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SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) has taken a significant step towards environmental sustainability by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Thursday. The agreement, aimed at advancing the development of sustainable plastic materials and enhancing plastic waste management strategies, was formalized during the Tactics for Better PlasTIK (Technology, Innovation, Knowledge) forum at SM Megamall.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has committed to include optometric services and prescription eyeglasses in its coverage by the end of November 2024. This initiative was lauded by the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) during a joint Senate committee meeting on health and finance.

The Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a business unit of the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has marked a significant milestone in its operations by commissioning two state-of-the-art mobile harbor cranes (MHCs) at the Iloilo port.

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to enhance its domestic connectivity with the introduction of daily flights between Manila and Cauayan, Isabela, beginning 15 January 2025. This new route aims to cater to tourists, business travelers, and families venturing to Northern Luzon.

Klook, Asia’s leading travel platform, marks its 10th anniversary by announcing a significant economic impact, contributing USD 7.2 billion to the Asia Pacific tourism economy in 2023 and supporting over 219,000 jobs, according to a new report from Oxford Economics.