The Philippines hosted a regional effort to connect higher education, workforce skills, and industry innovation with the development of a sustainable blue economy, bringing together the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU). The 4th ASEAN-EU Policy Dialogue on Higher Education was held in Manila on October 27–28, 2026. The meeting […]
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Globe’s Hapag Movement Surpasses Hunger Relief Goal Ahead of Schedule
The Hapag Movement has exceeded its target a year early, helping over 120,000 Filipino families facing hunger, thanks to the united efforts of Globe, TM customers, donors, and partner organizations. READ MORE: Globe Rewards Campaign Raises Over Php 1M in Support for Hapag Movement Families Originally targeting 100,000 families by the end of 2025, the […]
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BPI Foundation and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Team Up to Boost Financial Literacy in Davao
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm, BPI Foundation (BPIF), has partnered with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao to expand financial literacy initiatives in the Davao region. This collaboration launched through BPIF’s FinEd Unboxed program and Breakthrough financial management app, aims to empower communities by training educators and representatives to deliver […]
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Philippines Sets Guinness World Record for Largest Bamboo Planting Event
The Philippines has broken a Guinness World Record for the most people planting bamboo simultaneously across multiple locations, highlighting the nation’s commitment to environmental sustainability and a circular economy. Learn how DOST is transforming bamboo into innovative solutions for a greener economy through groundbreaking technologies showcased at National Science and Technology Week. Guinness World Records […]
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SM Group Sets Benchmark for Sustainability with 7 LEED Gold Certifications
SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the property arm of SM Group, has secured LEED Gold certification for seven of its properties as of 2024, marking a significant achievement in sustainable real estate development. The company continues to work toward green certification across its portfolio, aligning its growth with climate action and disaster resilience. The U.S. Green […]
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3 Philippine cities vie for WWF We Love Cities votes for climate-friendly leaders
Three Philippine cities – Quezon City, Dipolog, and Davao – are vying for votes to be named the world’s most sustainable city in the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) We Love Cities campaign for the year 2022.
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Cheaper longer life-cycle batteries for e-vehicles for development at T.I.P. DOST R&D Center
The Technological Institute of the Philippines (T.I.P.) is set to host the new Center for Advanced Batteries tasked to develop cheaper and longer life-cycle batteries for electric vehicles.
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Philippines’ lakes to benefit from scientific solutions for water resource sustainability
The Philippines’ lakes are set to benefit from scientific solutions developed through Department of Science and Technology (DOST) studies towards better water quality for aquaculture and fisheries industries.
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San Miguel, Dow collaborate for 1st recycled plastics Philippine road
Filipino multinational company San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has announced that it has just laid out the first recycled plastics road in the country. SMC, named by Forbes Asia as a Best-Over-A-Billion company in the Asia-Pacific Region, revealed that asphalt using plastics were laid on a 1,500-square meter pilot test site at a new logistics center […]
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San Miguel taps Filipino invention as it shifts to biodegradable packaging
The Philippines’ San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is tapping a Filipino invention of plastic woven packaging as it shifts to biodegradable packaging for its products. The move is a Philippine business milestone as SMC is the first Filipino company to adopt biodegradable plastics that are fully certified by the Department of Science and Technology. The plastic […]
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100 CityMalls nationwide collaborate with WWF Philippines for renewable energy practice
One hundred CityMall commercial centers in the Philippines are collaborating with World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines to ensure the practice of renewable energy. WWF Philippines’ existing campaigns such as Seize Your Power and Earth Hour, and other climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives will be supported by DoubleDragon Properties Corp. through its subsidiary CityMall […]
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7 Ways to Enjoy Rehabilitated Boracay Reopening in October
The world-famous Boracay Island in the Philippines is scheduled to reopen in October after the government assessment of compliance by businesses and residents met environmental standards.
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