As the global construction industry seeks urgent solutions to the climate crisis, two of the Philippines’ leading visionary architects are calling on their peers to rethink the way they build. Architects Rhalf Abne (Kawayan Design Studio) and Christian Salandanan (Sangay Architects) are set to...
Sustainability was the focus of discussions among hospitality executives, tourism stakeholders, developers, architects, and sustainability advocates during the PHILHOST 2026: Sustainability in Focus – Purpose. Impact. Action., held at Ascott Bonifacio Global City on July 2. Sustainability has...
As extreme weather events increasingly paralyze both urban and rural areas, the 2026 Stormwater Summit brought together relevant stakeholders from both the private and public sectors at Makati Shangri-La to discuss best practices. The landmark event gathered policymakers, government officials,...
As climate change continues to intensify disasters across the Philippines, one message emerged during the USBONG: Transdisciplinary Forum on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) on June 30: some of the country 's climate adaptation strategies have been rooted in nature. Held at Novotel Manila Araneta...
The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit climate organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore, will host an in-person Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in Singapore on September 8-9, 2026. The training is an opportunity for frontline communities, climate advocates, experts,...
As urban communities face growing waste management challenges, collection infrastructure plays a more critical role in keeping recyclable materials within the recycling loop. Across Metro Manila, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), the bottling arm and official distributor of...
Local cinema celebrated the Philippine premiere of “First Light” at the Ayala Museum, Makati City, on June 22, 2026. The event featured a film vernissage highlighting creativity, culture, and environmental advocacy. Presented by Clou Media Productions and co-presented by Sustina and Asia...
Since the 1990s, SM has embarked on a journey toward holistic sustainability. Its innovative use of its malls as key community touchpoints for sustainable engagement and shared value has only grown since. From environmental stewardship, SM has expanded its sustainability drive to share value with...
NEW DELHI (AP) — India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday, a move aimed at expanding the use of clean energy in its vast rail network. The train, made up of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and eight passenger coaches, will operate in the northern state of...
Nestled in the rugged terrain of northern Luzon, where increased climate volatility regularly tests the limits of long-term planning, one mining company is turning environmental responsibility into a strategic strength. Given the direct impact of mineral extraction on the environment and...
Jollibee Group has once again ranked first among Philippine companies in the Brand Finance Sustainability Perceptions Index, marking its second consecutive year at the top of the local ranking. According to the Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report, Jollibee Group led Filipino companies in...
Tokyo (Jiji Press)--With summer set to start in full, an initiative to grow vines such as bitter melon and morning glory to gain cooling effects without the use of electricity is drawing attention in Japan. Nonprofit organization Midori no Curtain Oendan in Tokyo 's Itabashi Ward has promoted...
