• BOC seizes smuggled goods
THE Bureau of Customs announced its personnel seized on May 26 smuggled imported cigarettes and other general merchandise worth P900 million in Bulacan. A statement issued by the BOC last Monday said a quick inventory revealed the seized cigarettes already amounted to P50 million. The statement added that the BOC personnel who inspected the warehouses found the imported cigarettes, housewares, kitchenwares and other goods that allegedly violated intellectual property rights. The BOC said the owners of the goods would be asked to present importation documents or proof of payment. Raadee S. Sausa
• Lender’s CSR unit rolls out program
BPI Foundation, the social development arm of Bank of the Philippine Islands, recently launched the second year of its a program to “empower nano, micro and small enterprises as part of the Foundation’s thrust on financial wellness and inclusivity.”
“This program falls under the foundation’s initiatives on enterprise development and livelihood, centered on financial inclusion for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through capacity development, network development and access to finance,” the organization said.
A statement by the organization said they aim to expand the program “to include nano start-ups which are challenged to establish proof of concept, or producing pilot projects or products for their businesses.”
• Shaping the future of recruitment:
Sun Life ASCP breaks new ground into the virtual world with campus hiring in Metaverse
As an organization that aims to drive digital transformation and technology advancements in the country, Sun Life Asia Service Center Philippines (ASCP) taps into the power of Metaverse for its talent acquisition and recruitment activities as it rolls out its campus hiring among technology university students across the region.
The campus hiring in Metaverse is in line with the company’s overall recruitment efforts with the goal to equip university students in their career journey right from their graduation, to the internship and formal employment. Furthermore, Sun Life ASCP envisions to achieve a more streamlined and efficient hiring operation, identifying the right talents for each available role, ultimately providing a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
The Metaverse will mirror the actual facilities of the Sun Life ASCP office through 3D technology – allowing candidates to create their own fun avatars and easily roam around, engage and interact with Sun Life ASCP’s HR recruiters and hiring managers – just like how it was in real life. Apart from the launching of Metaverse, Sun Life ASCP will also roll out its very own Sinag Chatbot, which will be the candidate’s companion – guiding them in their queries, concerns, and other application requirements when they engage with it in ASCP’s Facebook page. The utilization of this automated tool will enable faster turn-around time in processing applications while saving resources and expenses for both the candidate and the company.
With the launch of these new digital innovations, Sun Life ASCP is eyeing to target a total of 300 potential candidates – contributing a total of 10-20% of new hires for the company. Through this, it expects to generate a minimum of P100,000 savings per hire.
“Sun Life ASCP has been constantly innovating and leveraging new technologies to enhance its operations, improve customer experiences and overall deliver best-in-class services,” shared Chandan Barve, VP and Chief Administrative Officer, Sun Life ASC. The launch of campus hiring in Metaverse and Sinag Chatbot at ASCP are in line with our digital first approach and will help improve the company’s overall recruitment effort as we establish a more efficient and effective hiring process. As a result, candidates can enjoy a positive and seamless experience all throughout the hiring journey.”
