As part of its mission to better the lives of the underserved through technology, Shopee recently partnered with the Luzon Clean Water Development Corporation, Indoplas, and Metro Bangued Water District to provide aid to those affected by the magnitude 5.2 earthquake which impacted key areas of Abra last 28 August. Through its logistics arm, Shopee…
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Hamilo Coast and WWF: partners in eco-tourism and sustainability
Hamilo Coast, the premier beach resort town in Nasugbu, Batangas, may be the weekend haven of the country’s affluent set, yet it is on track as a thriving model of sustainable eco-tourism practices. Touting 5,800 hectares of prime seaside development, Hamilo Coast is a project of SM Prime’s Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. (CDHI), which carefully…
Ascott Makati friendly place for furry Cats
Before I hate cat’s they are so annoying especially when they come near you and rub their body at your legs making my pants full of fur from them. I also hate the smell of their poop and pee that makes me go allergy crazy. But before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that was…
Shopee, Shopee Xpress partner with Whisper and World Vision to empower young women to #Share The Confidence
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recently launched the #ShareTheConfidence campaign in partnership with Whisper and World Vision, to educate Filipinos on the importance of menstrual hygiene management. This initiative is part of Shopee Bayanihan, the company’s umbrella CSR arm that seeks to provide support for communities in need through partnerships…
Hamilo Coast: Nurturing nature for 15 years and beyond
The current rate at which individuals observe sustainability practices is far from halting climate change. Whether it is reducing the use of disposable items or saving more energy, environmentally conscious activities will only yield significant results if everyone is “cast in the same mold,” so to speak. That said, high-impact global sustainable development lies within…
SOS Children’s Village Philippines accords Herbalife Nutrition Foundation with the Champion for Childcare award
Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), a global nonprofit dedicated to improving lives of children and communities around the world, has been recently awarded the Champion for Childcare Award by SOS Children’s Village Philippines for sustaining the quality care of SOS children through food subsidy and nutrition education. Held in a ceremony in the SOS Village of…
P&G partners with Watsons to expand Forests for Good program
Forests for Good enables consumers to virtually adopt trees in support of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range forests Procter & Gamble (P&G) continues to be a force for good by making responsible consumption possible everyday for all consumers in line with its environmental sustainability goals dubbed “P&G’s Ambition 2030”. Committing to amplify the call to…
SM: Creating shared value through tech-voc education
One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual reopening of economy not just in the…
The importance of Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
A person’s safety during calamities is mainly dependent on their community’s disaster preparedness. No matter how ready they are for all possible catastrophic scenarios, every bit of preparation can go down the drain if their community cannot respond effectively to such events. It is why a community-based disaster risk reduction and management plan (CBDRRMP) is…
