QC officially opens first ever Quezon City Green Awards. calls for entries from barangays, youth, business owners

will be given to businesses and bar angays that have initiated outstanding practices that deal with the impacts of climate change and disasters.

To further discuss the mechanics of the awards, the city conducted Green Awards training to the target participants from June 3 to June 10.

Interested groups and organizations can register in the QC Green Awards microsite (greenawards.quezoncity.gov. ph). Entries must be submitted through the official Google form available on the same site, including all necessary Means of Verification and documents. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2023.

Each entry will undergo intensive assessment and field validation of selected city departments. Finalists will also have to present their programs to the Green Awards pool of judges.

THE Quezon City Government has called on barangays, Sangguniang Kabataan, youth-based organizations, and businesses to showcase their best practices on disaster resiliency and sustainability to be recognized in the first ever Quezon City Green Awards.

Launched in May, the Quezon City Green Awards recognizes and incentivizes groups and organizations that implement outstanding and inclusive programs on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Climate Action.

“Initiatives and solutions to the adverse effects of climate change and disasters should be people-centered and truly responsive to the challenges faced by and the circumstances of the communities. Their ideas will help the city develop better programs for every QCitizen, particularly for those who are most vulnerable and marginalized,”

Mayor Joy Belmonte said.

The awards have three categories - Green Award, Resiliency Award, and Green and Resilient Champion.

The Green Award recognizes institutions that have made significant contributions in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable practices, while the Resiliency Award honors initiatives that demonstrate resilience, preparedness, and response in the face of natural- or human-madeinduced disaster. On the other hand, the Green and Resilient Champion award

A total of sixteen exemplary organizations and institutions will be awarded in October. They will receive a trophy and a cash grant that they can use in their current and upcoming climate action and disaster risk reduction and management projects.

For more information and inquiries about the QC Green Awards, visit greenawards.quezoncity.gov.ph or contact the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (CCESD) at 8988-4242 locals 8348/8349/8359/ 8360

They can also be reached through email at inquire.greenawards@ quezoncity.gov.ph.

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DLSU moves up the QS World University Rankings

DE La Salle University remains as one of the world’s top HEIs (Higher Education Institution), according to global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds.

DLSU improved its standing in the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings, placing in the 681 to 690 bracket after being in the 801 to 1,000 bracket for five consecutive years. The University is also the country’s top ranked HEI in the citations per faculty indicator. La Salle it also improved in both the academic reputation and employer reputation indicators this year. According to Vice President for Research and Innovation Prof. Raymond Tan, “As we approach the 50th anniversary of our university charter in 2025, our Lasallian community remains steadfast in its commitment to contribute to nation-building through quality education and knowledge generation.”

Access to information now easier for clients with improved Inlife Chatbot and website

insurance, etc. may click on the InLife Products button. Employers who want to provide the best benefits for their employees through group life and health insurance may do so through Ella.

Customers who click on the Customer Portal will be directed to buttons that will help them unlock their account, reset their password, or sign up for a Customer Portal account. They may also avail of partial withdrawals, apply for a policy loan, switch funds or access the download link to the InLife App via the Apple Store or Google Play. The InLife App makes it more convenient to get information about their policies.

INSULAR Life (InLife) has implemented changes in the interface and design of its chatbot and website to improve user experience, making it easier for visitors to access information on its products and services.

“The enhancements we made were based on the interviews we conducted with our customers. We asked them how we could still improve their experience in using our digital facilities when they search for information and address their concerns. We listened, and we used their responses as our guide in introducing the changes we made to our chatbot and website,” said InLife Chief Marketing Officer Gae Martinez.

Ella, the InLife chatbot, now has a more user-friendly interface. Its menu of services has been updated to include buttons for InLife Products, Policy Payments, Policy Claims, and InLife Branches. They may be found alongside the Customer Portal, My InLife Policy, Schedule Appointment, and Application status buttons.

Those who want to know more about protection, savings, investments, health

“With Ella, you don’t need to wait for a customer service representative to become available to get answers to your questions. We equipped her with all the essential details about our products and services. You may even initiate transactions through Ella, such as if you would like to file a claim on your policy or pay premiums whenever and wherever you want,” Martinez said.

The InLife website has also been redesigned so that customers can access most-searched for information more easily.

“InLife knows the importance of keeping up with customers’ changing needs. We refreshed the design of our website to meet their current preferences, making it easier to navigate it and look up information about our products and services. We have also improved our content layout and optimized it for mobile users,” Martinez said.

She added, “With rapid changes in the digital landscape, the least we could do is to make the experience seamless and easy for our customers so they can have more time to dream of a better and financially secured future for themselves and their families. We want our fellow Filipinos to pursue A Lifetime for Good.”