Wearing Skechers x JGoldcrown: Skechers Street™Uno – Twin Hearts will make hearts skip a beat. This lace-up fashion sneaker has a synthetic durabuck upper, Skech-Air® airbag midsole, Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam® insoles, and a print of artist James Goldcrown’s iconic “#Lovewall” heart pattern.
Are you a lover? Then display it when you put on a pair of Skechers x JGoldcrown: Skechers Street™ UNO – Golden Heart. This lace-up style sneaker has a synthetic Durabuck top, a Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam® footbed, a visible Skech-Air® airbag midsole, and golden mylar embroidery with the artist’s distinctive heart motif.
No matter your love language, you’ll speak it perfectly wearing Skechers Street™ x JGoldcrown: Uno – Love All Around. This take on the signature Skechers UNO silhouette features a fresh print of the iconic Goldcrown heart design, a synthetic durabuck upper with visible Skech-Air® airbag midsole, and a Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam® insole that will have you head over heels for the max level of comfort.
Wear your heart on your sleeve – or rather, your footwear – when you put on a pair of Skechers x JGoldcrown Eden LX – Gleaming Hearts. This low-profile court style lace-up features a smooth duraleather upper with metallic heart print and embroidery details, a platform midsole, and a Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam® cushioned comfort insole.
When you put on a pair of Skechers Arch Fit® Go Foam® – Eternal Love, you can elevate your love of comfort and style. You can dress in love and walking comfort with these Skechers Foamies, which are designed with podiatrist-certified arch support and feature artist James Goldcrown’s famed heart design!
L-R: DCWD Environment and Watershed Protection Division Manager Anji Laura A. Grecia-Lorona, DCWD Community Relations and External Affairs Department Manager Jovana Cresta T. Duhaylungsod, DCWD General Manager Mildred G. Aviles, CPA, DM-HRM, Alsons Dev Vice President & General Manager Eric de la Costa, Alsons Dev Corporate Communications Manager Margarita Rey-Gross, and Alcantara Foundation Executive Director Ryan Vidanes formalize their partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement signing, signifying Alsons Dev’s commitment to adopt a five-hectare area in the Mt. Tipolog-Tamugan Watershed.
On February 13, 2025, a Memorandum of Agreement was signed at the Alsons Dev Poblacion Market Central Sales Showroom, formally establishing the collaboration between Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) and the Davao City Water District (DCWD) for the Adopt-A-Site project.
The signing was led by Ryan Vidanes, Executive Director of the Alcantara Foundation, the CSR division of the Alcantara Group; Alsons Dev Vice President & General Manager Eric de la Costa; Alsons Dev Corporate Communications Manager Margarita Rey-Gross; DCWD General Manager Mildred G. Aviles, CPA, DM-HRM; DCWD Environment and Watershed Protection Division Manager Anji Laura A. Grecia-Lorona; and Department Manager Jovana Cresta T. Duhaylungsod.
Through this partnership, Alsons Dev will adopt and rehabilitate five hectares of land in the Mt. Tipolog-Tamugan Watershed as part of DCWD’s Integrated Watershed Management Program. This initiative supports the protection of this critical water source through sustained reforestation and maintenance efforts over the next five years.
In order to ensure a sustainable water supply for future generations, the Adopt-A-Site project promotes stakeholder involvement in watershed protection. Alsons Dev’s involvement demonstrates the business’s enduring dedication to sustainable development and environmental care.
One of Davao’s top real estate developers, Alsons Dev, is dedicated to building thriving, sustainable communities. Go to https://alsonsdev.com/ to learn more about Alsons Dev.
All it takes is a tap to have your next fantastic meal! Now available digitally, the new Bistro BFF Card grants you immediate access to special offers at more than 20 Bistro Group locations. Downloading the app will allow you to take advantage of eating benefits you were unaware you required, eliminating the need to carry a real card.
There are many different cuisines to choose from. There is a dish that will appeal to you no matter what you want to eat. Pizza, pasta, dim sum, burgers, steaks, and ribs? All-day breakfast, sushi, seafood, paella? Maybe buffalo wings or Korean BBQ?
With the new BFF Virtual Card, you can also take advantage of incredible and exclusive benefits that enhance the enjoyment of every meal.
Exclusive Perks for BFF Members
✔ Huge Discounts – Enjoy 30% off every Monday and 20% off from Tuesday to Sunday at all Bistro Group restaurants. ✔ ₱1,000 Dining Voucher – Can be used at any Bistro restaurant of your choice. ✔ Exclusive First Access – Be the first to enjoy special limited-time offers. ✔ Bistro Delivers – Order your favorites online via the Bistro Delivers app with a 20% discount. ✔ Kids Can Eat Free – Bring the whole family because kids can dine for free (maximum of 2 kids, entrée purchase required)
✔ Complimentary Tea or Coffee – Enjoy a free tea or coffee each time you dine in.
✔ Bistro Delivers – Order your favorites online via bistrodelivers.com.ph with a 20% discount
Additionally, if you would like to eat your favorite bistro fare at home or at work, you may purchase online and get 20% off when you use your Bistro BFF app—a discount available just to BFF members who have the BFF app!
Make the switch to digital now! You can buy your BFF Card at any bistro restaurant or download it from the App Store or Google Play (App Store: https://2me.ph/QKOQQO, Google Play Store: https://2me.ph/OYWGEB).
Landers Superstore Chief Transformation Officer Bill Cummings turns over the key to a brand-new Porsche 911 Carrera S to Ms. Ingrid Rose Panuncialman, a lucky winner from Landers Alabang, during the Grand Shop & Win Raffle Awarding Ceremony.
During the Shop & Win Raffle Grand Awarding Ceremony, Landers Superstore, the nation’s fastest-growing membership shopping destination, gave two lucky members brand-new automobiles, making shopping even more rewarding. An exciting highlight of the brand’s eighth-anniversary celebration, the event took place at Landers Arca South on February 13, 2025.
The day is full of amusement and fun as we come to celebrate an important milestone with Landers. A lot of exciting prizes and discoveries have come our way, and I am so delighted to have witnessed it all. We are also thrilled to know who the fortunate individuals are that have won their huge prize for being a loyal customer.
Landers Superstore Chief Transformation Officer Bill Cummings (far left) hands over the key to a brand-new Kia Sonet to Ms. Joy Felycitas Alzate of Landers Davao (3rd from left), alongside Kia Philippines executives Ms. Marikit Ligaya Bati, Assistant Brand Marketing Manager (2nd from left), and Ms. Celine Acasio, Fleet and Special Sales Manager (far right), at the Grand Shop & Win Raffle Awarding Ceremony.
Joy Felycitas Alzate from Landers Davao got a chic Kia Sonet, while Ingrid Rose Panuncialman from Landers Alabang took home the top prize—a lavish Porsche 911 Carrera S—out of millions of eager competitors. When Kia Philippines officials joined Landers’ Chief Transformation Officer Bill Cummings in presenting the keys for the Kia Sonet award, both recipients were beaming.
From Grocery Runs to Life-Changing Rides
Winning a high-performance car for simply shopping felt surreal for Ingrid Rose Panuncialman, who described the moment as “a dream come true.” She added, “Landers has always given us great deals, but I never expected to win a Porsche just by being a member.”
For Joy Felycitas Alzate, the news came as a delightful surprise. As a loyal Landers member since the Davao branch opened, she shared, “I joined just for fun. I never thought I’d actually win a car!”
3 Million Entries, 64 Winners, Unlimited Excitement
The Shop & Win Raffle, which ran from June to December 2024, attracted a record-breaking 3 million entries from Landers members across its 14 stores nationwide. Aside from the two car winners, 64 other lucky participants received exciting prizes such as:
1-Year Supply of Landers Caltex Fuel
1-Year Supply of Landers Central Pizza
iPads, Gift Certificates, Maya Credits, and more
This overwhelming response reflects the excitement and trust Landers has built with its growing 2-million-strong membership community.
Membership Means More—And It’s Just the Beginning
With the winners
The raffle’s success demonstrates Landers Superstore’s commitment to giving each member a sense of worth. Bill Cummings stated, “We want our members to know that when they choose Landers, they’re choosing more than just great products—they’re choosing a rewarding experience.”
Given the amazing attendance at the Shop & Win Raffle, Landers anticipates even more surprises and fulfilling events in the future.
Go towww.landers.ph or follow Landers Superstore on social media to be informed about future promotions and exclusive member benefits.
Resty Trinidad, a tricycle driver from Nueva Ecija, was the lucky winner of a brand new condominium unit via Globe’s G Raffle Rush.
A modest tricycle driver in the rural town of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija, just received the most surprising and transformative gift of his life.
After winning the grand prize in the G Raffle Rush last September 2024, 47-year-old Resty Trinidad, who has been a Globe customer for more than 20 years, now owns a brand-new condominium unit at the Avida Astrea in Fairview, Quezon City. One of the highlights of Globe’s yearly G Day celebrations last year was the Avida Land prize.
Living with his parents and extended family, Resty works tirelessly as a tricycle driver while running a side e-loading business to make ends meet. Little did he know that his 20 years as a Globe subscriber would one day lead him to his new home, offering his family the security and comfort they have always dreamed of.
“Hindi ko akalain na mangyayari ito sa akin,” Resty said, expressing his gratitude to Globe for his prize. “Isang malaking tulong po ito para sa pamilya ko, at nagpapasalamat ako sa Globe sa pagbibigay ng ganitong pagkakataon. Patuloy po akong magsisilbing loyal na customer ng Globe.”
“Resty’s story is an inspiration to all of us. His win highlights the true value of Globe Rewards, which is about empowering our customers to unlock everyday wins and create meaningful experiences. We’re proud to be part of his journey and we are excited to bring this same experience to more customers as they move forward with Globe,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.
Last September 2024, G Raffle Rush allowed Globe customers to redeem raffle entries with their Rewards points. Each point provided five entries, offering customers more chances to take home incredible prizes.
Aside from the Avida condo unit, G Raffle Rush prizes included a luxury vacation package for four in Palawan, a brand-new BYD Dolphin Electric Vehicle, two Gogoro Jego smart scooters, Php120,000 worth of SM shopping spree vouchers powered by Share Treats, Samsung S24+ smartphones, HUAWEI Pura 70 Pro smartphones, and 5x Php100,000 GCash, among many others.
Globe helps fulfil the desires of its clients with the All-New Rewards program. To experience fresh surprises and get the benefits of being a devoted Globe client, sign up for the All-fresh Rewards program.
In order to maximise your Globe Rewards Points before they expire on March 31, keep an eye out for another round of G Raffle Rush on February 24. This time, there will be shopping cards, GCash, and all-expense paid trips up for grabs.
Schneider Electric is the first-ever corporation to top Corporate Knights Global 100 twice.
This marks the company’s 14th consecutive year on the list, achieving a top 10 ranking for the 7th time.
The global recognition highlights Schneider Electric’s outstanding efforts in advancing sustainability and innovation in emerging markets worldwide, including the Philippines.
Leading energy management and automation digital transformation leader Schneider Electric was named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for 2025 by Corporate Knights. The company is the first to ever rank first in the Global 100 twice, having done so in 2021. Schneider’s long standing dedication to providing the greatest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives in promoting sustainability and innovation throughout emerging markets globally, including the Philippines, is recognized by this international accolade.
“For many years now, sustainability has been at the heart of what Schneider Electric does. For an IMPACT company it’s more than just a corporate goal, it’s the driving force that shapes our business decisions and inspires our employees,” said Olivier Blum, Schneider Electric’s Chief Executive Officer. “This second title as the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation from Corporate Knights, alongside other key ESG recognitions, is testimony to the valuable, long-term positive impact we have.”
Schneider Electric’s exceptional sustainability efforts, such as encouraging gender diversity in leadership, creating cutting-edge solutions for energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization, and linking executive pay incentives to its sustainability goals, earned it the top spot in this year’s Global 100 index. The company also received high marks for making large expenditures in sustainable R&D and successfully separating energy use and carbon emissions from commercial expansion.
This global commitment to sustainability is also mirrored in Schneider Electric’s impactful initiatives in the Philippines. In recent years, the company has demonstrated leadership in sustainable development practices across the country, including being named the most Gender-Inclusive Workplace by the 2024 United Nations Regional Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles Awards for its efforts in advancing gender equality and inclusion in the workplace, all while delivering energy-efficient solutions through the expansion of its Smart Distribution Center in Cavite.
With 98% of Philippine firms prioritizing sustainability according to the company’s Green Impact Gap Survey 2024, Schneider Electric continuously supports local companies by advancing energy-efficient technologies, digitalization, and solutions for supply volatility and price fluctuations.
“Digitalization is becoming increasingly crucial for Filipino businesses. While challenges still remain, we are making significant strides,” said Ireen Catane, Country President of Schneider Electric Philippines. “Now, being recognized as the most sustainable corporation in the world twice in a row, it is high time to further accelerate efforts in transforming emerging markets in the Philippines into sustainable landscapes that drive progress and innovation.”
Corporate Knights’ Global 100 index uses publicly available data to score businesses according to sustainability. For 14 years running, Schneider Electric has been on the list, and it has placed in the top 10 seven times, which is a record for its category. The Schneider Sustainability Impact Program, which tracks ESG progress toward 2025 goals, began and ended with these recognitions.
With a new partnership with international footwear brand Skechers as Official Footwear and Presenting Partner, the exciting 7X7 League in the Philippines, led by former Philippine men’s football captain Anton del Rosario, is getting ready for a busy 2025 season.
This collaboration is undoubtedly a game-changer for the community because, in addition to giving our players confidence with their cutting-edge Skechers Football boots, Skechers also gives the nation’s fastest-growing football league unparalleled support and motivation to keep winning.
As the 7s Football League expand across 16 cities, hosting over 34 events nationwide, the new collaboration with Skechers provides entryways for grassroots players, semi-professionals, and elite athletes to experience what specially engineered sports technology and game-ready comfort truly means.
The Best Season Yet
As the league welcome new seasons in its two divisions which would reshape the landscape of Philippine football for its players, athletes, and fans alike, the 7s Football League continue to find ways for players from the community to professional level to make every game a win closer to their own goals.
For 2025, three major sporting events are set to take the calendar by storm along with energizing special activations set to be the best one yet.
The regular 7s Football League, which truly is the heart of the community, will commence from February 16 to December.
Over 5,000 youth players and 2,000 adult players expected to compete across 34 events.
The 7s Super League, which pits the best seven-a-side football teams in the NCR showcasing their commendable talent, will also run from February 16 to August 10.
Taking it to the next level is the Kampeon Cup, a national tournament where the finest youth, women, and men’s players from over 10 cities take part in a thrilling competition set to commence in August.
With Skechers as the 7s Football League’s official footwear and presenting partner, players are sure to step onto the pitch with high morale and excitement to perform and play with Skechers football boots that deliver the brand’s signature Comfort That Performs, that enhances each players’ agility so they may compete at their very best.
ON AND OFF THE FIELD AND CLOSER TO COMMUNITIES: MORE WINS WITH SKECHERS AND 7X7 PHILIPPINES LEAGUE
For 7X7 Philippines, what it has built is more than just a game.
The league is all about building a movement–one that bands communities together, hones future football stars, and reunites fans to grow more love for the sport.
This season, the 7s Football League is taking more strides and running more miles with Skechers as part of the team.
Kicking this off are Outreach Programs with the Philippine 7s Football Team, poised to share their experience and expertise to train and inspire young footballers in underserved communities.
Boosting the morale of the football community are the Celebrity Games, where the star-studded match includes four celebrity teams, offering an electrifying mix of skill, fun, and sportsmanship.
Football Clinics that enhance skills and train the next generation along with meet & greet opportunities to fans of football and Skechers the opportunity to connect with their football idols in exclusive events are also part of the winning plan for 2025 for our partnership with Skechers which we hope sparks joy and memorable experience for those who participate.
PHILIPPINE FOOTBALL ENTERING A NEW DAWN
For football players around the nation, the successful collaboration with Skechers as the Presenting Partner for the 7s Football League and the official footwear for the 7×7 2025 League is a sign of exciting years to come.
Skechers and 7×7 share the hope that the campaigns we support for the expansion of football in the Philippines will soon serve as a beacon of hope for the game, its participants, and the communities we have impacted.
Prepare for the most exciting season yet! Come on, Philippines! To sa ‘tin’to!
Schneider Electric donated state-of-the-art solutions for energy management and facility security.
This symbolic act demonstrates Schneider Electric’s ability to mobilize resources for a multi-secular historic monument.
The success of this project is a result of ingenious solutions used to address logistics and complex constraints encountered on site.
Schneider Electric contributed, by means of donations, to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The donated solutions have made it possible to secure and monitor the site’s electrical facilities.
The restoration of Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral was recently aided by donations from Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. The site’s electrical facilities can now be secured and monitored thanks to the donated solutions. Incorporating 21st century technology into a cathedral that marks a pinnacle of medieval art and has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, the monument’s energy consumption may be managed and optimized via the company’s Building Management System (BMS).
The fire that severely damaged the cathedral on April 15, 2019, sparked an incredible wave of solidarity that Schneider Electric wanted to be a part of. “It’s an obvious move for Schneider Electric to support actions of this type for symbolic and prestigious sites, as we have done in the past for the Comédie Française state theater and the Antarctic station,” highlights Gilles Vermot Desroches, Director of Citizenship, and Institutional Affairs at Schneider Electric.
Innovations for the Future
Schneider Electric provided expertise, products, and solutions thanks to a donation agreement. As such, the Group supplied all the equipment required to supply power to the site and for its security (20 kV HV cells, a 20 kV/410V 1250 kVA transformer, general and divisional electrical switchboards, inverters, safety lighting, devices etc.), as well as the tools for the technical management of the building, making it possible to monitor the functioning of the network and control its power consumption (automatic control systems, sensors, controllers, communication buses etc.).
In addition to the equipment, Schneider Electric is carrying out some of the maintenance of the electrical distribution equipment, providing some of the engineering, studies, commissioning, and programming of the installed systems, as well as the training of future users.
The old electrical installation was inoperable due to the fire and without electricity, reopening was impossible. The new network ensures the distribution and security of the energy supply, incorporating innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies that optimize the management of its electricity consumption and help ensure the safety of the cathedral.
A Shared Commitment
The project team had to deal with a large number of technical issues demanding ingenuity and preparation.
One such issue was the delivery and installation in early 2024 of the connected TRIHAL transformer, a key element of the cathedral’s power supply. Delivered by truck and then raised onto the site above the construction area, this 3.2-ton block was then lowered via a hoist into position in the basement of the presbytery. A specific study had to be carried out for the lifting operation.
Installing the high-voltage substation in an underground vaulted cellar with considerable access and space constraints was also an issue resolved with customized equipment and support.
“This is a project for which the logistics have been quite tricky and required excellent coordination with the other players on site,” said Cédric Larcher, Regional Manager of the Electrical Distribution Application Center at Schneider Electric France, responsible for management, performance, and monitoring on site.
Around 60 Schneider Electric workers—from factory workers to the site’s network designers—contributed knowledge and skills as part of a skills transfer program in addition to providing infrastructure. As part of its assistance, Schneider Electric also trained partner companies, including the Val-de-Marne-based panel builder Ateliers Electriques de France to install the main low-voltage cabinet, the Seine-Maritime-based FBS Electricité to install the high-voltage substation, the Eure-based ERM to create specific support structures, and the Val-de-Marne-based Transport Avex to perform the incredibly complex handling operations in the presbytery basement. Visit this website to find out more.
URC and Goodday Gogo share-lebrate joy with the SOS Foundation in Cebu.
Universal Robina Corporation (URC), a snack and beverage manufacturer, shared and celebrated happiness with its partner foundations as it ushered in the new year. To provide children with an enjoyable movie-screening experience, URC organized its “Share-lebrate Joy UR Way” event in partnership with Robinsons Supermarket and Metro Supermarket.
Through a variety of entertaining events, unique presents, and an exciting movie showing at the Ayala Center in Cebu and the Opus Mall in Quezon City last January, URC delighted children from SOS Children’s Village, Norfil Foundation, and its partners, Grace to Be Born and the House of Refuge.
Before the screening started, the kids were invited to join the energizing Hot Potato Hustle game, and to happily dance with URC’s adorable mascots – Goodday Gogo in Cebu, Goodday Ori, and Cloud 9 Captain Choco in Manila.
Then, it was time to watch Mufasa: The Lion King, a movie which traces the origins of Simba’s father in the Lion King. The movie captured the kids’ imagination with its colorful cast of characters and catchy tunes. Of course, they rooted for the titular character as he goes on a heroic journey from lost cub to the brave lion king that many know and love.
When asked about their favorite character in the movie, Mufasa was the hands-down favorite. “I loved how Mufasa values his home and family so much,” said Kurt, one of the young kids in attendance. This was echoed by other kids like Zyra, who praised Mufasa for being “very brave and strong, and defending his friends and family all the time.”
URC surprised guests from the foundations with URC goodies
As the children avidly discussed the film with their guardians and one another, the noises of joy filled the movie theater’s corridors. Additionally, they were given goodie bags including C2, Goodday, Cloud 9, and other ready-to-drink beverages, as well as URC’s delectable snacks and beverages, including Jack ‘n Jill Knots, Jack n Jill Roller Coaster, and Jack n Jill Nips.
URC executives, including URC President and CEO Irwin Lee (second row, third from left), were in attendance during the Share-lebrate Joy held in Opus Mall.
Through its events, URC hopes to provide guests with enjoyable and unforgettable experiences in addition to pleasing them with delicious culinary options. URC aims to give back to communities and provide them with memorable, joyous experiences through initiatives like “Share-lebrate Joy UR Way.”
In Asia, a region with many environmental potential and concerns, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) have joined forces to help solve the growing problem of managing plastic waste. Effective solutions are more important than ever because of the growing amount of plastic trash caused by rapid urbanization, the need for single-use plastics, and gaps in waste management infrastructure.
The region’s waterways allow a large amount of the world’s plastic garbage to enter the ocean, endangering human health, livelihoods, and marine ecosystems. Asia is home to 16 of the top 20 polluted rivers in the world, which generate over two-thirds of the plastic debris that enters the world’s oceans each year.
UNDP and TCCF are stepping up their efforts in nine Asian countries—Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam—in response to this pressing issue. TCCF is providing a $15 million grant to boost UNDP’s regional activities.
The three-year multi-country programme launched in India today, will help improve plastic waste management, promote recycling, reduce plastic leakage into the environment, foster country-based solutions, and facilitate regional collaboration. By adopting and disseminating best practices across the region, the programme aims to inspire policy changes and community-level actions to reduce and help to eliminate disposable plastic and improve the livelihoods of waste workers.
While expanding successful initiatives, the programme will focus on developing innovative business models for waste collection and recycling, offering technical advice on environmental best practices and tapping into the latest technology to improve collection and recycling, to reduce plastic leakage.
“Tackling plastic waste isn’t just about cleaning up – it’s also about building a smarter development model. Across Asia, countries are combating the problem by embracing the circular economy. Through our Zero Waste and Plastics initiatives, we are helping them craft policies, attract investments, and reduce the consumption of single-use plastics,” said Christophe Bahuet, UNDP Deputy Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific. “With this initiative, we are also empowering communities to scale up solutions that will effectively reduce plastic pollution and safeguard our planet.”
“Collaboration is key to help improve waste management systems and strengthen recycling infrastructure. Through our collaboration with UNDP, the Foundation aims to advance solutions that minimize packaging waste, support better collection methods, and enhance processing capabilities. This approach not only helps address plastic waste more effectively but also contributes to long-term improvements in local communities and the broader environment,” said Carlos Pagoaga, President, The Coca Cola Foundation.
