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...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) teamed up with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to explore waste-to-energy solutions, particularly in converting biosolids — an organic byproduct of Maynilad’s wastewater treatment process—into biogas. This...
The highly anticipated inaugural Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session is set to bring together an impressive lineup of thought leaders from the energy and real estate sectors. This event will center around critical issues surrounding sustainability and explore initiatives and insights aimed...
Coastal trees swaying gently in nature’s breeze welcome you to this mangrove park in Bauang, La Union, that offers relief from the hustle culture of the city. Spanning 163 hectares, the Bauang Mangrove Ecotourism Park features a boardwalk to the swamp, boat rides, and a campsite that...
A new report by New Energy Nexus (NEX) reveals the Philippines currently has 91 clean energy and climate startups, marking a six-fold increase from 15 startups in 2020. Most ventures are found in Metro Manila, but entrepreneurs from Northern Mindanao and Calabarzon are emerging in the field....
The inaugural Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session is just around the corner, offering a thrilling opportunity to gain valuable insights into how industries are working together to shape a more sustainable future. Key individuals from the energy and real estate sectors will share their...
The International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) is back for another year and is shaping up to be the biggest one yet, taking place simultaneously on September 21 at 15 different SM Supermalls across the country: SM By the Bay at SM Mall of Asia Complex, SM Tuguegarao Downtown, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City...
ACEN President and CEO Eric Francia (center) turned over the 'Powered by Renewable Energy' badge to ATYC Inc. President and CEO Lorenzo Tan (second from left) in recognition of the company’s commitment to renewable energy. Also present during the signing ceremony were ATYC Inc. COO and CFO Gema...
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, Mondelēz International recently held a two-day workshop on marine litter with advocacy group Save Philippine Seas for the 27 public elementary schools in its home City of Parañaque. This initiative is central to the company's Southeast...
No superhero will descend from the sky onto the Earth and save it from environmental degradation. This obligation requires all of us to take full accountability, step by step, by rethinking how we consume the planet’s finite resources and altering our lifestyles to be more sustainable. Caring for...
The Iloilo City Government and SM City Iloilo successfully hosted the annual Eco-Forum, “People, Parks, Pavements, and Palate,” on September 6, 2024, at the mall’s Cinema 3. SM Engineering and Design Development President Hans 'Chico' Sy Jr. (center) connects with students in Iloilo at the...
SM Prime leads the way in sustainable development, integrating sustainability into its core business strategy. Sustainability has become a driving force across every industry. For SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of Asia’s leading integrated property developers, sustainability is elevated...
