Coca-Cola Philippines has expanded the Ecosystem Impact Program in partnership with Plastic Bank Philippines, a social enterprise that builds collection and recycling ecosystems in communities, to intensify efforts in addressing plastic waste in the country. In a statement, the beverage giant said...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for more investments in high value products to arrest the worrisome decline in the country’s exports. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual The DTI chief pointed out to the 18.1 percent decline in the country’s merchandize...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stressed that Southeast Asian countries must find ways to address human capital flight, particularly in the healthcare sector, for the region's benefit....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has conveyed appreciation for Singapore's state sovereign fund non-profit philanthropic arm for its several projects in the Philippines. (Screenshot from RTVM) During a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, April 13, Marcos thanked Temasek Foundation for...
ROXAS CITY – To promote and nurture the health and wellness of communities, the SM Foundation recently conducted a medical mission in two provinces where SM businesses are located. THE SM Foundation holds a medical mission in Barotac, Nuevo, Iloilo. On March 28, the SM Foundation held a...
Now open at 33 malls nationwide, from 7AM to 2PM, the SM Sunday Market has begun to offer fresh produce and fruits in season, flowers and plants grown by local farmers. The SM Sunday Market is a joint initiative of SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and the SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) which spotlights its...
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua is calling on the government to initiate what he called a private sector-led rehabilitation of the San Sebastian Minor Basilica, or San Sebastian Chuch, which he claims is "crumbling" before our eyes. Chua made this appeal in a privilege speech during plenary...
Hunger and malnutrition. Those are two problems that push many governments around the world to work overtime. And even with non-government organizations (NGOs) joining initiatives to fight hunger and malnutrition, much still needs to be done. Millie L. Kilayko, from Bacolod City, chose the...
The burden of healthcare is being shouldered by women. This was according to a volunteer-based organization in the Philippines serving indigent Filipino cancer patients and this is their story. Cancer patients at the corner of OPD Building in East Avenue Medical Center (Photo courtesy of PFBCI /...
Stephanie Gaisano-Gan holds her trophy as she celebrates with parents Oliver and Han, her sister Nicole and former LPGA champion and now coach Jennifer Rosales after winning the 6-Under category of the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships qualifying meet organized by the Junior Golf...
DAVAO CITY – Nestled within a natural Philippine eagle habitat, the new sanctuary of the national bird in a hinterland barangay here is a perfect environment for natural breeding. VOLUNTEERS clear the trail at the Philippine Eagle Conservation Breeding Sanctuary (PECBS) in Barangay Eden, Davao...
By ARIEL AVENDANO BALER, Aurora – Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go on Sunday, Feb. 19, graced the 44th foundation anniversary of the province of Aurora which coincided with the 135th birth anniversary of First Lady Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon here. SEN. Bong Go graces the 44th foundation...
