SM Group, through the collaboration of SM Foundation and SM Supermalls, has provided relief to communities affected by Typhoon Aghon in Laguna and Quezon provinces through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) initiative. The foundation distributed a total of 1,265 relief packs across several barangays.  SM City San Pablo provided relief to 500 typhoon-hit families to San Rafael, San Roque, San …

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) presented the Okada Foundation, Inc. (OFI)  with the “The Most Outstanding Humanitarian” Award for its efforts in supporting the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response .  The award cited OFI’s “unwavering support to communities affected by the pandemic”, and added that the foundation’s selfless contributions were instrumental in strengthening public health response, and a key enabler in …

State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) announced that the GSIS is allocating more than P4.3 billion in emergency loan for members and pensioners in 17 areas in the country who were affected by El Niño. A total of 185,107 active members as well as old-age and disability pensioners in Negros Oriental and Kabangkalan City and Valladolid in Negros …

As the Philippines continues its trajectory towards economic recovery, BDO Unibank, Inc. plays a pivotal role in helping fuel national development by offering crucial support to companies amid changing market conditions. BDO recognizes the expanding opportunities in utilities and infrastructure, logistics, tourism, construction, manufacturing, and professional services. These industries, marked by an upswing in activity, showcase prospects for both investors and financiers …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to modernize public road transport to convince car owners to use public utility vehicles (PUVs) in order to reduce traffic. Innovations are being introduced to make modern PUVs convenient and efficient, such as cashless payment option already used in highly urbanized cities abroad. Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said, “A travel innovation we are …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) plans to modernize public road transport to convince car owners to use public utility vehicles (PUVs) in order to reduce traffic. Innovations are being introduced to make modern PUVs convenient and efficient, such as cashless payment option already used in highly urbanized cities abroad. Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said, “A travel innovation we are …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is advocating for the use of personal mobility devices such as bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, other non-motorized vehicles – even walking – as part of the push for sustainable transportation. During the Asia and the Pacific Transport Forum organized by Asian Development Bank (ADB), DOTr Assistant Secretary Leonel De Velez said the agency is focused on …

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is preparing to take over the operations of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and transform it into a world-class facility. On September 14, SMC will start operating and maintaining NAIA after winning DOTr’s hotly contested privatization exercise. SMC partnered with Incheon International Airport Corporation in its bid for the 15-year NAIA concession agreement. NAIA has …

Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) recently achieved a historic double win – by becoming the first Philippine airport to achieve both Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation and the prestigious Platinum Green Airport Award 2024. This award by the Airports Council International (ACI) puts MCIA at the forefront of sustainable airport operations in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East region. MCIA, currently …

Approximately 70% of Filipinos plan to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to last year, according to data collected by travel agency Klook. During an industry update held in Hong Kong, Klook General Manager for Philippines and Thailand Michelle Ho provided an industry update on key travel trends in the Asia Pacific region. Using data from Macquarie Research and Cirium, …