IR Impact Awards recognize SM for good reporting practice
SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) was cited for Best Annual Report at the IR Impact Awards – Southeast Asia, held in December 2025, in recognition of its commitment to high standards of reporting and disclosure. The award acknowledged SM Investments’ integrated report for its clear articulation of strategy, performance, governance, and long-term value creation for […]
Pinay Chemist Educator’s Invention made of Dried Banana-Leaf Offers Livelihood for Filipinos, Scales Up with DOST-TAPI Support
The Philippines continues to face a pressing challenge in providing sustainable employment. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the unemployment rate, released on November 6, 2025, was recorded at 3.8 percent in September 2025, slightly higher than the 3.7 percent rate in the same month last year. This translates to 1.96 million unemployed Filipinos, highlighting […]
Beyond textbooks and formulas: How two graduating students found passion, people, and purpose in halls of Mapúa
Like most college students, Ayra Mae Mascariña and Krizzia Kyla Almeda entered Mapúa University with a goal: to gain the knowledge and skills they needed to thrive in their chosen professions. What they didn’t expect, however, was how their journeys would transform not only their academic and technical capabilities but also develop their grit, determination, […]
Building communities, transforming lives: Security Bank’s 2025 CSR and sustainability milestones
In line with its mission to enrich lives, empower businesses, and build communities sustainably, Security Bank worked tirelessly in 2025 to strengthen institutions, expand opportunities, and deliver programs that create lasting progress across the Philippines. From providing cacao seedlings to 40 farmers in Aklan and mentoring 980 families to aiding 661 disaster-hit families, Security Bank […]
2GO Revamps Escolta Branch, Introduces First Retail Outlet with Cafe 2GO
2GO has revamped its 2GO Escolta Branch located at the ground floor of AIC Center along Escolta Street, Binondo, Manila. The branch remained fully operational throughout the renovation, ensuring uninterrupted service while upgrading the space to better support the growing demand for travel, cargo, and express services in one of the country’s most historic commercial […]