More volunteers united with SM Supermalls in diverting waste away from oceans for this year 's World Oceans Day Coastal Cleanup. From 5,000 volunteers the previous year, around 7,500 partner advocates, SM employees, and civilians assembled to lend their time and effort for the pursuit of a...
When asked to describe his journey with The Ocean Cleanup in a single word, Boyan Slat paused only briefly. "Solvable." It is perhaps not the answer one would expect from someone who has spent the last 12 years trying to tackle one of the world 's biggest environmental challenges. After all,...
The Philippine government has formally entered into a partnership with Dutch-based non-profit The Ocean Cleanup, signing a five-year agreement aimed at removing floating waste from the Pasig River and the introduction of low-cost innovative technologies for a rigorous scientific data exchange and...
In preparation for World Environment Day on June 5, the Pasay City government has ramped up its cleanup operations along Manila Bay. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to environmental protection and flood mitigation, reinforcing its role in safeguarding coastal ecosystems while...
The Manila City Government, together with national agencies and members of the private sector, is eyeing an expanded cleanup program of Manila 's waterways as part of collective efforts in alleviating the perennial problem of flooding in the city. During an inter-agency technical working group...
Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos expressed her full support for the national government 's Bayanihan sa Estero program on Thursday, Nov. 21, noting the considerable improvement in Metro Manila 's flooding situation after the program 's launch. Abalos made the statement during...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has set aside P2.5 billion from agency savings for a nine-month Metro Manila flood cleanup aimed at rehabilitating clogged waterways and removing structures that worsen flooding. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said in a television interview on...
Metro Manila Council (MMC) President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora called on the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and National Housing Authority (NHA) to help expedite the construction of vertical housing buildings in different parts of Metro Manila as part of...
Government agencies must reject greenwashing attempts of tobacco companies and other health-harming industries, public health advocacy group HealthJustice Philippines said on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the observance of the International Coastal Cleanup Day. Based on several studies, at least 4.5...
Today, Sept. 20, the world observes World Cleanup Day, a global movement that goes beyond simple clean-up efforts to spotlight humanity’s mounting waste crisis. Officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2023, this day reminds us of our collective responsibility to care for...
The city government of Pasay City, together with the private sector, conducted a cleanup drive along the Libertad Channel and the nearby shores of Manila Bay as part of efforts to address challenges of flooding in Metro Manila. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, the city government, SM Smart...
In celebration of World Oceans Day 2025, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, will once again mobilize thousands of volunteers across the country for its annual Coastal Cleanup Drive, set for June 7, 2025. This year’s theme, “Wonder: Sustaining What Sustains...
