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Desalination project boosts Cebu’s long-term water security

Metro Cebu has begun receiving desalinated water from Isla Mactan Cordova Corp. (IMCC), marking a major step in diversifying the region's water supply as rising demand and climate risks put increasing pressure on traditional sources.

Tourism sips less water, burns more fuel

The Philippine tourism industry used less water in 2025 but consumed more energy and emitted more carbon dioxide, highlighting a growing sustainability challenge as the sector's environmental footprint shifts from the tap to the tailpipe.

Verena Siow appointed president of SAP Asia Pacific

Effective immediately, SAP has named Verena Siow as President for its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, based in Singapore. She will lead efforts to boost customer success, speed up business transformation, and help organisations get maximum value from SAP solutions.

Globe backs DepEd’s new school gadget policy; pushes for balanced, safe digital learning

Globe Telecom has expressed full support for the Department of Education’s latest guidelines governing the use of gadgets in schools, emphasizing that technology should be both accessible and safe for Filipino learners.

SM Group wins 24 top regional awards for governance, sustainability and leadership

The SM Group has secured a total of 24 prestigious recognitions from Hong Kong-based Corporate Governance Asia, highlighting its strong performance across governance, sustainability, investor relations and corporate leadership amid challenging global conditions.

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Taekwondo jin Yape delivers 4th Asian Games gold

The Philippines is back at four gold medals in the Asian Games, matching its haul from Hangzhou in 2023.

Smart Travē cuts eSIM rates up to 43% for holiday travelers 

Filipinos traveling abroad this season get up to 43 percent off Smart Travē eSIM data packs—just in time for year-end trips across 100+ destinations.

P3B fuel subsidy targets farmers, fishers, truckers 

The government is rolling out P3 billion in fuel subsidies this month for about 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk and agricultural truckers as elevated oil prices and El Niño squeeze production and distribution costs.

Over a thousand volunteers join Jollibee Group coastal cleanup drive

More than 90 employees from the Jollibee Group and its brands—Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, and Greenwich—joined the global International Coastal Cleanup here on September 19, 2026, collecting over 400 kilograms of waste from shorelines.
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