Advancing ESG

ACEN Corporation: From lahar to light

A vast stretch of land in Zambales, once buried under lahar from Mount Pinatubo’s 1991…

Why we need to invest in a green generation

In the Philippines—one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations—the ecological crisis is a daily reality.…

Composting helps the planet—here’s how to do it, no matter where you live

Most of what goes into US landfills is organic waste, ranging from household food scraps…

Clean energy: Where are we at?

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas, are by far the largest contributor to…

Solar irrigation boosts Bicol’s rice production, revives idle farmlands

NAGA CITY—The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in Bicol has activated solar-powered irrigation systems in the…

Lighting the last mile: How hybrid systems can save billions and power our remote islands

The Philippines’ off-grid islands, home to millions of Filipinos, represent the remarkable progress and the…

Shaping a Sustainable Future

THE Asia ESG Summit 2025 is set to be a landmark event bringing together leaders,…

From mangroves to meals

In the coastal municipality of Real, Quezon, there’s a long-practiced but lesser-known form of sustainability.…

Healing the land by restoring ecosystems

Land is life. Across Southeast Asia, from fertile fields to towering forests, healthy ecosystems underpin…

Soil erosion: Fighting the hidden enemy of farmers

“Soil erosion is an enemy to any nation—far worse than any outside enemy coming into…