The Okada Manila casino resort in the Philippine capital says it continues to advance its sustainability agenda “by strengthening the responsible practices already embedded across its operations,” via its “Okada Green Heart” programme.
That initiative aims at “reducing environmental impact, fostering community well-being, and promoting responsible business practices,” according to the resort’s promoter.
Okada Manila is run by Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc, a unit of Japanese conglomerate Universal Entertainment Corp.
In a recent press release, Okada Manila said it is taking the principle of its “Okada Green Heart” programme to the complex’s retail areas, via “thoughtful design choices and operational decisions that prioritise efficiency, accessibility, and long-term impact”.
“Visual enhancements, improved layouts, and sustainability-led updates are being rolled out to ensure that retail environments support both guest experience and responsibility, in line with the energy efficiency and talent and community pillars of Okada Green Heart,” the brand stated.
The announcement said one such example was the “recent refresh” of the resort’s The Gift Boutique.
“The space was redesigned to improve flow, product visibility, and ease of discovery, bringing Okada Manila-branded merchandise and curated consignment items together in a more organised retail setting,” it said.
“As part of the update, the resort installed energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the store and further reduced the use of single-use plastics by transitioning to eco-friendlier packaging options,” it added.
The release quoted Alvaro Ramos, Okada Manila’s assistant vice president for retail, as saying: “We look at sustainability as part of how we operate every day, not as a separate initiative.”
He added: “Whether it’s how our retail spaces are designed, the products we carry, or the partners we support, our goal is to make responsible choices visible and easy for our guests.”
Integrated within the boutique is the “Okada Green Heart Corner”, described as a “permanent retail feature introduced in the last quarter of 2025”.
It “showcases products developed in partnership with non-governmental organisations and community-based enterprises, supporting ethical livelihoods and community development through everyday gifting,” the update noted.
“By placing these products in a central retail space, Okada Manila expands the reach of its partners and creates sustained opportunities beyond limited campaigns,” it added.
Per the announcement, the selection includes “locally made treats from Manila Cookie Story, handcrafted accessories by Fresh Hope – created by women supported through livelihood and skills development programmes – and culturally-inspired souvenirs from Aciapak, which highlights Filipino identity through locally themed designs”.
