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“Love is Us this Christmas” is this year’s theme for the ABCI / ABERDI Mindanao and ABCI QC/Tanay Christmas parties last December 2 at the Marquee Tent, Xavier Estates and December 12 at Vikings Buffet, SM Marikina.
Employees donned their KPOP Christmas outfits, showcased their talents and received team competition prizes up to Php 10,000 and raffle prizes such as a 58” inch Smart TV, Dining Set, Sofa Set, Washing Machines and many more.
As part of its continuing CSR to a life-saving mission of blood-donation, A Brown Company Inc (ABCI), subsidiaries, affiliates and A Brown Employees Credit Coop (ABECco) in partnership with Philippine Red Cross – CDO Chapter successfully celebrated year 12 of #DugongABrown with 45 donors donating a total of 40 pints or equivalent to 20,000 cc of blood Friday, March 25, 2022 at the XSCC Employees Lounge.
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PCPC Awarded by DENR-EMB
The GAWAD EMB honors and recognizes exemplary efforts and initiatives of Local Government Units (LGUs), Environmental Partners and Schools for the protection and conservation of the environment in Western Visayas. The event was held by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Region 6 on June 29, 2017 at Robinsons Place Jaro, Iloilo City as a culminating activity to the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month. The 2017 theme, Connecting People to Nature, encourages appreciation for the environment by going out to see its beauty and know about its importance.
One of the objectives of the GAWAD EMB is to bestow recognition, the Environmental Partner Award, upon Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that provided assistance and full support to the EMB and DENR’s projects and programs. The partnership paved way to more opportunities for a better solidarity with the EMB in the fight against climate change, global warming and land, air and water pollution. Palm Concepcion Power Corporation is one among the 6Environmental Partner awardees of the EMB which include Robinsons Place Iloilo, SM City Iloilo, Trans Aire Development Holdings Corporation, Panay Energy Development Corporation, and (LGU) City of Iloilo.
The College of Economics and Management of the University of the Philippines — Los Baños presented a Plaque of Recognition to ABCI President and CEO Mr. Roel Z. Castro as a CEM Outstanding Alumnus in Corporate Planning and Governance.
Mr. Castro was given the honor “for his unwavering passion for process and management innovation in the energy and agribusiness sectors; for his exemplary achievements as President and CEO of A Brown Company, Inc. in forging partnerships with international and local partners for the improvement of Philippine agriculture and industry; and for his deep concern for improving people’s lives and building communities through spearheading various sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility programs.”
The recognition was conferred by Dean Isabelita M. Pabuayon on July 14, 2017 on the College of Economics and Management’s 39th Foundation Day in the UP Los Baños campus.
Mr. Castro graduated with a degree in BS Agricultural Business with Best Special Problem (Thesis) Award in 1988.
BY QUARREN M. DEL ROSARIO
A Brown Company Inc. recently honored employees during the 2017 Employee Service Awards Ceremony last July 4 at XSCC Convention Hall, along with board members, officers and ABCI’s Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Walter Brown who were present to celebrate their service as well.
This year’s ceremony was a memorable event for all the awardees and members of the board. The following awards were also given to the following:
- Special Leadership Award- Dr. Walter B. Brown
- Special Recognition Award- Ms. Annabel P. Brown
- Special Appreciation Award-Mr. Robertino E. Pizarro
- Special Awards- Atty. Antonio S. Soriano, Atty. Jason C. Nalupta,Mr. Elpidio M. Paras and Dr. Thomas G. Aquino and Mr. Renato N. Migriño
There are 19 awardees who received a plaque of recognition and cash gift in return to their showed dedicated service to the company.
The newly-hired also presented their tribute to the awardees. The event was entertained by the very talented musician Napoleon Hechanova, where the officers also rendered a song number for everyone.
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Leadership Essentials for ABCI Leaders
BY QUARREN M. DEL ROSARIO
A half day learning session and workshop on leadership essential was conducted by Arc Docendi,Inc. Training & Management Consulting last July 5, at XSCC, Xavier Estates, Upper Balulang attended by supervisors and officers from A Brown Company.
The program was intended for leaders of A Brown. It focused on the qualities of being a leader, dealing with change, accepting challenges and leveling up as a leader.
It also involved a masterful mix of group dynamics exercises, inspiring leadership examples and key ingredients in becoming effective leaders.
Coach Butch Nayona facilitated the motivational and exciting program.
Rappler producer/editor Ms. Krista Garcia, along with ABCI CorpComm Manager and media producer/editor Ms. Shai Lagarde, held their second “Writing and Photography for Web” workshop on March 9, 2017 at the head office in Xavier Estates, Cagayan de Oro.
As a follow-up to the first one in 2014, ABCI’s HRD officers organized the said workshop for the benefit of Brown Group employees who have the potential and are interested in honing their skills in written communication and photography, specifically for business and corporate. Similarly, this year’s seminar was geared towards contributing these skills to the documentation and reportage of various events, activities, promotional campaigns, and features relevant to the company.
Digital Content by Krista Garcia
Content Producer and BrandRap Editor, Rappler
Krista is a Content Producer for Rappler and is currently the section editor for BrandRap. She handles sponsored pieces, making sure that brand messages are delivered with taste, relevance, and substance.
She has been writing and producing professionally since 2009 and her work has appeared on TV, print, radio, and online. She graduated with a degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Her thesis, an anthology of short fiction, included two stories that have been published locally. Her first “real” job was in TV production, where she learned to edit 30-second plugs and create monthly media strategies for a local cable channel. In 2011, she went freelance and became a pioneer writer and segment producer for two lifestyle and fashion-themed shows, Etcetera and ETC HQ. During this stint she also wrote and produced content for various TV commercials, magazines, radio ads, and events.
She is currently completing her Master’s Thesis for Graduate Film Studies at UP Diliman. She aims to eventually venture into writing for cinema. In the meantime, she is fully embracing this opportunity to learn a new way of telling stories. Her personal blog is waketimestories.com.
Photography for Web by Shai Lagarde
Corporate Communications Manager
Apart from handling Corporate Communications for the Brown Group, Shai is a freelance writer, editor, producer, lifestyle blogger, photographer, creative consultant, and speaker.
She started professionally in 2006 and has since worked with various media outlets. Shai produced for TV shows on GMA Network and ETC Channel, lifestyle stories for publications such as the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, and magazines like Metro, Meg, Chalk, and Candy. Her blog lovechic.ph has earned local and international recognition, through which Shai has collaborated with various brands on advertising and marketing campaigns, from handling sponsored features to creating viral video content.
She graduated with a degree in Communication from Ateneo de Manila University, and holds a Professional Diploma in Family Ministries (Psycho-Spiritual Counseling) from the Center for Family Ministries under Ateneo’s Loyola School of Theology. She incorporates her media work experience into her passion for personal development, visiting campuses and organizations to hold skill-building workshops.
ABCI President and CEO Roel Z. Castro has been elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Philippines-Korea Economic Council (PHILKOREC). He took his oath along with the year’s new set of officers during the PhilKorEc Induction and Networking lunch, held on February 9, 2017 at the Sarika Room of Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. (Scroll down for the photo gallery)
PHILKOREC is a non-stock, non-profit corporation organized under Philippine laws in June 1978 under the auspices of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) to promote mutually beneficial business opportunities and enterprise as well as fellowship between the Republics of the Philippines and South Korea.
Its objectives are as follows:
- To promote, in general, goodwill, friendship, and understanding between the business communities of the Philippines and South Korea, and in particular, to establish closer cooperation in areas which will enhance the growth and development of the Philippines.
- To promote and strengthen trade, tourism, and economic cooperation between the Philippines and Korea.
- To establish and maintain channels of communication with its counterparts in Korea and with other agencies and organizations involved in, or concerned with, the promotion of Philippine-Korean economic relations.
- To organize or promote missions, whether trade or economic, and arrange receptions of visitors when considered proper and appropriate.
Mr. Castro will serve as a Director for 2017-2018.
ABCI, headed by Mr Roel Z. Castro, hosted a special business lunch for Philippine and Russian delegations in the Narra A function room of Shangri-La at The Fort on January 27, 2017. The gathering was held to discuss and explore business cooperation opportunities between the two economies. (Scroll below for the photo gallery)
A Brown Company, Inc.
- Roel Z. Castro – President/CEO, President/CEO of Palm Concepcion Power Corp., Director of Phil-Korea Economic Council (PKEC)
- Walter W. Brown – Chairman Emeritus, President/COO of Apex Mining Co. Inc. (AMCI)
- Robert E. Pizarro – Chairman, President of Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Director of Philippine Palm Oil Development Association
- Paul B. Juat – Assistant to the Chairman Emeritus
- Victor Delgado – Senior Manager
- Shai Lagarde – Corporate Communications Manager
Philippine Business Delegation
- Gerardo C. Garcia – President of Private Equity Investment and Development Corp., Chairman of PKEC
- Eduardo Francisco – President/CEO of Banco de Oro Capital
- Joselito H. Sibayan – President/CEO of Mabuhay Capital Corp.
- Anthony L. Almeda – Chairman/CEO of ALAlmeda Inc.
- Graciano P. Yumul – Vice President of AMCI
- Atty. Manuel Manaligod Jr. – Director of East West Rail Transit Corp. (EWRTC)
- Gordon Allan Joseph – President/CEO of Philinsure
- Andrew T. Yap – Senior Vice President of Asia United Bank
- Atty. Cyril del Callar – Managing Partner of Del Callar & Partners Law
- Vincent Arcenas – President of Arava Development Corp.
- Ma. Lourdes Arcenas – Director of Development Bank of the Philippines
- Robert Lester F. Aranton – Chairman/CEO of Primestar Translogistic Corp.
- Herve D. Laumond – Vice Chairman/CEO of Systra Philippines
- Joselito Lumain – Office of the President/Malacañang
- Grace M. Lumain – Vice President of Piso Point Development Corp (PPDC)
- Kiele M. Lumain – Executive VP for Marketing of PPDC
- Kaesar M. Lumain – Executive VP for Business Development of PPDC
Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
- Hon. Alexander V. Tsybulskiy – Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and Russian Co-chair of the Russia-Philippines Joint commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation
- Anna N. Popova – Deputy Director of Interregional and Crossborder Cooperation Department
- Vsevolod V. Vovchenko – Head of the Asia-Pacific Division of the Department of Cooperation with the Asia, Africa, and Latin America countries
Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
- Yuri B. Petrov – Assistant to the Minister
- Maria S. Timofeeva – Chief Specialist of the Department of International Cooperation
Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance
- Marina L. Litovchenko – Deputy Director of Rostov, subsidiary of FGI (Center for Grain Quality Assessment)
- Sergey A. Potapov – Director of Overseas Markets Analysis of FGI
- Dmitriy Yu. Selivanov – Division Director of Agricultural Surveillance and Grain Quality Control Authority
Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Philippines
- Vadim V. Velikanov – Minister-Counsellor
- Andrey P. Sapozhnikov – Trade Counsellor
- Ruslan V. Kuzmin – First Secretary
- Egor A. Simonov – Regional Vice President of Rusatom
- Artiom V. Goncharuk – Chief Specialist of the International Cooperation Department
Russian Business Delegation
- Anton V. Berlin – Marketing Director of Norilsk Nickel PJSC
- Evgeniy V. Dorot – Deputy Director General for Innovation Development of RzhDstroy, subsidiary of JSC (Russian railways)
- Dmitriy V. Novikov – Deputy Director of Department of International Cooperation in Civil Aviation PJSC (United Aircraft Building Company)
- Ivan V. Polyakov – Director General of Interstate Development Corporation
- Denis Yu. Krivstov – Director General of OOO Machinery Works (Tonar)
- Ilya M. Filatov – Commercial Division Chief of Tonar
- Alexander V. Filippov – Director General of OOO (High Speed Boats MG)
- Denis Yu. Tsvetov – Chief Specialist of OOO (GAZ International)
