PMFTC, Inc. was recently recertified as a Top Employer in the Philippines for the third year in a row and has been Equal-Salary certified since 2018 in recognition of the company’s excellence in people practices, ability to meet the needs of a modern workforce, and for promoting equal pay regardless of gender in the workplace.

PMFTC’s parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), has been recognized for the past 5 years as a Global Top Employer and is Equal-Salary Certified since 2019.

“Last year was a challenging year for all. Yet, despite the hurdles, these two prestigious honors continue to validate our steadfast commitment to the principles of equity, integrity, diversity and inclusion. In 2020, we demonstrated that when we come together, we are resilient and focused on delivering the best for our people and our customers,” Andreea Chiriac, PMFTC’s People and Culture Director said.

As part of the certification processes, PMFTC was required to demonstrate to independent auditors its commitment to excellent HR processes, equity, diversity and inclusion through employee interviews, surveys, and documented evidence.

The Top Employer certification is awarded by the Top Employer Institute following a robust assessment conducted by the auditing company Grant Thornton, of the company’s practices in a number of organizational areas, including compensation and employee benefits, career development, working conditions, and training and development.

The Equal-Salary certification is given by the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation, in recognition of companies that provide equal compensation for men and women. The assessment process is carried out by the independent auditing firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

“I am proud that the vetting process for both certifications involved many of our own people, speaking independently about their experiences and views about the company’s working environment. When we look into 2021 and beyond, we are motivated by the appreciation that there is always room for improvement and growth and we are resolute in our mission to continuously challenge ourselves to provide a unique and nurturing place to work, where our strong practices evolve even further and where we thrive as an inclusive organization which embraces diversity at its core.” Chiriac added.

PMI employs approximately 71,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to delivering a smoke-free future by developing, scientifically substantiating, and responsibly commercializing non-combusted products that are less harmful than continued smoking, with the aim of completely replacing cigarettes as soon as possible.

Since making this announcement in 2016, PMI has made significant progress toward achieving this purpose. PMI’s non-combusted products were available for sale in 64 markets as of December 31, 2020, and represented 24 percent of PMI’s total net revenues in the last year.