The Philippine government, through the Department of Finance (DOF), has secured a $6.8-million, about ₱417-million, technical assistance grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), boosting the country’s capacity to access and implement climate investments. The approval of the Third Readiness and...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified ₱351.02 billion worth of investments under its green lane program in the first half of the year, as investors seek expedited permit processing to speed up project execution. In a statement, the BOI said the approved investments cover 17 projects that...
Reigning UAAP champion De La Salle got a big boost after rising star Joaquin Tovera decided to part ways with University of the Philippines to join the Taft-based squad for the upcoming Season 89 men’s basketball tournament. De La Salle head coach Topex Robinson disclosed this on Monday, July 13,...
KUBUQI DESERT, China (AP) — For half a century, millions of workers have repeated a task across the deserts in northern China: inserting forearm-length sticks into shifting sand, first in a row, then in an intersecting line, gradually forming a grid. Then saplings are planted at the center of...
BUTUAN CITY – A rescued female Green Sea Turtle was released back to sea in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur on Thursday. In a statement on Friday, the local government unit (LGU) of Carrascal said the marine turtle was found by a deputized fish warden (Bantay Dagat) while conducting a routine seaborne...
Among the sustainability features integrated into SM’s most-loved malls are disaster-resilient structures designed to strengthen community safety and ensure operational continuity during calamities such as typhoons. As the Philippines remains one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has indefinitely suspended its landmark fifth round of the Green Energy Auction Program (GEA-5), dealing a temporary setback to the Philippines’ most ambitious offshore wind energy tender to date. The DOE issued an official advisory putting all activities and...
Living sustainably doesn’t have to happen overnight. In fact, the most lasting changes often begin with small, intentional steps. As more individuals and families seek to reduce their environmental impact, building a roadmap toward a greener lifestyle makes the journey more manageable and more...
Protecting the planet and preserving its resources begins with collective action. Recognizing that even simple efforts can create meaningful change, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, continues to empower and collaborate with communities in advancing the SM...
The Department of Energy (DOE) expanded the capacity target for its upcoming special Green Energy Auction (GEA) round, seeking to attract more project developers by raising the installation limits and extending operational deadlines for waste-to-energy technologies. In a statement on Friday, June...
CEBU CITY – From the nesting site to the sea. This was the success story of the 79 endangered green sea turtle hatchlings that safely reached the sea in Panglao, Bohol on Monday night, June 15. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Central Visayas (DENR-7) said the successful...
Since the energy crisis, many Filipinos have been exploring alternative modes of transport and rediscovering the benefits of cycling—whether for daily commutes, quick errands, or weekend leisure rides. All for cyclists across the country, SM is making it sustainable to choose two wheels over four...
