KSK farmer from Pampanga: Farming futures

  Jayson and Juanito proudly showcase a selection of produce atthe SM City Clark’s Weekend Market.While modern agricultural techniques boost yields for some, there remains a number of Filipino farmers who struggle to keep pace. These experienced hands find themselves falling behind in a market demanding higher production, clinging to familiar yet often inefficient methods passed down through generations.One farmer from Pampanga, Jayson...

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All within 15 minutes: Urban planning concept city to rise in Pasay

 For the modern urban dweller, 15 minutes is a lot of time. A lot of productive things can be done – a high-intensity, interval training (HITT) workout or run a 1.5-kilometer route, clearing your emails, meditating, catching up on the news, or preparing a quick smoothie – all within 15 minutes. But for the Metro Manila commuter, 15 minutes is barely enough to get from point A to point B. During rush hour, it is most likely that within...

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Filipinos love concerts, but venue infrastructure gaps are a threat to the experience

 Countries with better, bigger, and more competitive concert venues have reaped economic benefits, especially with the massive and significant influence of popular international acts like pop superstar Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and Coldplay’s World Tour in consumer behavior and spending. Driving tens of thousands of ‘Swifties’ and concert enthusiasts, the success of these concerts was an economic stimulus for countries worldwide, including...

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SM Prime Embarks on a Unified Waste Management Program for an #SMWasteFreeFuture

 MANILA – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is embarking on a unified waste management and segregation campaign in response to the growing global crises on waste. SM Prime aims to bring all its property groups and stakeholders toward an #SMWasteFreeFuture. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity generates more than 2 billion tons of municipal...

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Jobs on the Rise: New Urban Developments Are Driving Employment Growth

  Photo credit to Anamul Rezwan. Construction jobs are generated from new urban developments.Cities worldwide, while diverse in demographics and culture, share a common pursuit of progress through new urban developments. These projects not only enhance convenience amid urban congestion but also stimulate local economies and communities through various socio-economic activities like job creation.Whether in the form of public transportation,...

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A school renovation project amplifies the potential of deaf community

  A dedicated teacher from PSD provides a hands-on lecture inside their newly rehabilitated school building.Being hearing-impaired is a challenge in itself, navigating a world where communication relies heavily on spoken words.   In the Philippines, this challenge further creates a gap, as opportunities for the deaf are limited, particularly in education and employment. The struggle is intensified as only a few secondary...

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