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Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of AboitizPower, has inaugurated the 92.55-MWp San Manuel Solar Power Plant in Pangasinan, its third solar facility in the province. The plant supplies electricity to the Luzon grid.
Ayala Foundation has launched CENTEX Early Grades in El Nido, Palawan, an early childhood education program for children aged three to five. Funded by SC Johnson, it is expected to benefit more than 1,500 children over the next two school years.
Century Pacific Food, the maker of Century Tuna, says it has recovered the equivalent of 8 billion sachets' worth of plastic waste since 2019 through its partnership with the Plastic Credit Exchange. Its flexible plastic packaging footprint is now effectively 100% recovered.
Global Dominion Financing Inc. has launched GLOW, or Giving Limitless Opportunities to Women, a program that combines loans with community support for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises. The company says only about 4% of women-led MSMEs have formal access to financing.
Jollibee Group has expanded its inclusive hiring program for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to the Visayas for the first time, through a partnership with the Cebu City Government. Qualified hires will work customer-facing roles at 36 stores across four brands.
Since 2020, San Miguel Corporation has run one of the biggest private river cleanup programs in the Philippines, removing more than 9.38 million metric tons of waste and silt from over 204 kilometers of rivers. Its scale is impressive, and so is the debate it has drawn.
In 2007, a group of young founders began working with women in Payatas who wove rugs from scrap cloth for as little as ₱10 to ₱16 a day. That partnership became Rags2Riches, one of the Philippines' best-known social enterprises and a pioneer of sustainable fashion.
In 2016, ACEN had about 1,000 MW of capacity and only around 2% came from renewables. By 2025, the Ayala Group's energy platform said its generation portfolio had fully transitioned to 100% renewable energy, making it a leading Southeast Asian example of SDG 7 and SDG 13 in practice.
The Philippines ranks 20th of 145 economies in the WEF Global Gender Gap Report 2026, yet women's labor force participation still trails men's. Globe Telecom, where women hold more than half of executive roles, shows what a corporate push for gender balance looks like and where gaps remain.
Founded in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad T. Sy, SM Foundation has grown into one of the Philippines' most far-reaching private development programs. Its 2025 Social Good Report shows how four decades of education, health, livelihood and disaster relief work add up.
LPIXEL Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Tomihisa Kamada; hereinafter “LPIXEL”) has entered into a business cooperation agreement with VNPT Information Technology Company (Headquarters: Hanoi; hereinafter “VNPT-IT”) to market the “EIRL” series, LPIXEL’s…
The Okinawa Harborview Hotel has announced the completion of full-scale renovations for their 50th anniversary and will hold a grand opening in the summer 2026. com/anniversary/ ) Guest rooms have been upgraded to enhance comfort and more effectively accommodate the needs of long-term guests.
Huis Ten Bosch, the theme park resort in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, will unveil The Starlight Million on Friday, November 6 - a completely reimagined immersive illumination experience and the first major renewal of its award-winning illumination in 16 years. 1 for 13 consecutive years.
Tokyo, June 8, 2026 KDDI Corporation (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda; hereinafter “KDDI”) and East Japan Railway Company (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Kise; hereinafter “JR East”) announced that, from June 9, 2026, the number of…
A rare cultural experience combining a 200-year-old sake brewery, chef-crafted cuisine, and immersive storytellingTokyo, Japan — As international travel to Japan reaches unprecedented levels, a new premium experience is inviting global travelers to discover Japan through one of its most iconic…
Up to 5GB/month free available at eligible stations for Japan SIM users linked with JR East’s “Welcome Suica Mobile” KDDI Company(Headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo, CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda, hereafter “KDDI”) and East Japan Railway Company(Headquarters: Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, CEO: Yoichi Kise…
The mist utilizes patented ingredients for straightening curls and improving hair texture. Beauty Planning International will handle global expansion.
Trusted Japanese formulations for sensitive and aging skin, Seduce blends additive-free safety with advanced ingredients for healthy, radiant skin worldwide The skincare brand Seduce has begun distribution on global e-commerce platforms, making its products available for purchase in more than 200…
Benjamin Steakhouse Offers an Unforgettable Dining Experience in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto Beloved in New York, the prestigious Benjamin Steakhouse has announced that they will be expanding their restaurants in four locations across Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka in Japan, offering guests from around the…
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (based in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. Chairman: Hiroshi Mizohata) and KDDI Corporation (based in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
