13 Oct
2022
How the challenges of his childhood shaped Tatang Henry Sy’s passion for education
The late Henry Sy, affectionately called “Tatang” by those who knew and loved him, was a man who was born to learn. “Even when I was a young boy, I
13 Oct
2022
SM Foundation and Fast Retailing Foundation join hands to protect coastal villages
Mario Flores Canilao thought his world was about to end when Typhoon Glenda (International: Rammasun) struck his village in the province of Pampanga in July 2014 and ravaged a fishing
11 Oct
2022
2GO, DOTr renew call for PH transport modernization
MANILA, 11 October 2022 – 2GO Group, Inc. (2GO) is echoing the call of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) for the modernization of maritime transport and logistics services in the
04 Oct
2022
SM and Fast Retailing Foundation Launch ‘Grow Trees Community’ in Nasugbu
SM Foundation, Inc. the social good arm of the SM group, and the Fast Retailing Foundation (FR Foundation), a general incorporated foundation in Japan, formally launched the ‘Grow Trees Community’
04 Oct
2022
Tagaytay Highlands’ Primrose Parks: summer joys and holiday cheer
Summery holidays The holidays bring so much joy to Filipino families as they gather in one home to catch up and share stories, exchange gifts, and indulge in heartwarming traditions
30 Sep
2022
Charting an Empowered Future: SM marks milestones in diversity and inclusion
(30 September 2022, Pasay City, Philippines) SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) marked important milestones in upholding inclusion and diversity in the organization. Diversity recognizes the uniqueness and variety of the
23 Sep
2022
Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. and World Wild Fund for Nature Philippines Partnership
Costa Del Hamilo Inc. (CDHI) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWFP) reinforced their partnership agreement through the ceremonial contract signing on September 22, 2022. The ceremony was attended
21 Sep
2022
2GO joins International Coastal Cleanup Day in 15 locations nationwide
PASAY CITY, 20 September 2022 – As part of 2GO’s commitment to practice good corporate citizenship and demonstrate support to and awareness of marine preservation, hundreds of its employees actively
20 Sep
2022
BSP, SM sign agreement for Coin Deposit Machine project
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and SM Retail Inc. recently signed a Bilateral Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to deploy coin deposit machines at SM’s retail stores. With this, shoppers will
19 Sep
2022
The resilience of the Filipino shopper
The strong performance of retail in the first six months of 2022 not only speaks of the resilience of consumption in the Philippines despite economic headwinds. This also gives insight
27 Oct
2021
The SEC and sustainable finance
SEC Commissioner Kelvin Lester K. Lee elaborated on their ongoing and planned initiatives to develop sustainable finance market, promote investments in ESG in line with its SuperVision 2025 in the recent GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit.
27 Oct
2021
2GO Travel allows passengers with vaccination cards
2GO Travel, the country’s largest premier sea travel provider said local government units of five destinations in its travel network have relaxed travel restrictions and have simplified entry requirements.
26 Oct
2021
Alfamart opens its first store in Bataan
Alfamart, the first and only Super Minimart chain in the Philippines, recently opened its first store in the province of Bataan. The new location plays a pivotal role in Alfamart’s strategic expansion.
25 Oct
2021
SM, GRI set sustainability agenda
SM Investments Corp. partnered with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) in this year’s GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit held on October 21 and 22.
24 Oct
2021
More companies are carving pathways to sustainable business
SM together with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) convened industry leaders and sustainability experts in a forum that tackled important issues and ESG principles as guideposts for enterprise action.
22 Oct
2021
Sustainability will be a must in the new normal
With the tremendous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society, businesses are seen to heed the growing demand from consumers for sustainability to show that they care for both the environment and the community they operate in.
22 Oct
2021
Finance sector collaborates with BSP on sustainability guidelines
Financial regulators led by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) are arming banks, financial institutions and corporates with the necessary tools and guidance in the effective management of climate and other environment-related risks.
22 Oct
2021
Corporations feel growing public pressure for sustainability
The pandemic and the climate crisis are increasing the pressure on corporations globally, including the Philippines, to take accountability for their impact on the environment and push for sustainability efforts.
22 Oct
2021
Incentives for banks being eyed – BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is considering giving incentives to banks that adhere to sustainability standards, according to BSP Deputy Governor Chuchi Fonacier in the recent GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit 2021.
22 Oct
2021
PHL ‘might stand a chance’ on achieving sustainable dev’t goals
During the GRI-SM ASEAN Sustainability E-Summit, the Securities and Exchange Commission enjoined all publicly listed companies to help move the sustainability agenda forward by adopting more sustainability practices.
