Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth. This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” that analyzed landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastal […]
SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impactIn line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently called on local public officials to avoid the extraction of groundwater and, instead, invest in rainwater collection for recycling and impoundment, as well as explore new technologies such as […]
As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the Mall of Asia Complex. Bannering the theme “Build Back Biodiversity: […]
In an increasingly digitized world, the Philippines is grappling with a distressing surge in online scams that relentlessly target its citizens. The once tranquil act of answering a phone call has transformed into a source of anxiety for many Filipinos, as they grapple with the dilemma of whether the caller is a legitimate contact or […]
Four teachers, three soldiers and three police officers were named the recipients of the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos of 2023. These ten individualsn were recognized for going beyond their call of duty and making a difference in the community. Recipients of this year’s career-service award for Filipino exemplars in the academe, military, and police sectors were presented to the […]
TCL, the leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s Top 2 TV brand, announces its partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to donate the newest TCL’s AAT Inverter+ Refrigerators and training supplies to TESDA Technology Institution (TTI) Beneficiaries in the National Capital Region (NCR). ‘With this collaboration, we hope that we can inspire […]
PLDT mobile services unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues its efforts to assist subscribers nationwide with registering and reactivating their SIM within the five-day grace period from the SIM Registration deadline last July 25. Following the SIM Registration Law, Smart deactivated all outgoing calls and messages of unregistered SIMs on its network last July 26. Affected users are given […]
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and Citicore Renewable Energy Company (CREC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 11 July 2023 as a joint commitment to champion renewable energy. Through this partnership, SM Prime will source its energy requirements of up to 90-Megawatts (MWac) from CREC’s upcoming Lumbangan Solar Power Plant in Tuy, Batangas. The […]
Welcome to the inspiring world of Urban Farming, where the soil beneath our feet holds the promise of positive change and transformation. At the forefront of this endeavor stands the SM Foundation, steering the course of progress through its visionary Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). Through this remarkable initiative, the foundation is […]
City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office awards SM City San Pablo guard SG Hassan Pasco a plaque of recognition for his selflessness and courageous efforts in saving a life during a critical and life-threatening situation on June 25, 2023. While conducting his regular rounds, SG Pasco noticed a 74-year-old customer experiencing difficulty breathing due […]
Top biking communities and cycling advocates came together for McDonald’s Philippines 2nd Tour de McDo in celebration of World Bicycle Day. The event gathered around 100 participants including San Ride Bukas?, First Bike Ride, Esteban Cycling Community, and Ride Together, who powered through three separate routes—Intramuros, Pampanga, and Tagaytay—as support for McDonald’s active commitment to sustainability. The […]