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

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

Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

By PIA | May 29, 2025 GREENHOUSES can greatly enhance agricultural productivity. They enable year-round cultivation, regardless of external weather conditions, resulting in increased yields compared to traditional farming methods. For instance, Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF), the country’s largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited on Wednesday, boasts… Read More Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

By Camille C. Nagaño | May 26, 2025 SCIENCE CITY OF MUÑOZ (PIA) — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is encouraging farmers to start setting up business through its Rice Business Innovations System (RiceBIS) 2.0 Program. Program lead Diadem Gonzales-Esmero said the RiceBIS 2.0 aims to change the mindset of farmers from mere rice… Read More PhilRice encourages farmers to venture into business

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

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

Botolan’s ‘Pera sa Basura’ program takes off

By HENRY EMPEÑO BOTOLAN, Zambales — Community support to the “Pera sa Basura/ Junkshop on Wheels” program is gaining headway with residents turning in recyclable wastes during scheduled collection sorties in various barangays. The program, which boosts the municipality’s thrust in pollution control, resource management, and environmental protection, encourages residents to get paid for collected… Read More Botolan’s ‘Pera sa Basura’ program takes off