Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines, a player in digital business services, reinforced its commitment to drive awareness and prevention of HIV in the Philippines. This comes in the wake of national efforts to curb the rising cases of HIV infection in the country.
TP hosted an HIV Training and Screening session for medical professionals and advocates on February 26 at the Innovation & Solutions Hub of its TP Aura site.
In collaboration with the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) Labor Standards & Health Committee, the initiative provided free expert training to support enterprise-level HIV prevention and control.
“Since 2019, we have been working to educate IBPAP members on the value of having workplace HIV programs. These include awareness talks and summits. We have champions among our IBPAP members—TP is one of them,” said Tess Azicate, IBPAP Labor Standards and Health Lead.
TP is a Platinum member of IBPAP, which is the enabling association for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) industry in the Philippines.
The session, which was both empowering and insightful, brought together over 60 participants. In addition to doctors and nurses, the activity also included TP leaders and advocates from various teams and departments, equipping them with knowledge and skills to administer HIV screenings.
The training complements TP’s HIV Awareness and Advocacy Development program and emphasizes the critical role of early detection and awareness in combatting the spread of HIV.
Addressing representatives from fellow IBPAP member companies, Jeffrey Johnson, Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines, shared, “At TP, we truly believe that creating an environment where everyone is welcome is the foundation of everything we do—both to the success of our organization and our industry. I’m so grateful for the other IBPAP member companies for their participation and support in this critical training and development. This speaks volumes on how we’re all working together with a shared purpose and commitment.”
Launched in 2015, TP’s HIV Awareness and Advocacy Development program is regarded as a pioneer in the private sector and recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) and Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM). TP continues to collaborate with advocate organizations like IBPAP, and partners in the private sector and government to promote safe spaces, truth-telling, and equip more people to prevent infections and help People Living with HIV (PLHIV).
Beyond the local impact, TP continues to engage in international learning exchanges to advance HIV advocacy. In 2023, the company hosted a dialogue with Papua New Guinea’s Key Population Advocacy Consortium (KPAC) and other organizations under its umbrella at its Vertis North site. This exchange, held in partnership with DOH, facilitated discussions on community-led HIV services and TP’s efforts in establishing an inclusive and supportive workplace.
For its efforts and outstanding contributions, the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) recognized TP’s HIV Awareness and Advocacy Development program with the Gold Anvil Award in 2020.
