In a small town in Albay, the marine environment houses diverse aquatic species crucial for biodiversity. Unfortunately, the climate crisis is set to worsen the reduction of diversity in marine ecosystems, which prompts the need to adopt sustainable practices and preserve with urgency the resources...
The SM Group is expanding its footprint in Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone in Pampanga with the construction of a P2 billion multi-modal transport terminal, a convention center, and several hotels. In a statement, SM Investments Corporation said its integrated property in Clark is set to...
Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s digital healthcare platform, mWell, reported that it has integrated Physiare Physical Therapy Center’s cutting-edge physical therapy offerings in the mWell HealthHub. In a statement, mWell said this collaboration provides users with seamless access...
PLDT Inc., Manila Electric Company (Meralco), and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation are infusing a total of P570 million into DigiCo which is investing the same amount for a stake in Bayad Center and Multipay Corporation. In disclosures to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), PLDT, Meralco, and...
Metro Pacific Health Corporation (MPH), the leading private hospital group in the country, has acquired a majority stake in San Francisco Doctors Hospital (SFDH) in Agusan del Sur. The investment,. made with subsidiary Santos Clinic, Inc. (SCI) which owns and operates Manuel J. Santos Hospital...
Young billionaire and Solar Philippines Founder Leandro Leviste is investing over P15 billion to create jobs in Batangas and other provinces through his Provincia Investments Corporation (PIC). In an announcement posted on Solar Philippines’ Facebook page, Leviste said this new budget is in...
SM Investments Corporation is seen to perform better in the second half of this year as it benefits from the traditionally stronger sales for the retail business during the long Christmas season. Macquarie Capital Securities (Philippines), Head of Research Gilbert Lopez said in a research reports...
Alfamart, the SM Group’s super minimart chain, has opened its 2,000th store in a residential village in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, as it continues to enhance grocery accessibility in local neighborhoods and communities. "Alfamart sees immense value in serving underserved communities. Our 2,000th store...
Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS), a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, sees strong potential for growth in the wastewater management business as it has currently tapped less than 10 percent of the market. MPWS President and CEO Christopher Andrew B. Pangilinan said in an interview...
SM Investments Corporation, through its SMAC (SM Advantage Card) loyalty program, and Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) Mabuhay Miles, have renewed their partnership with the implementation of higher conversion rates. Effective Sept. 1, the conversion structure of SMAC Points to Mabuhay Miles and vice...
Metro Pacific Agro Ventures, a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, is aiming to generate annual revenues of P1 billion in two years with a medium term target of raising this to P20 billion as it continues to look for new products to add to its portfolio. In an interview, MPAV President...
SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), the hotel operator of the SM group, has rolled out a new technology called ORCA (Organic Refuse Conversion Alternative) Biodigester which can turn food waste into filtered wastewater under 24 hours. SM Investments Corporation said this is aligned with the...
