With great pleasure, the Rizal Park Hotel announces a special Mother’s Day hotel deal in honor of the amazing women in our lives.
The Deluxe Rooms of the Rizal Park Hotel, which come with a number of extra amenities meant to pamper moms on their special day, are inviting guests to a delightful overnight stay from May 10 to May 31, 2024.
For just P7,000, visitors may give their moms a well-earned getaway that includes a soothing one-hour massage, a two-person breakfast buffet, and full use of the Rizal Park Hotel’s amenities. This allows guests to decompress and make priceless memories with their loved ones.
Furthermore, the Rizal Park Hotel provides a range of roomy options perfect for get-togethers and making enduring memories of happiness for families looking to celebrate Mother’s Day together.
Don’t pass up this chance to create a genuinely memorable Mother’s Day. Make lifelong memories with Mom by treating her to a relaxing stay at the Rizal Park Hotel. Call 0917 657 1334 to make bookings or with any questions about the Rizal Park Hotel.
CHAMPIONING COMMUNITIES THROUGH CSR. Jollibee Group Foundation’s President Gisela Tiongson (center) and Jollibee Group’s Chief Business Officer Joseph Tanbuntiong (right) accepted the trophy for 3G Championship Award for Community Development and Philanthropy 2024 during the Good Governance Awards on April 29. With them is the Global Good Governance Chairman, Dr. Humayon Dar, who presented the award.
At the 9th Global Good Governance Awards, often known as the 3G Awards, which were hosted in Taguig City, the Jollibee Group was recently presented with the “3G Championship Award for Community Development and Philanthropy 2024.”
Jollibee Group received the award from Cambridge International Finance Advisory (Cambridge IFA), a worldwide financial services intelligence organization, for leading initiatives that have improved the community through the Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the company’s social development arm. The Jollibee Group’s efforts to improve its business practices in order to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals were also acknowledged by the award.
“We are honored to receive such a prestigious award from Cambridge IFA. This recognizes the hard work that the Jollibee Group Foundation has done through decades – inculcating our knowledge on food to uplift the livelihood of farmers, feeding schoolchildren so they can graduate, and providing thousands of meals in disaster-stricken areas. We share this recognition with our partners in the government, NGOs, and our employee volunteers for getting together to help achieve a wider impact on more communities,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jollibee Group. “We will remain committed to improving our business practices and empowering our employees as we continue to serve great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to everyone.”
JGF promotes improved access to food by implementing programs on agro-entrepreneurship through its Farmer Entrepreneurship Program and on education through the Busog Lusog Talino Feeding Program and the Access, Curriculum, and Employability (ACE) Scholarship Program. The Foundation also spearheads disaster response efforts through the FoodAID program while working with partner organizations and national government agencies in the Philippines and other countries.
Jollibee Group and JGF also recently partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry for a learning session wherein their leaders imparted business development and management knowledge to micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Additionally, JGF and Jollibee Group strengthened their environmental stewardship efforts by incorporating reforestation and mangrove protection into their CSR initiatives. To improve their collaboration on these projects, they recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
3G AWARDEE 2024.On behalf of Jollibee Group and JGF, Jollibee Group Chief Business Officer Joseph Tanbuntiong highlighted in his acceptance speech during the Global Good Governance Awards the company’s goal to help shape various communities through sustainable business practices.
Every year, the 3G Awards program honors social responsibility, openness, and good governance. Numerous organizations and individuals from the corporate world, philanthropic and social sectors, and government and politics from several nations attended. The 3G Awards, which have been staged in various locations across the world for the past nine years, made their debut in Manila this year.
Up to 90% of products are exported throughout Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America markets
New model for digitalization for the Philippines logistics industry
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held during the inauguration of the newly opened Schneider Electric Smart Distribution Center in Cavite on May 8, 2024. (L-R: Ginger So-Amprimo, Chief Financial Officer, Schneider Electric Philippines; Ireen Catane, Country President, Schneider Electric Philippines; Hon. Joanne Michelle “Bamm” Gonzales, Vice Mayor, Rosario, Cavite; Vivian S. Santos, Deputy Director General of Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Rizalino Jose Torralba, District Collector Port of Manila, Bureau of Customs; and, Atty. Julito Doria, Port of Manila Deputy Collector, Bureau of Customs)
Today marked the formal opening of Schneider Electric’s renovated Cavite Smart Distribution Center, a new standard for smart logistics in the Philippines and a leader in the world for energy management and automation. Schneider Electric refurbished and expanded the facility with state-of-the-art fourth industrial revolution technology with an investment of P86.5 million (1.4 million euros) to support growth driven by the energy transition and digitalization in the region and globally.
The distribution center, which occupies 19,600 square meters and is located in the Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s (PEZA) Special Economic Zone, oversees the export and distribution of Schneider Electric’s three-phase UPS equipment. These goods are essential for maintaining steady power supply to vital end markets, such as data centers, which depend on Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) 3 Phase equipment, and for guarding against data loss and hardware damage in the case of a power outage.
The Cavite Smart Distribution Center is one of the main distribution centers in Asia Pacific and one of the 17 Smart Distribution Centers of Schneider Electric in the world. (L-R: Ireen Catane, Country President, Schneider Electric Philippines; Vivian S. Santos, Deputy Director General of Operations, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA); Hon. Joanne Michelle “Bamm” Gonzales, Vice Mayor, Rosario, Cavite; and, Rizalino Jose Torralba, District Collector Port of Manila, Bureau of Customs)
The Cavite Smart Distribution Center enhances Schneider Electric’s robust distribution network across Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and South America markets. The facility’s enhanced sophisticated technologies streamline operations, boost efficiency, and significantly lower energy consumption, setting a new standard in sustainable logistics.
“We are committed and passionate about our customers, which is why we have made this investment in our Cavite distribution center” said Ireen Catane, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines. “It’s a new case that demonstrates how Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies provide the way to make significant progress on sustainability and operational efficiency. Connected to our Smart Factory and Smart Distribution Network, this new facility marks an important milestone in serving our customers across Asia and the world.”
The distribution center leverages a variety of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure solutions to drive sustainability and efficiency across the facility:
Power Metering Expert monitors and optimizes energy use throughout the building, expected to reduce carbon emissions and has recorded 14% increase in production growth and 13% in energy savings.
Digital dashboards display operational performance in real time.
Up to 80% of finished goods are transported inbound and outbound by a fleet of EV trucks.
Atty. Norman Roland Ocana III, Schneider Electric Philippines Head of Government Affairs, underscored the crucial role of heeding the call of the Philippine Government to help in the country’s development towards sustainable economic growth: “A digital supply chain is a human-centric one. As we invest in smart operations, we also invest in our people and developing their digital skills to ensure they have competencies they need in this new landscape,” he said. “This is in line with the government’s ambition to equip Filipinos to be a competitive force in the digital economy.”
Impact Supply Chain Program
The Impact Supply Chain initiative from Schneider Electric includes the Cavite Smart Distribution Center. This is the next phase of the company’s supply chain transformation, with the goal of improving the environment and customer experience. Key pillars of it are:
People – Schneider’s people are empowered to innovate and make a positive impact for customers every day.
Planet – Schneider Electric is building a sustainable, responsible, and net-zero ready supply chain.
Performance – Schneider Electric drives performance through advanced technology, smart and unified processes, regional ecosystems, and collaborative design.
Staff members of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) recently took part in the 2024 Earth Day Run at the Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City, in favor of a waste-free future. Because all participants had to bring their own hydration bottles in order to reduce the amount of plastic garbage generated, this was the first environmentally friendly run in the nation. As part of the organization’s advocacy, more than thirty PCPPI Bravehearts from its Headquarters, National Key Accounts, Metro Operations Services, and Southern Tagalog Region Operations each finished the five-kilometer race course.
Runrio Inc. organized this year’s Earth Day Run, with assistance from the Tzu-Chi Foundation Philippines. With brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7Up, Mirinda, Mug, Gatorade, Sting, Tropicana, Lipton Iced Tea, Milkis, Chum Churum Soonhari, and Premier, PCPPI is the nation’s only manufacturer of PepsiCo beverages. To learn more about PCPPI, go to www.pepsiphilippines.com.
Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are linked with springtime in Japan. Visitors from all over the world swarm to the well-known locations where these exquisite trees burst into bloom for a few weeks every year. But Japanese flowers are so much more than just cherry blossoms! There is a flower for every occasion and spot to enjoy it, from the first plum blossoms in March to the tulip fields of May.
Toyama
Photo from Japan National Tourism Organization
Tonami Tulip Park
Tonami Tulip Park is located in Toyama Prefecture. Every year, millions of tulips blossom, bringing millions of colors to the village of Tonami from the last week of April to the first week of May. The state flower of Toyama Prefecture is the tulip, and the expansive flower fields make for a wonderful spot to pause and capture a photo for Instagram. Two of the most popular locations for photos are the observation deck and the Valley of Flowers.
To get to the area from Tokyo, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Shin-Takaoka. From there, you can take a local train. The easiest way to do it with a JR pass is to take the JR Johana Line to Tonami Station and then proceed to the Tulip Park on foot. The walk should take about 15 minutes. There are also taxis and shuttles available for a price.
While the park has beautiful cherry blossom trees, there is so much more to explore in Nishiyama Park. In the late-spring, Azaleas are in bloom which means the park is blanketed in pinks and reds. There is also a zoo where you can go and see red pandas!
Nishiyama park is fairly accessible to motorists. It’s right next to a roadside station. It is also about a 15-minute walk from Sabae JR station.
Ibaraki
Photo from Japan National Tourism Organization
Suigo Itako Iris Festival
At the end of spring, the irises come out. Japanese irises are unique and beautiful flowers that bloom right before Summer. Every year there is a festival celebrating them. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to Itako, Ibaraki for flowers and fun! There is music, dancers, and many other cultural shows to celebrate the end of spring and the start of summer.
Itako Station is on the JR Kashima Line, which runs between Kashima-Jingu Station and Sawara Station. The trip should take about 40 minutes from Narita.
Saitama
Photo from Japan National Tourism Organization
Chichibu Hitsujiyama Park
Some parts of the world really are all sunshine and rainbows! With fields blanketed in shades of pink, shibazakura start their bloom in early May, and are laid out to form intricate patterns, composing the perfect swan song to Spring. The park also has patches of plums and tulips, with vendors selling souvenirs to take home.
The best way to get there is through the hour and a half train ride from Ikebukuro to Seibu Chichibu station. From the station, the park is a 20-minute walk away.
Fukuoka
Photo from Japan National Tourism Organization
Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden
If you are looking for a magical place to take pictures and videos, venture through the enchanting Wisteria tunnels in Fukuoka! These soft-purple and white flowers bloom when April ends, the fields are full of them. With blooms everywhere surrounding the ethereal wisteria dome, The Wisteria Garden is truly a sight to behold.
The garden is a 55-minute walk from Yahata Station, or through taxi as an alternative. Kawachi Fujien is especially popular with tourists during Golden Week, so be sure to plan accordingly!
In Japan, spring has arrived, flowers are emerging from the earth all around the land, and life is emerging from its hibernation. This time of year, when the world is awash in vivid hues and enticing scents, has a particular charm. Even though cherry blossoms continue to be popular, there are a ton of other flowers to see!
Don’t pass up this amazing opportunity to see the country of unending discoveries! See the stunning flowers that bloom every spring in Japan, which serve as the inspiration for hundreds of artworks!
From left: Ms Rungphech Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines, Usec. Deogracias Victor Savellano, Undersecretary for Livestock of Department of Agriculture, and Dr. Jonathan Sabiniano, Director of National Livestock Program of Department of Agriculture.
This year, Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines, which emphasize innovation and technology to boost the agricultural economy, especially the livestock and aquaculture industries, will be held again at Informa Markets in the Philippines. Now in its yearly cycle, the events are prepared to present technology and cutting-edge product displays from top industry exhibitors, as well as a platform for exchanging knowledge through a number of industry forums and conferences that will connect attendees with technology providers and emerging markets. It was a great privilege to acquire new ideas and information about our agricultural sector, as it plays a huge role in our economic industry. In the forum, they emphasize the massive effect of using technological advancement in the widespread innovation of our livestock and aquaculture industries. They also provided significant mind-enriching programs that will cultivate in them more profound ideas about livestock and aquaculture. Technology is indeed a great tool to help develop things right now, including our agricultural system, and it will enrich the minds of those interested in starting this livestock and aquaculture business.
This year’s Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines editions’ theme, “Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,” may act as a catalyst for the advancement of these two agricultural industries. These events, which place a strong emphasis on innovation and technology, have the power to establish these industries as important forces behind rural development and job creation while also demonstrating a dedication to environmentally friendly methods.
“Unlocking the vast potential of the Philippine livestock and aquaculture subsectors can be achieved by enabling the stakeholders and actors to gain access to the latest in technologies and markets, among many others. And this is one of the primary objectives of the annual Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines trade show – to make it a knowledge-sharing platform,” said Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, the Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines.
The Department of Agriculture, in its capacity as the key government partner of Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines, reaffirms its commitment to the shows in presenting technological advancements to local farmers and fisherfolk to improve their agricultural production and make it more profitable. Aligned with the Department of Agriculture’s mandate of “Masaganang Agrikultura, Maunlad na Ekonomiya,” these events play a vital role as a strategic avenue for fostering partnerships between the public and private sectors and providing them with technological resources for the advancement and modernization of agriculture in the Philippines.
The three-day event offers a significant opportunity for stakeholders, industry professionals, farmers, business owners, and buyers within the Philippine livestock and aquaculture sectors to deepen their knowledge of technological advancements and market trends. Some of the important areas such as safeguarding farms through secure biosecurity, animal health, sustainable swine and poultry production, aquaculture trends and outlook will be discussed in in-depth details. Apart from the exhibition, participants can engage in various programs that are free of charge such as the following:
Technical Seminars – Exhibitors provide in-depth technical discussions tailored for the livestock and aquaculture market.
Livestock Conference – Agencies within the Department of Agriculture, including the Bureau of Animal Industry, National Dairy Authority, Philippine Carabao Center, Agricultural Training Institute, and National Meat Inspection, cover relevant topics in the agricultural sector.
Aquaculture Conference (May 23, 2024) – A dedicated conference focusing on the aquaculture sector brings together industry professionals to share knowledge, discuss critical aquaculture topics, exchange expertise, and explore innovative industry solutions.
Biosecurity Asia Forum (May 23, 2024) – An exclusive forum dedicated to discussing biosecurity practices, government policies, and other biosecurity strategies and approaches to different sectors featuring speakers from Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines
Sustainability Forum (May 24, 2024) – This forum aims to raise awareness of sustainability, particularly focusing on sustainable approaches in the livestock, poultry, ruminant, and aquaculture sectors. The events’ sustainability partners, Prestige Paper Products and Central Luzon State University are featured to host their respective panel discussion that drives the campaign towards sustainability.
ASEAN Associations Roundtable – An expert dialogue on swine and layer sectors between invited associations from various countries like Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Ms. Chitanuwat said that the staging of the abovementioned conferences and forums demonstrates the strong commitment of Informa Markets and the Department of Agriculture to make Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines 2024 very relevant to the two sectors, which face numerous challenges but have vast potential including ensuring food security for the entire nation, generating jobs, and creating more viable investment avenues.
Livestock Philippines is set to host again the Livestock Philippines Recognition. This recognition aims to acknowledge companies, associations, cooperatives, and organizations that have significantly contributed to the advancement of the livestock and aquaculture industries in their own simple ways. These entities are recognized for their conscientious efforts in fostering growth and creating livelihood opportunities within the community.
Moreover, within the exhibition hall, there are educational attractions that are open to visitors at no cost. These include the Eggcellent Corner, presented by the Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative, showcasing the Philippine Egg Roadmap, and highlighting the various advantages of eggs. Additionally, the Sustainability Square aims to promote awareness of sustainability practices and their positive impact on the livestock and aquaculture industries.
The Department of Agriculture will host a livestock conference in addition to showcasing ten agencies at a pavilion, including the Philippine Carabao Center, the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry, the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards, the National Livestock Program, the Bureau of Animal Industry, the National Meat Inspection, the National Dairy Authority, and the Agricultural Training Institute.The Land Bank of the Philippines and the Council for Agriculture and Fisheries will provide guests with help and direction on a range of industry-related issues.
“Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines 2024, for their support of the Department of Agriculture, as it clearly shows their commitment to enhancing to make the two sub sectors competitive and sustainable,” Ms. Chitanuwat stated.
From May 22 to 24, 2024, the Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines 2024 will take place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Free entry is available for the activities, which provide easy access to the exhibition and a range of seminars spread over three days. Attendees with a keen interest in the event include local farmers, trade buyers, veterinarians, and animal health professionals. Through this link: https://ers-th.informa-info.com/lsp24, visitors can access the pre-registration process, which has been further optimized to offer a seamless registration experience.
The University selected the Canvas learning management system to offer a more consistent and modern approach to digital pedagogy, improve flexibility and better management tools for lifelong learning and non-traditional learners.
Canvas’s creator, Instructure Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: INST), the industry leader in the learning ecosystem, announced today that The University of Manchester has chosen Canvas to replace its antiquated learning management system (LMS) in order to better align with the institution’s strategic objectives, which include promoting lifelong learning and increasing course accessibility and flexibility.
“This platform is aimed at improving flexibility, functionality, and capabilities for teaching and learning for all of our learners, including continuing professional development (CPD),” said Professor Danielle George, Associate Vice President Blended and Flexible Learning, The University of Manchester. “Canvas is praised for its intuitive interface, strong support, flexibility, integration capabilities, and the ability to share content, all of which are in line with the strategic direction of the University. Adopting Canvas by Instructure as our LMS will strengthen our commitment to lifelong learning.”
The choice to move providers was made after a careful analysis and a number of usability testing of all the options. Faculty and student response was overwhelmingly that their learning management system (LMS) should be doing more to improve efficacy, efficiency, and their pedagogical approach to creating online content. Canvas courses will be launched by the university for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The University of Manchester has invested in the full suite of Instructure products for higher education, which includes: Canvas LMS, Canvas Catalog, Canvas Studio, Canvas Credentials and Impact by Instructure a tool that supports change, drives adoption and helps institutions evaluate the impact of its edtech solutions based on data and analytics. Additionally, The University of Manchester will manage the migration of its courses with Instructure’s partner, K16 Solutions, and their automated migration functionality. Using the Canvas Archiving solution, they can also move the data from their former LMS into Canvas and retain years of historical data for accreditation purposes.
“As education keeps evolving and is constantly challenged by emerging technologies, we are proud to partner with The University of Manchester to support their efforts and aim to foster a flexible and modern lifelong learning experience not only in the United Kingdom but for thousands of international students around the world,” said Daniel Hill, Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Instructure.
With 44,000 students, 12,000 faculty members, and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries, the University of Manchester is regarded as one of the UK’s most internationally diverse universities. Furthermore, it is an important collaborator in Manchester’s citywide lifelong learning program, which was recently recognized by UNESCO as a City of Lifelong Learning.
The University of Manchester is a prominent member of the Russell Group and one of the best universities in Europe.
“COMETS,” Ben&Ben’s first official single of 2024, will be released.
The song, which was written by Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, addresses how ephemeral love is.
In addition, “COMETS” is the first song that Ben&Ben co-produced with renowned producer Petra Sihombing, whose work the band has quickly grown to appreciate.
“He flew in to help us bring the song to the next level, with his own additions in both the arrangement and post production of the track,” shares the nine-piece collective. “The band probably had about 90% of the song down, but it was Petra’s very weighty 10% that really helped make the song what it is now.”
Sihombing is a singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist from Indonesia. In addition, he is well-known for his work as a music producer, having collaborated with numerous international artists from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan.
Teaser and Cover Art
The teaser of “COMETS” is making the rounds on several digital billboards across Metro Manila, hinting at how the visual representation evokes a spectrum of emotions.
Ben&Ben reveals, “COMETS is a song that we’ve had and performed a few times since 2021 but haven’t officially released yet, it’s been shrouded in quite a bit of mystery and intrigue. The teasers are meant to slowly raise the curtains and give our keen listeners what they’ve been waiting for.”
This also explains why the band claims that the cover art “encapsulates the essence of the song with how it likens people in our lives to these bright, beautiful yet fleeting flashes of light,” appearing to have caused a burst of light at a snapped photograph. This was designed as a collaborative project by our very own talented group of artists.
This Friday, May 10, 2024, “COMETS” will be made available on all digital music platforms globally by Sony Music Entertainment, here, pre-save the music.
Mother’s Day at Luminisce with the EMFACE Core Lift
Giving your mother something truly special is the best way to show her how much you care and how much you appreciate her as Mother’s Day draws near. With Luminisce’s Emface Core Lift, you may give her the gift of relaxation, youth, and self-assurance.
A non-invasive procedure called the Emface Core Lift promises to produce long-lasting effects by sculpting and renewing the face, tightening and toning the muscles in the face, and providing a soothing, comfortable, and downtime-free experience. Mom can have a raised and revitalized appearance without surgery or protracted recuperation with the Emface Core Lift.
Camille Prats during EMFACE treatment
Luminisce is having a Mother’s Day Special on the Emface Core Lift 4-Session Program for a short period of time. Seize the opportunity to enroll in this 4-session program only for ₱28,500 per session, saving ₱9,500 every session! Alternatively, pay ₱114,000 and save ₱38,000 for the entire program! It is a gift that never ends.
Don’t pass up this chance to spoil Mom and let her know how much you value her. Make Mom’s Mother’s Day unforgettable by scheduling her Emface Core Lift appointment now, since there are only a few spots left.
There are easily accessible locations for Luminisce Holistic Skin Clinic in BGC, Molito Alabang, and Podium.
EMFACE Core Lift benefits
You may reach Luminisce at (0977) 804 4601 or on their website, www.luminisce.com, to make an appointment or find out more information about the Emface Core Lift.
The Network announced three new investment deals facilitated through their Working Capital Facility to provide financial support to three local impact enterprises Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., Agro-Digital PH, and Suds Sustainable Pods to scale their operations.
Impact Pioneers Network recently partnered with Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), Dungganon Bank, and a local angel investor to unlock growth capital for impact enterprises from various sectors in the Philippines.
The Network also unveiled that early-stage impact enterprises in the Philippines can now apply for loans through the gender-smart working capital loan facility throughout the year.
In order to give three impact firms in the Philippines expansion money, Impact Pioneers Network (IPN), the nation’s first impact investing network, forged important alliances with Dungganon Bank, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), and an angel investor.
Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., Agro-Digital PH, and Suds Sustainable Pods have all benefited from these partnerships by obtaining loans without the need for collateral to help them expand. “The Network and our partners aim to accelerate sustainable development and empower communities nationwide through innovative solutions,” stated Priya Thachadi, co-founder and CEO of Villgro Philippines, one of the Network’s co-managers, “by unlocking crucial financing to impact enterprises like Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., Agro-Digital PH, and Suds Sustainable Pods.”
Magnus Renewable Tech Corp., an enterprise focusing on solar energy solutions based in Negros Oriental, will utilize the working capital provided to increase solar energy access to communities nationwide. “The facility allows us to fund a pilot project which opens up a huge opportunity for Magnus,” said Karl Ivan Estadola, CEO and Co-Founder of Magnus Renewable Tech Corp.
Agro-Digital PH, an innovative digital platform empowering farmers and enhancing agricultural productivity, will harness the loan to advance its technology and broaden its farmer network. Agro-Digital PH CEO and Founder Henry James Sison emphasized, “The working capital loan facilitated by the Network ensures our ability to expand markets and uphold service delivery. It is a critical lifeline for our operations.”
These enterprises demonstrate the crucial role of market-driven models in addressing urgent social and climate challenges in the country. “We are excited to support growing enterprises like Agro-Digital and Magnus Renewable as they truly address relevant issues such as enhancing agricultural productivity and clean energy. These enterprises provide real hope in the development of our country,” said Raymond Serios of Dungganon Bank, Inc. & Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc. “As a member of the Impact Pioneers Network, we hope to be working with similar enterprises so that we can maximize our reach and ensure that more and more Filipinos benefit from the work of these social enterprises.”
Suds Sustainable Pods, known for its innovative personal hygiene and household cleaning products packaged in water-soluble film, also received a working capital loan from an individual angel investor from the Network to scale up operations and further diversify its product line to lessen plastic pollution. “Their support has allowed us to allocate resources towards optimizing essential business processes that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency. This empowers us to continue expanding our reach and deliver greater value to our stakeholders.” said Jean Magboo-Yuzon, Co-Founder of Suds Sustainable Pods.
The Network, alongside its investors, shares its commitment to fostering positive social and environmental change through innovative impact investing approaches.
Economic development is also aided by impact investing. Impact investment encourages equitable opportunities and economic progress by funding companies that uplift local communities and generate jobs.
The Network highlights this important component with its gender-smart working capital facility, which is now accepting applications from early-stage impact entrepreneurs in the Philippines throughout the year. This institution will promote firms owned or run by women, offering short-term, collateral-free loans up to PHP 250,000 to those making a direct impact on the environment or society.
Please visit www.impactpioneers.ph to learn more about Impact Pioneers Network and its partners.
