9th October 2024
Human Capital Committee Meeting with Dole Director for Bureau of Working Conditions
On October 9, 2024, ANR Unlimited MPC’s Chairman and CEO Mr. Arnel B. Racadio, and AVP for Compliance, Ms. Jenifer Pebres participated on a strategic meeting led by European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) with the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) Bureau of Working Conditions, represented by its Director, Atty. Alvin B. Curada in Taguig City.
The focal point of the discussion was the ongoing review of contractual arrangements and compliance under the DOLE Department Orders No. 174 and 150. These regulations aim to balance the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, particularly in relation to labor-only contracting, outsourcing, and permissible contracting practices.
The dialogue explored areas for potential collaboration between ECCP and DOLE to further enhance regulatory awareness, promote fair labor standards, and support the development of human capital within the business community.
The participation of ANR Unlimited executives underscores the cooperative’s commitment to remaining informed about the latest labor laws to ensure compliance and effective governance. By engaging with DOLE and other industry stakeholders, ANR Unlimited MPC aims to foster a more sustainable and equitable workplace for its member-workers.
23rd April 2021
ANR holds joint learning session with PhilHealth
Another learning session was conducted this April 2021 in partnership with PhilHealth. This 2-hour learning session tackled on the country’s universal health care, programs and benefits which was presented by a Social Insurance Officer III from PhilHealth office. This webinar discussed on the different benefits of all members and its importance for an individual who has a health concern. This was attended by staff across ANR Offices in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. An open forum was also conducted at the end of the speaker’s presentation to give opportunity for everyone to ask their clarification on its processes. This portion enabled not just to answer best practices in the office but as well as to answer their family member’s inquiry who has health conditions.
17th March 2021
ANR holds "SSS Programs and Services: Responding to the Times thru ExpreSSS” webinar
Last March 2021, ANR Unlimited MPC kick off with a learning session on “SSS Programs and Services: Responding to the Times thru ExpreSSS”. This was in partnership with SSS which primarily tackled on the recent development in SSS digital services, latest policies and programs in this time of pandemic. This learning session also pave the way for the staff to be reminded on the various SSS benefits and loan programs of all members. A Q&A portion was also allotted for everyone to directly ask their inquiries to the resource speaker. This is vital especially for all area supervisors and benefits staff to be more updated and exquisitely perform their tasks.
December 2020
ANR Share the Joy Program
ANR has been conducting Share the Joy Program for a number of years already by giving joy to the kids during the yuletide season. This 2020, it was different since Luzon was hit by consecutive super typhoons causing flood and destruction to properties. The cooperative extended its support along with the staff’s donation across ANR offices to provide aid for those greatly affected. The pooled amount was provided to the affected staff and their families particularly in Bicol, Isabela, Rizal and Marikina hoping that they will be back on their feet in time and have a meaningful holiday.
6th November 2020
ANR holds Safety Health Environment Webinar
A series of webinars on Safety, Health and Environment were conducted from August to November of 2020. This is geared towards maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and that workers practice the right protocols to ensure they are free from possible accidents or injuries. This will further increase workers efficiency and productivity. Through this initiative a total of 132 staff were certified as Safety Officers 1 across all ANR offices (Metro Manila, Laguna, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos and Davao). This shows that safety is everybody’s responsibility.
November 2020
ANR Cares Program provides wheelchairs for staff’s immediate families
Through ANR Cares Program, the cooperative awarded wheelchairs to the staff’s immediate family last November 2020. This program endeavors to give ANR staff the support and assistance especially who are in need which is also being extended to their families.
October 2020
ANR donates to Project Pearl Livelihood Program
As ANR Unlimited lives up to its mission to provide economic opportunities to the community, the cooperative donated hundreds of new clothes to be used for the livelihood programs of Project Pearl. This was made possible last October 2020 in Novaliches, Quezon City where the chosen organization and the families it serves was pleased to receive the items for their future projects.
28th August 2020
ANR holds Financial Wellness Webinar
Another webinar on financial literacy was participated by staff across ANR offices last August 2020. This tackled the importance of financial planning even when you are a millennial or rearing a family. Different investment options were discussed so that the future is secured whether its for owning a property or enjoying retirement. This was done in partnership with one of the leading insurance firms in the country.
7th August 2020
ANR shifts classroom training online through webinar series
Amidst the pandemic, ANR Unlimited started the transition of classroom training to a webinar format to ensure that members continue to develop their competencies, attitude and skills in the new normal. The webinars are of different topics and one of which promotes mental health entitled Managing Stress and Staying Optimistic in the Pandemic. This was conducted to raise awareness on how to cope with stress and how to handle all the challenges we might encounter.
March 2020
ANR holds First Aid Training Session
Last March 2020, a First Aid Training Session was conducted to equip staff and deployed members the necessary information and skills that is needed during emergency situations. As the cooperative commitment to its business partners in further developing competencies of workers, this was also followed by Assisting Disabled and Elderly Passengers who Travel Training (ADEPT). This is to ensure that they are prepared to always give an outstanding service especially to the passengers in need.
ANR Staff Appreciation Day
The cooperative had its Staff Appreciation Day last February 2020 wherein all staff were recognized during Valentine’s Day. They received a sweet-filled cookie in heart shape packaging with a sweet letter on it to show how much they are appreciated. These were all done across ANR offices nationwide.
January 2020
ANR launches donation drive for Taal victims
Last January 2020 when the Taal Volcano erupted, the cooperative provided relief responses to its members who were directly and greatly affected. Essential items were immediately provided to them and their family to make sure that they have enough supply. A donation drive was also launched and various volunteer activities were initiated. Some of the collected goods and clothing were distributed in various communities in need.