Environment

5 Dec 2025

3:27PM

Epson advances mission to protect Metro Manila’s vital green spaces

Epson Philippines is sharpening its environmental focus as it expands reforestation efforts aimed at protecting Metro Manila’s remaining green spaces, particularly the La Mesa Eco Park —one of the region’s last forested areas and a critical watershed supporting millions of residents.

5 Dec 2025

12:53PM

Toyota unit leads Ilocos Norte mangrove revival for climate action

Ty-led Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) Foundation is scaling up its environmental rehabilitation push with the adoption of a degraded mangrove forest in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte—an effort aimed at boosting coastal resilience, restoring biodiversity, and expanding climate mitigation initiatives.

3 Dec 2025

2:18PM

EcoSpark unites Manila Water, partners in environmental push

Manila Water, through its East Zone Business Operations (EZBO) accounts development and demand creation department, has launched EcoSpark: Igniting Synergies for the Environment—a new platform aimed at strengthening environmental stewardship and sustainability collaboration among its business partners.

12 Nov 2025

8:32AM

ADB launches Flyway Project to conserve key Philippine wetlands

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched the Philippines Flyway Project, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the conservation and sustainable management of the country’s vital wetland ecosystems — key habitats for migratory birds and lifelines for local communities.

4 Nov 2025

11:34AM

Group urges stronger oversight of PH nickel mining impact

Climate Rights International has urged the Philippine government, mining companies, and downstream users of nickel — including electric vehicle and battery manufacturers — to take “immediate steps” to curb environmental destruction and human rights abuses linked to nickel extraction.

30 Sep 2025

2:35PM

SMC revives Tullahan River cleanup to fight worsening Metro Manila floods

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is back on the Tullahan River, reviving its billion-peso cleanup drive three years after wrapping up its initial effort.

20 Sep 2025

1:07PM

Ramon Ang-led SMC marks 135th year with biggest coastal cleanup campaign to date

San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is rolling out its biggest coastal cleanup campaign yet, mobilizing hundreds of employees for 55 sites nationwide in 2025, more than double last year’s record effort.

2 Sep 2025

12:43PM

First Gen sparks youth-led energy and climate innovations

Clean energy pioneer First Gen Corp. has brought together student leaders and community representatives for its Youth for Climate and Energy Leadership Summit (YCELS), designed to equip young Filipinos with tools to address pressing environmental challenges.

30 Jul 2025

10:31AM

INSIDER VIEW | Public-private partnerships for the planet

By: Alberto Agra

Under the PPP Code and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), climate resilience and environmental sustainability are not only guiding principles. They are mandatory considerations. These must be integrated into the planning, design, and implementation of all PPP projects.