The PTC Group Continues to Move the World in the New Normal • Serving the Global Filipino Professional online • Using Remote Learning • Staying COVID-free on the road • One PTC Community Online

The PTC Group Continues to Move the World in the New Normal

From Day 1 of the government lockdown, the company continued to operate and serve the needs of the GMPs and

their principals. Throughout the strict Enhanced Community Quarantine and into the more relaxed General Community Quarantine that was enforced in Metro Manila and other parts of the country, the PTC Group has remained committed to serving the Global Filipino Professional by introducing new ways of delivering its services through digital technologies and other innovations that address the challenges of the current new normals.

“With a majority of us now coming to work at our offices, we are establishing a new rhythm and set of habits that balances caution with reinvigorated confidence and a deepened sense of purpose. This is true across our organization and across the industries that we move. Business as usual in very unusual circumstances is our way forward,” said PTC CEO Gerardo Borromeo. “Part of establishing workable new habits is to embrace and readily adapt to new ways of working. We have often said that to solve a complex issue, we sometimes need the simplest of solutions.”

These new solutions are currently being adapted by the PTC Group’s various business units all with the goal of providing the same quality of service to its partners, customers and clients.

Serving the Global Filipino Professional online

Despite the logistical challenges imposed by the community quarantine, PTC Inc. continued to reach out to Global Maritime Professionals (GMP)

through Connect 2020, allowing GMPs to process their documentary requirements online and aspiring PTC GMPs to submit their applications from the comforts of their home. A GMP Receiving Center, located at the Libao Building adjacent to First Maritime Place, was established to provide a venue for GMPs and applicants to conduct continued their German language training program to

their crewing transactions safely and conveniently.

Taking care of the health of all GMPs at all stages of their deployment and their arrival is PTC’s preferred partner Health Metrics, Inc. Another preferred partner, Constellation Travels, ensures their seamless travel experience at all points of their journey in and out of the Seminars online, starting with a webinar on “Building Strong, Resilient and Joyful Lives” held on August 26 via Facebook Live. The webinar featured talks by Dr. Lia Bernardo, personal growth expert, M/Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. AFP (Ret.), PTC Executive Director for Corporate Public Policy, Risks and Sustainability, and Capt. Ronald SJ Enrile, PTC Senior Executive Director for Government Affairs in Maritime Sectoral Representation.

Meanwhile, Lifelinks, through their online channels, country.

help nursing professionals pursue their healthcare career in Germany in the future.

Attending to the inquiries of GMPs and allottees is the company’s Family and Crew Relations (FCR) team through the GMP Hotline. FCR has also taken their Life Skills

Using Remote Learning

PHILCAMSAT introduced its Interactive E-learning

Courses that can be conveniently accessed by maritime professionals from all over the globe. For their face to face classes, the Center conducts COVID-19 Rapid Testing for all trainees prior to the start of courses to ensure health and safety of both the trainees and PHILCAMSAT employees. Recognizing the importance of hands-on training, PTC Aviation Training Center uses the blended approach for their Aviation Technician and Flight Attendant Training Courses. First Aviation Academy meanwhile conducts webinars to reach out to aspiring pilots all over the country. PTC Group employees likewise used online learning through Premium LinkedIn E-Learning Courses on leadership, digitalization, productivity and wellness.

Staying COVID-free on the road

Our GoPetrol frontliners continue to provide safe

and reliable transport of fuel to customers across the Philippines. To protect all GoPetrol team members and frontliners throughout this period, the company has put in place strict health and safety protocols including regular COVID-19 testing, thorough disinfection of commonly touched areas of tank trucks, and proper use of PPEs at all times.

One PTC Community Online

PTC Group employees continued to be one online

through employee engagement activities which included the PTC Nod of Respect Video Selfie Challenge, monthly online PTC Group birthday celebrations, and webinars on health and wellness. Townhall sessions, dubbed as the PTC Thought Leadership Thursdays, were also organized featuring talks from leaders of the PTC Group.

As the PTC Group’s mission remains steadfastly - to move the world in more ways than one, the company perseveres to give its tremendous effort to “normalize” operations, serve its stakeholders and help restart the Philippines economy. And while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose many challenges for many, the hearts of the people behind the PTC Group remain unchanged in humble service of its stakeholders, Global Filipino professionals,

and the country.