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Civil Society Groups Urge Gov’t to Keep High Ambition in Plastics Treaty Talks

November 14; Manila, Philippines— A coalition of the nation’s largest environmental networks and organizations today urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to remain committed to its ambitious stance in the upcoming plastic treaty talks in Busan, Korea. In a letter addressed to DENR Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga, the groups expressed support for the Philippines’ […]

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ASUENE Establishes Thai Subsidiary ‘ASUENE (THAILAND) Ltd.’ and Provides “ASUENE” to “Thai Bridgestone”

ASUENE will establish “ASUENE (THAILAND) Ltd.” in Thailand, country with ambitious CO2 emissions reduction targets, to accelerate support to Thailand based companies in their efforts towards decarbonization and sustainable management through providing “ASUENE”, a leading carbon accounting platform in Asia. Background of the Establishment of ASUENE THAILAND ASUENE is a climate-tech startup with the mission

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Lintasarta Strengthens role as an AI Factory Through Strategic Partnership with 6Estates

Singapore, November 6, 2024 – Lintasarta, as an AI Factory from Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat atau IOH) Group in Indonesia, announced their strategic partnership with 6Estates, a Singapore-based provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions specializing in domain-specific Learning Language Models (LLM) and enterprise AI applications. This collaboration will support the adoption of AI and drive

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Alsons Power’s Sarangani Energy Corporation Wins Safety Excellence Award at DOLE’s 13th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan

Sarangani Energy Corporation (SEC), part of the Alsons Power Group, has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to workplace safety and health at the 13th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK). Selected from over 100 nominees, SEC’s recognition reflects its unwavering dedication to protecting its people, partners, and communities—fully embodying Alsons Power’s brand promise: “We Power

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Regional Cooperation Strengthened at ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution

The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution 2024 in Lao PDR highlighted ASEAN’s commitment to tackling the plastic waste crisis through regional collaboration. Vientiane, 29 October 2024 – The ASEAN Conference on Combatting Plastic Pollution (ACCPP) 2024, hosted this year in Lao PDR, underscored ASEAN’s increasing commitment to addressing the plastic waste crisis and advancing regional

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Greenpeace statement on int’l business coalition support for ‘Bridge to Busan’

For Greenpeace, true sustainability requires more ambitious action, including the phase out of single-use plastics like sachets and a 75% reduction in plastic production to stay below the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold. QUEZON CITY, Philippines (29 October 2024) — As the world gears up for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee[1] to

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Banwa Private Island, One of Only 10 Places in Philippines Declared as Important Shark and Ray Areas

Banwa Private Island is proud to announce its designation as one of the Philippines’ 10 Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs). This significant recognition highlights the island’s vital role in protecting and conserving threatened marine species. Years of dedicated research by marine biologists have revealed the island’s critical importance as a habitat for Black Tip

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The Rise of Impact Jobs You Never Knew Existed in Asia

“I entered this space really by accident,” says Hannah Fernandez, a chief correspondent at Eco-Business. Seven years ago, she traded her 9-to-5 corporate job for a remote role covering sustainability. The pivot came while searching for work that could grant her time for family. This is just one example of the diverse but often unexpected

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‘Going green’: MSMEs commit to go plastic-free, ties up with Greenpeace and DTI-NCR

“Small businesses are doing their part in decreasing reliance on single-use plastics, and are proving that it is possible,” said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner for Greenpeace Philippines. “There’s no excuse for major corporations not to follow suit.” QUEZON CITY, Philippines — Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) may seem miniscule, but a growing number

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Banwa Private Island Supports Biodiversity Conservation Through Art and Education

Banwa Private Island is proud to share its recent initiatives supporting biodiversity conservation through art and education. The island, recognized as a top 10 Philippine area for sharks and rays, is dedicated to preserving its diverse ecosystems. The one-night-only “Biodiversity in Full Color” art exhibition showcased the stunning artworks of Samantha Kaspar, a talented artist

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