Five urban development aspirations for Metro Manila

Metro Manila’s forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction.  Is there a way out of Metro Manila’s challenges? Architect and urban designer Chintan…

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Holcim La Union was recently recognized by DOLE for its outstanding record in keeping its operations healthy and safe for people and the environment. 

Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s La Union plant was recently recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for excellence in health and safety.  Holcim’s plant in Bacnotan, La Union was recognized for its Safety Control Program by Region 1 office of the DOLE during the 12th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Best Practice Award…

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SM Supermalls rolls out PH’s biggest chain of e-Vehicle charging stations nationwide

Travel anywhere, charge e-nywhere at SM Supermalls’ EV Charging Stations Going on a road trip using your e-Vehicle? Never worry about running out of juice while exploring the country because traveling sustainably has now been made possible and much more convenient as SM Supermalls rolls out additional Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in multiple locations…

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Holcim, Circular Explorer boosts marine plastic pollution research in the Philippines 

Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc.’s commitment to advance research on marine plastic pollution and raise awareness on the importance of preserving resources through the Circular Explorer will get a boost with its science pillar partner starting a training program for young scientists in these areas.   On Oct. 17, representatives from Holcim Philippines joined…

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SM Prime builds better, greener offices

Many people have become more aware of the importance of sustainability in everyday living during the two years that the world faced the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Environmental awareness has caught on through practices such as shifting to paperless, reducing plastic use and planting more trees. For property developers, taking part in this movement…

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Holcim supports three Rizal municipalities in waste management 

Leading cement maker Holcim Philippines, Inc. and its waste management unit Geoycle will help the municipalities of Binangonan, Cainta, and Taytay in Rizal sustainably manage their municipal wastes by converting these materials to low-carbon fuels in making cement.  Holcim Philippines sealed the partnership with the leaders of the municipal governments on different dates in August. The…

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SM Prime and WWF Philippines announce partnership towards responsible reporting on climate change solutions

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers and leading conservation organization World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines have entered a collaboration in adopting a more robust reporting framework to address the climate crisis.  This is a major partnership of WWF with a Philippine company towards the development of a…

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Sinag Schools program powers up school in Batangas

SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM group, together with Maxeon Solar Technologies, recently powered up the Lemery Pilot Elementary School (LPES) in Batangas through the Sinag Schools program. This social good collaboration between SMFI and Maxeon aims to provide clean and renewable energy to schools in grassroot communities by installing…

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