Mabuhay! It’s a warm Filipino greeting that is usually used for expressions similar to “long live,” “welcome,” or “hooray.”
And this month, Vero says, “Hooray!” to another milestone as we have finally opened our doors (literally) in the Philippines. The newly opened office is located at the heart of Metro Manila in Ortigas Center, one of the thriving business districts in the country. The opening of an office in the Philippines is a natural next step for Vero after recognizing the country’s strategic role in helping brands grow regionally and forming the local leadership team last year.
“Vero’s new office in the Philippines is our latest addition to the firm’s regional Supercampus program, bringing ASEAN colleagues together in highly engaging digital and physical workspaces. It’s also a testament to Vero’s ambition to further support and grow its teams and clients in the Philippines. The Philippines are a strategic market for many of our clients and I look forward to working more closely with our great, fast-growing team in Manila” Raphael Lachkar, COO for Vero, said.
The new office is a professional and cozy space that provides ample workstations, essential office equipment, meeting areas, ergonomic think pods, an accommodating front desk service, and a well-equipped pantry that serves unlimited coffee. And here’s the team’s favorite: a wide, calming view of the business district, overlooking skyscrapers and a golf course.
Having an office in the Philippines gives local team members the best of both worlds, allowing them to take advantage of a hybrid work setup, especially amid the pandemic. We recognize that while remote work allows employees to enjoy more autonomy and privacy, collaboration and facetime with colleagues in an office have distinct benefits.
We’ve been working towards supporting such balance for our employees as we continue to keep the Vero culture ingrained in our offices across the region. This is also why we’ve developed the idea of a Vero Supercampus in Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City, embracing a new paradigm in workplaces where people not only converge to collaborate but also learn and grow together. With that said, we can’t wait to develop the Vero Supercampus approach in the Philippines.
In the meantime, the dynamic team at Vero Philippines will continue to focus on forging new client relationships, helping brands expand their local and regional reach, and growing the team to welcome more highly skilled talent to join the #verosquad.
