The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has signed a deal with the South Korean firm Doosan Enerbility Co., Ltd. to develop low-carbon energy projects in the Philippines. In a statement, Meralco announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Doosan to collaborate and explore...
Shown in the photo (from left) are Jordan Tan, head of business development of Manila Bulletin; Gian Carlo Borromeo, strategic communications, corporate communications, and public affairs of Ayala Corporation; and Philip Cu Unjieng, project lead of Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024. Ayala...
Photo from Pixabay The University of the Philippines Manila's (UP Manila) Institute of Herbal Medicine (IHM) has made a groundbreaking advancement in treating type 2 diabetes with the introduction of an innovative ampalaya (bitter gourd) tablet. UP Manila-IHM research assistant and pharmacist Prof....
Privatization has long been touted as a means to enhance efficiency, improve services, and foster innovation. This is why the public was looking forward with a lot of optimism when the government decided to privatize the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), which has...
Banyan Tree, globally renowned for its commitment to luxury and sustainability, is set to make a grand entrance in the Philippines with the upcoming ultra-luxury development, Banyan Tree Manila Bay. Nest Seekers International, a global luxury New York-based real estate firm, continues to introduce...
Leading into Manila’s emerging Central Business District and University Belt is the upcoming Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC) building, which will offer a complete array of solutions and amenities to entrepreneurs. Simon Tan, COO of Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC) The Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC)...
Power utility firm Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced a potential reduction in consumers’ electricity bills for October. Joe Zaldarriaga, Meralco head of corporate communications, explained that the expected price cuts may be attributed to lower charges in the wholesale electricity...
Israel has assured the safety of foreign civilians, including of Filipinos, there and in other parts of the Middle East as Tel Aviv continues to fight threats from rebel groups Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi as well as from Iran, which are now spiraling into a regional tension. Israeli Ambassador to...
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. has announced that three of its key facilities will integrate solar power systems to minimize carbon emissions and pursue sustainable water services to its consumers. In a statement, Manila Water said the concessionaire would bring in 2.5-megawatt peak...
Every step in property development impacts the environment. From land assessment to planning, construction, and even the daily operations of a finished property, emissions are released, affecting the landscape and contributing to climate change. Recognizing this, real estate developers like Ayala...
Tributes to teachers have poured in the past weeks in the run-up to the celebration today of the dedication of this special group of professionals. Today, Oct. 5, is World Teachers Day, held to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 International Labor Organization...
As climate change intensifies and communities recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, real estate developers are embracing smart city initiatives. These cities aim not only to improve urban services but also to foster a more sustainable way of life. Today, we are witnessing how these urban spaces are...
