Globe Business, the
enterprise ICT arm of Globe Telecom, is at the forefront of disaster awareness
and preparedness for large companies and organizations as it holds the first
Cebu Business Continuity Forum at the Cebu Marriott Hotel.
Company officials, subject
experts from the government and industry opinion leaders took the stage to
provide owners and heads of commerce from Cebu as well as its neighboring provinces
with key insights. The forum is directed
on the importance of preparation and prevention for untoward eventualities
which may adversely impact business operations, properties, resources and even
lives.
The Forum serves as an
opportunity for important stakeholders in the Visayas region to interface,
discuss and exchange best practices in business continuity, harnessing the
strength and adoption of available technologies to prepare businesses for any
nature and degree of disruptions as well as contingency measures.
“As
a company which gives premium on preparedness and being proactive in business
continuity, Globe is proud to be part of this initiative to keep enterprises on
their toes when it comes to business continuity. The Cebu Business Continuity Forum
is a venue to heighten the awareness of our fellow Visayan Leaders in the
business circles as well as the communities we serve on how we can adopt to the
“new normal” in our changing world and commercial environments,”
said Globe Enterprise Regional Marketing Head Jasmine Garrido.
It also showcased the
latest ICT capabilities as well as corporate initiatives before the region’s
chief executive officers, information technology and human resources heads as
well as operational and administrative managers.
Globe Head of External
Affairs Jocel de Guzman facilitated a “readiness checklist” session, shared the
telco’s “BangonPinoy” program in light of last year’s Typhoon Haiyan disaster
and the current “Project 1 Phone” drive to convert discarded phones into
classroom in nearby Aklan province and also talked about the telco’s “Project
Wonderful” campaign. Globe VP for Enterprise Marketing Charmaine Pamintuan formally
welcomed the delegates and provided an overview of the forum’s objectives.
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| From Left: Globe VP for IT-Enabled Services Rey Lugtu and Globe VP for Enterprise Marketing Charmaine Pamintuan |
Amb. Marciano Paynor from
Ayala Corp.’s External and Government Relations delivered the opening keynote,
covering contingencies and measures to win over the threats of calamities and disasters,
while Cebu’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Baltazar
Tribunalo delved on the government’s readiness and the LGU’s critical response
system in times of crises.
Key Globe executives and
officers such as G-Xchange President Paolo Baltao, Globe IT Consulting Services
Director Gilbert Virtucio, Unified Communications Director Louie Villanueva and
Senior Product Manager Sam Dichoso shared valuable learning on the topics of
resource and technology readiness. Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation
AVP Mark Yap talked about the key success factors n business recovery, while
Director General of the Phil. Information Agency Usec. Jose Mari Oquinena was
tasked to speak on people readiness and the key factors in developing a
proactive and resilient mindset. Globe VP for IT-enabled Services Rey Lugtu
closed the program with as short discussion on managing risks to technology.
