Formally organized in 1988 as Canada Manpower Services, Phils. with the Department of Trade and Industry as a single proprietorship, the Company was eventually incorporated in 1998 and renamed MMS Placement International., Inc. in honor of the founding Chairman President, Melanio M. Saporas. MMS is one of the industry pioneers in Out-Source overseas recruitment and third party service contractor in the Philippines. Primarily established to service the drilling operations manpower needs of Canadian companies in the mining, Oil an gas industries, MMS clients grew to include servicing Oil Drilling & Exploration Pty, Ltd. of Australia’s geothermal drilling activities in the early 80’s. MMS is one of the service contractor in the development of the Philippine energy industry’s Geothermal Fields of Philippine Geothermal, In. (Unocal USA affiliate), Philippine National Oil Company (partner of Saudi Aramco in the largest oil refinery and petroleum distribution company in the Philippines, Petron), and (Philippine) National Power corporation. From this initial venture, MMS grew and expanded its operations to include overseas service contracting projects, transport and logistics, project site camp/staff housing, and overseas recruitment in the Middle East, North Africa, the U.S. Mainland and Pacific Island Territories. To meet the challenge of its expanded operations and ensure business focus, the operations is structured into business units or division. MMS currently provide Outsource/Third Party Recruitment and Service Contractor for local and overseas in various industries in different countries including: Industries Location Gas Oil and Chemical Industries Middle East, North Africa, Philippines General Construction & Eng'g Services Middle East, North Africa, U.S., Philippines Transport / Logistics Middle East, North Africa, U.S., Philippines Hotel Operations, Middle East, Btunei Restaurant & Catering Services Philippines Operations & Maintenance Middle East, North Africa Hospital/Health Care Middle East, US and Canada Information Technology & Telecom. Middle East Store Operations & Retail Trade Middle East Design & Fabrication in Heavy Industries Middle East OUR MISSION To be preferred Outsource/Third-party Corporate Service Contractor and Recruitment Solution provider offering value for money and exceptional level of service to clients globally. OUR CORPORATE VALUES We have always adhered to the universal and timeless values of “Operational Excellence” in delivering exactly the Service Contract requirements and recruitment needs of clients at competitive price. This we obtain by being intimately aware of our clients operation. (From “The Discipline of Market Leaders” by Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema) OUR VISION To be part of our client business endeavor thru our very own Filipino Manpower who are considered as “The Cream of the Crop”. MMS ADVANTAGE 1. COST AND EFFICIENCY ADVANTAGE. In today’s complicated world of doing business, operational complexities required complicated business structures and processes which invariably require a greater deal of your daily routine and at the same time driving your cost structure even further. This invariably narrows down your Company’s competitive advantage. By Outsourcing with MMS, you literally cut down the myriad structures, Processes and routine of what we often refer to as necessary business clutter. As your cutsource service provider, we cut down your cost of doing business and at the same time enable you to focus on your business objectives. Of course, since it is what we do best, you are assured of our utmost efficiency. 2. TRAINING ADVANTAGE. More than the usual ads, referrals, and databank for its manpower pool, MMS has its own international standard training school/center for Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Nursing and Caregiver. The Faculty Staff of our food & Beverage and Housekeeping Departments came from the top-rate hotel chains both locally and abroad. Our training Programs are highly focused and hands-on to ensure that our people literally “hits the ground running” when they arrive at your site. 3. SERVICE CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE ADVANTAGE. MMS is not just an outsource recruitment service provider. MMS is a service contractor to the Energy Industry for over 12 years particularly to the Oil and Gas, Engineering & Construction sectors. From this core industry, MMS expanded to other industries like Hotel & Restaurant Management, Information Technology & Telecoms, etc. Thus we assure you that we are familiar with your needs as clients. 4. SERVICE QUALITY COMMITMENT ADVANTAGE. We are committed to both our clients and employees alike. To our client, we commit to deliver the agreed targets. To our employees, we commit to comply with all government regulations (i.e., Social Security, Phil-Health, Pag-IBIG – for local, agreed & timely wages, and benefits). AN OVERVIEW OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS In order to hire Filipino personnel through MMS, certain documentary requirements need to be fulfilled. Our Consultants can take you through the process step by step to ensure that the recruitment process is completed smoothly. Our experienced Liaison Officers ensure that all the paperwork at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and the relevant Embassy (or Consulate) are processed efficiently.