In an era where sustainability is no longer just a corporate trend but an urgent global priority, the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP) is proving to be a game-changer for businesses in the Philippines. With an impressive 98 percent retention rate in 2024, the program is delivering substantial...
One of the more popular brands currently at Kultura is Millie Monday, and the founders of the young, dynamic home accessories brand readily point to their participation at Kultura’s first Filipino Design Studio at the Podium Mall in September of 2022 as their game-changing moment. That was...
A shepherd of soil and seas, Josefa Tauli, 29, grew up in the greenery-rich Cordillera alongside brave and wise women who molded the leader she is today. Indigenous Peoples (IPs), she said, have governed, managed, sustainably used, and conserved their territories for millennia. As an...
It’s no news that carbon dioxide traps heat, causing a warming climate. But what helps trap the former? More importantly, what does so in large amounts? Forests, oceans, and soils all play a vital role in taming the Earth’s rising temperatures by acting as carbon sinks. This means they absorb...
As a newly married bride, I faced the challenge of balancing aesthetics with sustainability. Unfortunately, sustainable event options were not widely available from suppliers and planners. So, we had to build our wedding from the ground up with sustainability in mind. While it wasn’t perfect, we...
SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has joined hands with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines to support the transformative All Lights Village project. This partnership was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on...
As the world continues to grapple with depleting resources, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Malls, as significant energy consumers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge toward a greener, more sustainable future by adopting renewable energy solutions that can...
By Jemimah Mapa Dr. Tan delivering his acceptance speech at the 2025 Manila Bulletin Newsmakers of the Year Awards With the rising levels of different plastic waste, air, and water contamination, as well as various human activities, environmental pollution has been a growing concern. This...
Once a land barren of trees, it is now reclaiming its natural balance. It took decades to reforest this georeserve tucked in Rizal, where land grabbers, illegal loggers are repelled by rangers and two sisters who share a passion for preservation. Their mission? To keep the threats at bay. Ann...
In the upcoming 2025 midterm elections, climate action is on the ballot, according to a recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations and the Stratbase ADR Institute for Strategic and International Studies. When asked about the advocacies that would make them vote for a candidate, survey...
Campaign posters and banners are nailed into trees ahead of the May elections. (Photo courtesy of EcoWaste Coalition) As the election nears, even trees suffer from aspiring politicians who market with no shame. Environmental groups in a joint statement on Feb. 12 urged all candidates for national...
Data on power consumption, generation costs, and generation rates from 36 GEOP-registered meters A new study by The Climate Reality Project Philippines has revealed the significant benefits of renewable energy for Philippine businesses. By enabling companies to switch to 100 percent...
