MANILA — Current laws restricting sales and marketing that reach and appeal to teens are insufficient to thwart the continued rise in vaping among Filipino youth, according to new research released by the Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, echoing concerns raised in a recent statement by the Republic of the Philippines Department of Health.

For many San Remigio families, the Aboitiz Foundation’s turnover meant the real step toward rebuilding their homes after the 6.9-magnitude quake.

The Aboitiz Group, through Aboitiz Foundation, turned over Home Recovery Assistance Packages to 225 families in San Remigio, Cebu, who were affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the province last September 30.

AuroraPH has energized and connected 44 remote community schools to the internet, improving the learning environment for teachers and students

Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of Aboitiz Group, the Philippines’ first Techglomerate, has brought sustainable energy and internet connectivity to a last-mile public school in Zambales through AuroraPH, lighting the way for new possibilities for young indigenous peoples.

City Savings Bank (CitySavings), the thrift subsidiary of Aboitiz-led Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), is reinforcing its mission to promote financial wellness among the country’s public servants—including teachers, uniformed personnel, and local government unit (LGU) workers—through tailored products and capability-building programs.

The partnership between Aboitiz Foundation and ING Hubs Philippines reflects their shared commitment to bridging the learning gap and empowering the next generation of Filipino learners and leaders.

Aboitiz Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the Aboitiz Group, the Philippines’ first techglomerate, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with ING Hubs Philippines to bring quality education through access to renewable energy and reliable internet connectivity to four last-mile public schools in Bulacan.

The Global Compact Network Philippines (GCNP) held the Sustainability Summit 2025 on 12 November 2025 at Makati Diamond Residences, convening leaders from business, government, development organizations, and civil society. The Summit demonstrated how the Philippines can move Forward Faster toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a unified, multi-sector approach at a time when global progress continues to fall behind.