Strong MSME Engagement Sets the Stage for SM Supermalls’ 2026 Programs

Nationwide malls drive MSME upskilling, growth, and sustainable enterprise

Under the SM for MSMEs program, MSME Hub owners Alamanga and Rainbow Scoops bring locally made flavors and proudly Filipino products closer to the community—proof that when small businesses are given the right platform, they grow and thrive.

MANILA, Philippines, 26 January 2026 — Building on strong MSME momentum in 2025, SM Supermalls is entering 2026 with a renewed and sharped focus on empowering Filipino entrepreneurs, leveraging its nationwide mall network to create tangible growth opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Chevron, partners release 146 sea turtles into open waters as a result of coastal cleanup

Since 2007, Chevron’s coastal cleanups have helped the local sea turtle population grow, with a total of 4,261 hatchings as of January 2026. 

Tiny steps toward a thriving marine ecosystem. As a result of Chevron Philippines’ long-running coastal cleanup initiatives in Batangas, 146 Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings were safely released into open waters.

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, and several partner organizations released 146 Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings into open waters. This update comes nearly five months after its last Coastal Cleanup Activity, which had volunteers collect trash along the shoreline of the brand’s Batangas terminal to create an ideal nesting ground for this turtle species. 

Kawasaki Strengthens Tricycle Market Leadership as National Sales Outpace Industry Growth in 2025

Kawasaki Philippines further strengthened its leadership in the Philippine tricycle segment in 2025, commanding a 61.5% market share, supported by a 14.8% year-on-year growth. The brand’s continued expansion in the segment outpaced overall tricycle market growth, reinforcing Kawasaki’s position as the preferred motorcycle brand for livelihood and utility use nationwide.

Beyond its dominance in the tricycle segment, Kawasaki Philippines also delivered a strong overall performance in 2025, recording 15.7% year-on-year growth in total motorcycle sales, exceeding the industry’s overall growth rate. This performance marked the strongest growth among major Japanese motorcycle brands in the local market, reflecting demand across both its Regular Bikes and Leisure Bikes categories.

Schneider Electric Cavite Smart Factory: First Luzon Government Ecozone Site on 100% Renewable Energy

Schneider Electric’s Cavite Smart Factory is the first manufacturing site in a Luzon economic zone and the first Schneider Electric factory in East Asia to operate on 100% renewable energy.

The transition was made possible through partnerships with Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Cavite Economic Zone (CEZ), Meralco Ecozone Power (MEP), Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP), and ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES). 

The Cavite facility, a key hub in Schneider Electric’s East Asia supply chain supporting 1,300 employees, now serves as a model for sustainable, smart manufacturing.

Pintig ng Pinas: The Biggest Nationwide Sagip CPR Rollout, Empowering Every Filipino Heartbeat

A heartbeat is something we often take for granted—until it stops. 

In the Philippines, heart disease remains the leading cause of death. Studies show that most cardiac arrests occur at home and in the presence of a family member. These are moments when loved ones are closest—yet often feel powerless simply because they have never been trained to respond.

In many cases of sudden cardiac arrest, survival does not depend on hospitals or doctors alone. It depends on the person standing nearest—the bystander who knows what to do and understands that even two hands can mean the difference between life and death. 

Price check? Eyes check!

The hidden cost of not getting your eyes checked

Filipinos are really meticulous when it comes to spending. We compare prices, check promos, and even haggle over small purchases at the wet market. But when it comes to our eyesight—the very sense that helps us navigate traffic, read messages from our loved ones, or enjoy our favorite coffee on a lazy weekend—we tend to be surprisingly casual.

If you can still read your phone or recognize people across the room, it is easy to assume your vision is “good enough.” But eyesight does not always fail dramatically. More often, it fades subtly, weaving small inconveniences into everyday life until we accept them as normal.

GAC International Philippines, Inc. Strengthens Direct Operations And Advances The One GAC Strategy In The Philippine Market

GAC International Philippines, Inc. (“GAC International Philippines”) today announced the further strengthening of its direct local operations in the Philippine market. This move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to investing in products, distribution networks, customer service, and operational capabilities, and marks an important step in advancing the ONE GAC strategy in the Philippines.

Market Positioning and Development Context

The Philippines is an increasingly important market for GAC Group in Southeast Asia. In response to the growing demand for intelligent mobility, hybrid, and electric vehicle technologies, GAC Group—through GAC International Philippines—is placing greater strategic emphasis on the Philippine market by further strengthening its local presence, enhancing organizational capabilities, improving operational efficiency, and elevating customer service delivery.