SM’s biggest haul at 38th International Coastal Cleanup: 75,000kgs of trash collected by 17,000 volunteers from 15 malls

SM Cares continues to drive active participation in ocean conservation by taking part once again in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 16. SM’s goal was to gather the biggest haul of trash and marine debris. This year’s efforts amounted to 75,033kg collected with the support of SM’s biggest participation since 2015—from 15… Read More SM’s biggest haul at 38th International Coastal Cleanup: 75,000kgs of trash collected by 17,000 volunteers from 15 malls

Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

BOTOLAN, Zambales — The municipal government of Botolan, Zambales has prohibited single-use plastic, as well as Styrofoam containers to help contain plastic pollution and maintain ecological balance in the community. Mayor Jun Omar Ebdane said the ban was instituted under Municipal Ordinance No. 005-2019 passed by the town council. The prohibition takes effect September 2.… Read More Botolan LGU bans single-use plastic, Styrofoam containers

SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

BAGUIO CITY – SM City Baguio launched on July 10 the first of its kind in a mall-setting facility that will convert rainwater to potable water and help contribute to the city’s water conservation and recycling efforts. “The mall’s Rainwater Filtration facility will supply the mall with enough potable water that can be redistributed to… Read More SM City Baguio set to convert rainwater to potable water

Rotary Club of Downtown Olongapo replants Subic Freeport mangrove

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Members of the Rotary Club of Downtown Olongapo (RCDO), along with various government, private and people’s organizations in the Subic Bay area, replanted mangrove areas here early this month to help conserve the ecosystem in this free port. Around 70 participants trooped to the Triboa Mangrove Forest to help plant 100… Read More Rotary Club of Downtown Olongapo replants Subic Freeport mangrove

Subic Freeport gears up for growing e-vehicle use

By Henry Empeño / June 18, 2023 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – This premier economic zone and popular tourist destination is gearing up for the growing number of owners of electric cars and other environment-friendly vehicles visiting the pristine beaches, forests and other natural attractions here. On Thursday, two electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) opened here… Read More Subic Freeport gears up for growing e-vehicle use

SM Olongapo malls hold coastal cleanup on World Oceans Day  

OLONGAPO CITY — As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, SM Supermalls conducted coastal cleanup at Parola, Brgy. Kalaklan on June 8, the World Oceans Day. This was a joint effort of SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown in collaboration with the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), Olongapo… Read More SM Olongapo malls hold coastal cleanup on World Oceans Day  

U.S., South Korea ink P111.5-M partnership to improve climate resilience of Philippine cities

MANILA, May 3, 2023 — On March 22, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) signed a Php 111.5 million ($2 million) grant partnership agreement to boost the capacities of Philippine cities to adapt to, mitigate, and manage the impacts of climate change… Read More U.S., South Korea ink P111.5-M partnership to improve climate resilience of Philippine cities