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BGX Holdings and subsidiaries temporarily cease operations, provide support to employees

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/advertorial/04/01/20200401_bgx-article3.jpg"/></figure></div><p>When a family is put in danger during times of crisis, it is the duty of its leaders to function quickly and rationally to ensure its members&#x27; well-being.</p><p>This is more important now than ever as the world grapples with the current situation. During situations like this when an employee&#x27;s health and livelihood are at risk, it is necessary to look at how big corporations will support the very backbone of their companies.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/advertorial/04/01/20200401_bgx-ceo.jpg"/></figure></div><p>The Chairman of the Board and CEO of BGX Holdings, Elbridge J. Gutierrez, along with subsidiary executives Reo Dante Olbes (COO-BGCOMM), Peter Salvadico (CEO-PSGTC), Jose Ronello Bartolome (CEO-NexBridge Technologies), and Ben Berdin (CEO-Redbin Communications &amp; Brand Solutions Inc.) chose to cease all operations until it is deemed safe for its workers to return to work.</p><p>Following the earlier announcement of BGCOMM Contact Solutions (BPO subsidiary of BGX Holdings)—that its employees will get a substantial amount of their salaries despite having no mandatory work—it has now been announced that this benefit will be extended to the rest of the subsidiaries: BGConnexxion (retail and consumer goods), BGXpress Movers (freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution), and Davao-based PSGTC (automotive product distributor).</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/advertorial/04/01/20200401_bgx-companies-(3).jpg"/></figure></div><p>Mitch Gutierrez, VP of Human Resources, also said that BGX Holdings will be shouldering 100% of its employees&#x27; government contributions as part of its P24 million Employee Welfare Fund. Leave credits will also remain untouched to ensure that they can be taken by the employees for a well-deserved holiday after operations have returned to normal.</p><p>Subsidiaries who are under a work from home arrangement are Redbin Communications &amp; Brand Solutions Inc. and NexBridge Technologies, which are currently developing an app that can aid in contact tracing efforts done by the DILG and DOH.</p><p>&quot;The app is now in its final prototype stages and is set to be presented for accreditation and approval for free public use,&quot; said Jose Ronello Bartolome, CEO of NexBridge Technologies.</p><p>Staying true to its commitment to treat the company as a family, BGX Holdings sets an example of what companies can do to help their workers during times like this.</p><div><br/><strong>BGX Holdings is the holding corporation of BGCOMM Contact Solutions NexBridge Tech, Redbin Communications &amp; Brand Solutions Inc., BGConnexxion, PSGTC, and BGXpress Movers. BGConnexxion is primarily engaged in the of branded (OBM) and originally equipped or developed manufactured (OEM | ODM) products whether electronic products, electrical appliances, hardware and tools, consumer goods, gifts and premiums, jewelries and accessories, textile &amp; garments and medical &amp; health devices. BGXpress Movers is the logistics arm of BGX Holdings and is the latest addition to its roster of subsidiaries. Davao-based PSGTC is a nationwide distributor of automotive parts, oils, and lubricants.</strong></div>

<p>Executives of BGX Holdings mandate majority of its subsidiaries to cease all operations until it is safe to return to work.</p>

Executives of BGX Holdings mandate majority of its subsidiaries to cease all operations until it is safe to return to work.