Imagine a surgeon who doesn’t know human anatomy; that’s what it’s like to manage money without financial literacy. Understanding how money works is essential, because money matters not just today, but for a sustainable future. This is why the third edition of the Manila Bulletin’s...
In a startling projection for 2025, insurance provider Willis Towers Watson anticipates an 18.3 percent rise in medical insurance costs in the Philippines. Consumer spending on healthcare here by 2029 is also forecast to reach 10.4 billion USD, or around ₱578 billion, according to Statista. These...
Consuming less than what we produce without putting the world at stake helps sustain our shared home. Be mindful of consumption habits and conserve what’s left. These goals gun for one objective—to help the Earth regain its natural balance. But did you know that sustainability isn’t limited...
A nation's progress hinges on the wellbeing of its people, yet the Philippine healthcare system continues to face critical challenges. Access to essential medical services remains difficult, especially for low-income families who shoulder healthcare costs out of pocket. Compounding this situation...
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...
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...
A wood pellet plant operated by U.K.-based energy company Drax Group is seen in Gloster, Miss., in 2024. (The Perfect Shot/Southern Environmental Law Center via AP) Shell got one. So did the pipeline company Enbridge. And last summer, energy giant Drax got its biggest one to date, worth more than...
In a hopeful projection for 2030, the International Energy Agency predicts global renewable electricity generation will increase by 90 percent from 2023. Britain's last coal-fired power plant has also shut down, concluding 142 years of coal reliance that sparked the fossil-fuel-hungry Industrial...
The Manila Bulletin Sustainability Forum 2024 Day 2 speakers and panelists for the morning session include (from left) Environmental and Energy Engineering Group of the UP Institute of Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, Ascott CARES PH Sustainability Champion and...
Sy family flagship SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) bagged titles of Asia’s Most Influential Companies and Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia at the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards 2024 (ACES). “We are grateful for the recognition and are inspired to continue to work even...
It’s easy to feel frustrated and point fingers when facing abnormal weather patterns, especially in the disaster-stricken Philippines, where calamities swing by like unwanted visitors who frequent poor communities. Lest we forget, developing nations suffer the most from rich countries'...
The 9th annual “Philippine Sustainability Movement Event,” spearheaded by Seatrace International and Marriott Manila, emphasized the importance of eco-friendly sourcing and sustainable supply chains, focusing on transforming food systems toward more sustainable practices. Seatrace...
