At first I thought that commuting to JP Morgan was going to be hard since we have to ride the LRT and MRT then afterwards taking a bus. I found out that it wasn't really that hard but it's kinda hassle because I was wearing business attire going there. Adding the humid weather, I really perspired that time.
When we arrive at JP Morgan I already felt relieved since we are already there but when we asked the guard he said we are on the wrong building and he pointed to the other JP Morgan building, this really made me very disappointing, thus I sweated more.
I was also disappointed about the guards, they were not so hospitable. I didn't like the tone of the lady guard who approached us because my friend took a picture. Although it is understandable that she was just doing her job, we still found it a little bit of harsh. She should've said it in a nice way.
After that we had our bags inspected and walk through the metal detector. We proceeded to the career hub hallway, there we saw several vending machines that offers free drinks!! I had a hot chocolate!!
I was amazed of the speakers, they are all fluent in English. I learned that the company is existing for about 200 years. The company currently have 2.3 Trillion US Dollars in Assets and they earn about 19 Billion USD per year. The company houses over 240,000 employees around the globe.
The company also has a tagline "First class business in a first class way." - this really inspired me
JP Morgan Chase & Co. is comprised of JP Morgan which is a banking corporation and Chase & Co. which is more focused on products and brands.
The company started in the Philippines in the 1960s. But their main office in Asia Pacific is located in Hong Kong.
Some of the interesting facts I gathered is that JP Morgan funded the construction of Titanic and the Pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Here in the Philippines they are also the one advised SM to acquire Makro (chain grocery shops) and also funded and advised Cebu Pacific to offer Piso Fare Promos.
I found it funny and amazing when the speaker said that the famous icon on the Monopoly game was actually Mr. J. Pierpont Morgan, the game was dedicated to him for saving the US stock market during his time. He is also a well-known gem collector during his time.
The company at present is helping out to the community as a matter of fact they are considered to be one of the most Philanthropic companies in the Philippines. They have also been awarded for being one of the most Energy Efficient Structure not only in the Philippines but also in all of South East Asia. They also received several recognition from by Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).
After the talk, we went around the company for a tour around the facilities. Unfortunately we were not allowed to take pictures. Upon reaching the rooftop you can see a fantastic view (overlooking a golf course).
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