Zambales wins 7 awards in 2025 Eco Summit

CLARK FREEPORT — The Provincial Government of Zambales, along with four local government units and one village organization in the province, collected a total of seven awards in the Environmental Summit 2025 held here at the Widus Hotel on Aug. 28 to 29. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) in Central… Read More Zambales wins 7 awards in 2025 Eco Summit

US. provides additional P13.8-M to help flood-affected families

MANILA | August 8, 2025 — The U.S. government is providing an additional Php13.8 million ($250,000) in funding to deliver emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to more than 3,000 families, or approximately 15,800 persons, remaining in evacuation centers in Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, and Pampanga following severe flooding in July. This latest assistance brings the… Read More US. provides additional P13.8-M to help flood-affected families

SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy reaffirmed the vital role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction (DRR) during the 2025 Global Platform of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the Philippine private sector at the Ministerial Roundtable on “Accelerating Financing… Read More SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025

SM Prime: Creating Infrastructure for Plastic-Free Communities

ACCORDING to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), the global production of plastics is forecasted to reach 1,100 million tonnes by 2050, with severe environmental, social, economic, and human health consequences. As one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) remains committed to creating thriving, sustainable cities. With a… Read More SM Prime: Creating Infrastructure for Plastic-Free Communities

Cayetano-led bill to modernize PHIVOLCS now a law

 SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano’s push to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is now a reality.  This after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, signed Republic Act No. 12180 or the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act, which is based on Senate Bill No. 2825 which Cayetano sponsored and defended in the… Read More Cayetano-led bill to modernize PHIVOLCS now a law

7 WAYS SM SUPERMALLS IS MAKING EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

SM Supermalls continues to champion the mindset that sustainability isn’t just a one-day commitment—it’s a lifestyle. In celebration of Earth Day 2025, SM invites everyone to be part of simple, everyday actions that make a big difference for the planet. Through innovative programs, eco-friendly infrastructure, and community engagement, SM’s malls have become leading platforms for… Read More 7 WAYS SM SUPERMALLS IS MAKING EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY

How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation continuously power a more sustainable future

FOR SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. This is demonstrated in concrete outcomes that reflect the organization’s innovation and leadership when it comes to its environmental efforts, continuously delivering measurable progress in advancing sustainability across its developments. Anchored in… Read More How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation continuously power a more sustainable future

HOW SM PRIME CONTINUES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR CLEANER SEAS AND OCEANS

THE quest for cleaner seas and oceans demands unwavering commitment, consistent action, and genuine care for our shared planet. In the Philippines, SM Prime has emerged as an influential champion in this global movement, embracing environmental stewardship not just as a responsibility but also as a core aspect of its corporate identity. SM’s enduring dedication,… Read More HOW SM PRIME CONTINUES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR CLEANER SEAS AND OCEANS

DOT balances tourism development, environmental preservation in Central Luzon

By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes | March 5, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is striving to balance tourism development with environmental preservation in Central Luzon. During the third episode of the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas of the Philippine Information Agency for 2025, DOT Regional Director Richard… Read More DOT balances tourism development, environmental preservation in Central Luzon