The pandemic and the climate crisis are increasing the pressure on corporations globally, including the Philippines, to take accountability for their impact on the environment and push for sustainability efforts. During the ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit on Friday, Tim Daniels, investor relations...
Some of the next generation leaders in the Philippines are bent on pushing for sustainability, even as they noted of challenges that need to be addressed to achieve the goal. 40301 During the first session of ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit on Thursday, Oct. 21, Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, vice...
The Department of Finance (DOF) wants to stop burning coal in Mindanao, in line with the government’s program aimed at promoting sustainable investments. During the launching of the Philippine Sustainable Finance Roadmap and Guiding Principles on Wednesday, Oct. 20, Finance Secretary Carlos G....
SM Investments Corporation (SM) is calling on business leaders across the ASEAN region to adopt sustainable business practices during the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit 2021. To be held on Oct. 21 and 22, the E-Summit will have the theme “Leaving No One Behind:...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said on Tuesday, Oct. 5, that he has always been transparent about his financial standing amid reports on his alleged unlisted offshore company. Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (Ali Vicoy / File Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) In a...
SM Markets, the supermarket business of SM Investments Corporation, is expanding its presence only to serve more communities around the country. SM Markets Online, via https://smmarkets.ph/ is currently available in 70 branches in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao and key cities in Luzon and Visayas. SM...
MyTown, the co-living brand owned by Philippines Urban Living Solutions (PULS) with SM Investments Corporation as majority shareholder, reported that it has boosted its corporate clientele by 70 percent during the pandemic. In a statement, the firm said this comes as it continued to expand its...
SM Retail, a subsidiary of SM Investments Corp., is continuing the expansion of Pet Express on growing demand for pet companionship during this pandemic. In a statement Friday, Sept. 24, SM Retail said it is opening three stores this year. “In the wake of hard lockdowns, the need for pet...
Edward S. Go (photo from ADMU facebook page) Edward S. Go, a director in several companies under the MVP Group, passed away at the age of 83. Go was one of Metro Pacific Investments Corp.’s independent directors. He also held several positions in other companies; chairman of the Board at Hyundai...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar has encouraged the government to review and adjust foreign investments policies that are deemed "unsuited" to the present needs of the agriculture sector in the country. DA Secretary William Dar (Photo courtesy of DA) Speaking during the virtual...
SM Investment Corporation reported that its broad vaccination efforts have intensified in solid support of national recovery. In a statement, the conglomerate said the health and safety of its workforce remain paramount with about 94 percent of eligible SM employees vaccinated to date and growing....
To further enhance the ease of doing business especially during this time of pandemic, the Philippine Economic Zone Authority(PEZA) has launched its online payment service for its clients. PEZA Director General Charito B. Plaza signed a memorandum of agreement with MyEG Philippines Inc. CEO Ann...
