Central Luzon Wage Board honors 8 hotel-resto firms for service
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – Some eight hotel and restaurant firms operating within different parts of Central Luzon over the weekend were bestowed with the Service Quality (SQ) Seal of Recognition.
The firms, recognized for their efforts in fostering service quality to their clients, were honored by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board III (RTWPB-3) or Regional Wage Board.
Department of Labor and Employment Regional Director Ana Dione said that the SQ Seal of Recognition is given to firms which successfully implemented and sustained the SQ Productivity Improvement Program (SQ-PIP).
“The SQ-PIP of the National Wages and Productivity (NWPC) focuses on quality improvement management system towards an “error-free” service of an enterprise to its clients by inculcating a culture of client-centric attitude among its workforce,” Dione explained.
“We are hopeful that the triumph of our awardees will serve as a benchmark for other firms to follow in the implementation of SQ-PIP initiatives towards customer satisfaction,” she added.
Dione, who chairs the Regional Wage Board, reported to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III that some 21 company representatives of the eight awardee-firms were in attendance.
The first three SQ Seal of Recognition recipients hailing from Bataan province include The Plaza Hotel and Cielo’s Garden Restaurant from Balanga City and Saverde Coffee Shop of Abucay town.
The next three firms hailing from Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija include Adrian’s Catering Services, De Luxe Hotel and Restaurant, and Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham.
The last remaining two firms hailing from Tarlac province are Sun Garden Hotel from Tarlac City and Vessie-Edwin Food Resort of Capas town.
CLARK FREEPORT — The Department of Energy (DOE) is encouraging government and private offices as well as industries to find best ways in reducing energy consumption.
“[We] urge offices and industries to seek the assistance of DOE-accredited Energy Service Companies to find out the best ways or projects to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing the delivery of best services or value,” Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola said during the Clark leg of the DOE E-Power Mo Smart Energy Utilization Forum and Stakeholders Conference.
“Smart technologies allow households and facilities to use energy more efficiently, reduce energy losses or even provide greener options in generating electricity,” he explained.
Delola furthered that DOE’s Philippine Energy Plan is anchored on the attainment of AmBisyon Natin 2040.
“Under this national development agenda, DOE has outlined strategic objectives anchored on security, affordability and sustainability of energy in the country by promoting also the use of energy-smart technology,” Delola shared.
On another note, he also discussed that in terms of alternative fuel technologies, DOE is pursuing the expansion of electric vehicle usage for a cleaner transportation system.
“About 27.4 percent of the country’s electricity consumption is by industries. According to data, between 65-70 percent of the industries’electricity comes from electric motors… [thus], we are eyeing High Efficiency Motors (HEMs) to lower energy cost, lower the life cycle cost, bring higher profitability, and lower greenhouse gas emissions,” he said.
He added that based on studies, there is a 55 percent potential electricity savings for companies that would invest in HEMs.
E-Power Mo is part of DOE’s continuing effort to invest knowledge and sound information to energy consumers and stakeholders.
It highlights energy programs, opportunities, development plans and policies, financing, and best practices, as well as energy supply and demand outlook.
Aside from the plenary, it had six breakout sessions focusing on Downstream Oil and Natural Gas Sector, Upstream Sector, Renewable Energy Sector, Power Sector, Alternative Fuels and Energy Efficiency Sector, and Consumer Sector.
Prior to this, a similar activity was held in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao.— Jean Ricelle A. Aquino/ PIA-3