former President of the Philippines Jose P. Laurel. Let’s all welcome, Robert Laurel Yupangco of Yupangco Group of Companies and Vice President of Philippine Korean Association.

Here are some of the finalists

"In this crisis we have right now, real leaders are shining more. They are still here to help their own organisations and at the same time sharing their blessings to the indigents and Frontliners. These are the real leaders."