Luzon river pollution declines after 5-year cleanup drive
After five years of sustained cleanup operations under the Better Rivers PH program, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) reported the removal of 8.5 million metric tons of silt and solid waste from multiple key river systems across Luzon—marking a milestone in large-scale environmental rehabilitation efforts and signaling critical policy implications for future waterway governance.
Student lane, fare cuts in metro rail lines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has launched dedicated lanes for students at all MRT-3 and LRT-2 stations. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the daily travel experience for students who are now entitled to a 50 percent fare discount on rail lines.
GenSan fish port upgrade signals push for fisheries reform
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the General Santos City Fish Port Complex, underlining the administration’s commitment to modernizing the fisheries sector and improving the livelihood of coastal communities.
MGreen early listing plans counts SPNEC as backdoor option
MGen Renewable Energy Inc. (MGreen), the green energy arm of Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), is exploring the possibility of a public listing, with key advisors recently retained to guide the process, its listed affiliate, SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) told the Philippine Stock Exchange.
SM builds inclusive workplace through policy, programs, and design
SM Investments Corp. is deepening its commitment to workplace inclusion through strategic policies and corporate support that reflect the needs of a multigenerational and diverse workforce.
