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MANILA, Philippines — Global call center outsourcer Teleperformance is setting up its Asian regional headquarters in the 20-story Alphaland Southgate Tower at the corner of EDSA and Don Chino Roces Avenue in Makati.

The building is the first office venture of new real estate player Alphaland Corp., a joint venture between the group of former Trade Minister Roberto V. Ongpin and British fund Ashmore UK Holdings.

In a press statement, Alphaland Corp. announced that it had trumped other premium buildings in the Global City, Makati and Ortigas business districts to bag the Teleperformance contract.

“It was the ideal setting for our regional office primarily due to the location and direct access to the MRT,” said Dave Rizzo, Managing Director at Teleperformance.

Teleperformance is a global leader in contact center outsourcing with over 100,000 employees in 270 contact centers spread out in 50 countries.

In the Philippines, Teleperformance currently has 7,000 work stations in six contact centers in Manila and Bacolod City.

Spectators armed with cheering paraphernalia and participants in athletic uniforms flocked the Meralco Fitness Center last April 17, 2010 for the opening of the 2nd Call Center Colympics.

The venue was filled with clap and cheers as the participating call center companies paraded with their teams. Colympics 2010’s roster includes 24/7 , Accenture, ASEC Graphicz, GEMSPI, GENPACT, Integra BPO, Stellar, Teleperformance, and last year’s grand champion, Transcom. The event was made event more fun by host Stephen Domingo. Ms. Marge Caparas of AKMA- PTM, the partylist voice of BPO and Call Center Agents, also gave a message of support to the 2nd call Center Olympics during the opening program.

The 2nd Colympics is made possible by Spyder, Bacardi and Coco Beach Island Resort. Other sponsors are Fish and Co., T.G.I. Fridays, Funli Pix Souvenir Photos, Cerealicious, TeleDevelopment, From A to Tee, and Del Monte Fit ‘n Right. Media Sponsors, on the other hand, are www.pinoycallture.com, www.philstar.com, Queue Magazine, Twang Magazine and Red Mountain Creations.

Colympics is a yearly event organized by the Popcorn Events Production.

This Mother’s Day, it’s all about Mom. Treat her like the VIP that she is with an extravagant luncheon feast in her honor at the Richmonde Grill on May 9. With a buffet spread showcasing a parade of choice international dishes masterfully created by Richmonde’s chefs, the Grill presents the entire family with a wonderful dining experience.

Indulge in a sumptuous selection of appetizers such as Sushi, Sashimi, Chinese Cold Cuts, Caprese Tuna Melt, Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and a host of salad varieties and flavorful soup. Fresh prawns, oysters and mussels complete the starter menu. The line-up of succulent entrées include Richmonde’s specialty dishes like Lengua Estofado, Moroccan Beef, Iberian Chicken, Shrimp Tempura, Phad Thai and Paella Valenciana. Mom will definitely also enjoy the live cooking at the Pasta Station and the Baked Lapu-lapu and tender Roast Beef, served at the carving table. To end this superb Mother’s Day fete on a sweet note, the dessert counter serves an assortment of heavenly cakes.

The Mother’s Day buffet is priced at Php1,200net per person, inclusive of one round of iced tea or selected Coca-cola drinks. Children 6 to 12 years old get to dine at half the price while toddlers 5 years old and below eat for free. Richmonde Exclusives members and in-house guests are entitled to 15% discount. All mothers partaking of the Mother’s Day buffet also get a special token from the Richmonde Grill.

For further inquiries and reservations, please call 638-7777 or call Richmonde Grill at 689-8419. The Richmonde Hotel is located at 21 San Miguel Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. For more information, log on to www.richmondehotel.com.

By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net

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