SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:04 PM in Advocacy, protecting the environment, recycling, SM, SM Cares, SM Supermalls,

The SM Group extends social good with a rainwater harvesting system in the newly established Birthing Facility at Brgy. Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

Its social good arm SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative is one of many SM programs developed in response to the growing need to promote water conservation, water security, and the diversification of water supply in the country.

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Natatanging Nilalang: SM Cares, DSAPI celebrate people with Down syndrome through Happy Walk

Natatanging Nilalang: SM Cares, DSAPI celebrate people with Down syndrome through Happy Walk

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:26 AM in Advocacy, CSR, Down Syndrome, DSAPI, Happy Walk, Natatanging Nilalang, SM, SM Cares, SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, SM Supermalls,

As a song dedicated to people with Down Syndrome, Ronnie Lee's "Natatanging Nilalang" highlights all the characteristics that make these individuals special. Composed with a fondness for those who have the condition (he himself has a nephew who has Down Syndrome), Lee's song is one of empowerment not only for these individuals, but also for their loved ones.

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P&G and Watsons support SM Cares and Plastic Credit Exchange to boost and incentivize plastic waste collection this Holiday season

P&G and Watsons support SM Cares and Plastic Credit Exchange to boost and incentivize plastic waste collection this Holiday season

Posted by Ria Hazel on 8:00 PM in P&G, Plastic Credit Exchange, plastic waste reduction, Procter & Gamble, SM Cares, Watsons,

More people are becoming environmentally conscious as pressing climate issues arise on a global scale. This keeps multinational FMCG company Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines committed to achieving its environmental sustainability goals under P&G Ambition 2030. It aims to reduce carbon footprint, conserve resources, and restore the world in the environmental areas of Waste, Water, and Climate by enabling responsible consumption across their brands, supply chain, employees and with external partners such as their customers and consumers.

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Plastic Credit Exchange partners with 1% for the Planet

Plastic Credit Exchange partners with 1% for the Planet

Posted by Ria Hazel on 7:38 AM in Community, environment, PCX, Planet Earth, Plastic Exchange, Recycle, SM, SM Cares,

PCX partnered with SM Cares to set up plastic waste collection stations at SM Supermalls around the country. Since its launch, they have collected almost 8,000kg of plastic waste across 6 different locations.

Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX), the world’s first nonprofit plastic offset program, was recently welcomed as a nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet. Becoming a nonprofit member means that PCX is now eligible to receive donations from 1% for the Planet’s business and individual members, placing them among a diverse, global network of environmental organizations.

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Young people take charge of the future at Global Youth Summit 2019

Young people take charge of the future at Global Youth Summit 2019

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:06 AM in Global Youth Summit, SM, SM Cares, SM Youth, Sustainability, UNICEF, youth,

A total of 15,000 student leaders proved that young people can achieve great things during the Global Youth Summit 2019, the largest gathering for young Filipino leaders that aims to engage and inspire the world's future experts, held recently at the SM MOA Arena. 

Hosted by SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings Inc., in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation, the Global Youth Summit aims to engage and inspire young minds by providing a space where they can share their ideas and utilize their diverse skill-sets, knowledge, and networks to effectively address today’s persistent problems. 

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PWDs, elderly trained in disaster preparedness and survival

PWDs, elderly trained in disaster preparedness and survival

Posted by Ria Hazel on 9:21 PM in disaster preparedness, Disaster ready, PWD, SM Cares, SM City Marikina, survival,

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens in Marikina were enlightened on the proper response to calamities especially earthquakes and flooding during the Emergency Preparedness Forum 2019 held in SM City Marikina.

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SM Cares sets stage for expecting moms in “Mama’s Lullaby”

SM Cares sets stage for expecting moms in “Mama’s Lullaby”

Posted by Ria Hazel on 4:14 PM in breastfeeding mothers, Expectant mothers, Mama's Lullaby, mom care, mommies, Mommy, SM Cares, SM Prime Holdings,

To promote the good health and well-being of mothers and their unborn child through safe pregnancy and delivery, the SM Cares Program on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, will be holding an event entitled “Mama’s Lullaby, A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers”. This is in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number three (good health and well being) to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages. 

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