The City Rat

While modern agricultural techniques boost yields for some, there remains several 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 Garcia, sought to disrupt this prevailing narrative in …

Pasay City / No more traffic nightmares! Pasay’s 15-Minute City brings work, play, and essentials within a 15-minute reach. #UrbanPlanning #PasayCity 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 running a 1.5-kilometer route, clearing your …

Paving the way towards an #SMWasteFreeFuture.  SM Prime launches a unified waste management campaign to tackle global waste crises. 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. …

Urban Developments/ Building smart cities, creating smart opportunities. See how integrated urban projects generate employment and foster innovation. 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 …

 A school renovation project empowers students through improved facilities and vocational training. 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 …

SM Prime new scholarship program empowers UPLB students to become environmental stewards. Inspired by the late Henry Sy Sr.’s belief in the power of education and driven by their commitment to sustainability, leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has launched a scholarship program in partnership with the University of the Philippines Los …

Inclusive education:  Revitalizing the Philippine School for the Deaf The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training. One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf …

Scholarship:  SM scholars recall the beginning of their SM scholar journey Some moments fade with time, certain experiences leave an indelible mark, shaping not just our paths but our very identities. For Atty. Marmie Deniega and Amanda Hora, the SM scholarship application wasn’t just a gateway to education; it was the moment that shaped the …