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...
More volunteers united with SM Supermalls in diverting waste away from oceans for this year 's World Oceans Day Coastal Cleanup. From 5,000 volunteers the previous year, around 7,500 partner advocates, SM employees, and civilians assembled to lend their time and effort for the pursuit of a...
SM Cares turned Earth Day into a meaningful community conversation through #SaveWATTMatters, a special Earth Day event held at SM City North EDSA – The Annex. Bringing together partners, advocates, students, families, and mallgoers, the activity encouraged everyone to see that caring for the...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has granted green lane status to ₱6.32 trillion worth of investments by the end of May, with the majority of the endorsed projects now undergoing pre-development following the expedited processing of permits. Data from the BOI showed that a total of 237 projects...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) expanded its list of tax-exempt power sector fees, a move aimed at preventing double taxation and lowering electricity bills for consumers amid volatile global energy markets. Under Revenue Memorandum Circular 60-2026 issued on June 4, the government’s main...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has certified ₱340.07 billion worth of investments under the green lane program for the first four months of the year, fueled by the growing appeal of the country as a renewable energy (RE) hub. In a statement, the BOI said these investments are from 14 proposed...
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...
The Philippines is looking to maximize its vast green metal resources and nickel mines for the production of electric vehicles, battery manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Speaking during the Vietnam-Philippines business forum on Monday, June 1, President Marcos said that the country is...
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...
Vermosa Green Run, the pioneering advocacy event that rallied the community back to the tracks post-pandemic, is returning for its landmark fifth consecutive staging on June 28 at Vermosa in Imus, Cavite. This time, the run that has attracted fitness enthusiasts, casual runners, elite athletes, pet...
