Chevron Creates Inclusive Spaces for PWDs

Chevron Philippines Inc. and Caltex Makati Credit Cooperative teamed up with Guanella Center, Inc. to bond with beneficiaries who have special needs 

Employees of Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, and Caltex Makati Credit Cooperative (CMCC) partnered with non-government organization Guanella Center, Inc. to connect with persons with disabilities (PWDs) during Volunteer Day 2025, reinforcing Chevron’s commitment to diversity and inclusion for underserved sectors in the Philippines. 

Lighting the Last Mile: SNAP, AuroraPH Deliver Solar Power to Domolpos Community School

SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc. (SNAP-Benguet), together with the Aboitiz Foundation, formally turned over a solar power and connectivity system to Domolpos Community School in Barangay Tinongdan, Itogon, Benguet on December 17, 2025, bringing reliable electricity and digital access to a school that serves 16 students in one of the province’s more remote communities.

The turnover was led by SNAP President and CEO Joseph Yu and Barangay Tinongdan Chairman Edwin Atumpag and attended by Aboitiz Foundation Impact Lead Jowelle Ann R. Cruz, Department of Education Benguet Division Senior Education Program Specialist Arvin R. Doman, school principal Philip Fowaya, parents, and students.

Agila Subic rolls out CSR programs in support of community development, sustainability, education

Agila Subic Compass (“Agila Subic”) who manages the multi-use facility and shipyard in Subic Bay, announced the rollout of its $1.5 million corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives spanning several programs that underscore the company’s commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment in Barangay Cawag and neighboring areas in Subic.

Agila Subic’s CSR framework initially focuses on three major initiatives: a road enhancement project; a mangrove planting program  (now on its second year);  and an Adopt-a-School Program for public schools in Cawag, all of which are geared towards rehabilitating critical ecosystems, enhancing education and strengthening essential infrastructure for the benefit of the host community and beyond. 

Alcantara Group Marks 70 Years of Legacy, Leadership, and Lasting Impact

The Alcantara Group’s second and third generations standing side by side, symbolizing the continuity of leadership and the shared commitment to carrying the company’s mission forward.

The Alcantara Group celebrated its 70th anniversary with a milestone event that honored its rich heritage while looking toward the future. Held at the Dusit Thani Residence Davao last December 4, 2025  under the theme “Seventy Years Strong: Forward Together,” the gathering brought together generations of leaders, employees, partners, and friends to honor the founder’s enduring vision and the Group’s legacy of service, innovation, and nation-building.

Set in Davao, where the company’s story began, the celebration featured a curated exhibit and program tracing the company’s evolution from a mid-1950s Davao-based enterprise—Conrado Alcantara and Sons, Inc. (CASI)—into one of the country’s most diversified Filipino-owned conglomerates. The evening honored the founder, Conrado Alcantara, and the leadership of the second-generation principals who expanded the organization’s footprint across key sectors, including energy through the Alsons Power Unit, aquaculture and agriculture through the Alsons Agribusiness Unit, and real estate development through Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev), as well as its other subsidiaries.

Guests were welcomed by a specially curated anniversary exhibit that paid tribute to the founders and the leaders of the Alcantara group, showcasing the Group’s seven-decade journey—from its beginnings in Davao to its growth into one of the country’s most diversified Filipino-owned conglomerates

The anniversary program also paid tribute to the collective efforts of employees, partners, and communities that have shaped the enterprise’s growth. Stories of collaboration and service underscore how shared values across the Alcantara Group's business units have enabled their continued relevance and resilience amid changing landscapes and milestones across decades.

"We owe this milestone to the men and women across generations who helped shape the Alcantara Group into what it is today. What has kept us strong is not just strategy alone, but the spirit of unity and service that has guided us since the beginning—growth that uplifts both people and communities,” said Nicasio I. Alcantara, Chairman of Alcantara Group.

Alcantara Group Chairman Nicasio I. Alcantara led the commemorative toast, while Vice Chair Editha I. Alcantara delivered a heartfelt message that honored the generations of employees, partners, and communities who helped shape the Alcantara Group’s 70-year legacy.

Continuing the Group’s 70-year Legacy

With the third generation of Alcantaras poised to take the lead, the Alcantara Group’s subsidiaries, including Alsons Dev, are carrying forward its mission with renewed purpose.

As the Group’s real estate arm, Alsons Dev plays a central role in shaping communities that reflect the founder’s foresight for Mindanao, translating the company’s values of stewardship into meaningful developments on the ground.

“As we look to the future, we do so with renewed purpose—to sustain what has been built and to keep growing it with the same vision, integrity, and care that defined the generations before us,” said Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, President and CEO of Alsons Dev. “We will continue to build responsibly, create long-term value, and drive progress for generations to come.”

Third-generation leader Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, Alsons Dev President & CEO, shared reflections on the Group’s legacy and renewed direction as the company enters its next chapter.

Building on seven decades of success, the company remains committed to expanding its diversified businesses and advancing industries that contribute to long-term development. Guided by the principles that shaped its early years and inspired by the generations that have carried its purpose forward, the Alcantara Group looks to the future with determination, focused on creating opportunities, fostering sustainable growth, and leaving a lasting impact on future generations.

For more information, please visit http://www.alcantaragroup.com.

Literacy and Disability Inclusion Advocate Zacarias Mansing Jr. Crowned Cebuana Lhuillier’s 2025 Happiest Pinoy Among 500,000 Entries Nationwide

Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy.

The awarding ceremony, held last December 2 at Dusit Thani Manila, highlighted the depth and diversity of this year’s competition. Zacarias first emerged as one of the ten national category winners before advancing to the final round, where he stood alongside inspiring finalists representing youth and senior citizens, entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, OFWs, members of the workforce, the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, indigenous peoples, and Cebuana Lhuillier clients.

SM Prime: Living in Tomorrow’s Water-Resilient Future

At SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), water stewardship has come a long way since its early initiatives. As part of its environmental sustainability strategy, the programmatic Water for Tomorrow campaign looks beyond water recycling and efficient water management. 

For SM Supermalls, this urgent call to action to protect and preserve a valuable resource makes any large-scale investment in water security a sound opportunity to do good for both people and planet.

SM Southmall in the late 90’s. Located in the water-challenged area of Las Pinas, the mall was the first to have a sewage treatment plant (STP) for water recycling. It opened to the public in 1995, followed by SM Bacoor in 1997, saving a significant volume of water otherwise used for flushing. 

SM Prime: Shaping a Decarbonized Future for Malls

With the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) taking place in Belem, Brazil, this November, the momentum to focus on lasting solutions for the planet’s climate crises comes at its most critical time. 

For SM Prime Holdings, Inc., this means that the journey to Net Zero by 2040 becomes more than a unifying force across its portfolio; it is the goal for strengthened implementation, sound partnerships, and collective resilience. 

The 2MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic system installed at MOA Square—developed with TotalEnergies—generates approximately 3,000 MWh of clean energy annually, reducing an estimated 1,430 tons of CO₂ emissions each year.