Newsletter: Kilambay Plantation Corporation Joins Historic Bamboo Planting Guinness World Record Attempt

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Kilambay Plantation Corporation (KPC), an agricultural startup based in Mindanao, joined the historic KAWAYANIHAN: A Circular Economy Movement on 18 October 2024. KAWAYANIHAN is a large-scale, simultaneous tree planting activity led by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region XII in partnership with other stakeholders. It was held across 20 locations in Mindanao and aimed to set a Guinness World Record for 'Most People Planting Bamboo Simultaneously Across Multiple Venues'.

Newsletter: Alsons Power: Energizing Mindanao's Path to Growth and Development

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“Alsons Power is helping unlock the vast potential of Mindanao, fueling communities, and driving sustainable economic growth while prioritizing environmental stewardship,” said Antonio Miguel “Anton” Alcantara, CEO of Alsons Power, at the 33rd Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon). The event, held at the KCC Convention Center in General Santos City, brought together key leaders to discuss the future of the region’s economy.

As the power business unit of the Alcantara Group—a Mindanao-focused enterprise with significant investments in energy, agriculture, and real estate—Alsons Power plays a crucial role in supporting the region’s rapid development.

Newsletter: PLDT Group advocates sustainable gifting, championing Visayas and Mindanao communities

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PLDT, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), and their social outreach arm PLDT-Smart Foundation (PSF) support sustainability, giving out eco-friendly and community-centric donations that contribute to environmental conservation and local development in Visayas and Mindanao.

Newsletter: Smart ‘Creativity Camp’ inspires artistry, love for sustainability among Mindanao students

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) helped welcome students to the school opening activities at the University of Mindanao (UM) and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU), with its Smart Creativity Camp. The fun-filled events, run by Smart as part of a broad program to engage young people nationwide, enables students to bring out the artist in them as they learn more about sustainability.

Newsletter: PLDT offers free WiFi devices and data allocation for Odette-hit customers in VisMin

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PLDT Inc. offers additional assistance to customers in Visayas and Mindanao who are affected by the repair of facilities damaged by Super Typhoon Odette, and these copper lines’ subsequent migration or upgrade to fiber. 

PhilPop releases three finalist songs from Mindanao cluster

10/23/2020 10:44:31 PM

PhilPop has introduced the first batch of this year's finalists by releasing three songs from the finalists of the  finalists of the Mindanao cluster on Spotify and other digital platforms worldwide this past Friday 23 October 2020, thru Warner Music Philippines.

The maiden batch is said to reflect the diversity and appeal of the region’s music heritage, and champions authentic representation of the contemporary ‘Mindanaoan’ experience. Some of the tracks available for streaming and download include “Akong Bilihon,” composed by John Cadeliña and interpreted by The Marshland; “Kasadya,” composed by Christian Chiu and interpreted by Jay-ar Vaño and XT on Sax; and “Pahuway,” composed by Sherwin Fugoso and interpreted by Ferdinand Aragon. 

The press release below states how the songs are described in the words of its songwriters and interpreters.