MMDA-MMFMP Celebrates Independence Day with 'Freedom from Basura' Initiative

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), through the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP), proudly held its special Independence Day celebration event during the national holiday, themed 'Freedom from Basura.' This initiative was staged to further promote environmental awareness and encourage the community to adopt good waste management practices.

Event highlights for the special day included the following activities:

Freedom (from Basura) Wall: Visitors were invited to write their commitment to a greener and cleaner Philippines on the Freedom Wall. Participants then peeled off a plantable giveaway from the wall and planted it in a seedling pot provided at the booth. This activity symbolized the collective efforts of Filipinos towards achieving environmental sustainability.

Role-Trash Trivia: Participants were given the chance to spin a roulette and answer questions or trivia related to proper waste management practices. The trivia questions were categorized into easy, moderately difficult, and difficult levels, offering a fun and educational experience for all ages. Successful participants received special prizes.

Segre-game Time: This interactive game challenged players to shoot blocks with images of different types of solid waste into the corresponding trash bins labeled for proper segregation. This engaging activity aimed to reinforce the importance of waste segregation and recycling.

Displayed Products from Solid Waste Processing Technologies: The event showcased innovative products produced through various solid waste processing technologies. Attendees had the opportunity to see Eco Bricks made by the Solid Waste Granulator and Brick Making Facility, Cocopots produced by the Cocopot Making Machine and Decorticator, Compost generated by the Biowaste Converter, and Charcoal Briquettes and Lilipots created by the Water Hyacinth Processing Facility. These products highlighted the potential of waste materials to be transformed into valuable resources, emphasizing the importance of sustainable waste management practices.

“This past Independence Day, we celebrated not only our freedom as a nation but also our commitment to freeing our environment from waste. The recent 'Freedom from Basura' initiative reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of responsible waste management and environmental stewardship among our communities. By participating in these kinds of activities, we continue to collectively contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable Metro Manila,” said MMDA-SWMO Head and MMFMP Component 2 Project Director Dir. Josias E. Syquimsiam, Jr.

The MMDA-MMFMP booth was staged at Luneta Park for a whole day during Independence Day, as the public was encouraged to join in all the festivities and participate in the various activities designed to promote environmental consciousness and community engagement. Almost a thousand IEC materials were also distributed to around 500 booth visitors during the event.

For more information about the 'Freedom from Basura' initiative and other future MMDA-MMFMP projects, please visit the MMDA website or follow us on social media.

Takeda Philippines Earns 3rd Great Place To Work Certification™

Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. aims to foster a supportive, value-driven workplace where every employee feels a true sense of belonging and purpose.

Biopharmaceutical leader Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. has proudly been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year. This prestigious award was based on substantial feedback from current employees, who confirmed a strong sense of belonging within the company. 

The GPTW® survey results show that 97% employees at Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. report a positive experience and say it’s a great place to work, compared to 53% of employees at a typical global company.

Bayad and MyEG seals partnership, promoting accessible options for government services

Bayad, the pioneer brand in the outsourced bills payment collection system in the Philippines, and now a full-service fintech company, seals its partnership with MyEG, a market leader in electronic solutions providing online automation and government payment services in Malaysia and the Philippines.

Under the partnership, MyEG Philippines will integrate its biller brands with Bayad, allowing Bayad’s physical and digital touchpoints to accept payments for government institutions such Landbank of the Philippines – Link Biz, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), Department of Health  - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), and different Local Government Units (LGUs).

Make way for Toyota’s midyear mega deals

Bring home a mega new ride from Toyota this June

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is bringing in mega deals this June with flexible payment options, cash discounts, rebates and more on your favorite Toyota vehicles. Sedan, SUV, Pickup – you name it!

Pay Low, Pay Light, Cash Savings

Get the chic and sporty Corolla Altis 1.8 G GR-S CVT for a downpayment of only PHP 195,300 under the Pay Low option. This option offers customers downpayments as low as 15 percent with free insurance for the first year, free LTO registration for three years and no chattel mortgage at 60 months payment terms.

The same variant is also available for a monthly payment of PHP 13,209 under the Pay Light option, which offers customers low monthly plans with 50 percent downpayment at 60 months amortization. 

Celebrating Father's Day with Your Biker Dad

Make the day memorable with these activities

This Father’s Day, showing how much you appreciate our Dads, can be something we should put some thought into, especially given our culture. With this special day coming up we have a chance to show our tatays more than one way why we appreciate them. And for those dads who happen to be motorcycle enthusiasts, Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No.1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country offers some suggestions on how to make his day more memorable.

Schneider Electric Foundation turns 25 and launches the ‘25 Years Young’ campaign in the Philippines

‘25 Years Young’ celebrates the 25th anniversary of the foundation

A global call for contributions will award impactful and innovative youth projects 

Manila, Philippines – To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders committed to building a fairer, low-carbon society. 

Bayad drives discourse on business innovation during the 11th Mansmith Market Masters Conference

Bayad President and CEO Lawrence Y. Ferrer joins the discourse on the “5 Skills of Market Masters Strategists” during the 15th Mansmith Market Masters Conference held on May 8, 2024 at The Fifth, Rockwell Center, Makati, Metro Manila.

Organized by Mansmith and Fielders, Inc., a leading training and consultancy company in the Philippines, the said event gathered a panel of renowned industry leaders in the retail, healthcare, fintech, clothing, advertising, esports, electronics, and lending sector.

Ferrer then shares insightful business practices as he spotlights the subject “Innovating Skills: Winning and Thriving in the Market Landscape”.

Essentially, Ferrer emphasized customer-centricity, data-driven strategies, leveraging technology, and corporate culture as the cornerstone of every successful business.