Following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Flores Island, Indonesia, Globe is extending free call, text, and data services to its customers in the country to support emergency communication. The quake caused widespread damage, landslides, power outages, and displacement, with rescue efforts still ongoing.
Corporate social responsibility is moving beyond the occasional donation drive, with the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) using its 2026 Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards to spotlight programs that deliver measurable, sustainable benefits to communities.
McDonald’s Philippines is expanding its Crew-ators employee creator program, giving restaurant crew members access to skills training, mentorship, and content creation opportunities beyond their regular roles.
SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) is using hospitality training to help Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) build skills, find jobs, and prepare for reintegration into society.