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...
Achieving a sustainable planet entails that we understand first, at minimum, the surface, how human activities have led to the climate crisis. This would encourage us to take some accountability and fulfill our shared responsibility to preserve the Earth. The goal to mitigate the effects of...
Ronald ‘Suiee’ Suarez highlights AboitizPower’s sustainability projects and initiatives at the 1st Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session held at the Universtiy of Santo Tomas on September 30, 2024. (Photo by Manila Bulletin) Despite the country's aggressive efforts to go renewable, a...
'It's very important to design residential communities with resilient design in mind,' said Go as she shared ways to integrate sustainability into residential developments. Residential communities should be built with more than just today in mind; they should focus on the future, thriving against...
In the mountainous terrains of Quezon, a first class municipality in Bukidnon, education has always been a path riddled with obstacles. For children in off-grid areas like Sitio Gamot of Barangay Sta. Filomena, attending school is a daily journey, both literal and metaphorical, toward a...
Hans Sy, chairman of the executive committee of SM Prime Holdings, has been honored with the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA) Outstanding Filipino Retailers President Award for his visionary leadership in retail development. Presented by the Philippine Retailers Association and the...
(From left) Ivan Manzo, product manager, IVO; Joan Diego and Adrian Tan, Toray; Inna Alonso, business development manager, IVO; Hiroyuki Iwaki, Toray; Donna Yan, president, IVO; Shaina Magdayao, IVO ambassador; Mon Albert, head of in-store marketing, Ace Hardware; Jeremy Techico, merchandising...
The inaugural Manila Bulletin Sustainability Focus Session was held at the University of Santo Tomas on Monday, September 30, 2024, with Makati City Mayor Abby Binay (center) delivering the keynote address. Manila Bulletin President Dr. Emilio C. Yap III (seventh from left) and Manila Bulletin...
Producing way more than what humans can consume has been an “effective” way to burden the planet with piles of trash. If mismanaged or not recycled, these stay with us for several decades to dominate habitats, exacerbate climate change, and pose a risk to human health. To help curb massive...
Did you know planting trees is a search away from your gadget? This search engine funds global tree-planting projects with its ad revenue and "uses 100 percent of its profits for the planet." Ecosia, dubbed as “environmental Google,” has conducted over 20 tree-planting initiatives in 15...
Last week, I found myself working with cement and rocks to build a fish dome—a structure that will soon be placed in the ocean to aid the restoration of coral reefs. This was a new experience for me, as my work usually centers around forest conservation. Yet, this activity was equally engaging...
Each of us has a role in making the planet greener—whether as individuals or part of larger organizations. This belief was at the heart of Tony Fernandes' message during a media briefing at the Bali International Airshow 2024, held on September 19 at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali. Tony...
