MMDA Tapayan Pumping Station: A Model for Sustainable Waste Management and Flood Mitigation

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is leading the way in sustainable waste management and flood control with its innovations at the Tapayan Pumping Station. This specialized facility transforms water hyacinths, a major contributor to waterway obstruction and flooding, into valuable resources such as charcoal briquettes and lilipots for gardening and community use.

Water hyacinths, with their rapid growth and tendency to clog waterways, pose a significant threat to Metro Manila's drainage systems. The Tapayan River, where one of the MMDA’s Pumping Stations is located, is heavily covered by these invasive plants. "The abundance of water hyacinths severely hinders water flow and impacts the efficiency of our pumping stations," explained Engineer John Chrisler Lucero from MMDA Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP) - Project Management Office (PMO). "Removing water hyacinths is crucial for flood mitigation. As they habitually form thick mats that impede water flow, they tend to reduce the capacity of waterways and increase the likelihood of overflows and flooding. This facility's efforts directly address this problem. By processing these plants at the Tapayan facility, we do not only alleviate these issues but also contribute to cleaner waterways and a more sustainable environment."

TP bolsters sustainable operations in PH

60% energy use sourced from renewables

TP marks its commitment to expanding its renewable energy initiatives with a milestone achievement reporting over 60% of its total energy usage coming from renewable sources.

Teleperformance (TP) in the Philippines, an industry leader in sustainable business, affirms its unwavering commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as it announced a significant achievement in its sustainability efforts: over 60% of its nationwide energy consumption now comes from renewable energy sources. 

Celebrating a major milestone just in time for Energy Savings Week, the achievement positions TP as a leader in corporate sustainability and underscores its commitment to a greener and cleaner future.

IABC Philippines and COMCO School of Communications Ink Partnership for the Inaugural Communications Olympiad

In photo are (from left): Ferdinand L. Bondoy, IABC Philippines Corporate Secretary & Lead for Youth and Education Programs and COMCO Mundo Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder; and Belle Tiongco, IABC Philippines President and Football for Humanity Vice President and Co-Founder.

MAKATI CITY, THE PHILIPPINES – The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, the country chapter of the leading worldwide network of communication professionals, and COMCO School of Communications, the communication training and education arm of global award-winning communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises recently signed a partnership agreement for the launch of The Communications Olympiad. 

Gurīn Energy completes 75MW solar project in the Philippines

The Palauig Solar Power Plant is Gurīn Energy’s first project in the Philippines and part of the company’s 7GW pipeline of projects across Asia

Gurīn Energy announced the completion of the Palauig Solar Power Plant and commemorated the occasion with a site blessing ceremony on Friday, 14 February 2025. In the photo (L-R): Ping Mendoza, Country Manager, Philippines, Gurīn Energy; Joey Leviste Jr., Senior Advisor to Gurīn Energy and Chairman of Shizen Inc; Rundy Ebdane, Board Member, 2nd District of Zambales; BJ Aceron, Senior Engineer, Markbilt Construction, Trading and Development Corp; Cardinal Jose Advincula, Archbishop of Manila; Bishop Mylo Hubert Claudio Vergara, Diocese of Pasig; Bob Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer, Gurīn Energy, Gmeleen Tomboc, Senior Vice President, Project Management Office, Gurīn Energy; Lloyd Ambuyoc, Barangay Captain, Barangay Lipay; and  Ari Febros, Senior Vice President, Legal, Philippines, Gurīn Energy.

Manila, Philippines – Gurīn Energy, a Singapore-headquartered renewable energy developer, owner and operator, today announced the completion of its 75 megawatt (MW) solar plant in the Philippines, its first operational project in the country. 

MMDA-Robinsons MMRF Launch Collects Over Two Thousand Kilograms of Recyclables in Muntinlupa

300 attendees including valued members of the Muntinlupa City Environment and Natural Resources (CENRO) actively participated in the launch of the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF) in Barangay Sucat, Muntinlupa City demonstrating strong community support for responsible waste management. During the event, a total of 2,272.2 kilograms of recyclables were collected, with 1,623.2 kilograms sold to a junk shop and 649 kilograms transferred for further processing at the MMDA’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF), situated in the Vitas Pumping Station at Tondo, Manila. These efforts highlight the significant impact of community-driven waste recovery and segregation to major close waste stream loops and implement a circular materials recovery system (MRS).

Landers Superstore Turns Over Keys to Porsche 911 Carrera S and Kia Sonet to the Winners of the Shop & Win Raffle Promo

Landers Superstore Chief Transformation Officer Bill Cummings turns over the key to a brand-new Porsche 911 Carrera S to Ms. Ingrid Rose Panuncialman, a lucky winner from Landers Alabang, during the Grand Shop & Win Raffle Awarding Ceremony.

Landers Superstore, the country’s fastest-growing membership shopping destination, made shopping even more rewarding as it awarded two lucky members with brand-new cars during the Shop & Win Raffle Grand Awarding Ceremony. The event, held on February 13, 2025, at Landers Arca South, marked a thrilling highlight of the brand’s 8th-anniversary celebration.

A Master Carver’s Legacy: Willy Layug’s Mission to Bring Filipino Artistry to the World

Willy Layug, a master sculptor whose works adorn churches and cathedrals worldwide, is revered for his ability to breathe life into religious sculptures. His name has become synonymous with the finest 

Filipino craftsmanship. 

In a small workshop in Betis, Pampanga, the rhythmic sound of chisels meeting wood fills the air, accompanied by the faint scent of varnish and sawdust. This is the world of Willy Layug, a master sculptor whose works adorn churches and cathedrals across the world. Revered for his ability to breathe life into his religious sculptures, Layug’s name has become synonymous with Filipino craftsmanship at its finest. But for the man himself, his legacy extends far beyond the intricate details of his works. It is the people he inspires—the next generation of Filipino artists—that matter most.