Every year on June 5, the world unites to celebrate World Environment Day, the United Nations’ flagship environmental campaign and the largest global platform for environmental awareness and action. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the annual observance encourages people...
SM joined the Department of Energy (DOE) in rolling out O.N.E.: Oras Natin sa Efficiency, a nationwide energy efficiency movement that calls on Filipinos to turn awareness into action through simple, collective energy-saving habits. Launched through a ceremonial switch-off event at the Mall of...
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has advanced resource stewardship through water circularity initiatives, implementing water conservation measures across its nationwide network of SM Supermalls since the late 1990s. Embedded in its operations, SM Malls uses innovative water management systems...
SM Supermalls continues to bring purpose-driven initiatives to the global stage after earning two Silver Awards at the prestigious ICSC MAXI Awards, one of the world’s most respected recognitions for excellence in marketing and innovation in the retail and shopping industry. The ICSC MAXI Awards...
TOKYO (AP) — Eight crested ibises were released into the wild in a north-central Japanese town, decades after the birds went extinct in the country. The endangered birds took off from each of their wooden cages at a ceremony Sunday in Hakui city in the Noto region, where they were last seen in...
Coca-Cola Philippines received two recognitions at the Synergy-YouGov Awards held on April 24, 2026, securing the #1 spot in Net Reputation among Sustainability Advocates and emerging as the #1 Most Improved in Net Perceived Value in the Non-Alcoholic Beverages sector. The accolades underscore...
In celebration of World Bee Day 2026, environmental advocates, scientists, and diplomats are placing renewed focus on the vital role bees play in protecting ecosystems, food systems, and sustainable livelihoods. During a media briefing ahead of the “Bee Together for People and the Planet”...
People are the power industry’s greatest asset, working to ensure safety and operational integrity while keeping the lights on. But considering evolving complexities and challenges, especially amid an energy transition, constant upskilling and reskilling is required for the workforce to adapt...
The Malabon City government will again hold a cash-for-plastic recycling collection drive on May 28, offering cash incentives in exchange for recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The initiative will be led by the City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) in...
For many Filipino families, Ligo Sardines has long been one of those familiar staples that quietly show up at mealtime—reliable, easy to prepare, and comforting in the way everyday food often is. Today, that place in daily life is matched by a growing commitment to support the people and...
MUSANZE, Rwanda (AP) — A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal he posed no threat, a familiar sound in the mist-covered forests of Rwanda ’s Volcanoes National Park. Here in one of Africa 's most well-known parks, steep ridges and dense vegetation...
Nestlé Philippines and Robinsons Supermarket are modernizing the approach to plastic recovery by deploying 10 reverse vending machines across select branches in NCR. In partnership with Restore Solutions PH and supported by Robinsons Malls, the project provides consumers with a practical,...
