Japan State Minister TSUGE Yoshifumi visits PHLPost Facility

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Japan State Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Tsuge Yoshifumi, and former Postmaster at Nagoya Moritaka Post Office met with Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) Chairman Stephen Cruz and Postmaster General/CEO Luis Carlos to discuss how Japan can help PHLPost improve its postal services through Digitalization and maintain its Universal Postal Obligation of delivering mails nationwide especially in far-flung areas.

Japan is keen on collaborating with PHLPost on projects that would comprehensively carry out a broad range of partnerships on modernization initiatives at the mail exchange centers and possible cooperation on banking services.

State Minister Tsuge and his party visited the postal operations particularly at the Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

State Minister Tsuge noted the importance of collaboration and building of diplomatic ties between Japan and the Philippines, and stated that the trust between the two countries postal agency’s has been fostered with the two-day mission of Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and Japan Post together with the Embassy of Japan at the postal facilities of PHLPost last March 2024.

He expressed his confidence that cooperation in various areas will contribute to the further development of the postal services in terms of Digitalization and the growing friendship between Japan and the Philippines. This will enable PHLPost to improve and optimize its mail delivery to meet the growing demand especially in e-commerce.

Japan has one of the best postal services and infrastructure in the world. Japan Post is the only Asian country that is level 10 in the Integrated Index for Postal Development (2IPD) 2022 of the Universal Postal Union. Japan Post Co., Ltd., a member of the Japan Post Group and operates approximately 24,000 post offices nationwide, provides universal postal, banking and insurance service.

According to Postmaster General Carlos, “We are very much honored to be visited by the State Minister of Japan for Foreign Affairs. The collaboration being offered is a welcome initiative to PHLPost. Through strengthened partnership and good governance, PHLPost will embark on a journey towards transformation and growth, together with its dedicated postal employees, as the postal service will remain committed to delivering reliable and affordable postal services, embracing innovation, and fostering closer ties with its stakeholders”.

TopBreed signs sponsorship deal with UPMBT anew

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Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) dog food brand TopBreed has stepped up anew to support the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) with a new partnership deal signed with university and team officials at the UP Executive House, August 21.

TopBreed of URC’s Agro-Industrial Group (URC-AIG) has been one of the Fighting Maroons’ sponsors since 2020. URC-AIG first partnered with the team in 2018 through its premium farm products unit, Robina Farms.

To formalize the renewed partnership for UAAP Season 87, URC-AIG managing director Vincent Henry Go officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement with URC-AIG Supply Chain Director Rafael Jose Ruiz, nowheretogobutUP chairman Jed Eva, and Coach Christian Luanzon representing head coach Goldwin Monteverde.

“Continuing our support for the UPMBT is a privilege for us because we believe in the same values—dedication, teamwork and excellence. The success and continuous growth of TopBreed is a testament to the Filipino’s world class talent, just like the UP Fighting Maroons,” shared Go, referring to the similar values of the UPMBT and TopBreed, now the leading Philippine-made dog food brand in the country.

“Over the years, we have seen the tenacity and “never say die” mentality of our athletes. We witnessed the cardiac games and those come-from-behind wins. We have the heart of a champion,” Go added. “Their path to success mirrors TopBreed's own dedication to product quality and great team work with all stakeholders.”

“We are really grateful for the generosity of Vincent Go and the rest of the URC-AIG family, who have been our partners since 2018 – from Robina Farms and now TopBreed,” UPMBT manager Atty. Agaton Uvero said. “TopBreed came in to support the team in October 2020, never mind that we were then still reeling from the pandemic and needed help the most. Since then, they have always been there for us.”

“We really appreciate how supportive Vincent, his family, and his entire organization have been. More than just the financial support, the moral support that they give the Fighting Maroons by being present in all of our games is priceless,” said UP OASD Director Bo Perasol.

TopBreed and the UPMBT are also partners beyond basketball.

“With this partnership, we are combining our love of basketball and our bond with our furry friends, creating a platform where fans can connect with the Fighting Maroons and their Top Game Buddies or their Most Valuable Pals (MVPs),” said Go. “At TopBreed, we are committed to helping both athletes and pet lovers as we continue to champion the spirit of teamwork on and off the court, celebrating our loyal pets as our number one supporters in the game of life.”

Announcement: MoU Signed Between Midori Climate Partner and MITSUSHO for Biochar Project Development in Malaysia

  

It has been announced that Midori Climate Partner has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MITSUSHO to co-develop biochar carbon removal projects in Malaysia.

About the Partnership

This strategic partnership unites Midori Climate Partner, a Singapore-based leader in carbon credit development and ecosystem restoration, with MITSUSHO, a leading provider of GHG consultation and ESG services in Malaysia. The collaboration will provide comprehensive project structuring support to biomass suppliers—including food processing factories, forest management companies, and farmers' cooperatives—who will act as project owners.

Benefits for Project Owners

Project owners, who will supply biomass waste such as coconut shells, durian seeds, and wood chips, will benefit from several key advantages. The financial support from carbon credit sales enables the development of high-quality projects, providing opportunities to generate profits, supply biochar-based organic fertilizer to community farmers at affordable prices, implement advanced waste management through a circular economy model, and produce green energy.

Call for Biomass Suppliers

We are actively seeking biomass suppliers who can provide substantial quantities of biomass waste for our initiative. In Malaysia, we are particularly interested in coconut shells, fruit seeds, wood chips, and pulp sludge, though we are open to other suitable materials as well.

Contact Information

For more information and to explore partnership opportunities, please contact info@midori-partner.com. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in environmental sustainability and sustainable waste management in Malaysia.

About MITSUSHO Sdn. Bhd.

MITSUSHO is the first carbon desk in Malaysia offering full suites of decarbonization products and services such as:

(1) Corporate Training on Carbon Market and GHG Measurement

(2) Access to Malaysia and Global Environment Products

(3) Consultancy

(4)Access to Sustainable Agricultural products

Representatives: CHAI Yihn Chan, CEO

Website: https://www.mitsushogreen.com/

About Midori Climate Partner Pte. Ltd.

Midori Climate Partner is a carbon credit developer specializing in ecosystem restoration, with a focus on addressing climate change, food sustainability, soil degradation, and biodiversity. By offering both technical and financial support to drive impactful change and generate high-quality carbon credits,

We are actively structuring projects across Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. We seek collaboration partners interested in decarbonizing their assets and offer both technical and financial support to drive impactful change and generate high-quality carbon credits.

Representative: Ririko Takano, CEO

Website: https://midori-partner.com/

Address: 111 North Bridge Road #21-01 Peninsula Plaza 179098 Singapore

This Press Release has also been published on VRITIMES