PH eyes Taiwan as partner in agri-logistics backbone
In a move aimed at accelerating the shift toward agricultural self-reliance, proponents of the proposed Farm-to-Market Digital Logistics Backbone have formally extended an invitation to Department of Agriculture (DA) officials to visit Taiwan—a country expected to play a pivotal role in funding and supporting the project.
SM Prime Schools Switch to Cleaner Power via RAP
SM Prime Holdings Inc. has shifted two of its educational institutions — National University (NU) and Asia Pacific College (APC) — to cleaner electricity through the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said on Wednesday.
Meralco slashes plastic waste by 95% in major circular economy push
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has claimed a sharp 95 percent reduction in plastic waste generation since 2019, marking a significant milestone in corporate environmental responsibility. This development arises from its “Race to Zero Waste” program and from its recent partnership with Plastic Flamingo Philippines, Inc. (PLAF), a social enterprise focused on combating marine plastic pollution.
Leviste to raise over P34b from SPNEC shares
Congressman-elect Leandro Legarda Leviste has entered into agreements to divest most of his shares in SP New Energy Corporation (SPNEC) before assuming office on June 30, 2025.
Partnership exposes students to real-world analytics experience
Asia Pacific College (APC), under the SM Group, has partnered with election watchdog NAMFREL as an analytics partner for the 2025 mid-term elections—an initiative that blends civic engagement with high-impact learning designed to prepare students for future careers in data science, AI, and IT infrastructure.
