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3/2018 Volume 14 Issue 2

PTC Celebrates 39th Anniversary by Strengthening Commitment to the Environment and the YouthPhilippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc. (PTC) celebrated its 39th anniversary by strengthening the company’s commitment to the protection of the marine environment and the empowerment of youth through education and leadership development, demonstrating the PTC Group’s evolving thrust of moving people, moving lives and moving the world.

These new initiatives were announced last February 19 after the anniversary mass officiated by Fr. Ogie Orpiada of the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Reflecting on the company’s mission, Fr. Ogie reminded employees that “as long as you are moving people, you are touching people and you are leading them to productivity. Moving lives then becomes the end product of your mission. And when your service is a fruitful service it will mean development for the world which for today’s times is translated to peace.”

“This time of the year, let’s take a step back and think of how can we rededicate ourselves to our mission as members of the PTC Group,” said PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo, speaking to employees after the mass. “There are so many things for us to be thankful for here at PTC and everything that we have achieved is a result of our dedication to our mission. May we, as a group of companies, remain committed to moving the lives of people that reinforces our ability to move the world.”

Protecting the Marine Environment

He added, “Our core business has always been in shipping and it will forever be in shipping. For shipping to succeed it needs a platform, it needs a medium and that medium is water. 70% of our world is made up of water. So how do we protect that water; how do we protect the basis by which we can continue to move lives and the world?”

Answering this question, PTC-CSJ Foundation President Carla S. Limcaoco announced the Foundation’s support of the Ecobricks Project. An Ecobrick is a plastic bottle packed tight with used, clean and dry plastic to create a building block for constructing modular furniture, garden spaces, walls and even full scale buildings. Ecobricks are a collaboration-powered technology that provides a zero-cost solution for individuals, households, schools and communities to help stop pollution and start envisioning a healthier way of living with the cycles of life.

“One of the advocacies of the PTC-CSJ Foundation is the protection of the marine environment,” said Ms. Limcaoco. “We are very concerned about pollution in the oceans that will affect our coral reefs, fishing industry, tourism, and our ability to trade so the impact on the world is very serious. Through the Ecobricks Project, we can help minimize plastic waste and prevent these bottles from being thrown into the ocean.”

Developing Capabilities for Tomorrow

Cognizant to the appointment of PTC Founder Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas as International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ambassador, the company also announced its co-sponsorship of History Meets Present (HMP) Convention 2018, a series of forums and workshops for maritime students and professionals which aim to promote leadership and skills development responsive to the new and modern advancements of the maritime industry.

“As an IMO Ambassador, my purpose is to promote maritime careers among the youth and make them understand that this is a serious industry where responsibility and accountability are critical. And we don’t just want to touch base with those who have already graduated or are already in maritime schools. We want to increase awareness of the importance of maritime and the seafaring profession among students in their elementary and high school years to encourage them to pursue a future in shipping.”

As part of the anniversary celebration, PTC Group employees and Global Maritime Professionals (GMPs) enjoyed a host of fun activities and treats throughout the day. A free photo booth and Pick-A-Prize Game was prepared for GMPs who were also able to avail of free health consultation, BMI measurement, blood pressure reading and blood sugar screening through the “Monday Health Day” organized by the PTC Family and Crew Relations in cooperation with AXA Philippines. Employees meanwhile were serenaded with live acoustic performances and were treated to free snacks and exciting raffle prizes during their lunch and afternoon breaks at the Mainsail Café.

From Balanghay Students to Global Maritime ProfessionalsTwo cadets from the Project Balangahay Senior Maritime High School Program are now sailing onboard Grindrod vessels as Ordinary Seamen, attesting to the competency, skills and employment-readiness of the program’s graduates. OSD Jilgo Menguez joined IVS Sentosa in December 2017 while OSD Cristian Edol has been assigned to IVS Kawana this January 2018. Both are graduates of Capitol University in Cagayan de Oro, one of the three pilot schools of the program.

James Vizen, another Balanghay graduate from Gil Montilla National High School in Negros Occidental, has also passed Grindrod’s application process and is slated to go onboard in the 2nd Quarter of this year as Wiper. Eight other graduates of the program are also scheduled to join various cargo vessels as ratings this coming March. At least 60% more graduates are targeted to be given employment onboard by 2018.

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CTI at the 25th Travel Tour ExpoConstellation Travels, Inc. (CTI) brought their exciting tour packages and complete host of travel services to the over 140,000 travel aficionados who joined this year’s Travel Tour Expo (TTE 2018), the country’s biggest travel fair, held last February 9 to 11, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Organized by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), TTE 2018 showcased both local and international travel destinations and related travel services from over 400 exhibitors. The event also served as the staging for the 3rd International Travel Trade Expo 2018, a business-to-business event that matched international sellers with members from the PTAA.

PTC Employees Learn About Basic First AidAs part of the company’s Emergency Preparedness Program, PTC Group employees learned about the administration of Basic First Aid through a seminar conducted last February 28, 2018 at the M/V Isabelita Room, First Maritime Place. Facilitating the seminar was Mr. Hector B. Javellana, Jr., Red Cross Safety Service Instructor of the Philippine National Red Cross – Parañaque Chapter. The Red Cross, along with the Department of Health, are the only agencies accredited by the government to conduct First Aid Training in the Philippines.

The seminar educated employees on the Do’s and Don’ts of administering first aid, when to give first aid treatment, as well as how to treat simple cuts and burns. Attendees were also reminded to keep a list of the telephone numbers of the government agencies that they need to contact should emergency situations arise.

LifeLinks Language Trainees Gear Up for GermanyLifeLinks International Resources, Inc. and Alfa Personnel Care GmbH, represented by Mr. Thorsten Meier, Managing Director, and Capt. Roland Lehmann, Director for Operations, welcomed the latest batch of nurses under their German Language Training Program last February 6, 2018 at the Schooner Bar of First Maritime Place, Makati. The trainees are currently undergoing language training in preparation for their deployment as health care professionals to Germany.

“I am impressed by the positive attitude of Filipinos,” said Capt. Lehmann to the nurses. “You have a very cheerful attitude and a warm, caring smile that’s

why we want you to work with us in Germany as qualified nurses, as assistant to doctors and as providers of care to those who are sick. And we want to be able to do this properly, in close coordination with the Philippine government in order to make sure that you are protected and taken care of. This is the reason why we chose to work with PTC and LifeLinks because we have had a very successful relationship with them in shipping and we want to replicate this success in the deployment of health care professionals.” Mr. Meier added, “The attitude of Filipinos is so great that all of us can learn from them. That is why we have now searched for qualified, motivated Filipino nurses to introduce them to work in the German healthcare industry where there is a current need for 300,000 new nurses within the next five years.”

Also present to welcome the nurses were Jaime Miguel de Sequera, President of LifeLinks; Angel Escaño, GM of LifeLinks; and other executives of the PTC Group. Tristan Arwen Loveres, President of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), also spoke to the nurses during the event and congratulated LifeLinks and Alfa Personnel for forging a partnership that ensures the safety and professional fulfillment of the Filipino nurses to be deployed.

Gerardo Borromeo Speaks at the 3rd HMP ForumPTC Chief Executive Officer Gerardo Borromeo gave more than 200 conventioneers from 13 schools a glimpse into the 4th Industrial Revolution during the Southern Luzon leg of the 3rd History Meets Present (HMP) Forum & Convention last February 23, 2018 at Malayan Colleges Laguna.

Themed “Transformational Leadership: Riding the Storm,” HMP 2018 endeavors to enlighten maritime youth leaders on the industry’s journey towards adapting to the Artificial Intelligence Era. A brainchild of the Gregorio Oca Leadership & Development (GOLD) Foundation Inc., HMP 2018 will be a nationwide series of forums aimed at promoting leadership responsive to the ever-changing landscape of the maritime industry.

In his speech, Mr. Borromeo challenged the students to always be one step ahead by being bold, iterative, experimental, data-driven and open in an age where digital disruption is inevitable. The forum was also graced by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Harry Roque; International Maritime Employers’ Council Training Manager, Mr. Dan Aldrich Tolentino; and GOLD Founder, Ms. Marissa Oca. The series of forums will culminate at the Seaman’s Village, Dasmariñas, Cavite in October 2018.

PTC-CSJ Brings a Wave of Change to CebuResponding to the call to rethink plastic, PTC-CSJ Foundation brought the award-winning documentary, “A Plastic Ocean” to Southwestern University (SWU) Cebu last February 15, 2018. A total of 162 Cadets took part in the 3rd leg of the film roadshow launched October 2017.

With the theme “#HindiAkoPLASTIC: A Collaboration on Sustainability,” the roadshow aims to create a wave of change by sparking awareness on the alarming realities of plastic pollution and its effects on our marine environment and on our our country. The Philippines remains in need of eco-intervention. Mr. Enrique Avanceña, Ecological Society of the Philippines Communications

Director, shared with the SWU Cadets the importance of using what was learned from the film and encouraged them to continue the practice of rethinking single-use plastic at home and in school.

The roadshow is in partnership with PTC, the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training, Inc. (PHILCAMSAT), the Swedish Institute, Business & Professional Women (BPW) Makati and the Plastic Oceans Foundation.

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ACM Holds #ARANGKADA Sales Kick-off in IloiloACM ignited the #ARANGKADA spirit of its brokers and agents as it launched a host of exciting and innovative sales incentive programs during the ACM Sales Kick-off held at the Royal Garden Hall in Iloilo City last February 5, 2018.

ACM Director Antonette De Guzman took part in the thrilling kick-off activity along with ACM officers Christopher Narciso, Chief Operating Officer; Jose Amantoy, Chief Financial Officer; Ma. Angelina Magsanoc, Group VP for Business Development and Corporate Marketing; Jose Eriberto Rosario, Senior AVP for Sales; Erico Loreto, AVP for Construction and Ma. Elena Fajardo, AVP for HRAD. The new sales programs are expected to further boost interest in Salas Real, ACM’s latest residential development located in the heritage town of Jaro, Iloilo.

Gerardo Borromeo at the ICS Board MeetingPTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo attended the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Board Meeting last February 6 at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, followed by the meeting of the ICS Labor Affairs Committee on February 7 at the ICS office in London, UK. The gathering was the last meeting chaired by Capt. Arthur Bowring after a long and distinguished tenure as Committee Chairman.

Mr. Borromeo is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the ICS where he served as Vice-Chairman from 2009 to 2017.

PTC MIL-COM Graduates Join Pioneering Batch of FAs for Royal AirPTC MIL-COM Aviation Training Center Inc. congratulates seven graduates of its 15-Day Flight Attendant Training Program for completing their initial Cabin Crew Training at Royal Air, a new airline that will be commencing service soon. The MIL-COM graduates hold the distinction of being part of Royal Air’s pioneering batch of flight attendants.

To enroll in the 15-Day Flight Attendant Training Program, please call (02) 841-5551 / 0917-3101874 or visit www.facebook.com/PTCMilComAviation.

PTC Snapshots

Go Ta Ship Ship Management’s Leif Holmberg, Technical Manager, Department MD (3rd from left) and Christer Green, Managing Director (4th from left), visited PTC last January 30, 2018 to conduct an audit on their local crewing office. Joining them in the photo are PTC’s Alain Garillos, Crewing Manager; Christina S. Manzano, Director; Gerardo Borromeo, CEO; and Peter Lugue, AVP, Crewing Operations.

Headed by PTC’s Government Affairs in Maritime and Sectoral Representation Senior VP, Capt. Ronald Enrile, the Green Goblins soared high at the company’s four-day basketball tournament held at the City Club, Alphaland in Makati. The tournament commenced last January 30, 2018 while the championship game was held on February 20, 2018. Apart from the Goblins, the league was joined by teams of employees from various departments namely the White Chocolates led by CTO Mr. Rick Hawkins, Grey Houndz led by CFO Mr. Jaime De Sequera and Blue Dribblers led by CEO Mr. Gerardo Borromeo. Named as the tournament’s Best Player was Juan Gabriel Jurado of Marketing Communications.

Year-End Awardees for 5S and Lean Blitz Announced PTC’s Business Process Controls and Compliance (BPCC) team recognized the departments and employees of the PTC Group who consistently practiced the principles of 5S in 2017, at an awarding ceremony held last February 19 at the Legaspi Room of First Maritime Place.

Recipients of the Best in 5S Award were the Claims Section, Purchasing, Komaya Crewing Office and Quality Assurance. ACM’s Marketing Department and Customer Relationship Department were each honored with the Most Improved in 5S. Edselyn F. Angue of Purchasing was named as the Best 5S Coordinator. Also cited for their consistent support of the 5S Program were the Executive Office, Family and Crew Relations, CFO/Group Treasury, General Services, BPCC, Business Development, Lighthouse Shipmanagement, Grindrod Crewing Office and Maria Luisa Beltran of Accounting.

During an earlier ceremony, BPCC also recognized the Top 4 Lean Blitz Projects for the 4th Quarter of 2017. The “Printed Forms Project” of Purchasing and the “Big 3 Viewing & Printing via My Pay” of Family Crew Relations were both named as Best Projects for the quarter. The “Online Training Evaluation Form Project” of the Quality Assurance Department of PHILCAMSAT and the “SMS-to-Email Ticket Request Project” of the Cargo Department of Constellations Travels Inc. placed 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Mapua-PTC CMET Alumni Association Conducts Medical MissionThe Mapua-PTC CMET Alumni Association (MPCAAI), in coordination with the Asian Hospital and Medical Center, Malayan Colleges Laguna, the local government of Sta. Rosa and PTC, held a medical mission called “Mission to Fishermen” last January 27, 2018 at the Sinalhan Elementary School in Sta. Rosa Laguna. The event was supported by PTCAT, Constellation Travels, First Maritime Credit Corp., Health Metrics, Inc., PHILCAMSAT and LifeLinks.

The Association also spearheaded “Spread Love, Share Blood,” a bloodletting drive held last February 21 at the E.T. Yuchengco Lobby in Malayan Colleges Laguna. The event was held in partnership with the Asian Hospital and Medical Center and was conducted in cooperation with the Mapua-PTC CMET Student Council.