Monday, October 29, 2018
The issue of Job Sub-contracting is a hot-button topic these days and mired in a lot of confusion and misunderstanding. Ruby Pacis, President and CEO of Faith in God Professional and Technical Services Corporation (FIGRPMPTSC), one of the top Job Contracting and Subcontracting Corporations, wants to clarify a lot of those misconceptions.
While the word “agency” has had abad rap, not all Subcontracting companies are run skirting legalities and ethics. “We are one of the first few Subcontractors who were given a DO174-17 Certification from Department of Labor and Employment Office,” said Pacis, which is no small feat because the recent purge of Job Subcontractors in the Philippines has seen 4,580 companies downsized to 2,669 when the DO18-A Rules and Regulations on Contracting was enacted, and out of those, only 1,911 have successfully acquired the DO (Department Order) 174-17 license to (as of June 2018). Pacis’ corporation, FIGRPMTSC, is among in the first batch that was given one under the new rules.
Since the start of our business operation, we include the payment for Service Incentive Leaves and Separation Pay in our billing to all our clients. We provide Security of Employment and Security of Tenure” to all our employees," specified Pacis. "From day one they work for us. They are already considered on probation.” When a project ends, the employees are either transferred or are given Separation Pay. “That's the difference between FIG and other companies. It’s why we’re still here,” added Pacis.
“We give our employees more than what the law mandates.” They subsidize HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) 70/30 and personal accident insurance also at 70/30, wherein FIGRPMPTSC subsidizes the 30% of the premiums. The company also provides for Christmas Packages aside from the 13th month pay given every December.
“We have a group of professionals and management team consists of Technical Services or Account Manager, Account Specialist, Health & Safety Officers, and Finance Personnel managing our workforce, said Pacis." One thing that we consider our edge over the others is that we have our own Training Center equipped with world class facilities and modules where we provide Soft and Technical Skills Training to our employees. This enables our employees to be “Employment Ready” before we assign them to the Projects." FIG legitimately provides for Merchandizing Support & Services because they have their own Product Retail and Distribution Company.
FIG is a Project Manager, Solutions Provider and not an employee recruiter. “We have a bilateral relationship with our employees wherein we give KRA (Key Result Area) and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) to them and in the same way, we take care of them and meet their employment needs in order to maintain and retain them in our company,” explained Pacis. There are four points that the law uses to determine who is the employer. Recruitment and Selection, Payment of Wages, Control and Supervision, and the Power to Discipline. FIG assiduously does all that.
What drives Pacis to continue improving and working towards the progress and stability of her company despite the difficulties--especially these days due to misconceptions and wrong notions against the subcontracting field--is her deepest desire to provide long-term eployment, which will result in improved life conditions for the people and improved economic conditions in the country. “I have been a Human Resources Practitioner since 1993, and I never stop learning about Human Resource Management, even now.
Employees are also involved in Corporate Social Responsibility Programs, where they are given the opportunity to find joy in giving, through sharing their talents and skills. FIGRPMPTSC gives focus on highest Attendance Rate and Lowest Attrition Rate by having a dedicated Employee/Client Hotline, Talent Online Community, Work-Buddy System and other specialized Employee Engagement Programs. Pacis wants to ensure that her company always contributes to the highest productivity and profitability of her clients by closely supervising her employees to deliver greater work performance.
“It’s a changing market,” said Pacis, explaining the need for subcontracting in the first place. “The demands of principal’s major clients are not fixed, and sometimes when the business demand is low, the business of the principals is greatly affected due to higher number of regular manpower. It’s where the business flexibility that legitimate subcontractors offer and play a vital role in principal companies.
“It’s a changing market,” said Pacis, explaining the need for subcontracting in the first place. “The demands of principal’s major clients are not fixed, and sometimes when the business demand is low, the business of the principals is greatly affected due to higher number of regular manpower. It’s where the business flexibility that legitimate subcontractors offer and play a vital role in principal companies.
We, in turn, can transfer the employees to another client while ensuring their Security of Tenure”. Pacis emphasizes that the definition of legitimate subcontracting allowed under Department Order (DO) 174-107 of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has several stringent requirements. A legitimate subcontractor uses its own method and equipment while performing the project inside or outside the premises of the principal/client. It has over-all control and direct supervision to its own employees performing the tasks for a specific project. At the same time, the legitimate subcontractor has sufficient capitalization, which, under the law should be a minimum of P5M. On her end, Pacis said FIG is worth P70.5M.
“We have a group of professionals and management team consists of Technical Services or Account Manager, Account Specialist, Health & Safety Officers, and Finance Personnel managing our workforce, said Pacis." One thing that we consider our edge over the others is that we have our own Training Center equipped with world class facilities and modules where we provide Soft and Technical Skills Training to our employees. This enables our employees to be “Employment Ready” before we assign them to the Projects." FIG legitimately provides for Merchandizing Support & Services because they have their own Product Retail and Distribution Company.
Housekeeping Support and Services among the “cream of the crop” because the company has complete Housekeeping Equipment and Rigid Training under their Property Management Support & Services Company, wherein they provide General Housekeeping and Property Maintenance of Hotels, Condominiums, Apartments, Private Buildings and the like. With extensive experience in Business Process Support and Contract Manufacturing, FIG is also an expert in providing Back Office Support Services like Recruitment Management, Employee Engagement using Online Platforms, Productivity & Performance Management, Marketing & Sales Management, Process Audit Management and Employee Learning & Training Development and Manufacturing Pre and Post Operation Management Services like Material Handling Services, Warehouse Management using their own equipment like hand tools and Forklift.
Pacis knows that people don’t necessarily understand the nitty-gritty of labor laws and only see the chaos in the news. She said she even talked to a political leader who admitted to her that their impression was that all subcontracting companies were operating illegally and they don’t give Security of Tenure to its employees. What is illegal is if the subcontractor is into labor-only contracting. Explaining further, Pacis illustrated: “Let’s say, a subcontracting company merely recruits employees and allows the clients to manage and control them for five months working along with the regular employees of the principal, doing the same tasks that are directly related to the “core business” of the same then renew its employment contract every five months depriving them of their employees’ rights as mandated by law. That's not legitimate subcontracting. And FIG doesn't do it that way. We do not provide employees or workers to our principals, we assign our regular employees to our Project with our principal using our own methods, equipment, tools through our own Management Team."
Pacis knows that people don’t necessarily understand the nitty-gritty of labor laws and only see the chaos in the news. She said she even talked to a political leader who admitted to her that their impression was that all subcontracting companies were operating illegally and they don’t give Security of Tenure to its employees. What is illegal is if the subcontractor is into labor-only contracting. Explaining further, Pacis illustrated: “Let’s say, a subcontracting company merely recruits employees and allows the clients to manage and control them for five months working along with the regular employees of the principal, doing the same tasks that are directly related to the “core business” of the same then renew its employment contract every five months depriving them of their employees’ rights as mandated by law. That's not legitimate subcontracting. And FIG doesn't do it that way. We do not provide employees or workers to our principals, we assign our regular employees to our Project with our principal using our own methods, equipment, tools through our own Management Team."
What drives Pacis to continue improving and working towards the progress and stability of her company despite the difficulties--especially these days due to misconceptions and wrong notions against the subcontracting field--is her deepest desire to provide long-term eployment, which will result in improved life conditions for the people and improved economic conditions in the country. “I have been a Human Resources Practitioner since 1993, and I never stop learning about Human Resource Management, even now.
I saw how some companies shortchanged employees, not always because it is their intention but because of alack of knowledge on Labor Laws and People Management. I wanted to put up a company that would provide job security and employ fair treatment and practices. I prayed about it for two years.” In 2003 she put up FIG, and like most startups, she started in an old garage. “Nobody wanted to put their faith in me because I was so young.” All she had was a capital of P65,000, a genuine desire to provide long-term employment to people, a belief in herself and a strong faith in God.
The company is now worth P70.5M and has four offices in four regions: NCR, Laguna, Pampanga and Cebu, but Pacis said it wasn’t always an easy trajectory. “I have opted to lose millions of pesos, just so I can stick to my principles. The name of my company is Faith In God, I should walk my talk.” She has turned down clients and employers who would bargain with her and offer less than what is mandated by law. This is stealing from the employee, she explained, and sometimes the profits are divvied up by the employer and the agency. “We educate our employees about their rights and remit all their Social Mandated Benefits up to the last centavo,” emphasized Pacis.
Pacis knows her competitors have said things such as, “Don’t do business with her, they’re expensive.” Another one is, “They’re ‘overcharging’”. To which, Pacis answers, “I give SIL (Service Incentive Leave). I give Separation Pay and all other government mandated benefits to all my employees because that is what employees deserve, so I have to include them in my billing to clients.”
The company is now worth P70.5M and has four offices in four regions: NCR, Laguna, Pampanga and Cebu, but Pacis said it wasn’t always an easy trajectory. “I have opted to lose millions of pesos, just so I can stick to my principles. The name of my company is Faith In God, I should walk my talk.” She has turned down clients and employers who would bargain with her and offer less than what is mandated by law. This is stealing from the employee, she explained, and sometimes the profits are divvied up by the employer and the agency. “We educate our employees about their rights and remit all their Social Mandated Benefits up to the last centavo,” emphasized Pacis.
Pacis knows her competitors have said things such as, “Don’t do business with her, they’re expensive.” Another one is, “They’re ‘overcharging’”. To which, Pacis answers, “I give SIL (Service Incentive Leave). I give Separation Pay and all other government mandated benefits to all my employees because that is what employees deserve, so I have to include them in my billing to clients.”
Companies who do not engage in ethical practices may balk, but she doesn’t want to do business with those sorts of corporations anyway, and there are still big businesses that come to her all the time. “We don't do 555,” she said emphatically, explaining the notorious practice of agencies and employers of conniving, switching an employee within several agencies after five months so they never get regularized. “Kinakawawa nila ang mga Pilipino,” Pacis said with sadness. It only strengthened her resolve to operate her own business with a strict moral compass.
“It's not an easy name,” said Pacis of her company, Faith in God. “But everything started from faith. I didn't have big amount of money when I started, but I had the biggest faith in my heart.” The company wasn’t even supposed to be named that because when she was trying to register a company name at the Department of Trade and Industry, they told her she couldn’t possibly use “Faith in God” because it’s the name of a church. And so, she was resigned to a utilitarian name such as Laguna Recruitment and Placement, or something to that effect. So, no one was more surprised when she got her certificate aand read “Faith in God”. The bureaucracy works in mysterious ways, and for Pacis it was a blessing. “I cried,” she recalled.
She took that as a sign. “It’s not much a business but a vocation,” said Glenn Edralin, Assistant Vice-President of FIG. Pacis agreed. “It really is a vocation. Human Resources (HR) is the most powerful department in any organization. It should be. If you are an HR Practitioner, you're not just an employee advocate, you're also a business partner. HR is my passion.
“It's not an easy name,” said Pacis of her company, Faith in God. “But everything started from faith. I didn't have big amount of money when I started, but I had the biggest faith in my heart.” The company wasn’t even supposed to be named that because when she was trying to register a company name at the Department of Trade and Industry, they told her she couldn’t possibly use “Faith in God” because it’s the name of a church. And so, she was resigned to a utilitarian name such as Laguna Recruitment and Placement, or something to that effect. So, no one was more surprised when she got her certificate aand read “Faith in God”. The bureaucracy works in mysterious ways, and for Pacis it was a blessing. “I cried,” she recalled.
She took that as a sign. “It’s not much a business but a vocation,” said Glenn Edralin, Assistant Vice-President of FIG. Pacis agreed. “It really is a vocation. Human Resources (HR) is the most powerful department in any organization. It should be. If you are an HR Practitioner, you're not just an employee advocate, you're also a business partner. HR is my passion.
While she completed a certificate in Applied Master of Business Administration, Pacis wants to focus more on earning a degree in Organizational Development, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employment Readiness and other courses that will equip her in discovering and creating programs that will help motivate employees to achieve their highest productivity and achieve a great work performance because this leads to their own professional advancement. "Yes, I am a businesswoman," said Pacis, "but I manage my companies with clear objectives and a God-fearing heart."
To learn more about FAITH IN GOD RPM PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION (FIGRPMPTSC), visit the official website at www.figrpmptsc.com and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FIGRPMPTSC. You may also contact directly to the following branches: (PR)
Laguna Branch- Unit 1, 1st and 2nd Floor Andenson Building II, National Highway, Barangay Parian, Calamba City, 4027, Laguna, Philippines, (049) 306-0916/ (049) 508-0146
Pampanga Branch- Commercial Area 2 & 3, Ground Floor, Tower B, Donggwang ODE County Building, C.M. Recto Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, 2009 Pampanga, Philippines, (045) 499-5133 to 34
NCR Branch, Units 1, 10 and 11, Mezzanine Floor, ADB Avenue Tower, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1605 Metro Manila, Philippines, 02-533-9803, 02-984-7702, 02-967-0630
Cebu Branch, Unit 6, 7 and 8, EMT Building, C. St., Victoria Village, Tabunok, Talisay City 6045, Cebu, Philippines, 0915-810-0094/0919-657-0689
To learn more about FAITH IN GOD RPM PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION (FIGRPMPTSC), visit the official website at www.figrpmptsc.com and follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FIGRPMPTSC. You may also contact directly to the following branches: (PR)
Laguna Branch- Unit 1, 1st and 2nd Floor Andenson Building II, National Highway, Barangay Parian, Calamba City, 4027, Laguna, Philippines, (049) 306-0916/ (049) 508-0146
Pampanga Branch- Commercial Area 2 & 3, Ground Floor, Tower B, Donggwang ODE County Building, C.M. Recto Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, 2009 Pampanga, Philippines, (045) 499-5133 to 34
NCR Branch, Units 1, 10 and 11, Mezzanine Floor, ADB Avenue Tower, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1605 Metro Manila, Philippines, 02-533-9803, 02-984-7702, 02-967-0630
Cebu Branch, Unit 6, 7 and 8, EMT Building, C. St., Victoria Village, Tabunok, Talisay City 6045, Cebu, Philippines, 0915-810-0094/0919-657-0689
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| The Praxis board gamifies real-life scenarios-- every turn allows players to test their financial decision-making skills and with a little bit of luck, and Set for Tomorrow plans thrown in the mix, the ebb and flow of Praxis cash decides the fate of their retirement and stability! |
“FWD’s Set for Tomorrow will provide protection for the people we love and care about. The coverage amount and period can be customized to any personal situation and budget. Our aim is to make real and substantial protection accessible to everyone,” said FWD Life Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Grimes.
Dubbed Set for Tomorrow, the insurance product has three variants that address the different needs to take care of those left behind should the unexpected happen—Short Term Cover, Income Protector, and Estate Protector.
“Set for Tomorrow caters to Filipinos from 18 to 70 years of age, from young urban professionals to retirees,” Peter added. “With very basic social security, many professionals have an enormous protection gap.”
Taking responsibility to protect those you love
From left: Lou Ventigan of LemonGreentTea.ph, Enzo Luna of JuanManilaExpress, and Jonel Uy of BloggerManila.com, are the high rollers, top 3 finishers with the most accumulated Praxis cash and receive FWD jackets from Head of Marketing Roche Vandenberghe (rightmost)
In today’s uncertain world, FWD’s latest insurance product is there to protect the ones you love. Three common reasons that lead to financial problems for those left behind include:
People have loans and accountabilities that are transferred to their family if they are no longer around.
Raising a family requires time and money. Also, if the breadwinner falls away, the family will still need money to continue living a life with dignity.
People who build up wealth worry about what they leave behind and especially how to best avoid a family crisis in settling estate taxes and dividing assets. As part of any estate planning solution, long-term insurance coverage is essential to evenly share the assets and ensure those left behind feel equally treated.
Solutions that provide guaranteed protection and give you peace of mind
Bloggers and media all smiles as they play their cards right for the goal of a secure retirement.
FWD’s Set for Tomorrow has three variants that meet the needs of the modern Filipino. Short Term Cover is an affordable term life plan that provides guaranteed life insurance coverage for five or 10 years.
Income Protector ensures that your family can continue their life even if you are no longer around. Lastly, Estate Protector is a whole-life plan that provides guaranteed life insurance coverage until 120 years of age.
FWD wants to guide people in fitting the right variant, protection amount, coverage period, and payment terms to the customer’s preferences and abilities. With this in mind, FWD launched online calculator “Cali”. By answering just a few questions, Cali allows you to determine the best solution for you and your budget. To find out the Set for Tomorrow plan that’s perfect for your budget and insurance needs, simply visit cali.ph/SetForTomorrow.
FWD’s Set for Tomorrow plans are now available through FWD Life’s Financial Wealth Planners. Interested customers may call the 24/7 FWD Customer Connect Hotline at (02) 888-8388 or chat with a Customer Connect Executive via FWD’s 24/7 Live Chat (www.fwd.com.ph) to set an appointment. The plans will also soon be available at all branches of Security Bank, FWD’s bancassurance partner.
Friday, October 26, 2018
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| Little Ms. Thailand and Little Mr. Ireland are the winners for the Best in National Costume during the United Nations Celebration at SM City San Jose Del Monte. |
It was a synergy of cultures as SM Malls in Marilao, San Jose Del Monte, Pulilan, and Baliwag recently commemorates the 73rdanniversary of United Nations Day.
SM Malls in Bulacan were instantly transformed into palette of hues as thousands of kids dressed up in their national costumes with their colorful flags.
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| Over 700 students from different schools in San Jose Del Monte City join the Parade of Nations and Costume Contest at SM. |
“It is always our pleasure to host UN Day celebration because it teaches kids the importance of respect despite differences in culture, religion and language to achieve international understanding” shares SM City San Jose Del Monte Mall Manager Jose Mari Emmanuel Correa.
SM City Marilao Assistant Mall Manager Don Fiesta also added that UN Day celebration encourages appreciation on cultural diversity while raising awareness on United Nation’s role to the world.
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| Little Ms. Philippines wearing a red Maria Clara gown to showcase bountiful harvest of flowers and strawberries. |
During the celebration, participants performed traditional song and dance numbers, showcasing the culture and tradition of different countries. United Nations celebration also proved to be a treat to shoppers and participants as spectacular prizes and awards were given.
United Nations Day is one of the many exciting activities of SM Supermalls in honor of the intergovernmental organization that promotes human rights, social and economic development, and world peace. Each year, SM Supermalls organizes variety of events to mark UN Day. Activities range from film and art exhibitions, costume contests, symposiums to series of culture appreciation for students.
United Nations Day is one of the many exciting activities of SM Supermalls in honor of the intergovernmental organization that promotes human rights, social and economic development, and world peace. Each year, SM Supermalls organizes variety of events to mark UN Day. Activities range from film and art exhibitions, costume contests, symposiums to series of culture appreciation for students.
MANILA, Philippines – Red Bull Music 3Style is back in the Philippines for its fifth year as a nationwide tournament. The National Finals brings five (5) of the country’s top DJ’s to battle it out for a spot in the World Finals at Xylo at the Palace, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, on Saturday, November 17th, 2018.
Qualifying DJ’s applied online and uploaded a short, five minute performance video showcasing three different musical genres. Each entry was judged on skill, originality, and music selection.
The six (6) DJ’s who advanced to the Red Bull Music 3Style Philippine National Finals are:
· iNBiTUiN
· Mark Thompson
· Gavin Skewes
· Arpee Ong
· Jan Musa
· DYHA
This year’s selection of judges include a number of the most influential names in the DJ scene.
· DJ Shintaro (2013 World Champion) (Japan)
· DJ Puffy (2016 World Champion) (Barbados)
For almost ten years, Red Bull Music 3Style has established itself as a premier global event. This year’s tournament brings DJs from 20 countries to go head-to-head at the World Finals in Taiwan to become the 2018 World Champion.
The time is now for a new face to step up and represent the Philippines. Who will it be? Who will bring the best beats and represent the Philippines?
#redbullmusic3style #playwithmusic
http://www.redbull3style.com
Quezon City, Philippines – October 26, 2018 –Thousands of Filipinos are expected to travel to their respective provinces in observance of Undas. Some of those who will traverse the road will be driving with their cars. For long trips, it is especially important to make sure that the car is properly equipped and in good condition for safe driving.
This Undas, PRESTONE, a leading innovator of cutting-edge coolants, brake fluid, and motor oils, is joining the “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” project of Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC), where they will be providing assistance to motorists who will pass through the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), and the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX).
For a safer and convenient travel, PRESTONE shared safety tips to promote and ensure the safety of travelers heading to their provinces.
Prepare a list of emergency hotlines
Some unavoidable circumstances may occur while on the road, so take note of these emergency phone numbers that you can easily connect to when the need arises. Some of the hotlines you can call for assistance are: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) hotlines - (02) 3-5000 and (02) 580-8910; Twitter: @NLEXtraffic; Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) hotlines - (0920) 96-SCTEX (72839) (traffic hotline) or (045) 459-0522; Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) hotlines - (02) 825- 400, call and text hotline: 0942-822-8489.
Don’t forget your BLOWBAGETS
Ever heard of BLOWBAGETS? It probably sounds funny, but it is, actually, an acronym for the things you should check before heading out: battery, lights, oil, water, brake, air, gas, engine, tire, and self.
Aside from using water, you should also use a coolant, a fluid that absorbs heat from the engine and then dissipates it through the radiator. Using the right coolant for your engine will provide the ultimate cooling system protection to avoid overheating, rust, and corrosion.
Whether you’re just driving to work or going on a long trip to the province, try to make it a habit to inspect your car. By checking your BLOWBAGETS, you get to ensure a safe and trouble-free trip.
Set aside money for food and accommodation
You might find yourself spending hours stuck in the madness of traffic jams on your way to the province. Long drives can be quite tricky, so consider preparing filling grubs like sandwiches before heading out. There are also stopovers on the way, so fill your stomach so you won’t be hungry while on the road.
As such, some trips can last for more than 12 hours, which can be exhausting especially for the person driving. Don’t force yourself to traverse the road and try to look into cheap accommodation where you can stay for the night—or day.
Prepare gasoline and auto care needs
Making sure your car is in good condition before any trip is important. Try to take your car to a mechanic if it needs work or maintenance before heading out. Consider estimating your cost for gas as well so you can already set aside money.
To help you with your auto care needs, PRESTONE will be providing products and services in specific designations so that the safety and security of all travelers will be safeguarded.
From October 31 to November 4, 2018, 6 AM to 6 PM, PRESTONE will be providing mechanic service at SMSK motorists camps in SCTEX Floridablanca Lay-by (Subic bound) and CAVITEX Paranaque toll plaza and Kawit toll plaza.
PRESTONE will also offer brake fluid efficiency testing at SCTEX-Floridablanca Lay-by and CAVITEX-Kawit toll plaza from the said date.
To know more about PRESTONE and the “Safe Trip Mo, Sagot Ko” campaign, visit its website at www.prestone.com.ph.
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debut of Jose Mari Chan as Shopee’s Christmas ambassador marks the
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MANILA, October 26, 2018 – In recent time, OPPO, one of the leading brands in the world in the smartphone market, has received the prestigious One to Watch prize, within the TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer Awards ceremony.
This year, OPPO has literally excited the jury, thanks to its innovative technologies and willingness to challenge the norms. Despite a packed marketplace, OPPO is definitely the brand to keep an eye on this year.
Through this prestigious award, OPPO can rightly continue to claim its place as one of the leading brands in the smartphone market. The company is very proud of this recognition, which highlights its commitment to explore cutting edge technologies, through a revolutionary design approach, combining tech-innovation and design with art. This fully reflects OPPO’s values and its pursuit to create the smartphone of the future.
Consumers choose the innovation of the future
While OPPO received its award in London, consumers made more than a choice between several mobile companies. Consumers made the choice of a smarter future. Only 3 months after its official launch in Europe, OPPO is considered one of the leading brands in defining the smartphones of tomorrow. Trendsetter and innovative, OPPO surprised by its boldness with its stealth 3D cameras, this year’s most important technological breakthrough. OPPO has already started to reinvent the rules of the mobile scene, and has now drawn the attention of big names in tech as TechRadar Mobile Choice Consumer.
About the prize
The Mobile Choice Consumer Awards celebrates the best of mobile industry, from handsets to services, brands to retailers for the last 18 years. 2018 is a special edition as Mobile Choice Consumer Awards are joining forces with UK’s leading technology website, TechRadar, to reach a larger voting audience.
One to Watch Award, celebrates companies pushing back tech boundaries and who have a strategic role in defining the mobile landscape of tomorrow.
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