Ajinomoto receives EPR recognition from DENR for Sustainability Efforts and Environmental Stewardship

In photo are Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) Chief Sustainability Officer Ernesto Carlos (middle); flanked by (L-R) DENR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning, and International Affairs Jonas Leones; DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla, President of Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS) Jess Reyes; and DENR OIC Assistant Secretary for Environment and Concurrent Director of the Environmental Management Bureau Jacqueline Caancan.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) 2026 Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Recognition Program: Celebrating Achievements and Milestones recently awarded Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) a Special Citation for Obliged Enterprises.

APC's SariCycle® program, an inventive and adaptable plastic trash collection project that enables local micro-entrepreneurs, including Sari-Sari store owners, to take the lead in the community in decreasing plastic waste and pollution, is at the center of this accomplishment. By working together to provide recycling facilities with better feedstock or materials that are clean, sorted, and more appropriate for processing, this program encourages small companies to become agents of environmental change.

APC collaborates closely with accredited partners, including the Quezon City Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department (QC CCESD) and Basic Environmental Systems and Technologies (BEST), to support this program. Through these partnerships, APC reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainability by delivering initiatives that are inclusive, collaborative, and impactful. 

As an FMCG firm, APC's strategy of integrating sustainability into the core of their operations and enabling communities to take action alongside the company is validated by this DENR accreditation. The prize serves as a reminder that sustainability becomes a shared accomplishment rather than only an objective when communities and businesses collaborate.

Furthermore, this acknowledgment strengthens APC's 2030 Roadmap, which aims to enhance the healthy life expectancy of 1 billion people while drastically reducing its environmental effect by 50%. 

APC thinks that sustainability promotes better local economies, empowered micro-enterprises, and healthier environments in addition to regulatory compliance. By proving that corporate leadership and national advancement can coexist, the corporation also establishes the benchmark for ethical business practices in the nation.

The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

 

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

 

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 36 countries and regions and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com. 

Cebu Pacific Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Piso Sale

On its 30th anniversary, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the top airline in the Philippines, continues to fulfill travelers' fantasies by reviving its iconic Piso sale, which gives passengers additional chances to reserve cheap tickets as the airline commemorates thirty years in the air.

Seat Sale Period: March 5 to 11, 2026

Price: PHP 1 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges

Travel Period: November 1 – March 31, 2027

Travelers can fly to Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, and other local destinations. These locations offer easy access to some of the nation's well-liked recreational areas, whether you're looking for a fast city vacation, a culinary experience, or an island retreat.

Travelers can use CEB's main hubs throughout the Philippines to go internationally to Hong Kong, Japan, and Thailand. These locations—as well as many more within CEB's global network—offer lots to look forward to, from shopping and touring other towns to visiting temples and indulging in regional specialties.

Travelers can also reserve flights to certain locations for as little as PHP 30 one-way base ticket, exclusive of fees and surcharges, for the entire month of March. This promotion is valid from April 1 to November 30, 2026.

On March 8, 1996, CEB conducted its first flight from Manila to Cebu. Since then, the airline has continued to provide accessible and reasonably priced flights, carrying over 250 million passengers throughout its largest domestic and international network.

Currently, CEB operates in 26 foreign and 35 domestic locations in the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.  

Passengers can take advantage of Go Easy while making reservations to receive reductions on seat selection and baggage check-in. Beef Adobo, Grilled Chicken Wrap, and Pinoy Spaghetti are among the meals that may be pre-ordered online.

To book flights and purchase extras, CEB accepts a number of payment methods, such as credit or debit cards and e-wallets.

Visit www.cebupacificair.com or book directly via the Cebu Pacific app to secure your seats now.

Cebu Pacific's Social Media Accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cebupacificairphilippines

X: https://twitter.com/CebuPacificAir

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cebupacificair

Manila Water replaces over 160,000 meters in 2025

By end December 2025, Manila Water had replaced 168,806 water meters. This helped boost the company's efficiency measures by improving consumption accuracy and reduce water losses.

Manila Water maintained low levels of non-revenue water (NRW) in 2025, partly because to the company's increased efforts to replace meters and its usually quick reaction to network leaks throughout the East Zone.

December's NRW for the water firm was 13.55 percent, making the average for the entire year 14.27 percent. The company's continuous efforts to lower commercial and physical losses in the distribution network are reflected in this performance. 

The widespread execution of the company's meter replacement program in 2025 is a significant factor in this performance. Manila Water had replaced 168,806 water meters at the end of December.

The company's efficiency measures are strengthened by the meter replacement initiative, which improves consumption accuracy and lowers water losses. These improvements support the company's efforts to sustainably reduce NRW and assist guarantee correct client billing.

Physical water loss management is also greatly influenced by the company's prompt leak response. In December 2025 alone, Manila Water maintained a flawless compliance record for the month by fixing all 26 reported pipe bursts in less than a day. Throughout the whole year, technicians fixed all 613 mainline bursts in less than a day, avoiding extended losses and network-wide service interruptions.

“Rapid field response, active leak detection, and replacing meters remain essential to keeping water losses low and ensuring service reliability across the East Zone. These operational measures directly support the company’s commitment to maintaining efficiency and sustaining improvements in NRW performance.” ~Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water’s Corporate Communication Affairs Group Director

By improving district metering, managing network pressure, replacing more meters, and expanding leak detection efforts, Manila Water will keep increasing the scope of its NRW reduction efforts in 2026. These initiatives are a component of the company's larger plan to increase the resilience of the East Zone water supply network, ensure water availability, and improve service continuity.

Celebrating Everyday Moments at SM Center Sangandaan

Large-scale planning is not usually necessary for everyday festivities. They frequently take place between coffee breaks, brief reunions, and after-hours giggles. SM Center Sangandaan finds its place in everyday life here. As the community's most beloved shopping center, it remains a familiar place for easy bonding moments, inexpensive delights, and small pleasures.

Its coffee and drink destinations are largely responsible for this everyday appeal. Cotti Coffee provides a high-end yet friendly setting that is ideal for concentrated work as well as lengthy discussions. Naturally, with Arabica beans supplied from all over the world and a selection of cool drinks, it becomes a place to stop and refuel.

Pickup Coffee nearby maintains a relaxed and affordable atmosphere. Coffee runs are straightforward thanks to its easily accessible menu, and quick visits are transformed into innovative get-togethers with its cozy non-caffeinated drinks and regional foods.

Dunkin' is still a reliable choice for comforting familiarity. A cup of coffee or iced chocolate with traditional doughnuts frequently serves as the background for lengthy study sessions, impromptu get-togethers, or group talks.

Beyond coffee, the mall's inviting cafés and milk tea stores encourage impromptu get-togethers and relaxed strolls. A quick break becomes valuable time spent together, and one drink quickly leads to another. SM Center Sangandaan is more than just a place to shop, offering accessible eateries, open areas, and a laid-back vibe. It is a location of daily festivities and a place where victories are discreetly acknowledged. Here at SM Center Sangandaan, "gala to the max" means exploring festive finds, enjoying local favorites, and soaking in the communal enthusiasm that makes celebrations really unforgettable.

Cebu Pacific Launches Chinese New Year Seat Sale, Fares as Low as P88

With a special seat sale to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the top airline in the Philippines, is giving travelers the push they need to reserve their next trip in 2026.

• Seal Sale Period: February 16-20, 2026
• Price Point: For as low as PHP 88 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges (until seats last)
• ravel Period: April 1 – October 31, 2026

Travelers can take a plane to Boracay, which has white sand beaches and a variety of water sports, or they can go to Bohol, which offers the Chocolate Hills, a Loboc River cruise, and historic buildings dating back hundreds of years.

For those who want to visit overseas, Hong Kong offers amusement parks, retail areas, and picturesque harbor vistas, while Bangkok offers a combination of street food excursions and busy markets. All five of CEB's hubs—Manila, Clark, Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao—provide passengers throughout the Philippines with easy ways to fly directly to these foreign locations.

Currently, CEB serves 26 foreign and 37 local locations in the Middle East, Australia, and Asia.

CEB provides a range of payment methods for booking flights and purchasing add-ons, such as e-wallets and credit or debit cards.

Visit www.cebupacificair.com or book directly via the Cebu Pacific app to secure your seats now.

Cebu Pacific's Social Media Accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cebupacificairphilippines

X: https://twitter.com/CebuPacificAir

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cebupacificair

Cool and Clean with a Chance to Win: C2 Makes Every Bottle Count this Summer

February 1 to April 30, 2026, every bottle of C2 with a green cap could let you unlock exciting prizes, such as gadgets, e-credits, lifestyle items, and travel tickets, with its C2 Win It: Summer Promo 2026

As C2 Cool and Clean introduces their "C2 Win It: Summer Promo 2026," every bottle of C2 with a green cap could unlock lifestyle rewards worth over 3 million pesos between February 1 and April 30, 2026, making summer even more delightful.

Signing up is as simple as 1, 2, 3. Just purchase any participating 335ml, 455ml, or 1L C2 variation with a green cap. Pick from popular flavors like Classic Green Tea, Lemon, and Apple, or try cool summertime options like Peach Black Tea, Dalandan, and Freeze Melon.

After revealing your unique code by peeling the bottle label, enter it into the official C2 Cool and Clean Facebook Messenger discussion. You're in, but save your bottle for confirmation.

The goal of the rewards is to make summertime more fun and leisurely. The lucky winners will receive ₱100,000 in GCash credits, as well as stylish devices like the iPad Air, iPhone 16 Pro, or MacBook Air, as well as necessities for their lifestyle, such gift cards from Marshall, JBL, Fitbit, Nike, or Uniqlo. C2 is offering fantasy vacations for two to Boracay, La Union, or any other Philippine destination of your choosing, in addition to shopping and technology. With weekly winners receiving ₱5,000 in GCash credits, every drink of C2 could bring a little extra happiness to your daily life.

Ready-to-drink tea brand C2 Cool and Clean aims to make summer more refreshing and relaxing by giving away exciting lifestyle rewards worth over 3 million with its C2 Win It: Summer Promo 2026

Made from 100% real tea leaves and including natural antioxidants, C2 Cool and Clean is a ready-to-drink tea that's the ideal partner for relaxing. With its delectable flavors and organically brewed goodness, the brand has been urging everyone to take a moment to rest, rehydrate, and switch to relax mode. Every drink this summer offers the opportunity to win large and live life more stylishly, in addition to being a way to unwind.

The C2 Win It: Summer Promo 2026 runs nationwide from February 1 to April 30, 2026. Participating SKUs include C2 335ml, 455ml, and 1L bottles with green caps. For full mechanics and updates, visit the official C2 Cool & Clean Facebook page or check out its website (www.c2coolandclean.com.ph).

C2 Cool and Clean is a product of Universal Robina Corporation (URC), maker of iconic brands such as Jack ‘n Jill Piattos, Cloud 9, Maxx candy, Cream-O, Payless, and Great Taste coffee, which have been part of Filipinos’ snacking moments for decades. Made from 100% real tea leaves, C2 lets Filipinos switch to relax mode—bringing its naturally refreshing goodness to everyday moments of calm and enjoyment. To learn more about URC, visit its website, Facebook Page and TikTok account.

AirAsia Philippines Launches ‘Luck and Love’ Promo with Fares from ₱2 for Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day

As love and good fortune abound this February, AirAsia Philippines launches its "Luck and Love" promotion, which offers one-way base prices from Cebu and Manila for as little as ₱2.

Even though flowers and conventional gifts are always appreciated, the airline is urging passengers to go above and beyond by offering the opportunity to create memorable experiences—a plane ticket that may lead to new places, emotional reunions, and lifelong memories.

Visitors can take advantage of this unique offer by flying from Cebu to Iloilo for as little as ₱2, to Caticlan and Davao for as little as ₱22, and to Manila for as little as ₱122. Base rates from Cebu to Macao and Kuala Lumpur for foreign visitors start at ₱622 and ₱1,522, respectively.

International flights start at ₱722, and domestic flights from Manila start at ₱102 one-way base cost.

Travel dates for the promotion are January 26–November 30, 2026, and reservations are accepted from January 26–February 22, 2026.

Travelers who want to add additional value to their journeys can take advantage of AirAsia's Value Pack on international flights, which offers up to 30% savings on baggage limit, seat preference, meals, and travel insurance.

Value Pack Lite is 20% cheaper for domestic travel. For travel from February 12 to March 31, 2026, reservations are accepted until February 15, 2026.

Guests can book now via AirAsia’s website or the AirAsia MOVE app.

About AirAsia Philippines

AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.