Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

In photo: Tagum Water’s Bulk Water System involves harnessing raw water from the Hijo River through riverbank filtration, a water treatment plant, transmission pipeline, and a water reservoir. Tagum Water recently celebrated its 4th year of operations. Currently, approximately 65% of Tagum City’s water supply is being delivered by the business unit, serving over 200,000 residents. Tagum Water Company, a subsidiary of Manila Water’s Non-East Zone arm Manila Water Philippines Ventures, recently marked its 4th year of operations. In 2015, Davao Norte Water, a consortium of Manila Water and iWater,…

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Local farmers from SM Calamba proudly display their fresh produce at the SM Weekend Market PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 30 July 2024–In the bustling malls of the Philippines, a quiet revolution is underway, one that sees local farmers and entrepreneurs stepping onto a bigger stage thanks to the SM Weekend Market. Developed as a collaborative effort between SM Foundation and SM Supermalls, this initiative is not just about commerce; it’s a strategic move to integrate local producers into the retail ecosystem while bolstering economic resilience and community development. A Marketplace for…

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[L-R] Robert Aquino, Senior Director for Sector Relations at Globe; Atty Victor Nuñez, Director III, MMDA Traffic Enforcement Group; Atty. Romando Artes, MMDA Acting Chair; Fr. Jerry Orbos; Ret. P/Col. Procopio Lipana, MMDA General Manager; Jose Ma. Antonio Tuaño, House of Representatives Deputy Secretary General; and Milagros Y. Silvestre, Director II, MISS/MMDA Metrobase. Globe recently affirmed its partnership with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, powering its traffic management and public safety monitoring with a state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center (MCC). The MCC was first deployed during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent…

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Ang mga residente ng Barangay Tinajeros, Malabon City ay kabilang sa libo-libong benepisyaryo ng relief operations ng One Meralco Foundation. ni Joel O. Amongo Agarang nagsagawa ng relief operations ang One Meralco Foundation (OMF), ang corporate social responsibility arm ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco) sa mga naapektuhang residente dulot ng pananalasa ng Super Typhoon Carina noong nakaraang Linggo. Libu-libong relief packs na naglalaman ng essential goods ang ipinamahagi ng OMF sa buong Metro Manila at kalapit na mga lalawigan upang matulungan ang mga nasalanta ng bagyo. Nag-turn over din ang…

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SM City Masinag’s rainwater catchment basin has lowered flood levels in villages along Marcos Highway. SM Prime remains committed to ensuring the integration of climate adaptation and sustainability into its projects while expanding partnerships with government and other stakeholders to grow more resilient communities. SM Prime Holdings executive committee chairman Hans T. Sy believes the government and private sector must work together in finding solutions for greater resiliency so disaster risk reduction is one of its core business strategies. “Resilience is not just a word, it is a way of…

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More than 3,600 solar panels were installed on the roof of MOA Square in the Mall of Asia Complex. As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts in expanding its renewable energy portfolio and affirms TotalEnergies’ commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions in…

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As the Worldwide Olympic Partner and the Official Ice Cream of the Philippine Olympic Team, Aice underscores its commitment to supporting athletes and promoting a ‘healthy and quality’ lifestyle by highlighting the inspiring stories of Filipino olympians Carlos Yulo, Elreen Ando and, Nesthy Petecio. Their stories will be featured in a video series that will be streamed via the official Aice Philippines Facebook page. Aice firmly believes that the remarkable energy and perseverance of Filipino athletes as shown in the videos will serve as a profound source of inspiration for…

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BingoPlus, your comprehensive entertainment and amusement platform and the first online bingo app in the country, celebrated the night of glitz and glam in the most-awaited charitable night with GMA Kapuso Star, the GMA Gala 2024. The GMA Gala 2024 is an annual gathering of Kapuso personalities that serves as a fund-raising event for the GMA Kapuso Foundation. The foundation has been at the forefront of the Filipino people in providing humanitarian efforts through programs in health, education, and disaster relief, designed to meet the specific needs of Filipinos in…

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Promising the ultimate collector’s adventure in the North, Collectors Con is back at The Block Atrium, SM North EDSA this July 16 to August 4. In partnership with Funko, this annual event is set to thrill patrons with its wide offerings of collectibles from toys, action figures, comics, stickers, apparel and many more. For its year 2, Collectors Con is geared towards a supersized and more thrilling activation. #SupersizedExperiences is the name of the game for this year’s Collectors Con at SM North EDSA— larger-than-life installations, themed photo walls, exhilarating…

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