SM Leaders led by Hans Sy (5th from left), board adviser to SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) and SM Prime Holdings Inc. chairman of the executive committee and Frederic DyBuncio (6th from left), SMIC president and chief executive officer (CEO) together with (from left) Joey Mendoza, SM Supermarket president; Alex Escucha, China Banking Corp. senior vice president and head, investor and corporate relations; Manuel Gana, president and CEO of Belle Corp.; Ponciano Manalo, SM Retail president; Debbie Sy, SM Foundation executive director; Mario Deriquito, BDO Foundation president; Waldo Basilla, 2GO chief operating officer; and Roy Deveraturda, Carmen Copper Corp. president and CEO, joined over 300 CEO, sustainability professionals, corporates, thought leaders, government regulatory bodies and development partners in driving the importance of sustainability in business during the recently concluded Sustainability Summit held in Conrad Manila. SM reiterated its commitment to be a partner for sustainable development, both in its operations and in reporting standards as the group continues to align its sustainable business practices and strategic social investments with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, SM supports the 10 Principles of the UNGC.

TopBreed, Universal Robina Corp.’s (URC) line of companion animal products under its Agro Industrial and Commodities division, won the Brand of the Year Award (National Tier) Dry Dog Food — Kibble Category at the World Branding Awards (Animalis Edition), clinching it for two consecutive times.

The Animalis Edition of the World Branding Awards recognizes the world’s best pet and animal brands.

TopBreed, launched in 2014, was judged “truly exceptional” in a field that included some of the Philippines’ top pet food brands.

“It is an honor for TopBreed to be recognized not once, but twice, as the Philippines’ top dog food brand by a prestigious global organization. It inspires us to continue offering innovative top care products for our fur babies,” said URC Agro Industrial Group general manager Vincent Go.

TopBreed is currently available in over 5,000 accredited dealers nationwide, and 50 Robinsons Supermarket outlets in Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

The brand went through countless formulations and series of trials with its ambassador Dr. Nielsen Donato, a highly-respected Filipino veterinarian, to ensure the right balance of nutrients dogs need to achieve a healthy life.

“This is reflective of Filipino dog parents’ acceptance and satisfaction with the brand’s key message that ‘Every dog is TopBreed’,” Go said.

Cash, bike, mini trucks up for grabs at Phoenix Open

One million pesos, a Harley-Davidson 2019 Sportster Superlow 883, and two Tata Super Ace mini trucks await the hole-in-one winners of the Phoenix PULSE Technology Amateur Golf Tournament to be held on 13 September 2019 at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

Each of the four prizes at stake, plus P25,000 worth of Phoenix Petroleum fuels, will be designated to a particular hole of the par-3 holes.

Winners of the Phoenix PULSE Technology Amateur Golf Tournament will each receive a Royal Selangor Pewter Plate from Malaysia, and Phoenix Petroleum fuel cards. Champions will also bring home limited-edition signature Phoenix golf bags.

No one will be left out as every player will have a chance to win prizes in the fairway challenges and the raffle draw during the awarding ceremony at the clubhouse.

Those interested to join can sign up at the Wack Wack Golf and Country Club registration counter from 3 to 10 September 2019. Open to players aged 26 years old and above, the tournament entry fee of P7,500 per player entitles the participant to a slot in all three competitions; team, partner and individual.

All participants will get a Rudy Project golf shirt and cap, and a special, limited-edition Phoenix Secrid RFID twin wallet from Europe.

The Phoenix Open in Metro Manila is the last of three legs of Phoenix Petroleum’s golf tournament series this year, with the first two held in Davao on 16 March and in Cebu on 28 June 2019.

Proceeds from the tournament will be used to fund Phoenix Philippines Foundation’s projects for education, environment, health and safety and outreach