The textile industry can become a key player in the agriculture industry, and the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) is leading the way. The PTRI is a research and development institute, one of seven, under the Department of Science and Technology. “Textiles has a very, very wide...
ACEN to supply power to Ayala Land By MYRNA M. VELASCO Listed firm AC Energy Corporation (ACEN) will be providing electricity supply generated from its renewable energy (RE) facilities to the real estate developments of its affiliate firm Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) as part of the conglomerate’s net...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will inject massive investments of P180 billion for ‘clean energy projects’ that will become the anchor to its long-term sustainability agenda and ‘net zero’ goals. Meralco President and CEO Ray C. Espinosa disclosed in a briefing with...
Leading clean energy player First Gen Corporation has set the phaseout of its gas-fired power plants as well e-configure the fuel shift to hydrogen as part of the all-inclusive ‘decarbonization strategy’ of the Lopez conglomerate. In his keynote speech at the GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability...
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...
While Emma Watson has gone “dormant” when it comes to gracing the movie screens, she is definitely not stopping when it comes to her causes—and she does it in style. During the recent Earthshot Awards, the 30-year-old “Harry Potter” star donned a look that champions both style and...
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...
Due to the continuous reports about the negative impacts of climate change and deterioration of the environment, numerous brands, both big and small, have started sustainable initiatives to leave a positive impact on the planet that could benefit future generations. Avon, a London-based...
GET INTO THE MANGROOVE AXA Philippines invites customers to 'plant' seedlings via Emma app AXA Philippines, one of the country’s leading insurance companies, launched the promo, “Adopt a Mangrove Seedling,” to allow customers to give back and help raise mangroves with their registration on...
Recent reports on climate change and other environment-related misfortunes have put a big task on everyone’s shoulders: saving the world. Luckily, grand gestures aren’t the only way to show people’s contributions. Through gardening, they can already make a real difference while being able to...
According to the National Mobile Survey of the Social Weather Station, their survey shows that 20.9 percent, or around 30 million Filipinos of whom are mostly children, are experiencing involuntary hunger due to lack of food. Seeing as how dire the problem with hunger is in the Philippines,...
ANGEL THOUGHTS Conrad Manila has launched its mid-autumn festival with China Blue by Jereme Leung’s and his selection of handcrafted mooncakes in four premium flavors, packed in elegant limited edition Filipino-designed bags. Also launched was its chosen Women Champions of Sustainability....
