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...
The local government of San Juan launched on Saturday, March 1, a citywide cleanup drive to combat the rising dengue cases in Metro Manila, with simultaneous cleanup efforts in all 21 barangays. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, along with city officials and volunteers, leads a citywide cleanup...
Courtesy of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Around 170 sacks of garbage were collected by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) during a cleanup operation at Estero de Magdalena in Tondo, Manila. The MMDA reported that the operation was carried out in...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos announced that the Philippine government and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based nonprofit Clean Rivers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to clear and revive the vital Pasig River waterway. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (World Governments Summit 2025 via...
Mondelēz International in the Philippines has been a prominent name in the snacking industry for over 60 years, offering beloved brands like Oreo, Tang, Toblerone, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Eden Cheese, and Cheez Whiz. Recently, Mondelēz International announced a significant milestone in its...
More than 23,000 volunteers from various organizations and communities across the country recently attended this year’s International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC), an annual event organized by SM in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government...
