Coca-Cola Philippines’ recycling at Panaad sa Negros Festival

After a successful launch in Bacolod, Coca-Cola Philippines and partners celebrated Earth Day by collecting 444.85 kilograms of PET bottles and cans between April 16-21 through the Tindahan Extra Mile (TEM) program during the Panaad sa Negros Festival 2024.

The program empowers sari-sari store owners and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to transform their stores into collection hubs for empty plastic bottles, supporting efforts to curb plastic waste and combat pollution. Micro-retailers earn points for collecting bottles, which can be redeemed for cashback and products for their businesses.

TEM is a collaboration between Coca-Cola Philippines, Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies, Inc. (BEST), and the Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners (PASCO). As of May, there are over 3,500 TEM members in the country.

Chevron collaborates with AWS re/Start to empower underprivileged individuals on Cloud Computing

Chevron scholars and executives during the AWS re/Start program graduation ceremony

A batch of 48 scholars funded by Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI) recently graduated after completing training under the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start program, in the high-growth field of cloud computing.

Late last year, Chevron Philippines Inc., marketer of the Caltex brand of fuel and lubricants, partnered with Edukasyon.ph to launch a program focused on providing digital training for underprivileged youths on cloud computing skills under the AWS re/Start program.

Lalamove Sustainability Report 2023: Sustainable Goals Set to Accelerate New Energy Vehicle Deployment

On-demand delivery platform Lalamove has published its Sustainability Report 2023, marking the company's second year of releasing such a report. Key highlights of this year include promoting the adoption of new energy vehicles; setting short, medium, and long-term goals for achieving net zero target; and supporting driver partners.

Lalamove operates in 11 markets and serves over 13.4 million users and 1.2 million driver partners. The company focuses on meeting the needs of different stakeholders and partners, including small and medium-sized enterprises, partner drivers, employees, and local communities. In addition to utilizing technology to enhance logistics efficiency and meet the delivery needs of various communities, Lalamove provides diversified services that cater to the needs of its stakeholders and partners.

Schneider Electric opens Cavite Smart Distribution Center, invests P86.5M in expansion and digitalization

Up to 90% of products are exported throughout Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America markets 

New model for digitalization for the Philippines logistics industry

Today, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, officially inaugurated its updated Cavite Smart Distribution Center, a new benchmark for smart logistics in the Philippines. With an investment of P86.5 million (1.4 million euros), Schneider Electric has expanded and upgraded the facility with state-of-the-art fourth industrial revolution technologies to support growth in the region and across the world driven by the energy transition and digitalization.  

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held during the inauguration of the newly opened Schneider Electric Smart Distribution Center in Cavite on May 8, 2024. (L-R: Ginger So-Amprimo, Chief Financial Officer, Schneider Electric Philippines; Ireen Catane, Country President, Schneider Electric Philippines; Hon. Joanne Michelle "Bamm" Gonzales, Vice Mayor, Rosario, Cavite; Vivian S. Santos, Deputy Director General of Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Rizalino Jose Torralba, District Collector Port of Manila, Bureau of Customs; and, Atty. Julito Doria, Port of Manila Deputy Collector, Bureau of Customs)

Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines 2024: Leading the Way in Driving Business Opportunities and Industry Growth

Informa Markets in the Philippines is set to host again the Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines this year, highlighting innovation and technology to improve the agricultural economy particularly the livestock and aquaculture industries. Now on its annual year cycle, the events are ready to showcase technology and cutting-edge product display from market-leading exhibitors, and a knowledge-sharing platform through a series of conferences and industry forums that will enable participants and visitors to link up with technology providers and emerging markets.

The theme "Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development" for this year's Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines editions could serve as a stimulus for advancing both sectors within the agriculture industry. By emphasizing technology and innovation, these events have the potential to elevate these sectors as key drivers of rural development and employment opportunities, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices alongside technological advancements.

An exciting start for the 2024 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup (HPDC)

HPI has started to develop young riders in Tarlac Circuit Hill.

Honda Philippines, Inc. starts the racing season with the 2024 Honda Pilipinas Dream Cup attended by 8 aspiring young riders in Tarlac Circuit Hill. The program aims to develop and give opportunities to the riders whose goal is to be an international rider someday.

April 27 - Warm-up, Practice and Qualifying

Riders line up at the entrance of the pit area lane despite the scorching heat being experienced during the warm-up, practice, and qualifying race. They started with the rider’s briefing inside the paddocks from the local coach Charles Nolasco, a former PSBK (Philippine Superbike) rider as he gave instructions and basic riding tips. The riders started to ride and continued until practice sessions to familiarize the racetrack technical route using the CBR150R modified race bikes.

‘Reading is for Everyone’: Big Bad Wolf Books Stops at Clark, Pampanga with Crazy Wolf Sale!

(From left to right): Emily Koa, General Usage Head Credit Cards of Metrobank; Carolyn Chuaying, Big Bad Wolf Books Philippine Managing Partner; Arwin Lingat, City Tourism Officer; Dr. Richard Daenos, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism Region III; Elenita Lorenzo, Tourisms & Promotions Division Manager of CDC; Miguel Morato, Senior Branch Manager of SMX Conventions Center Clark; and Grace Miranda Gabino, Assistant Mall Manager of SM City Clark

Buckle up, book lovers! The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has hit Clark, Pampanga! Touted as the world’s biggest book sale, Big Bad Wolf Books hauled its roaring frenzy of literary delights that will have Kapampangan bookworms revelling in excitement.