Bataan Death March Commemmorated by Czech Community

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The above photo shows members of the Czech Community from Manila commemorate the Bataan Death March, including Czech Republic Embassy Consul Jakub Černý (second from left) and David Minol (left most).

Czech Community Honors Bataan Death March. The Czech community from Manila held on May 14 its third annual memorial tour of the 1942 Bataan Death March. For this year, participants traveled 102 kilometers from Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga on bicycles. Consul of the Czech Republic Embassy Jakub Černý says, “After our first two memorial walks, we switched to commemorating the Death March with a bicycle ride to be able to finish the tour in one day and allow our other family members to join us.” This is Černý’s third straight year to participate in the annual memorial tour which finished in the old San Fernando train station.

14 Czechoslovaks were part of the 1942 Death March. Most of them came to the Philippines as workers of the Tomas Bata shoe factory while others were part of the Czechoslovak honorary consulate. After the attack on the Philippines, they voluntarily joined the defenders and seven of them sacrificed their lives for the liberty of this country.

Aspect Software Bolsters Cloud, Partnerships and ASEAN Region Through Leadership Appointments

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Aspect Software, a leading and award-winning provider of fully-integrated consumer engagement, workforce optimization, and back-office solutions is bolstering Aspect Cloud, partnerships and ASEAN region through leadership appointments in Asia Pacific.

“People are the foundation of everything we have achieved and everything we will achieve. As a company, we place the highest value on people and leaderships. We remain committed to work, serve and make the difference for our customers and partners. Sanjay, Richard and Shilpi are top talents who have leaned in, stepped up and helped make the difference with their proven leadership capabilities and expertise, while embracing our core values and culture,” states Jagan Narendran, Senior Vice-President for Asia Pacific and Middle East, Aspect Software.

Over the past few years, more organizations have increasingly embraced the benefits of cloud contact centers for their business. According to Frost & Sullivan, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of Asia Pacific Cloud Contact Center is 14.1% till 2021, and ASEAN Cloud Contact Center is growing faster at 22.8% CAGR till 2021. This signifies the importance placed by companies to evolve and improve their customer service operations, as customers increasingly demand better service.

“As we build on our market momentum as a leading customer experience software provider and expand the footprint of our market-leading cloud portfolio in Asia Pacific with our strategic alliance partners, I am confident that Sanjay’s dedication and experience in this industry, coupled with his proven execution capabilities, will bolster our Aspect Cloud growth in the region,” said Jagan.

He continued: “As our Asia Pacific go-to market is mainly indirect, we plan to further strengthen our Channel ecosystem and are confident that this will provide further inroads and revenue growth opportunities for Aspect. In recognition of Ms Shilpi Puri’s excellent work in engaging with existing partners and being instrumental in bringing on board new partners and important alliances, I am delighted to announce her promotion to the role of Senior Director, Strategic Alliances and Partnerships for Asia Pacific and Middle East.”

Jagan added: “ASEAN continues to be an important market for us in Asia Pacific, and to allow for dedicated focus, I am pleased to appoint Richard Loberas as Head of Sales for ASEAN and Korea. Richard has been a consistent performer and will further build upon our ASEAN growth momentum.”

Sanjay, Shilpi and Richard will report to Jagan.

Aquabest Announces New Batch of Scholars

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Aquabest the country’s leading water franchise is pleased to announce the awarding of its new batch of scholars under its Corporate Shared Values (CSV) program.

Under its CSV program the company offers scholarships to the children of its deserving employees. The company has always placed an emphasis in the welfare of its employees and their families. This is driven by the company's realization that its people are its prime assets and as part of its Christian values.

Every year the company sets aside funds to help with the education of its employees in good schools that offer quality education. With the scholarship grants, the children of its employees get to realize their dreams and reach their full potential.

Since its inception the scholarship program has assisted dozens of children in getting the good education needed to succeed in their life. This year's scholars are: Aletheia Arellano, Grade 3 at Greenfield Academy, Danica Marie Boton, Grade 10 at Fortunato Halili National Agricultural School, Jianne Rhed Catapia, Grade 4 at PBTS Academy, Mabhe Dimple Esguerra, Grade 3 at Saint Jude Academy of Quezon City, Samantha Siervo, 2nd year at Mary the Queen College, and Scarleth Jane Cayetano, Grade 3 at Merry Mount Preparatory School of Quezon City.