Sustainability

Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security

Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila University. Steeled by economic uncertainty leading up to—and most especially in the wake of—the […]

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Toyota PH, Yulo hold gymnastics camp in search of next Olympics champ

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP), in collaboration with world-renowned Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo, successfully concluded the “Start Your Impossible” 2-day gymnastics camp, held on November 15 and 16, at the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines (GAP) MVPSF Gym. The camp focused on Carlos’ commitment to giving back to the community, aiming to inspire and empower young

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Isuzu PH donates equipment to tech school

In its continuing effort to empower the next generation of automotive professionals, Isuzu Philippines Corp (IPC) recently bolstered its longstanding partnership with the Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School for Arts and Trade (JZGMSAT) by donating industry-standard equipment for the school’s automotive service shop facility. The turnover ceremony, led by IPC president Tetsuya Fujita, includes a

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Lawmaker: PH needs 50,000 password-free Wi-Fi hotspots for economic growth

The Philippine Congress wants the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) to install a minimum of 50,000 password-free Wi-Fi hotspots to boost internet connectivity and drive economic growth in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) throughout the country, Makati City Rep. Luis Campos Jr said on Sunday. “Our target is at least 50,000 Wi-Fi

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Bamboo’s potential vs onion armyworm studied

The DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) is now eyeing the potential of bamboo to help control armyworms and cutworms attacking onion plantations. Institute experts will develop formulations and test the performance of bamboo pyroligneous liquid (PL) in controlling onion armyworm (OAW) and cutworm in local onion farms. Onion armyworm (Photo by DA-BPI)  PL,

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Toyota endorses first model ELV dismantler in the Philippines

Automotive leader Toyota has endorsed En Tsumugi ELV Dismantler Corp as a model end-of-life vehicle (ELV) dismantling facility, the first of its kind in the country, located in Mexico, Pampanga. A wholly owned venture of the Hung family—owner of local metal recycling companies Supreme Mile Trading Corp (SMTC) and CoroCrown Corp, En Tsumugi is a

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UP scientists: Marine mammal strandings in PH need urgent local gov’t response

With a significant number of marine mammals stranded in the Philippines over the past years, it is within the scope of local government units (LGUs) to address this pressing concern, scientists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) indicated in a recent study that encompasses data from nearly the past two decades.

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Toyota PH turns manufacturing waste into sustainable space

The leading mobility company and automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor Philippines Corp (TMP) recently unveiled a new company facility made of upcycled materials from its manufacturing plant. This project demonstrates the company’s broader initiative to reduce its resource consumption and effectively manage its vehicle manufacturing waste. In view of global concerns on climate change and resource

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Gov’t hospitals urged to enlarge hemodialysis units amid surge in kidney patients

Amid the surge in the number of Filipinos living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo has urged public hospitals to avail of additional funding from the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) so that they can enlarge their outpatient hemodialysis units. “We would urge all public hospitals to seek HFEP funding so

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