Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell has teamed up with the Department of Migrant Workers to offer Overseas Filipino Workers (DMW) access to Pinoy doctors through the mWell app, providing them with an easier and more convenient way to consult with healthcare professionals who speak their language. The collaboration was announced during a town hall […]
Uratex hosted a beach and underwater cleanup at Caban Cove, Batangas in collaboration with Pure Oceans in an effort to reduce the waste in our waters. Pure Oceans is a social enterprise based in the Philippines that advocates for marine conservation. This partnership between Uratex and Pure Oceans brought to life an unforgettable experience for the […]
1700 children celebrate Earth Day at SM malls nationwide. SM Supermalls, in collaboration with its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units and partner schools and organizations joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day at SM malls nationwide on April 22, 2023. […]
Metro Manila’s forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction. Is there a way out of Metro Manila’s challenges? Architect and urban designer Chintan […]
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has partnered with the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) to further promote the country’s pursuit of sustainable development. Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE) and Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) […]
While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities. The SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) recognizes just this, […]
Epson partners with WWF Philippines to ensure resilient food systems and sustainable livelihoods for Filipino communities In recent years, millions of people around the world experience the lack of affordable and nutritious food. In the Philippines, close to 3.9 million Filipino families continue to experience involuntary hunger and around 40 percent of all Filipinos are […]
The plastic waste crisis has been a longstanding environmental problem in the country largely due to the gaps in solid waste management (SWM) systems, including recovery, segregation, and recycling. According to the World Bank, 2.7 million tons of plastic waste is generated in the Philippines each year. We also have one of the highest rates […]
Angkas, the popular ride-hailing platform, has partnered with actress and former Governor of Batangas, Vilma Santos, to launch a new campaign promoting safe and reliable transportation. Watch the 45-second video posted online below: https://www.facebook.com/AngkasPH/videos/919541049360619/?mibextid=Nif5oz The ad highlights the importance of safe and reliable transportation options for commuters in the Philippines. The video features Santos discussing […]
As we approach another Easter season, it’s hard not to reflect on the lessons from the past couple of years. The global health pandemic has disrupted our lives in unimaginable ways, forcing us to confront our vulnerabilities and adapt to a rapidly changing world. Yet, despite the challenges and uncertainties, there is hope to be […]
mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated and fully digital health and wellness app has partnered with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to bring better healthcare services to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families. mWell will provide over 1.8 million OFWs with 24/7 access to family doctors, specialists, and mental health experts, breaking down […]
If there is one thing that Pinoys learned post-pandemic, it’s that life can be unpredictable. What is strong and safe today might be gone tomorrow. That’s why many of us are finding ways to protect everything and everyone that are important to us. Insurance is one shield against the loss incurred by job loss, medical […]