PORTFOLIO SEPTEMBER 2016 • The Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
SBITC services largest boxship to call Subic Port
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER STORY 4 SBITC services largest boxship to call Subic Port
ICTSI NEWSBREAK 6 DIPPSCOR, union ink new CBA
6 ICTSI, NALP break ground for auto logistics hub
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ICTSI NEWSBREAK | TECH TALK 6 ICTSI taps VMoney to improve payment process
DO GOOD 7 ICTSI Purchasing joins outreach Bahay ni Maria elderly
8 ICTSI Foundation, Batangas State University ink scholarship deal
9 Reality leader presents climate change lecture in Binondo school
SPOTLIGHT 7 CRG at the 2016 M.A.P. International CEO Conference
8 ICTSI Foundation donates reading glasses to Parola seniors
9 ICTSI Foundation holds environmental management, protection awareness seminars
10 BCT CFO conducts Raspberry Pi seminar
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DO GOOD | SPORTS 11 ICTSI, Tahanang Walang Hagdan wheelchair basketball teams square off in goodwill game
DO GOOD 12 ICTSI Foundation names winners of inaugural waste material recycling contest
12 Good samaritan returns lost wallet
ICTSI NEWSBREAK 13 ICTSI EMEA terminals take delivery of new cranes
MAKING THE LIST 14 NMCTS among Asia’s top employer brands
ON-BOARD 15 PICT celebrates Pakistan’s independence PEOPLE 15 August Movements and Resignation
15 BICT receives 2016 Industry Leader award
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PORTFOLIO COVER STORY
SBITC services largest The Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) serviced the largest container vessel to call the New Container Terminal (NCT) 1 and 2 at the Port of Subic, the APL Tourmaline, last 7 September. The Singaporean vessel is part of American President Line’s (APL) Manila Express Service (MNX), which features weekly direct calls to Subic Bay and Port of Manila. The service starts from Kaohsiung, Taiwan then heads to Subic Bay and Manila in the Philippines, before returning to Kaohsiung. The service also connects the Philippines to Japan through Kaohsiung via APL’s Japan – Thailand – Vietnam (JTV) and Japan – Thailand 2 (JT2) services.
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With a length overall of 294.11 meters and capacity of 4,500 TEUs, APL Tourmaline replaces the 259.80-meter long, 4,330-TEU capacity APL Bahrain as the largest vessel to be serviced by SBITC. APL Bahrain made its maiden call to the Port of Subic in 2010. The vessel highlights the port’s capability to handle large ships and increased container traffic as more businesses start using Subic for its logistical advantages.
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boxship to call Subic Port
The APL Tourmaline made its maiden call at the New Container Terminal 1 and 2 last 7 September.
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PORTFOLIO ICTSI NEWSBREAK
DIPPSCOR, union ink new CBA By Chiara May Atis
Davao Integrated Port and Stevedoring Services Corp. (DIPSSCOR) and DIPSSCOR Employees Workers Union (DEWU) signed a new, five-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) last 15 September. The new CBA came into effect last 1 June, and will expire on 31 May 2021. Jorge Alegrabes, Association of Trade Unions (ATU) National President, congratulated both parties for reaching an agreement. He praised DIPSSCOR for continuously supporting union members
and providing better benefits. Julien Domingo, DIPSSCOR General Manager, also thanked DEWU’s bargaining unit and congratulated both the DIPSSCOR Management Panel and DEWU for swift and peaceful negotiations, as both parties came into terms after only two meetings. At the CBA signing: DIPSSCOR Management headed by Julien Domingo (fourth from left, middle row), DIPSSCOR General Manager, with union officers led by Jorge Alegarbes (seated), ATU National President, and Leo Guiraldo (second from right, front row), DEWU Union President.
ICTSI, NALP break ground for auto logistics hub Officers of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), NYK Auto Logistics Philippines (NALP) and other project partners recently led the ground breaking ceremony on NYK’s pre-delivery inspection and storage facility located at ICTSI-owned land in Barangay Niugan, Cabuyao Laguna.
The facility will serve as a storage center for completely built-up units (CBUs) discharged from Bauan International Port, Inc. (BIPI), a subsidiary of ICTSI that operates the Bauan Terminal in Batangas. The initial phase of the project will feature a 5,000 square meter covered warehouse and storage space for 2,800 CBUs. Aside from the project development, ICTSI and NYK will also undertake CSR initiatives for the benefit of the host communities. ICTSI has already donated a 4,500 square meter parcel of land to the City of Cabuyao, which will be developed into access roads leading to other parts of Barangay Niugan. NYK is conducting several development projects as well to help the residents of St. Francis Homes and improve the condition of the facility’s surrounding areas. Also present in the ground breaking were Cabuyao City Mayor Atty. Rommel Gecolea and Barangay Niugan Chairman Dennis Hain. The city fully supports the project, which is expected to create local jobs for the local community and nearby cities.
At the ground breaking (from left): Jong Castaneda, NALP General Manager; Vincent Albert, NALP President; Dennis Hain, Brgy. Niugan Chairman; Atty. Gecolea, Cabuyao City Mayor; Manuel de Jesus, ICTSI Vice President for Business Development – Asia; Ayumi Tsuboi, NALP Vice President; and Jerry Lagunilla, Assistant General Manager for PDI Operations.
ICTSI NEWSBREAK | TECH TALK
ICTSI taps VMoney to improve payment process International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is set to conduct a proof of concept with VMoney, a global financial payment processing solutions provider, to modernize its payment system. VMoney’s holistic and powerful platform will enable ICTSI to improve payment collection efficiency, resulting in improved customer and overall business experience. VMoney will provide ICTSI with a white-labeled domain where it can collect payments and issue receipts online, effectively 6
reducing administrative and manual costs. The platform also allows ICTSI to access data and reports in real-time for better tracking, monitoring and review. With VMoney, ICTSI will have its own seamless ecosystem since it owns the end-to-end process, eliminating the need for third parties like banks.
VMoney is a financial technology firm that develops, operates and markets leading payment processing solutions to individuals and businesses.
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SPOTLIGHT
CRG at the 2016 M.A.P. International CEO Conference Christian R. Gonzalez, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. Vice President and Head of Asia-Pacific and MICT, was one of the speakers at the 14th Management Association of the Philippines CEO Conference last 6 September at the Makati Shangri-La. Mr. Gonzalez discussed how ICTSI deals with the challenges of today’s borderless world as it continues to move forward with global expansion.
DO GOOD
ICTSI Purchasing joins outreach Bahay ni Maria elderly By Joy Lapuz
Last 13 August, the ICTSI Purchasing Department joined the ICTSI Foundation in an outreach activity at the Bahay ni Maria in Calamba, Laguna. The volunteers spent time interacting with around 25 elderly residents of the center. Bahay ni Maria serves as a home for abandoned elderly women. Purchasing and Foundation staff danced and sang with the residents. They brought with them “Elvis,” a guest performer who serenaded the elderly with Elvis Presley’s popular hits. The program culminated with the distribution of gifts and interaction with the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Fatima who manages Bahay ni Maria.
Mariel Zamora interacts with the residents of Bahay ni Maria.
Zaldy Beltran hands a gift bag to an elderly.
“Elvis” serenades one of the elderlies. ICTSI Foundation and Purchasing staff pose for a group photo with the residents of Bahay ni Maria.
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ICTSI Foundation donates reading glasses to Parola seniors By Marie Bernadette de Guzman The ICTSI Foundation sponsored free eye examinations and distributed 364 reading glasses to senior citizens living at Barangays 20 and 275 in Parola, Tondo Manila last 7 September. The activity is part of the ICTSI’s continuing support for the medical welfare of the residents of ICTSI’s host communities. Ms. Arcena hands a pair of reading glasses to one of the senior citizens.
(Left) Loida Arcena, ICTSI Foundation Program Head, together with Ian Jasper de Castro, Barangay 20 Secretary, during the distribution of reading glasses.
Dr. Fe Cataquis examines a senior citizen. Senior citizens of Barangays 20 and 275 line up for their eye examinations.
ICTSI Foundation, Batangas State University ink scholarship deal By Francis J G. Bartolome
The ICTSI Foundation, Inc. recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Batangas State University (BSU) to expand the Foundation’s college scholarship program. Under the agreement, BSU will co-manage the scholarship grant for 10 high school graduate-scholars from Bauan Technical High School currently enrolled at BSU’s engineering and accounting programs. The scholars are on their second year. The MOA was signed by Filipina Laurena, ICTSI Foundation Deputy Executive Director, and Dr. Cynthia Manalo, BSU Vice President for Academic Affairs. Also present to witness the signing were Dr. Jennifer Manalo, BSU Scholarship Coordinator; Ferdinand Magtalas, Bauan International Port, Inc. (BIPI) Terminal Manager; and Bella Lucero, BIPI CSR Coordinator. Dr. Manalo described the partnership as an opportunity to further develop the university’s scholarship program and enhance collaboration with corporate partners in the fields of research, job placement and community engagement. Now on its second year, the Foundation’s College Scholarship Program supports 75 college students enrolled in state universities located within the communities hosting International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) terminals in Manila, Subic, Bauan, Batangas, Misamis Oriental, Davao City and General Santos.
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The MOA signing (from left): Dr. Jennifer Manalo, Dr. Cynthia Manalo, Filipina Laurena, Ferdinand Magtalas, and Bella Lucero.
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ICTSI Foundation holds environmental management, protection awareness seminars By Dr. Patricia M. Licup
In response to the request of Jose Abad Santos High School Principal Mrs. Laura Macalinao for seminars on environmental awareness, the ICTSI Foundation Inc. conducted a series of seminars entitled “YES-O (Youth for the Environment in Schools Organization) Environmental Symposium” with the theme “Sustainable Development through Environmental Protection and Management” last 23 to 26 August and 6 to 9 September.
Eight seminars for Grade 7 to 11 (Junior and Senior High School) were conducted by the Foundation’s Training and Capacity Development Program headed by Dr. Patricia Licup, Foundation Program Head, and Michael Vincent Llorente, Foundation Training Assistant. A whole-day seminar was also conducted for each batch of participants, which consisted of selected students representing different sections per grade level. The seminars covered Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, Climate Change; The Manila Bay & the Supreme Court’s Writ of Continuing Mandamus and Sustainable Development. Modules were tailor-fit for each grade level, covering basic and advanced approaches in discussing the aforementioned topics. A total of 746 students actively participated in the discussions, giving suggestions on how they can help maintain a clean environment. Inspired by their new-found knowledge and with the realization of their contribution to environmental
degradation, students promised to change starting from themselves and consequently, teach others to follow. As part of its commitment to community welfare, ICTSI Foundation will continue to conduct seminars to bring environmental awareness, protection and management to youth organizations in partner schools and communities.
Ms. Macalinao delivers the opening remarks
Edward Dempzter Jamorabo, YES-O Head of JASHS, delivers his welcome message.
Dr. Licup (left) engages a student during an interactive discussion about Republic Act 9003.
Senior high school students debate on the idea of banning plastic products.
Reality leader presents climate change lecture in Binondo school By Joy Lapuz
Gerard Escaler, Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Lyrium Venture Partners delivered a presentation on the climate crisis to more than 200 students and faculty at the Jose Abad Santos High School in Binondo, Manila. Mr. Escaler’s lecture on climate change is part of a volunteer initiative with The Climate Reality Project, which is chaired by former US Vice President Al Gore. The discussion is also aligned with the school’s environmental protection and conservation campaign. As a key theme in the presentation, Mr. Escaler explained that while many individuals are currently engaged in sustainability, they may not be aware of the macro-drivers behind why this is of critical importance. He provided data and
specific examples to highlight the current state of the Climate Crisis and the major trends and opportunities that it presents for the climate movement. He posed several questions about the forces threatening our planet and the solutions we are designing to combat them. At the end of his lecture, Mr. Escaler explained that, “the mission of the Client Page 12
Around 200 students of Jose Abad Santos High School attended the lecture on climate change.
Mr. Escaler explains the rampant increase of carbon emission at the present time.
Mr. Escaler together with the students of Jose Abad High School
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BCT CFO conducts Raspberry Pi seminar By Joy Lapuz
Adam Kaliszewksi, Baltic Container Terminal Chief Financial Officer (CFO), was on a business trip in Manila during the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Witnessing the tragedy first hand, he, along with other volunteers, helped repack relief bags for distribution at the Manila International Container Terminal. Fast forward to 2016, Mr. Kaliszewksi was back in Manila for the ICTSI CFO Summit. But aside from attending the summit, he was also set to conduct a one-day introductory seminar about to using Raspberry Pi computers at the Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School last 3 August. He even provided 12 Raspberry Pi units and ancillary gadgets, which he acquired using his own funds and some of the proceeds from fundraising activity at the BCT. Raspberry Pi is a tiny and affordable computer that can be used to learn programming through fun, practical projects. Mr. Kaliszewksi believes that Raspberry Pi’s potential applications could really help draw interest from students, especially those who are at risk of dropping out. “These technologies can inspire kids to learn more about Math and Science, and give them access to education that is otherwise not easy to access locally like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Scratch course,” explains Mr. Kaliszewksi. The teachers and students of Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School thanked Mr. Kaliszewksi for his kindness and effort in introducing the technology to them.
Mr. Kaliszewksi delivers his opening message.
Mr. Kaliszewksi gives instructions to students.
Mr. Kaliszewski receives souvenirs and a plaque of appreciation from (right) Imelda Mendez, Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School Principal, and Filipina Laurena, ICTSI Foundation Deputy Executive Director.
ICTSI Foundation officers, school teachers and students with Mr. Kaliszewski
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DO GOOD | SPORTS
ICTSI, Tahanang Walang Hagdan wheelchair basketball teams square off in goodwill game By Francis J Bartolome
The ICTSI Foundation organized a wheelchair basketball exhibition game between select ICTSI employees and disabled members of the Tahanang Walang Hagdan, Inc. (TWHI) last 10 September. The ICTSI team, composed of 17 employees from different departments, had a brief practice session on the use of wheelchairs for basketball prior to the start of the friendly game. During the first quarter, the ICTSI team faced off with the TWHI team, with all players on wheelchairs. It was a riot seeing the ICTSI team grappling for the ball as their movements were restricted by their unfamiliarity with the use of wheelchairs. But all of these were done in the spirit of fun. For the second quarter, the two teams had mixed players of ICTSI and TWHI, with each team composed of three TWHI players with two ICTSI players. In the third quarter, the teams were both comprised of ICTSI players for an exhibition of normal basketball without wheelchairs. The fourth and final quarter had both teams comprised of TWHI players, who displayed adeptness in dribbling and shooting. Some members of the TWHI team are members of the Philippine team competing in international paralympic games. The cheering crowd for ICTSI players was composed of employees from the MICT HR, Global HR, Global Corporate Legal Affairs, Operations, Purchasing, Public Relations and MICT Administration, along with their families. The TWHI team was also cheered on by their families and friends. After the game, Filipina Laurena, ICTSI Foundation Deputy Executive Director, and Jose Javier, ICTSI-MICT HR Director, awarded the trophy to the winning team of THWI. On the other hand, ICTSI players awarded the individual medals to the THWI squad. The rest of the ICTSI delegates, led by Atty. Lirene Mora, ICTSI Global Corporate Legal Affairs Manager, distributed gift packs and sports equipment from the ICTSI Foundation, including boxes of miscellaneous donations from Solaire Resort and Casino security group.
Both teams shake hands in a display of sportsmanship prior to the start of the game.
Ms. Laurena (center) leads the ceremonial toss.
Some of the action during the goodwill game
Mr. Javier awarding the medals to members of the THWI basketball team in recognition of their passion for the sport despite their disabilities.
Mr. Javier and Ms. Laurena award the winner’s trophy to a member of the THWI basketball team.
Atty. Mora (right) and Mr. Javier hand out gift bags to one of the THWI residents.
Post-game: The ICTSI squad together with the THWI basketball team.
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ICTSI Foundation names winners of inaugural waste material recycling contest By Marie Bernadette de Guzman
The ICTSI Foundation announced the winners of its recently launched “Search for the Most Innovative Household Item from Recycled Trash” contest, which aims to promote the continuous involvement of Parola residents in the recycling and effective management of their community’s solid wastes. The competition is in line with objectives of the Republic Act 9003, otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. The Foundation received a total of 26 entries comprised of different usable household items made from recycled wastes. A panel of judges was organized composed of representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development NCR office, ICTSI Public Relations Department and ICTSI Foundation. Entries were judged based on the following criteria: 40 percent for originality and creativity; 40 percent for innovativeness and usability; and 20 percent for replicability and marketability. The final selection and awarding of the top five winners was held last 31 August at the ICTSI Foundation Multipurpose Hall in Intramuros, Manila.
Hand-crafted shoulder bag and wallet by Wilfreda Penaso, resident and Ecopatrol of Parola Community Gate 6. These were made from assorted coffee sachets woven and stiched with zipper pull tabs. The winning entry by Arnulfo Rapsing
Creative Parola canvass painting by Arnulfo Rapsing (left) and nominated by Lourdes Cheung, Ecopatrol for Parola Community Gate 13. The entry is made from used plywood, aluminum tin cans and plastic water bottles painted with layers of gold, brown, white and black.
Hand-woven swan basket with picture frame by Ibrahim Tiagan, Area Monitoring Officer of Brgy 275 Ecopatrols and residing at Parola Community Gate 46. This item is made of lotto tickets and white tape receipts woven and molded into a swan figure.
Multi-function frame by Gertrudes Farne, Ecopatrol of Parola Community Gate 19. The frame is made of old newspaper cutouts woven together and varnished for glossy effect. Plastic spoon lamp by Rebecca Sanche, resident and Ecopatrol of Purok 3, Isla Puting Bato. The lamp is made of two large plastic bottles covered with plastic spoons.
Good samaritan returns lost wallet By Edward Bonilla
Lloyd Castillo, a General Purpose Worker at the Manila International Container Terminal, proved that honesty is still the way to go. Last 22 August, he found a wallet containing PhP8,000, which he immediately surrendered to Alberto Chenilla, an Operations Superintendent. The missing wallet was claimed by the rightful owner – a vessel watch woman – who was emotional after getting her money back. According to her, the money is intended for her daughter’s matriculation.
The Good Samaritan: Lloyd Castillo, On-Call Prime Mover Operator
“Mr. Castillo should be a model for all of us,” says Arthur Valdez, Operations Execution Assistant Manager, who also revealed that Mr. Castillo has been promoted to On-Call Prime Mover Operator. Reality leader...page 9 Reality Project is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society.” Whether it’s watching a video or reading a publication that expands your awareness of the issue, sharing a post on sustainability, signing a petition, challenging climate denial in everyday conversation, reaching out to political or community leaders, donating to initiatives, attending a training, or organizing a climate presentation 12
in your community, the actions you take can have a tangible impact and can help create a better future – but only if we do it together. We hope that this will inspire volunteers and other employees to involve their families in environmental activities. The spread of volunteerism and spirit of compassion will result in the convergence of resources, time and effort, which will help uplift the marginalized sectors of society.
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ICTSI NEWSBREAK
ICTSI EMEA terminals take delivery of new cranes International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) recently took delivery of new port equipment for its Europe, Middle East and Africa regional operations. Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo received the first of two new mobile harbor cranes, while Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Iraq received two Post-Panamax quay cranes (QC) and three rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes for its newly-built Berth 27 at the Port of Umm Qasr.
MGT enters last phase of preparation for 1Q 2017 opening
BGT completes first phase of greenfield berth project
MGT, ICTSI’s second and newest terminal in Africa, received a Terex Model 5 mobile harbor crane, the largest member of Terex’s medium size crane family. The equipment was delivered fully erect on board the BBC Oder from Antwerp, Belgium. Featuring a 51-meter working radius, the Model 5 is designed to service Panamax class container ships. The unit will operate with an automatic twin-lift spreader (60 tons in twin lift and 50 tons in single lift), and will also provide a heavy lift capability of 125 tons at an outreach of 18 meters. “This new unit is a game changer. It is the first unit of its kind in Matadi, and will deliver high performance and faster vessel turnaround times. With the arrival of the second unit, MGT will also be able to give reliable service to larger gearless vessels,” states Tim Vancampen, MGT CEO. MGT started limited operations in June 2016, and will commence with full-scale operations by January 2017. The terminal features a total area of 9.5 hectares and an annual capacity of 175,000 TEUs and 350,000 metric tons. It has two berths and a controlling depth of 12 meters. MGT is a joint venture between ICTSI, the Ledya Group and Societe Commerciale des Transports et des Ports SA (SCTP S.A.)
Meanwhile, BGT’s new post-Panamax quay cranes and RTGs are set to be deployed at the recently constructed Berth 27. A greenfield project, Berth 27 is the most visible sign of ICTSI’s USD130 million investment at the Port of Umm Qasr. “Our investment in cutting edge technology and infrastructure will allow us to offer our customers the most efficient route and easy access to Iraqi market. We are hoping to give customers a completely new experience of doing business,” says Phillip Marsham, BGT CEO. The QCs are all-electric, offering a lifting capacity of up to 41 tons under spreader. They also feature an outreach of 42 meters into the quay. They have a hoisting height of 32 meters above the quayside and 18 meters below. These cranes are the largest in Iraq, capable of handling 15 rows across on a container vessel. Set to be deployed at the container yard, the RTGs offer a maximum lifting capacity of 41 tons under spreader. They can stack standard container 1 over 5, and feature a maximum hoisting height of 18.1 meters. With a span of 23.5 meters, they can cover six rows of containers and a lane for trucks. BGT’s new equipment are also manufactured by Terex. Together with the newly installed Navis Sparcs N4 Terminal Operating System, the new equipment will allow BGT to achieve new levels of operational efficiency.
Matadi Gateway Terminal’s first mobile harbor crane, a Model 5 from Terex, was delivered by BBC Oder from Belgium.
The commissioning of the post-Panamax quay cranes and RTGs are part of BGT’s final preparations for the opening of Berth 27.
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NMCTS among Asia’s top employer brands The New Muara Container Terminal Services Sdn. Bhd. (NMCTS), the Bruneian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and port services provider at the Port of Muara, was recently honored at the 7th CMO Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2016 in Singapore. CMO Asia, a not-for-profit organization for marketing professionals in the region, recognized NMCTS as among this year’s most sought-after employer for exhibiting a culture of contribution and innovation, and improving human resource policies. “We are very proud to be the only Bruneian company to be recognized in this event, which reflects the kind of work culture and environment that we have at NMCTS. This motivates us to further improve our existing policies and best practices for the sake of employees and the business in general,” says Reimond Silvestre, NMCTS director and general manager. “As Brunei’s leading trading gateway, the Muara Container Terminal (MCT) deserves only the best in people technology to operate the MCT. On one hand, as an ICTSI subsidiary, we have cascaded ICTSI’s global brand of corporate culture into NMCTS operations. We intend to replicate ICTSI Group’s human development programs for the long term,” he adds. Endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses, the Employer Branding Institute (EBI), together with the World HRD Congress, conferred various awards to 200 Asian companies, including NMCTS. The selection of NMCTS went through a carefully researched process. EBI assessed over 200 companies based on workplace contribution and innovation, consistent improvement in HR policy specifically on organizational health and company values, being a social employer, and developing future leaders. Suriayani Abas, NMCTS human resources and administration assistant manager, says: “It is a huge honor for the organization to be given this award. It goes to show that we are doing something right in terms of business and people management. To be named the best employer brand in Asia really sets the bar high for everyone at NMCTS.” “As a Bruneian, I am proud to be a part of a local company, NMCTS, that belongs to a pioneering global company in ICTSI,” she adds.
At the awarding ceremony (from left): Suriayani Abas, NMCTS Human Resources & Administration Assistant Manager; Dr. R.L. Bhatia, World CSR Day and World Sustainability Founder; and Reimond Silvestre, NMCTS Director & General Manager. 14
NMCTS employees enjoy competitive salaries and remuneration, among the best compensation packages in the Group and in the region. “We are fully aware that ICTSI’s service agreement in Brunei is renewable on a yearly basis only. Despite financial challenges and uncertainties, we are very thankful that NMCTS never fell short of its HR obligation,” says Ahmad Ilmi Adanani, NMCTS operations head. NMCTS’ recent achievement is the second global HR award received by the ICTSI Group this year. Last June, Philippine subsidiary South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. (SCIPSI), won the International Gold Employer of the Year Award at the annual Investors in People Awards 2016 in London. SCIPSI bested more than 300 other candidates from various companies across the globe. Investors in People, which is owned by the government of the United Kingdom and managed nationally by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, cited SCIPSI for its people management practices. As part of ICTSI’s Group’s portfolio of 30 terminals in 20 countries, NMCTS shares the same global standards and best practices that have made ICTSI one of the leading port operators in the world. According to Mr. Silvestre, key to ICTSI’s success is people management: “One of our core strengths is a highly capable manpower. It’s really the key to the way we operate all of our terminal concessions worldwide. We start by bringing people in from our headquarters in Manila to jumpstart operations and train the locals who will eventually take over once everything is in place. But at the end, our goal is for each of our terminals to be run by 100 percent local manpower.” ICTSI subsidiaries regularly send manpower to other terminals within the Group for training, secondment and other assignment overseas. This practice, considering the diversity of ICTSI’s portfolio, allows the Group to share best practices and improve the technical skills of their employees.
“Aside from the technical expertise that we pass on to our subsidiaries, we also teach them about hard work and perseverance including leadership and self-improvement skills such as personal financial management. We want our employees to be empowered. Having the right work attitude, combined with the technical know-how, sets our employees apart from the rest of the industry,” says Mr. Silvestre. “Having established presence in 20 countries, we understand cultural differences and we know well how to utilize this diversity to achieve organizational goals,” he adds. New Muara Container Terminal Services Sdn. Bhd. (NMCTS), the Bruneian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and port services provider at the Port of Muara, was honored at the 7th CMO Asia Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards 2016 in Singapore. Photo shows Dr. R.L. Batia (second from left) of CMO Asia presenting the award to Suriayani Abas (extreme left), NMCTS human resources and administration assistant manager, and Reimond Silvestre, NMCTS director and general manager. New Muara Container Terminal Services Sdn. Bhd. (NMCTS), holds an annual renewable service agreement with the Government of His Majesty The Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam through the Ports Department of the Ministry Communications for the operation and maintenance of the Muara Container Terminal (MCT). The service agreement signed in May 2009 supports ICTSI’s long-term commitment, through a memorandum of understanding with the Brunei Economic Development Board signed in October 2008, for the investment, development and operation of a deep sea container terminal in a future port facility in Pulau Muara Besar.
The NMCTS Team
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SEPTEMBER 2016
BICT receives 2016 Industry Leader award By Ketevan Oragvelidze Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) in Georgia has recently been conferred the Industry Leader 2016 award by the National Business Rating Union (NBRU) for being one of the most successful business entities in Georgia. The NBRU program evaluates and issues comprehensive rankings of domestic enterprises in Georgia, with the leading organizations earning the high title of “Industry Leader 2016.” The program aims to identify the most efficient enterprises and the top sectors, which have made a special contribution to the development of their respective fields. The Industry Leader award speaks about the ability of an enterprise to succeed not only in terms of profitability, but also of their significant contribution to the future achievements of the country where they operate.
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PICT celebrates Pakistan’s independence By Arif Raza
Freedom is the most precious possession. Celebrating this freedom at work makes us appreciate the very freedom and empowerment we have.
Employees of Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), including the CEO, COO, CFO and other members of the management team, attended a simple ceremony celebrating Pakistan’s independence. The celebration was simple, characterized by patriotic zest, and was marked by the symbolic cutting of cake designed after the flag of Pakistan. It was followed by prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan. The event served as a meaningful reminder that our country today is a result of hard work and persistence – the very same principles that we try to incorporate not only in the workplace but also in our everyday lives. We are confident that we will be able to continue to create real value for all of our stakeholders by pursuing an inclusive growth strategy that positively impacts every individual through the value chain process.
Cutting of the cake (from left, center): Khurram Aziz Khan, PICT Chief Operating Officer; Capt. Zafar Iqbal Awan, PICT Chief Executive Officer; and Muhammad Hunain, PICT Chief Financial Officer lead the cake-cutting ceremony during PICT’s independence day celebration.
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August Movements and Resignation New Hires Anita P. Maguire
Client Relations Specialist, Customer Relations Emiliano B. Lim Jr. Quay Crane Operator, Operations Richard J. Seguit Hatch Clerk, CY Marine Operations Joey N. Basco Hatch Clerk, CY Marine Operations Anthony M. Capinig Tireman, Mobile Equipment Eric R. Bancolita GPW on call, Operations Elmercito G. Isip GPW on call, Operations Vincent Angelo V. Exconde GPW on call, Operations Reyniel P. Apinardo GPW on call, Operations Ariel M. Soliva GPW on call, Operations Aldrin B. Lasala GPW on call, Operations Marcial M. Dolar GPW on call, Operations Niel S. Villar GPW on call, Operations Arvin M. Dela Vega GPW on call, Operations John Walker S. Emping GPW on call, Operations Erwin c. Boreta GPW on call, Operations Randy B. Ganzon GPW on call, Operations Robin P. Giron GPW on call, Operations Mark Lorenzo E. Relojo GPW on call, Operations Pacifico P. Adorable Jr. GPW on call, Operations Thristan A. Galvez GPW on call, Operations Ruel C. Rosales GPW on call, Operations Charlon Philip P. Revilla GPW on call, Operations Edward Ryan A. Boniquit GPW on call, Operations Jill Marie Lim Management Rotation Officer, SCIPSI
Denver Balinas Engineering Supervisor, SCIPSI Carbling Lubas On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI Joel Dino On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI Melchor Bacrang On-call Operator, SCIPSI Cesario Magno On-call Operator, SCIPSI Jonil Bito-onon On-call Operator, SCIPSI Geory Gentapa On-call Operator, SCIPSI Noriel Jhonson Amigo On-call Operator, SCIPSI Jessie Belacho On-call Operator, SCIPSI Ariel Avelino On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI Retirements Egmedio Trono Sr. On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI Elbert Doromal On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI Resignations Eleanor C. Tan Accounting Manager, Bus. Dev’t –Asia (LGICT) Glen H. Supan Technical Support Engineer, Global IT Christiana E. Pancho Payroll Staff, Accounting Florentinor. Ralloma Reach Stacker/Sidelifter Operator, Operations Wright R. Sebua Reach Stacker/Sidelifter Operator, Operations Erwilito A. Layba Corporate Driver, Corporate Services Roberto V. Lacson II GPW on call, Operations-Execution Rodney M. Manaog Stevedore, Anchorage Division Henry Espera Jr. On-call Stevedore, SCIPSI
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NARLENE A. SORIANO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Basilio Belano Jr. Tometeo Bolactia Roderick Campo Allan Beltran Renato Mendez Jr. Rodulfo Yatasa Gary Evangelista, BIPI Alluh Dramayo Jay Morandarte Reynaldo Sison Rodelio Urbiztondo Sandy Alipio Ferdinand Estrella Jommel Nool Maximiano Panganiban Francis Saballegue Phil Sacedon Joseph Vendicacion Reynald Carreon Edgardo Cruz Jefry Defante Ronelo Estrandarte, SCIPSI Zaldy Beltran Edward Bonilla Ayla Therese Lirag Sandy Lo Ramon Victoria Jaime Lanogan, SCIPSI Bonnie Gelbero, SCIPSI Rosario Balais Jungie Biñan Ludivir Garcia Nestor Arsenal Ceasar Balasbas Earl Ferrer Anita Maguire Sergio Saldana Nestor Villalón Nestor Tirol, SCIPSI Flogean Baguio John Ericson Cervantes Leonardo Rodriguez Ben Tibe Crisanto Gargoles, SCIPSI Salvador Dumaboc, SCIPSI
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10 Genciano Bacolod Jr. James Jimenez Jose Oquino Jongie Sayon Carlito Sevilla Jonathan Uyguangco 11 Ramil Albos Michael Lopez Patrick Edward Pingul Mario Rivera Gareth Scott 12 Danny Garcia Rita Jimenez Johnny Ompaling George Payas Jr. 13 June Carlo Carasco Nathan Clarke Raffy Lauron Danilo Romblon Michael Villarin Mark Sherwin Altes, BIPI 14 Fortunato Centeno Abner Dela Cruz Ronnel Javier Edgardo Rodriguez Jr. Eric Caringal, BIPI Orley Muyco, SCIPSI Melchor Tineso, SCIPSI Rogelio Tenezo, SCIPSI 15 Tereso Alto Jeremiah Beltran Ricky Bentor Victor Ero Olimpio Lacyan Jr. Chard-Arron Morales Denver Balinas, SCIPSI Jesus Calunsag, SCIPSI 16 Florentino De Guzman Argel Palero Oliver Jaleco, SCIPSI Jury Sioquim, SCIPSI 17 Charnel Hipa Hernan Isurda Roderick Palafox Divina Robel Steve Templonuevo Henry Gutierez, SCIPSI
18 Marcial Daep Jayson Guerrero Rodrigo Unabia Jonas Conti, BIPI 19 Michael Barizo 20 Tito Abayabay Oscar Belano 21 Mel Beltran Joseph Masiglat 22 Rhanel Fallorina Manuel Maribojoc Airez Anatalio, SCIPSI Eduardo Guno, SCIPSI 23 Lary Cadigal Marlon Natividad Mark Moises Sanchez Ruel Lava, SCIPSI Jessie Ortigoza, SCIPSI Ronilo Pelomida, SCIPSI 24 Rafael Durian Ricky Lisondra Samuel Ustarez 25 Albert Guanzon Ramon Solis Jr. Ramil Luneta, BIPI Rey Las Piñas, SCIPSI 26 Digno Belano Ramil Cortez James Ortiz Ronald Pineda Christian Lorenz Tan Ernesto Victoria Jr. Jonard Mendoza, BIPI Gilbert Nisperos, SCIPSI Christopher Apellido, SCIPSI 27 Simonette Buenaventura Edgardo Sajonia 28 Umar Ibardolaza Arnel Saulog 29 Glenn Aguilar Jr. 30 Michael Rainier Alcazar Regie Mariano Alberto Sabe Jr. Ronelio Telano, SCIPSI 31 Michael Angelo Gonzales Renato Mamaril Art Tabuena Rodolfo Titoy
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