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Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth.  This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” that analyzed landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastal reclamation of 135 cities globally with populations exceeding one million. Key findings indicate that 78% of these cities have turned to reclamation to create additional land, resulting in 253,000 hectares of new land, an area equivalent to Luxembourg. Land reclamation is the process of creating new land from the sea. It’s often used in places with scarcity of land and high population density for many purposes. From Western Europe and West Africa to the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, these countries’ cities reclaim lands for port extension, residential/commercial, and industrial purposes aimed at creating tourist and green spaces...

  BANNER:  SMFI Health and Medical Programs Senior Project Manager Albert Uy inspects the water catchment to ensure it reliability. In line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of future generations. To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters to help ensure water quality. With an 800-liter storage capacity, the harvested water serves the facility’s non-potable needs like watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing. The rainwater harvesting facility also operates without electricity and features labeled faucets for intuitive recycled water use. Midwife Narcisa Jagmis, who leads the said birthing f...

  SCPW president Arch. Celestino Ulep leads a discussion on nature-based architecture during the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium . Photo from SCPW As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the Mall of Asia Complex. Bannering the theme "Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and Nature-Based Architecture," the hybrid symposium featured presentations centered on fostering knowledge and awareness about wetland conservation and innovative design approaches.  SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep leads the opening of the Wetland Center Design Symposium SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep opened the symposium by sharing his optimism on how collaboration and embracing nature-based architecture can pave the way towards creating a future where w...

Pandesal Forum on Diabetes Prevention, (L-R) UP Prof. Hercules Callanta, AIM Dr. John Paul Rivera, DOST FNRI Senior Science Research Specialist Chona Patalen, Pandesal Forum moderator Wilson Lee Flores. Photo by Nilo Odiaman A media forum held in the 84-year-old Kamuning Bakery in Quezon City discussed the proposal to increase the excise tax on sweetened beverages. Called the “Pandesal Forum,” the event welcomed health and economic experts to dissect the issue, citing recent available data on diabetes and obesity rates in the Philippines as sources. The forum sought to understand why diabetes and obesity rates in the country continue to rise despite efforts to reduce consumption of sweetened beverages through the excise tax.  The panel of experts invited to the forum included Chona Patalen, Senior Science Research Specialist from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). According to data from the FNRI, the per capita cons...

DENR, SM Prime calls on cities to innovate and invest in water-saving technologies to avert water crisis CAPTION At the multi-stakeholder forum, “Towards a Greener Footprint”, in Iloilo City recently, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga shared solutions-focused guidelines to help the local government reduce carbon footprint, with emphasis on water conservation to address the looming water crisis and increase access to safe water and sanitation. From left to right: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, journalist Ces Drilon, Secretary Loyzaga, urban planning and landscape architect Paulo Alcazaren, United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) co-chair Michaela Rossette Santo-Tayag and SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza Silerio. Photo credits to Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Office of the Mayor. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently ...

  Clockwise from left: SEPCO leaders, DepEd and Palar Integrated School officials during the opening ceremonies for Brigada Eskwela; DepEd OIC – School Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Ayles welcomes SEPCO Volunteers as SEPCO President Min Su Chu and CFO Taekyun Kim look on; SEPCO volunteers help clean and repaint classroom in Palar Integrated School; More than 100 SEPCO Volunteers gather for Brigada Eskwela 2023  To celebrate 25 years of going above and beyond in inspiring generations of Filipino families, Samsung Electronics Philippines (SEPCO) recently partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) for Brigada Eskwela 2023 to help clean and repaint classrooms in Palar Integrated School in Taguig City.  Brigada Eskwela is the DepEd’s program specifically aimed at preparing public schools for the upcoming school year. More than 100 SEPCO volunteers signed up to help Palar Integrated School, attended by more than 4,000 students coming from nearby communities in Taguig City....

As it celebrates its 20 th  year,  Mang Inasal , the Philippines’ Grill Expert, continues to expand its store network nationwide. On the first half of 2023, seven new branches have opened including Biñan, Laguna; SM City Grand Central, Caloocan; Baler, Aurora; SM City Tuguegarao; WalterMart Caloocan;  WalterMart Capas Tarlac; and Polomolok, South Cotabato.   “Mang Inasal is inspired to reach more customers nationwide,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. “We want everyone to taste our delicious, char-grilled food and the unlimited fun that goes with it when our customers enjoy it with their loved ones.”         From a traditional Pinoy Grillery, Mang Inasal has evolved into the country’s Grill Expert with a new store design ready for the world. The new branches greet customers with an enticing façade, gold standard food and service, and a clean kitchen with modern equipment to reduce smoke and ensure store safety.   Among the Mang Inas...

    Mang Inasal ,  the Philippines’ Grill Expert, will spread its 20 th  anniversary UNLI-SAYAbration through the Unli-Sarap, Unli-Saya Caravan.   This was announced during the Unli-SAYAbration Grand Caravan that recently happened at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.          Hosted by Dimples Romana, the event treated customers to a fun program filled with games and prizes and free products that included Extra Creamy Halo-Halo and Palabok.   “As part of our full-year celebration, the Mang Inasal Unli-Sarap, Unli-Saya Caravan will tour around the country to delight our customers with free Extra Creamy Halo-Halo and Palabok,” said Mang Inasal President Mike V. Castro. “Our UNLI-SAYAbration is all about giving thanks to the Mang Inasal Nation who have shown us their strong love and support for the past 20 years.”          The Mang Inasal Unli-Sarap, Unli-Saya Caravan will be trooping various locations in Metro Manila, N...

Mommy, together with my eldest son on his graduation It's the enrollment season again. A few more days unveil a new academic year, and that means I will be swamped for the next months as a mom and an employee since I started working in the educational sector. I recall my mom, during our enrollment season, was busy going to and fro to our school, paying tuition, wrapping our books and notebooks, preparing our uniform, and needed school materials. Upon recollecting everything she did, I can't imagine how she could afford to send the four of us to a private school and provide all our needs back then. Having to recall all the material things she provided us, especially for our schools' needs, I suddenly felt grateful for all of it.  As I contemplate whom to interview for the UNMASKED: The Comco Mundo Write To Ignite Season 3, I thought of my mom. After all, she deserves this spot and the need for me to share her story of how she inspired me to be who I am today.  BEING IN A MAR...