July, 2024

• 31 July

  SM Prime widens the landscape in renewable energy 

  

  As part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts in expanding its renewable energy …

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• 31 July

  SM Group ramps up relief efforts for communities hit by Typhoon Carina

  

  The SM Foundation activated its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a disaster response effort of the SM Group, to provide immediate relief to those affected by heavy rains and widespread flooding in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila. Through SM Group employee-volunteers, a total of 23,258 Kalinga Packs were distributed across Metro Manila, Bulacan, Bataan, Olongapo City, Pampanga, Rizal, and Cavite. …

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• 31 July

  SM Foundation’s Health Program is South Cotabato boosts Healthcare Accessibility

  

  It started as a Barangay Health Center under the Lagao RHU. Today, it is known as the Baluan Rural Health Unit and is the 78th community health center refurbished by SM Foundation. Located in Barangay Baluan, one of the 26 barangays that comprised General City, the RHU also hosts the 205th FTS Wellness Center. Through the years, the increase in …

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• 31 July

  POGOs exit to crash rental rates, secondhand minivans to flourish

  

  By Rose de la Cruz With the exit of Philippine Overseas Gaming Corporations (POGOs) in the country– many of which are linked to crimes committed in the country– an expected oversupply of condominium units and buildings is expected to suffer substantial rental declines (of about half their values before) and an oversupply of minivans used by POGO operations would flood …

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• 30 July

  Elevating Safety and Security to New Heights at WOSAS 2024! 

  

  The World of Safety and Security Expo (WOSAS) 2024, organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI), will once again serve as a premier platform for advancing safety and security. This distinguished event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to converge and address the most pressing challenges in the safety and security industry.  WOSAS 2024 features brands like Activ8 Diversified …

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• 30 July

  Bridging the Future of Innovation at WOCEE 2024! 

  

  Worldbex Services International (WSI) proudly returns for another much-awaited prestigious exhibition where innovation and the latest advancement in consumer electronics showcase the technology’s finest achievements in the World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) this 2024.  Celebrating its six years of innovation, WOCEE 2024 is honored to grandly present a trendsetting lineup and dynamic set of company brands, including Avid Sales …

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• 30 July

  J&T Express Philippines pledges support for DOST-TAPI’s 2024 NICE and Invent School™ Program

  

  Together in celebrating homegrown inventors and innovative creations alike, the Philippines’ leading logistics and delivery service provider, J&T Express, supported the 2024 National Inventions Contest and Exhibits (NICE) organized by the Technology Application and Promotion Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI). The 2024 NICE was held last July 16-18 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City, …

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• 30 July

  Bike manufacturers offer bike-riding skills

  

  Learning or improving bike-riding skills can be had with various training providers that are set up by several bike manufacturers. Honda Philippines, Inc., Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corp., Suzuki Philippines, Inc., and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. are all members of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, the country’s most relevant association proactive to the needs of stakeholders in the country’s motorcycle …

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• 30 July

  Mapua bags award in Shell eco-marathon

  

  Mapua University received the Technical Innovation Award at the recent Shell Eco-marathon Asia – Pacific and the Middle East 2024 held in Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok, Indonesia in recognition for the team’s ability to integrate advanced technologies into their vehicle design, illustrating their high level of technical proficiency and creative ingenuity. The Cardinals from Mapua University accepted their $3,000 …

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• 30 July

  ACMobility unveils BYD Sealion 6 DM-i

  

  The BYD Sealion 6 DM-I, powered by Super DM-i technology, is the latest hybrid compact SUV launched last week that delivers BYD’s signature EV performance with an extended range of over 1,000 kms.  It is unveiled by the ACMobility, the official distributor of BYD cars in the  Philippines. With a tag price of P1,548,000, the new BYD Sealion 6 DM-I …

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