VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 | september-december 2014
APHI DIGITAL NEWSLETTER
President's Message Happy New Year to all of you! As we start 2015, two big changes happen in Abiva. First is the No Saturday Work—this serve as an affirmative contribution to all of you to have a work-life balance. This is also a positive reinforcement to achieve our goals and aspirations for the year. Second, is the provision of office uniforms — I am happy to see employees wearing proudly their uniforms with Abiva logo embedded on it. This brings so much pride and joy in all of us in the Abiva Family. We have many more projects lined for the year. I am sure with your determination, positive disposition, and unwavering dedication, we will succeed what we have plan for 2015 and onwards. Let’s all rally for a great year!
Jorge Abiva Garcia President Abiva Publishing House, Inc.
contents social media etiquette pg 2 gearing up pg 3 abiva 2014 highlights pg 4 bulletin board editors
Editor’s Note
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e are all delighted to always welcome a new year with a joyful heart. We welcome 2015 with much enthusiasm, hope, and full of vigor. Work is a blessing, much more if we are surrounded by supportive management, helpful and supportive co-workers, and a pleasant work place.
The 2nd issue of AbivaLeads doesn’t offer any new year’s resolution but will bring you a smile as we reminisce a couple of highlights and how awesome was 2014 for APHI. Enjoy the pages. May we all have a fruitful year ahead of us! P.S. We are encouraging contributors to submit articles for the next issue of AbivaLeads that will be out on July 2015. feel free to email me at mgtorrico@abiva.com.ph
Ela torrico Editor-In-Chief
Karlo zabala Art Director contributors
cora sapo Social Media
sofie gerong Gearing Up
social media etiquette in the workplace!
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biva’s HR Department circulated last December 2014 the company’s first ICT acceptable use policy and guidelines. One of the key points that were highlighted is on the policy and procedure for Social Media. Although nothing in the company policy prohibits employees’ right to communicate with colleagues, social media account should not be used to disclose confidential information, comment inappropriately about a colleague, about the work of others or about the company, its operations, or products, and services.
Basic social etiquette is similar to office etiquette. The employees need to be respectful and professional in their posts. Posting profanity, obscenities or making negative comments is unacceptable behavior. You need to remember that when you post comments online, it stays out there online, so beware of your post. One need to be responsible, think about what you are posting before you make it public. It is so important that you do not discuss any company business, violate confidentiality or internal information-- more so if you are a representative of your organization. Employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of the company’s trade secrets and private information. One should never engage in conduct in an online environment that adversely affects one’s performance and morale, or
that of their co-workers, or that will compromise the interests of clients. Never write something out of anger, spite or personal vendetta.
Simple Reminder
THINK before you CLICK! Always be polite and professional in your posts DON’T spread malicious gossip or content Report negative, suspicious or harmful content to the appropriate person DON’T share personal or proprietary information Adhere to the organization’s social media policy AbivaLeads Volume I., Issue No. II | 2
Abiva launches its textbook development plan for the K to 12 Senior High School Core Curriculum
for Grades 11-12
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biva Publishing House, Inc. (APHI) marks an important event in its intensified textbook development program for 2014 and onwards. Responding to the academic community’s anticipated need for K-12 curriculum-compliant textbooks for the upcoming rollout of Grades 11 and 12, APHI, through its president, Mr. Jorge Abiva Garcia, approved the implementing rules and guidelines for the proposed production of a complete lineup of titles catering to the instructional requirements for the senior high school core curriculum. Fourteen writing teams composed of 24 brilliant minds from different universities and colleges, all experts in their respective fields, were introduced to APHI’s executives and managers last October 11, 2014. Sir Jorge stressed the need for partnership between educators and book publishers to come up with quality learning materials that are relevant, innovative, and responsive to the curricular call of the times. He welcomed the new set of book writers and assured each one that the House will extend its full support of the authors’ efforts in writing excellent textbooks for the senior high school.
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The initial wave of authors for Grades 11 and 12 books, were commissioned by Abiva from the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities such as the University of the Philippines–Diliman, University of Santo Tomas, De La Salle University, Philippine Normal University, and Miriam College, among others. More authors for grades 11 and 12 are soon partnering with APHI in the development of K-12-compliant textbooks.
abiva
2014
highlights!
philippine copyright seminar lift (survival) training
A seminar on Copyright Law and on the Rules and Regulations on Securing Copyright Permissions was held last January 10, 2014. Disaster Preparedness Training program for APHI employees.
wRite source event
Mcgrawhill
contract signing
The first teacher training seminar for Write Source Series held last January 2014 in Sequoia Hotel, QC. EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS contract signing last November 2014 with McGrawhill Education and Abiva Publishing House, Inc.
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sales con 2014
Big Hurrah! for the Abiva Sales Team–Cebu Sales Team is the Region of the Year; James Ernacio as the SSC of the Year with Jun Osalvo and John Adonis 1st place and 2nd place awardees.
35th mibf@ SMX
Two major educational events we participated in 2014: 1) the Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia; and 2) the CEAP National Catholic Schools Congress.
ceap 37th @ smx davao
Story telling session with EduPower’s Zyra Racadio and Tito Kyle with stories coming from SRA’s Read Aloud Library
RSM Andy with his team enjoying CEAP Davao Convention 5 | AbivaLeads Volume I., Issue No. II
valentines day
halloween costume PARADE
Cross my heart, Ikaw Lang! Valentine celebration
Brutal Dora the Explorer, Ryuk of Death Note and Darna emerged victorious!
christmas party
Team Rudolph won the most creative Santa MTV-like Christmas presentation
Warehouse Department bring home the crown for the best and most creative Santa costume!
abiva team building This activity gave us the opportunity to see our colleagues from a different perspective, breaking down what may have been hidden barriers to open friendship. Sana maulit muli..
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abiva calendar 2015 New Year’s Day Jan. 1 Thurs.
Regular Holiday Additional - Jan. 2 Fri. Special (Non-Working) Day
Chinese New Year Feb. 19 Thurs.
Araw ng Kagitingan Apr. 9 Thurs. Regular Holiday
Regular Holiday
Labor day May 1 Fri. Regular Holiday
Independence Day Jun. 12 Fri. Regular Holiday
Apr. 3 Good Friday
Quezon City Day Aug. 20Thurs.
Apr 4 Black Saturday
Ninoy Aquino Day Aug. 21 Fri.
Special (Non-Working) Day
Regular Holiday
Special (Non-Working) Day
Eidul Adha Awaiting Proclamation* Regular Holiday
Special (Non-Working) Day
holy week Apr. 2 Maundy Thursday
Eid’l Fitr Awaiting Proclamation*
Special (Non-Working) Day
n e w
All Saints Day Nov. 1 Sun.
Special (Non-Working) Day
Bonifacio Day Nov. 30 Mon. Regular Holiday
abiva christmas party Dec. 18 Fri.
Christmas Day Dec. 25 Fri.
Regular Holiday Special (Non-Working) Day Additional - Dec. 24 Thurs. Special (Non-Working) Day
close shop Dec. 21 Mon.-23 Wed., 28 Mon.-29 Tues. Rizal Day Dec. 30 Wed.
Regular Holiday
Last day of the year Dec. 31 Thurs. Special (Non-Working) Day
back to work Jan. 4 2016
e m p l o y e e s
DARLENE ANN D. MANGILINAN
SRA Assistant 10 November 2014
MARY ANN G. SANTOS Editorial Assistant 14 July 2014
JONAIDA MARIE V. GAMBOA
Government Sales Coordinator 11 September 2014
BENEDICT I. CATAQUIS Sales and Service Consultant - MM1 7 October 2014
VANESSA D. GREGORIO Editorial Assistant 26 August 2014
JOSE CARLO S.A. ALMEDA Sales and Service Consultant - SL2 11 August 2014
PAULO JAMES C. FABRIGAR
Book Development Coordinator 7 October 2014
DENIS D. FALCON Sales and Service Consultant - VR2 15 November 2014
ANNA M. SABALBARINO Assistant Book Development Coordinator 15 September 2014
EFRAHEM A. CAGADAS Sales and Service Consultant - MR2 20 November 2014
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