tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4913758366967619172024-03-25T07:06:54.255-07:00Crownless Ads and MediaCrownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.comBlogger972125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-24653946167707533292024-02-28T22:20:00.000-08:002024-02-29T22:25:50.536-08:00Mang Inasal spreads Unli-Saya at Panagbenga 2024<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“It’s our pleasure to bring the Unli-Saya of eating Mang Inasal products to regional festivals like Panagbenga. Seeing the public happily enjoying their Ihaw-Sarap meals especially our Chicken Inasal and even our Halo-Halo and Palabok are simple pleasures that inspire us more to find better ways to connect with our customers.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Mike V. Castro,</b> Mang Inasal President</span></blockquote></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVCpcw-c-RCv690d5HlXtqKvCNBvsj1TPMt0Vub3KTDwIqx3vmsOQKHdMKglul0Hdzty8r66aj8BdwiFqFzlCJApt3dZnLhcyFsHKRduVp2xjQ7jbHTyO303Bpa3H8LURglkhwd1cMskrMeJ6VV1ZlXAmenX662NEJFvS_wY8np52KszeRPbalVXg1Ao/s3015/Mang%20Inasal%20Float%20at%20Panagbenga%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1770" data-original-width="3015" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVCpcw-c-RCv690d5HlXtqKvCNBvsj1TPMt0Vub3KTDwIqx3vmsOQKHdMKglul0Hdzty8r66aj8BdwiFqFzlCJApt3dZnLhcyFsHKRduVp2xjQ7jbHTyO303Bpa3H8LURglkhwd1cMskrMeJ6VV1ZlXAmenX662NEJFvS_wY8np52KszeRPbalVXg1Ao/w640-h376/Mang%20Inasal%20Float%20at%20Panagbenga%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN-PH"><a href="https://bit.ly/MIdelivery" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/MIdelivery"><span style="background: white;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b>Mang
Inasal</b></span></span></a></span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="font-family: times;"><span lang="EN-PH"> </span></span><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: times;">treated locals and tourists
with a series of Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya activities at the recent Panagbenga
Festival 2024 in Baguio City.</span></div>
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<div style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN-PH"><span style="font-family: times;">The Philippines’ Grill
Expert participated in the Fluvial Parade, Cultural Dance Competition, and
Grand Float Parade. It will also give away special awards to several Panagbenga
competitions this March 3.</span></span></div><p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0in;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="xxmsonormal" style="margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrFvi9zb7nWUz1ERPd6FQ2wpFVwYpWIaW9NegURXEtdj3QnEsQ4zRE0oM3h-fDnyf8ySAemZAc7JzJccfqsHsxwbHUSm7qvM0iB5RwU6ZVgfH31hEAII_PZ5TXxvjPGP0IgwTfBapcXHP2aEQvLklQRjh86nv3uWRjEgMtWmuuIvU31KhWj6JZmYsFtY/s1433/Mang%20Inasal%20Takeout%20Express%20Booth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="1433" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrFvi9zb7nWUz1ERPd6FQ2wpFVwYpWIaW9NegURXEtdj3QnEsQ4zRE0oM3h-fDnyf8ySAemZAc7JzJccfqsHsxwbHUSm7qvM0iB5RwU6ZVgfH31hEAII_PZ5TXxvjPGP0IgwTfBapcXHP2aEQvLklQRjh86nv3uWRjEgMtWmuuIvU31KhWj6JZmYsFtY/w640-h292/Mang%20Inasal%20Takeout%20Express%20Booth.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apart from that, Mang Inasal delighted Panagbenga participants with a special dine-in and takeout deal that was the Festival Group Treats; Unli-Sarap, Unli-Saya Caravan which have away free Halo-Halo and Palabok; and the first-ever Mang Inasal Takeout Express Booth that featured offsite grilling of the best-tasting Chicken Inasal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpKgldzBgfAP8dMVSi7dTTWoa9juycHdbiSQOSTNah3JmYV1LX7YJVnObVRTZIGMClwLJxzJUjCVKA3UB-uCK7MMFnr2HW5ar8N2sPdTy-zUXdJh8JXop5S4Aoc1IEjHXB-aBZI3curMts5Z93kr-gAazNlxpBnAmfqh2_xg8JYU0wHTI301sUHRo5dM/s1201/Mang%20Inasal%20spreads%20Unli-Saya%20at%20Panagbenga%202024.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="1201" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpKgldzBgfAP8dMVSi7dTTWoa9juycHdbiSQOSTNah3JmYV1LX7YJVnObVRTZIGMClwLJxzJUjCVKA3UB-uCK7MMFnr2HW5ar8N2sPdTy-zUXdJh8JXop5S4Aoc1IEjHXB-aBZI3curMts5Z93kr-gAazNlxpBnAmfqh2_xg8JYU0wHTI301sUHRo5dM/w640-h360/Mang%20Inasal%20spreads%20Unli-Saya%20at%20Panagbenga%202024.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit <a href="http://www.manginasal.ph"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.manginasal.ph</span></b></a> for the latest news, <a href="https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph</span></b></a> for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media for more Ihaw-Sarap and Unli-Saya updates!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-66657528314549583572023-11-05T02:54:00.000-08:002023-11-05T02:54:01.721-08:00Tears from Heaven: CHILD Haus celebrates 21 years<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGA-2cPiV6qBnNOAH5yN8_KthPNwsnZACWMVBUFlSwyDuSYJX5crthZmKLkHb1gp2lQX8IIWwbwUQQ8WwfPnu6jeHRzTmw4ZOwVlY4T6QFlvoL4g_sastY7Ci4DBa7ZB7mks1BPT4ZDGuefa4_F1HslLIQjnHMqNOMHEeFTC2WAxvsrB__C_RIahabTkDa/s4096/received_871152161281342.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2859" data-original-width="4096" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGA-2cPiV6qBnNOAH5yN8_KthPNwsnZACWMVBUFlSwyDuSYJX5crthZmKLkHb1gp2lQX8IIWwbwUQQ8WwfPnu6jeHRzTmw4ZOwVlY4T6QFlvoL4g_sastY7Ci4DBa7ZB7mks1BPT4ZDGuefa4_F1HslLIQjnHMqNOMHEeFTC2WAxvsrB__C_RIahabTkDa/w640-h446/received_871152161281342.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p dir="ltr">The SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was the venue of the 21<sup>st</sup>-anniversary celebration of CHILD Haus, an institution founded by ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes to be a bastion of hope for children stricken by cancer. Throughout its history, one consistent major supporter of the establishment has been the Sy family – in its early years, Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy, Sr., and over the last decade, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee<i> </i>Hans Sy continuing the tradition established by his father.<br /> </p><p dir="ltr"><i>CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy (center) celebrate the institution's 21st anniversary with the CHILD Haus beneficiaries.</i></p><p dir="ltr">Leading the event were Mr. Sy and ‘Mader’ Ricky, and several individuals and companies who, over the years, have contributed to the well-being of CHILD Haus were invited. Many children, who have been ‘adopted’ by CHILD Haus and now call it home, were also in attendance. The media was present as well, recognizing how establishments like CHILD Haus make a big difference and become the ‘answered prayers’ of so many children and their parents.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr"><i>CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes</i><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><i>SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy</i></p><p dir="ltr">Three CHILD Haus stories, featuring Aya, Laura, and Jessa, were turned into video vignettes that highlighted the message of hope and the life-saving work of the organization. While it is easy to describe such events as heartwarming and tear-jerking, it was truly remarkable to witness even the most seasoned press photographers being moved to tears by these videos. This is a clear testament to the profound impact that these testimonials had on the audience at the event.<br /></p><p dir="ltr"><i>CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, and three inspiring CHILD Haus children, Aya, Laura, and Jessa.</i></p><p dir="ltr">After ‘Mader’ Ricky's heartwarming welcome, Mr. Sy himself took the stage to present plaques of appreciation to the many friends of CHILD Haus whose generous donations have made the organization's life-saving work possible.<br /></p><p dir="ltr"><i>CHILD Haus founder 'Mader' Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy award plaques of appreciation to the generous friends of CHILD Haus whose contributions have enabled the organization's life-saving mission.</i><br /></p><p dir="ltr">Those suffering from cancer and ‘adopted’ are provided food and shelter. There are presently two CHILD Haus locations - one in Manila, near the Philippine General Hospital, and one in Quezon City. Until the children are declared cancer-free and/or have completed their treatments and medical procedures, one child and one parent are allowed to live at CHILD Haus. If it’s an infant, both parents can stay.</p><p dir="ltr">A longtime supporter and regular visitor to CHILD Haus, Karylle, led the children in a rousing song composed by Karylle’s husband, Yael Yuzon. Then ‘Mader’ Ricky’s daughter sang a rendition of Florante’s ‘Handog’ that had been reworded to fit the sentiments of the children at CHILD Haus. These were two songs that the children had learnt and practiced as a “thank you” to the many guests who have helped make the ‘haus’ a reality.</p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr"><i>Singer Karylle leads the CHILD Haus children in an uplifting song.</i></p><p dir="ltr">In the end, both ‘Mader’ Ricky and Mr. Sy acknowledged the significance of this event, which commemorates 21 years of compassion, fortitude, and the spirit of giving and sharing.</p><p dir="ltr">To know more about inspiring stories and events at SM, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.</p></div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-48614101915619772152023-11-05T02:45:00.000-08:002023-11-05T02:45:01.334-08:00SM Supermall's Lady Security Guard Gilren Bajado Honoured for Exemplary Act<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv74DGeBjiv_CBsqyDxoLtkzirjavGD_T_biCw05JoC7lBMbZkQD4iyfFVW-H6aubSDhC-FV9o7pJlO_iqA_6YjWs9EgaFvQfdCeCXjhSKuJXELAY9LF5alEl-Hs4JXgS_g9g7tV3-2r5iMwI5squOvnRdLVlGmbXyVC3FpPmjBtRWmfAnpUWsLDsN0pE/s854/viber_image_2023-11-03_13-07-40-814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="854" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv74DGeBjiv_CBsqyDxoLtkzirjavGD_T_biCw05JoC7lBMbZkQD4iyfFVW-H6aubSDhC-FV9o7pJlO_iqA_6YjWs9EgaFvQfdCeCXjhSKuJXELAY9LF5alEl-Hs4JXgS_g9g7tV3-2r5iMwI5squOvnRdLVlGmbXyVC3FpPmjBtRWmfAnpUWsLDsN0pE/w640-h412/viber_image_2023-11-03_13-07-40-814.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">L-R: SM City Marikina Customer Relations Services Manager Mr. Edward S. Masangcay, Regional CRS Manager Mr. Harold E. Herrera, Lady Guard Gilren Bajado of RJC Security, PNP Chief Bejamin Acorda Jr., SM Supermalls Senior Asst VP for CRS Mr. Almus J. Alabe, RJC HR Manager Mr. Wilmark Reyes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Gilren Bajado, lady security guard of RJC Security Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year at the 43rd Founding Anniversary of the Civil Security Group at Camp Crame. The recognition ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. SM Supermalls Customer Relations Services Senior Assistant Vice President Mr. Almus J. Alabe and Regional CRS Manager Harold James E. Herrera were also in attendance to witness the awarding ceremony.</div><div><br /></div><div>LG Bajado's outstanding accomplishment stems from her remarkable act of honesty and integrity on August 3, 2023, at SM Cinema, SM City Marikina. During her clearing duties, she discovered a lost black pouch containing 64,800 pesos, along with ATM cards and assorted ID cards belonging to Mr. Starsky D. Paunan, a 44-year-old staff member of Palarong Pambansa.</div><div><br /></div><div>Without hesitation, she reported this to the CRS office, ensuring the safe return of the lost valuables to their rightful owner. Her integrity, honesty, and dedication have earned her this prestigious recognition and admiration from her peers and superiors.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM Supermalls and RJC Security Solutions take immense pride in her achievement, as it reflects the company's core values of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Her commitment to her duties, her sense of responsibility, and her exemplary character have brought honor not only to herself but also to RJC Security Solutions as a leading provider of comprehensive security services.</div><div><br /></div><div>The recognition of LG Gilren Bajado as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year strengthens SM Supermalls’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. The company consistently strives to provide security solutions while ensuring that its employees embody the highest ethical standards.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM Supermalls extends its warmest congratulations to LG Gilren Bajado for her outstanding achievement and for being a shining example of integrity and professionalism. Her actions serve as an inspiration to all and remind us of the impact that a single individual can have on building a safer and more trustworthy society.</div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-69373947509478539892023-11-05T02:30:00.006-08:002023-11-05T02:30:55.316-08:00UST tops off Henry Sy, Sr. Hall at Manila Campus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vIyAPXTW31zNAVWj59gKQZOMFn_gNrB4V0aEWUdVpTZJWFXIA-waRRqb7hKCZNe3_oMit4aqloRF8LMz513yZLhe5Fylmiezb0d3ILE15IZjIK3YAGxtZ_UQ8i0nA-lz0ML4CEU4FnihO-9OEDFjws0CbHVkYZUYYlKgb9adK0kerZboOBZ1O5BTDLI/s960/IMG_20231105_182431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="960" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5vIyAPXTW31zNAVWj59gKQZOMFn_gNrB4V0aEWUdVpTZJWFXIA-waRRqb7hKCZNe3_oMit4aqloRF8LMz513yZLhe5Fylmiezb0d3ILE15IZjIK3YAGxtZ_UQ8i0nA-lz0ML4CEU4FnihO-9OEDFjws0CbHVkYZUYYlKgb9adK0kerZboOBZ1O5BTDLI/w640-h430/IMG_20231105_182431.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a builder’s tradition that highlights the placement of the final beam on top of the structure. </div><div><br /></div><div>The seven-storey building is a tribute of the Sy family, the SM Group, and UST to the SM founder for his life-long education advocacy. It is equally a manifestation of the ever-growing desire of the UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc., Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and the 152-year old UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) to further level up in the field of medicine. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will be a state-of-the-art structure designed to meet the challenges and expectations of a digitally-inclined medical education landscape. It will house technologically advanced facilities and equipment, which will complement the existing teaching, learning, and research practices of the University. It is yet another milestone, securing the UST FMS a relevant spot, a significant spot in Catholic medical education in the country, the region, and the world.” </i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao, </span></b><span style="color: #cc0000;">FMS Dean</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The Henry Sy, Sr. Hall will serve as a hub for simulation in medical education, interactive student centered-learning, collaborative multidisciplinary research, and interprofessional education. It will house the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Center. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“Medical students can access a broad range of digital tools and resources to enhance their learning and education as we were compelled to shift to e-learning and online course platforms. Nowadays, keeping up with the advances in medical education is paramount to ensure that our students are competent, agile, and well-prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing educational landscape of modern medicine, and this building, this edifice, will give us state-of-the-art equipment, which will give our medical students a cutting-edge knowledge on how to use robotics as well as other equipment.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., </b>UST Rector</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is on track to be completed by June 2024.</div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-38765795310586841882023-11-05T02:15:00.001-08:002023-11-05T02:15:19.442-08:00SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM66BUCWxJWCJd5YOKNqZpKI-bBkT09P8twjiRyjnv0J3KRpePpYGNzW-g_6kchHclNzkRZv60kuXI_-AnyMtu5JxEyregPLX0zf43eGaN12BwS_3lh_PSYZ4F5Jq4lWbjWZOynID7nykLd8vR20whxWABSoJiETdnMqJHVB76vIIuxCwc7LSQgLfdWM4/s5760/2%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3240" data-original-width="5760" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM66BUCWxJWCJd5YOKNqZpKI-bBkT09P8twjiRyjnv0J3KRpePpYGNzW-g_6kchHclNzkRZv60kuXI_-AnyMtu5JxEyregPLX0zf43eGaN12BwS_3lh_PSYZ4F5Jq4lWbjWZOynID7nykLd8vR20whxWABSoJiETdnMqJHVB76vIIuxCwc7LSQgLfdWM4/w640-h360/2%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Recognizing today's youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have teamed up to launch <i>YOUth are the Future</i>,a leadership program aimed to equip young student leaders on environmental conservation , climate change, and sustainability issues.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“There is no better time than now to educate the youth. As stewards of the planet, it is important that they have an opportunity to learn about environmental conservation, encourage them to voice out their fresh ideas, and share new perspectives.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Dino Calderon, </b>WWF-Philippines Education for Sustainable Development Project Head</span></blockquote></span></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe;">“When we provide our young student leaders with learning opportunities and expose them to practical solutions, we have a chance to help them design a sustainable future. We are committed to make sure that things change for the better.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Hans “Chico” Sy, </b>President of SM Engineering Design and Development Corporation (SMEDD) and SM Sustainability Champion</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Commencing with the grand launch on October 10, 2023, the student ambassadors from various Metro Manila high schools participated in a discovery tour around the SM Mall of Asia Complex, which features SM Prime’s sustainability efforts and disaster resiliency practices. The formal introduction of <i>YOUth are the Future </i>Ambassadors was held at the SMX Convention Center and along with a pinning ceremony. Leaders and representatives from SM Prime, WWF-Philippines, government agencies, and foreign dignitaries are also present at the event.</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“Our journey is really about the race to resilience, as our climate changes, society is changing. Sustainability is our pathway to survival as a planet and that is what resilience is really about, the ability to withstand the impacts of the hazards that we know and those that we could face in the future.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, </b>Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The youth ambassadors will participate in a three-day eco-camp at the Pico De Loro Beach and Country Club in November, where they will learn about waste and energy management, resource optimization, and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies from some of the country’s experts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Renowned for its role in Olive Ridley Sea Turtle conservation, the 3-day eco camp in Hamilo Coast also serves as an immersive natural classroom in environmental conservation. The expected output from the eco-camp is a Green Manifesto that outlines their plans to effect change and a storybook module co-authored by all the participants. The program will culminate through a series of mall and school tours throughout Metro Manila to boost youth engagement and student ambassador recruitment.</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">"This visionary program embodies the transformative power of education and empowerment in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future. Taking advantage of this program will give you all a head start on becoming influential figures in creating a more sustainable and ecologically aware culture”. </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Sara Z. Duterte, </b>Vice President and Department of Education Secretary</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Together with its partners, WWF-Philippines hopes to empower young Filipinos further to become the next generation of sustainability champions. Programs like <i>YOUth are the Future</i>, can help future generations become proactive leaders who can #ChangeTheEnding for the planet.</div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-72072270979675925452023-11-05T01:57:00.005-08:002023-11-05T01:57:55.730-08:00Expanding Sustainability: SM Foundation's 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System<div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeZb2JPZ4I0Ep9xgMXVVk868NW7SWjukHjrujFVVwKjAH9PeZdyknjEqXplIFVfA-aldIp3oqqQn82dbdSDysW9bhcp60wDCAhf2WR5jGbXacZKpSDW8sMEDlRFk5tEBKmIpRuVF2MCEaacS65Jo59ySuQRD1yMUlVO66ByyqxIDY7W2JXO9oqeFItaKd/s907/IMG_20231105_114432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="907" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeZb2JPZ4I0Ep9xgMXVVk868NW7SWjukHjrujFVVwKjAH9PeZdyknjEqXplIFVfA-aldIp3oqqQn82dbdSDysW9bhcp60wDCAhf2WR5jGbXacZKpSDW8sMEDlRFk5tEBKmIpRuVF2MCEaacS65Jo59ySuQRD1yMUlVO66ByyqxIDY7W2JXO9oqeFItaKd/w640-h480/IMG_20231105_114432.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">Health workers in San Fernando, Cebu Primary Healthcare Facility water the locally sourced plants using the water from the rainwater harvesting system.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Rainwater harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable water management strategy.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM group’s social good arm, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), for one, has embraced this by installing rainwater harvesting systems in two of the local health centers it recently refurbished–Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility.</div><div><br /></div><div>SMFI’s Health and Medical Programs proactively implemented this innovation to help sustain the health of the local community while preserving the environment.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Ready in times of emergency</span></b></div><div>Dr. Alfredo P. Manugas VI, Municipal Health Officer and Health Department Head of San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility, said that while water is crucial to their operations, water supply is not always available in their municipality, even their center.</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“The rainwater harvesting system is essential in our health facility because the water supply in our municipality is not available 24/7. We are now provided a source of water in times of emergency or any interruption of water supply. Our staff and visitors can use rainwater for cleaning, flushing the toilet bowls, and watering the plants.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Dr. Alfredo P. Manugas VI, </b>Municipal Health Officer and Health Department Head of San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility</span></blockquote></span></div><p dir="ltr"> <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaAZaSeAfPQ/ZUdlqiwMnAI/AAAAAAABt6Q/X3bODartbrEkUibPg_WidQ9eS1ZfbJzeQCNcBGAsYHQ/s911/IMG_20231105_114504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="911" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NaAZaSeAfPQ/ZUdlqiwMnAI/AAAAAAABt6Q/X3bODartbrEkUibPg_WidQ9eS1ZfbJzeQCNcBGAsYHQ/w640-h426/IMG_20231105_114504.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">SMFI Health and Medical Programs senior project manager Albert Uy runs through how the system functions.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div>SMFI ensures that the facility is convenient and manageable to maximize its purpose. It operates without electricity, increasing its sustainability. To harvest water for non-potable use, it collects rainwater from the roof and gutter. The water is filtered through vinyl-coated mesh filters to ensure its quality before being stored in the 800-liter storage tank.</div><div><br /></div><div>To guide users for safe recycled water use, all faucets connected to the facility have visible labels. Alongside this innovation, SMFI also used air-cleaning paints, LED lighting fixtures and appliances, and locally sourced plants to create a clean and comfortable environment for patients and health workers.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAKgEWc9CLQSQhQH782RptmL_OYpsIdp0NXuUlIclrv4fuCE3Rsvjn4tlw3cLdPSo-pBVTlfKXIh2xrMa4UmhVwobIWeaDLkIJ92XJ42a0NXLmVTiDiMG3FlckhDXVfxWHaYq0oZlzNAfGhGbT5dbwpRawrFfgeWa4t0r4OUNuEuY17-81OX61YCtTMeV/s1566/IMG_20231105_114544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXAKgEWc9CLQSQhQH782RptmL_OYpsIdp0NXuUlIclrv4fuCE3Rsvjn4tlw3cLdPSo-pBVTlfKXIh2xrMa4UmhVwobIWeaDLkIJ92XJ42a0NXLmVTiDiMG3FlckhDXVfxWHaYq0oZlzNAfGhGbT5dbwpRawrFfgeWa4t0r4OUNuEuY17-81OX61YCtTMeV/w376-h640/IMG_20231105_114544.jpg" width="376" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">Health workers use the rainwater harvesting system for their outdoor cleaning needs.</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>These green innovations exemplify the SM group’s commitment to the environment and community health within the broader context of the SM Green Movement. With the social good impact of the two rainwater harvesting systems, SMFI targets to replicate this initiative in other health centers in its pipeline, further improving water security in the face of challenges.</div><p></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-19322738479290153132023-09-29T11:42:00.002-07:002023-09-29T11:42:32.851-07:00SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFynEFSaPcKO1mUNK-gLJNpdb5q2f3udyZ7LNnu06H7IaddNTBPnp_kHxthv90n4ZR8ECcPOcXGZj9HVgHVmcX8y9nD3cZUjo31mT5whXy0ApKpv3_GlhPQAIHO-BDTYNatJ8f3fn5lWCa_N1dkm6wH0Ra72BqbMXu52Xgtz65KOQxRJfn2fF6co4SyI/s6000/A7303535.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFynEFSaPcKO1mUNK-gLJNpdb5q2f3udyZ7LNnu06H7IaddNTBPnp_kHxthv90n4ZR8ECcPOcXGZj9HVgHVmcX8y9nD3cZUjo31mT5whXy0ApKpv3_GlhPQAIHO-BDTYNatJ8f3fn5lWCa_N1dkm6wH0Ra72BqbMXu52Xgtz65KOQxRJfn2fF6co4SyI/w640-h426/A7303535.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Leading real estate developer in Southeast Asia, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s GUUN Co. Ltd. to explore a potential partnership to implement waste management solutions by recycling waste paper and plastics as an alternative source of energy called ‘fluff fuel’.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fluff Fuels are one type of RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) which are produced from shredded and compressed plastics, papers, and fibers. These are used as fuels in cement manufacturing, paper mill companies, or power companies in Japan.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy is positive that a partnership with GUUN will contribute to the waste reduction goals of the country. </div><div><br /></div><div>“Today, Japan’s waste management and recycling technology is among the most advanced in the world. There is no better partner for SM because we do not just talk about being big, we make sure we do it; we do not talk about being environment friendly but we do take bold steps to save the environment. I am looking forward to growing with GUUN as among leaders in solving environmental issues in the Philippines.” ~Hans T. Sy, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee</div><div><br /></div><div>GUUN Co., Ltd., founded in March 2001 and headquartered in Yokohama City, Japan, piloted the production of fluff fuel from plastic waste in Inayawan, Cebu in 2014 and recently inaugurated its P200-million, 2,400-square meter waste recycling plant in Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu. </div><div><br /></div><div>Since then, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has adopted GUUN’s waste-to-fuel technology as a model for advanced low-carbon technology innovation for further deployment in developing countries.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“This will be a milestone partnership for us. I understand very much how important waste management is for SM and for the Philippines and we look forward to more projects we can do with the properties of SM Prime.” </span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Shinji Fujieda, </b>GUNN Chief Executive Officer</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>SM Prime’s initiatives for waste management include waste reduction and effective waste collection and segregation. Over the years, it has implemented programs such as Trash to Cash, Plastic Waste Collection, and E-Waste Collection that have contributed to reducing the total solid waste generation across its real estate portfolio. </div><div><br /></div><div>Through its pioneering Trash to Cash recycling market, SM Prime has collected and recycled 1.4M kg of plastics, paper, metals, and others in 2022. “We have saved 16,766 trees from the 986,222 kg of paper recycled,” SM Prime disclosed in its 2022 Integrated Report to shareholders. </div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, SM’s Plastic Waste Collection program, a partnership with the Plastic Credit Exchange that was launched in February 2021, has accumulated 42,541kg of plastic waste from 14 mall sites. Also present in all its 83 SM Supermalls is the E-Waste Collection program for the responsible disposal of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment). This drive has helped process close to 7,000 kilograms of e-waste. </div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-65856941943342558832023-09-29T11:24:00.000-07:002023-09-29T11:24:04.560-07:00Water Sustainability: Leading the change at SM Supermalls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VR89GpAtRvrOMO_0OA-Lz1VyF4nqsuRpRSlDWXct8bATh7fIO6UGvDdzQeb_zlYlrlcZkqSQMdv-skwTaO2MJpKozdeidLgcC3jWsdXlYpmzbpt2IkqFKotpgbhqqmDTxoDHHcIHyZId_YC-WLGUmm30u0nxhs5Y_zzE1kKNw6bD3XOPycDzB4X5whg/s1272/MOA%20GLOBE2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="1272" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VR89GpAtRvrOMO_0OA-Lz1VyF4nqsuRpRSlDWXct8bATh7fIO6UGvDdzQeb_zlYlrlcZkqSQMdv-skwTaO2MJpKozdeidLgcC3jWsdXlYpmzbpt2IkqFKotpgbhqqmDTxoDHHcIHyZId_YC-WLGUmm30u0nxhs5Y_zzE1kKNw6bD3XOPycDzB4X5whg/w640-h354/MOA%20GLOBE2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f9229165-7fff-db25-548f-038e2b2b574b"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM Mall of Asia has been involved in various sustainability and environmental initiatives, including water recycling among others.</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The ripple effect of the water crisis has reached every part of the globe. According to the World Wildlife Fund, some 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year. Worst, two-thirds of the global population may face water shortages by 2025 and ecosystems will suffer.</div><div><br /></div><div>As the gravity of these issues becomes increasingly apparent, several countries have taken significant steps to forge a more sustainable future for the Earth. Noteworthy examples include Singapore's water management plan and The Netherlands' intricate conservation practices.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRaIekHDFiuPQI5zgvFWPqbXCPpoVP5QikAOSGK8UGlcQzVXQwataJJSHQ2j_a3zuXVFcwZHorgTM4ciixjhyQMCi0BhlGnFi8It5QDKsUyt8GWDg-PDeODNWcdTVgWOhdpgGgtuJT57bSRczxIvyp3LGlfc9xXw0Y_kWxItIMS_8_n4fEM4IpdjO_DQ/s530/Screenshot_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="530" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLRaIekHDFiuPQI5zgvFWPqbXCPpoVP5QikAOSGK8UGlcQzVXQwataJJSHQ2j_a3zuXVFcwZHorgTM4ciixjhyQMCi0BhlGnFi8It5QDKsUyt8GWDg-PDeODNWcdTVgWOhdpgGgtuJT57bSRczxIvyp3LGlfc9xXw0Y_kWxItIMS_8_n4fEM4IpdjO_DQ/w640-h424/Screenshot_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Singapore’s Desalination Plant</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Source:</span><b style="font-family: georgia;"> <a href="https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater">https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIm48w86tvCOF0TD8ufIiGt0GoVeg_pCZCwC58NNgFGgqzr3Xmt61qKCHTwMbC1jeAYBF5Dzr4C7KL98WoeZF-oT40Hjz0Cgkjt7dIw2t0lL6RCqwo8e2VXrrURuxl5bsRn1seZ9NbdOsi7Hxs3TmtSlGQvW2Wg74LZywEcDkxuJPVaHFSgJbh_f5VUA/s430/Delta_Works_Netherlands_Water.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="430" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIm48w86tvCOF0TD8ufIiGt0GoVeg_pCZCwC58NNgFGgqzr3Xmt61qKCHTwMbC1jeAYBF5Dzr4C7KL98WoeZF-oT40Hjz0Cgkjt7dIw2t0lL6RCqwo8e2VXrrURuxl5bsRn1seZ9NbdOsi7Hxs3TmtSlGQvW2Wg74LZywEcDkxuJPVaHFSgJbh_f5VUA/w640-h372/Delta_Works_Netherlands_Water.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-984dbe91-7fff-c0df-ba4f-8dba41923461"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Delta Works in The Netherlands</span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> was built by Rijkswaterstaat to protect the country against flooding from the North Sea.
</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;">Source:<b> <a href="https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/">https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/</a></b></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>Inspiration for the Philippines</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>In the Philippines, a multifaceted approach has also been embraced by the public and private sectors in safeguarding and managing water resources. <a href="https://www.smsupermalls.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">SM Supermalls</span></b></span></a> are at the forefront of the conservation and management of water resources in its mall facilities. Its endeavors form the foundation of a more sustainable and water-secure future that the company has long been advocating.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>SM's Vision: Greening the Future</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>SM has been recycling water since the 1990s, treating an average of 1 billion gallons of water annually in recent years, equvalent to 1,600 Olympic-sized swimming pools. In line with the <a href="https://smgreenmovement.com/,%20" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>SM Green Movement</b></span></span></a>, SM has been continuously working towards responsible consumption and water conservation in its properties.</div><div><br /></div><div>To illustrate, the SM Supermalls’ comfort rooms have smart fixtures to manage water flow. There are also signages in the mall that advocate wise water use. Wastewater is channeled to the malls’ sewage treatment plants that recycle an estimated total of 4 million cubic meters of water, lessening their dependence on freshwater sources for non-potable uses. SM did this even before the measure was required by way of the Clean Water Act in 2004.i</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-5qv77Qtd7kRhSwfFYrCatxZcJqBi-YH40sy7UpYNXTEE5JU8K-ulK9zlma4IivvYprBqjb3p-9sCcryHqUhAPamUPIzZ70Ve4_ROCdX7xi-5tWocffK-lPcOwtZhXsUkd2ZdqF_WVvc7bkvfDMprE_vf7LMURMUAKuSd2THVv-BoApVamxP1hhee3A/s1600/WATER%20TANKER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-5qv77Qtd7kRhSwfFYrCatxZcJqBi-YH40sy7UpYNXTEE5JU8K-ulK9zlma4IivvYprBqjb3p-9sCcryHqUhAPamUPIzZ70Ve4_ROCdX7xi-5tWocffK-lPcOwtZhXsUkd2ZdqF_WVvc7bkvfDMprE_vf7LMURMUAKuSd2THVv-BoApVamxP1hhee3A/w640-h480/WATER%20TANKER.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Supermalls utilizes recycled wastewater from the mall for irrigating its gardens
</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRXQSakvgvfh6J72ar5O-cQUB_f_9mIkBdJLofv3dJPXARP4zXp05G13pBH3lPKkG9ioRUYjMxpudbAUVWQtTN0CwyGrh8yIjmVPRdbXWa5PkTZXFk7H6KV6zxQNR9NL9zneImnq1wLszsMObAim1rlNOoEzM4YuKVoeVOjZRiNgTRbdD89tcQjlRS58/s1704/SIGNAGE%20ESCLATORS.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="1278" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRXQSakvgvfh6J72ar5O-cQUB_f_9mIkBdJLofv3dJPXARP4zXp05G13pBH3lPKkG9ioRUYjMxpudbAUVWQtTN0CwyGrh8yIjmVPRdbXWa5PkTZXFk7H6KV6zxQNR9NL9zneImnq1wLszsMObAim1rlNOoEzM4YuKVoeVOjZRiNgTRbdD89tcQjlRS58/w480-h640/SIGNAGE%20ESCLATORS.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Malls have “Save Water” signages that typically aim to create awareness about water conservation and inspire people to take simple actions to reduce their water consumption</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Recently, SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at <span id="docs-internal-guid-21e7a47c-7fff-0ee6-f64f-aeed2128aec7"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smcitybaguio" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"><b>SM City Baguio</b></span></span></a></span>. This facility can turn collected rainwater into potable water for mall tenant use such as washing and cooking as well as dishwashing and handwashing, allowing the mall to further lessen its dependence on the freshwater supply of the Baguio community.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRofALKNNJFmyupk9lgLPVgeI9U1352HyqI-wz4vFvPrQ-ZOzCKZEdrAsltwovZJrN4m-qpP9XefMkSVfdOS3OwqK0vch1bXpT5zfpgosIOYPnpvOk-I0hH4bn0we30X3Ilst3WRo5hkVPngSFiKbEwwWGelvwC1x9WZtmt78oang0Gc8lTdQIcW90w/s1064/SM%20CITY%20BAGUIO.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="1064" height="390" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLRofALKNNJFmyupk9lgLPVgeI9U1352HyqI-wz4vFvPrQ-ZOzCKZEdrAsltwovZJrN4m-qpP9XefMkSVfdOS3OwqK0vch1bXpT5zfpgosIOYPnpvOk-I0hH4bn0we30X3Ilst3WRo5hkVPngSFiKbEwwWGelvwC1x9WZtmt78oang0Gc8lTdQIcW90w/w640-h390/SM%20CITY%20BAGUIO.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2b84bd36-7fff-9ae5-c6af-8b88d1abeba0"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at SM City Baguio.
</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyovZiz2pS_mxxB9J6LzrFTeuFPlrb-hpdec-AfzzXYM1w418CXIeFPFXKyEQEKgCjENxNt7oeXU-ZdDrZ0Yl-99tqFiwrhqBQpKPrDATna710jWbzcWWqbrxMcOYDm9tPt5ftLwbsJo7lXObM4p9S9Tuaqw7j3j9xzuXaT3o-TyE8LwaI6iIFT70z2Q/s3936/WATER%20TREATMENT%20FACILITY%20AT%20SM%20CITY%20BAGUIO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2624" data-original-width="3936" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyovZiz2pS_mxxB9J6LzrFTeuFPlrb-hpdec-AfzzXYM1w418CXIeFPFXKyEQEKgCjENxNt7oeXU-ZdDrZ0Yl-99tqFiwrhqBQpKPrDATna710jWbzcWWqbrxMcOYDm9tPt5ftLwbsJo7lXObM4p9S9Tuaqw7j3j9xzuXaT3o-TyE8LwaI6iIFT70z2Q/w640-h426/WATER%20TREATMENT%20FACILITY%20AT%20SM%20CITY%20BAGUIO.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRaWJcDFCgd6j2ZdbOF4zAHD4ZMF_vlbFdVeOsLH28-ro5g03XJYSDjsKyg5i-inphyrAlljxyfo0kUDuI0SF9NAnbLSOo37WYJUypcPwRsfyMgHuNS-c_ZaFPtGiG_bIsNLkP-hrhuLUoyeo2tbu4b-AlM_BilELOautZevkDMXWgqWhaqD0Ugpl52A/s888/With%20Mayor%20Magalong.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="765" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRaWJcDFCgd6j2ZdbOF4zAHD4ZMF_vlbFdVeOsLH28-ro5g03XJYSDjsKyg5i-inphyrAlljxyfo0kUDuI0SF9NAnbLSOo37WYJUypcPwRsfyMgHuNS-c_ZaFPtGiG_bIsNLkP-hrhuLUoyeo2tbu4b-AlM_BilELOautZevkDMXWgqWhaqD0Ugpl52A/w552-h640/With%20Mayor%20Magalong.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>The Rainwater Treatment Facility at SM City Baguio<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (right) samples the potable water from the SM Baguio rainwater treatment facility with SM SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin (left) and SM VP for Corporate Compliance Engr. Liza Silerio (center).</div><div><br /></div><div>SM's dedication aligns with the world’s environmental sustainability and climate action goals. Rainwater catchment basins in flood-prone areas and the rainwater filtration in SM Baguio further exemplify this commitment. These significant efforts underscore the ongoing need for sustainable practices and policies.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-d82d71bf-7fff-5172-c1c8-5143db801178"><div style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">A Brighter Future Ahead</span></span></div><br /><div style="font-family: times; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The journey towards sustainable water management is ongoing. SM Supermalls, through its initiatives, paves the way for a greener, more secure future. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: times; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Learn more at </span><a href="http://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">SM Cares</span></b></span></a><span style="font-family: times; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> or follow </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">SM Supermalls</span></b></span></a><span style="font-family: times; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> on social media.</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Rainwater Treatment Facility at SM City Baguio, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Mangalong (right) samples the potable water from the SM Baguio rainwater treatment facility with SM SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin (left) and SM VP for Corporate Compliance Engr. Liza Silerio (center).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-10129626823603368532023-09-29T10:49:00.000-07:002023-09-29T10:49:22.946-07:00SM Scholars Aspire to Share the Gift of Education<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCeGttynDfZyUiu0XSf_glgIM8yNGFF_dpPymfpKICVQk8wZr6vop56p_5U_Sxtpls7TcWwjoqWYztGlhYrtqNcXtMj6UBXTFxwVuwIrQfJvIPCRHgz113B0TFY_e2q1w_8lFawqWHBZvZiufepPXCUug9_xG_qZZmhwCC35sEofYWDySBJ3dshLoAcc/s6016/Education_Scholarship%20Awarding_Banner.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4016" data-original-width="6016" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdCeGttynDfZyUiu0XSf_glgIM8yNGFF_dpPymfpKICVQk8wZr6vop56p_5U_Sxtpls7TcWwjoqWYztGlhYrtqNcXtMj6UBXTFxwVuwIrQfJvIPCRHgz113B0TFY_e2q1w_8lFawqWHBZvZiufepPXCUug9_xG_qZZmhwCC35sEofYWDySBJ3dshLoAcc/w640-h428/Education_Scholarship%20Awarding_Banner.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">New SM scholars recently joined the contract signing event in Pasay.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i style="color: #2b00fe;"></i><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">"I desire to become an educator not just to fulfill a dream but also to be a blessing to the next generation. My unwavering commitment to becoming a teacher is directly inspired by the Kidz Life Ministry, a cherished initiative of our church dedicated to teaching children about God's word. I aspire to be a vessel for sharing knowledge, instilling hope, and nurturing a brighter future for the next generation. PNU is renowned for its ability to nurture exceptional teachers. As I aspire to become an educator, I also strive for greatness and excellence, and there's no better place to achieve that than at PNU. Watching, observing, and listening to her, I learned the basics. But right now, I want to ensure that my mother enjoys a good life before making such a significant decision." </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Princess Eunice Motel, </b>SM Scholar</span></blockquote><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span></span></div><div> </div><div>These inspiring words come from 18-year-old Princess Eunice Motel, an SM Scholar currently pursuing her education at the Philippine Normal University. She is one of two children of Hildajane, an on-call factory re-packer, and Richard, a set man, hailing from Caloocan City. </div><div> </div><div>Princess' dream of becoming a teacher has been a lifelong aspiration, deeply rooted in her heart and mind since her childhood. This calling became even more pronounced when she embraced her Christian faith. </div><div><br /></div><div> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41qFXH9F2L0IcWmbXqsUPFlQI3obmECH1wpI__skvyyVaWHmaYwjmtL4ZEeQ6MwrQKrI52y2nPphVMULbpx01i-bXFVBuSx4KUSwBD6Jv3En3J-u_yaA5ckUnrGshRpwYglJ_jccvyAvHSGJgH794rgcymCp5ZIHTqjLn1SCfTSrIXLRTiWLuSd6Hukk/s960/Education_2023%20Scholarship%20Awarding_Princess%20Eunice%20Motel.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg41qFXH9F2L0IcWmbXqsUPFlQI3obmECH1wpI__skvyyVaWHmaYwjmtL4ZEeQ6MwrQKrI52y2nPphVMULbpx01i-bXFVBuSx4KUSwBD6Jv3En3J-u_yaA5ckUnrGshRpwYglJ_jccvyAvHSGJgH794rgcymCp5ZIHTqjLn1SCfTSrIXLRTiWLuSd6Hukk/w480-h640/Education_2023%20Scholarship%20Awarding_Princess%20Eunice%20Motel.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f3e96754-7fff-a28e-aeb8-633d503d1180"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM Scholar and aspiring educator <b>Princess Eunice Motel</b></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>To pursue her dreams, Princess has chosen to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education at the Philippine Normal University, her dream institution. </div><div><br /></div><div>Following in her mother's footsteps, Jhona Bolinas is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education with English as her major. Born in Baliuag, Bulacan, she passed entrance exams at other universities but opted to enroll at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela due to its proximity to her family.</div><div><br /></div><div>Despite considering other career paths, Jhona opted education, drawing inspiration from her mother, who is also an educator. Driven by her love for reading and writing, she also chose to specialize in English. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRi6kjIR-Xh4qFW7Iej6CooiuYy-jzXCX7CUhx7zdXN_MgfHnFvjYuCWeX9w7_ntAEG7qd4hyS7tvKjP2Yg12FbHm5EA8-aBapVapVUriKJiQnPRUF6xqlLXWeHh4uPfpcwiRi0kIKVc0m7DL1QNT4_8OYQO7TDM0-qWdbATXQGyDO1QIe8Sx9gnPr2M/s512/Education_Scholarship%20Awarding_Jhona%20Bolinas.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="373" data-original-width="512" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZRi6kjIR-Xh4qFW7Iej6CooiuYy-jzXCX7CUhx7zdXN_MgfHnFvjYuCWeX9w7_ntAEG7qd4hyS7tvKjP2Yg12FbHm5EA8-aBapVapVUriKJiQnPRUF6xqlLXWeHh4uPfpcwiRi0kIKVc0m7DL1QNT4_8OYQO7TDM0-qWdbATXQGyDO1QIe8Sx9gnPr2M/w640-h466/Education_Scholarship%20Awarding_Jhona%20Bolinas.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-67ec4589-7fff-92de-3241-81389cecdb15"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM scholar <b>Krissa May Oquindo</b> (right) aspires to be a teacher for her family and community.</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>When asked if she plans to work abroad after graduation, Jhona keeps her options open, recognizing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.</div><div> </div><div>Another aspiring educator is Krissa May Oquindo. Her father, a cable technician, is the family's sole breadwinner while her mother dedicates her time to caring for the family. Krissa completed her senior high school education at the Universidad de Manila. She applied to four State universities and ultimately chose to enroll at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), known for producing graduates highly sought after by employers, as per a recent survey. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">"Being an educator has always been my passion. From the moment I set foot on a school campus, the idea of standing in front of students and sharing knowledge excites me. </i><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i>My passion for teaching is rooted in caring for the next generation, especially for the youth of our country.</i></span><i style="color: #2b00fe;">" </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Krissa May Oquindo, </b>Aspiring Educator</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>She has selected Science as her major to deepen her understanding of the subject and to enlighten others about it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Krissa has no plans to teach abroad. She believes that while there is demand for teachers overseas, the same holds true in the Philippines.</div><div> </div><div>Through the years, the SM college scholarship program has empowered 3,791 graduates who have enrolled in over 120 partner colleges and universities across the nation. These scholars enjoy full tuition benefits, monthly allowances, part-time work opportunities during semestral and Christmas breaks, job offers from the SM Group upon graduation, and engaging activities and enrichment programs. </div><div> </div><div>Additionally, SM's tech-voc scholarship program has produced 4,669 graduates, further contributing to the development of skilled professionals in various fields. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-90237928067241865012023-09-29T10:24:00.002-07:002023-09-29T10:24:44.011-07:00SM group turns over 104th school building<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t7ymC5qmqdHGqHX876nLj9jeZTExmPgz-PBRFk2TxLhz5EAlKKCugK2y0nwZ-ec3Fefb6TdiyKGfHHxJDAX7PFEkRHXzaQUHUtn9g0IW7aGDCuDgUw8ew7HhF7_7j96KvDkuczXWuiBALxEYpvzSiHNKqx8hRjElXYCv5DNscZ0OZLytj7cpdzz9VMM/s710/Screenshot_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="437" data-original-width="710" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1t7ymC5qmqdHGqHX876nLj9jeZTExmPgz-PBRFk2TxLhz5EAlKKCugK2y0nwZ-ec3Fefb6TdiyKGfHHxJDAX7PFEkRHXzaQUHUtn9g0IW7aGDCuDgUw8ew7HhF7_7j96KvDkuczXWuiBALxEYpvzSiHNKqx8hRjElXYCv5DNscZ0OZLytj7cpdzz9VMM/w640-h394/Screenshot_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SMFI School Building head, Juris Soliman (center) leads the preparation if the school building turnover.<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>In time for the school year opening, SM Prime through SM Foundation turned over a fully furnished two-storey building to the President Manuel Roxas Memorial Integrated School-South in Roxas City, Western Visayas.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 104th school building made through the collaboration is built in accordance with specifications set by the Department of Education (DepEd). It holds four classrooms, each furnished with desks, chairs for left-handed students, toilets per classroom, including a special toilet for PWDs on the ground floor.</div><div><br /></div><div>It also includes concave blackboards, electric fans, and LED lighting. Emergency lights were installed in the stairways for emergency-preparedness.</div><div><br /></div><div>Supporting DepEd’s commitment to ensure that learners have access to water for hygiene and sanitation, SM Foundation installed a handwashing facility along with liquid soap for the community’s use.</div><div><br /></div><div>To further assist, the SM group will help with the maintenance and upkeep of the said school.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY5Lx-bKwhYThmHQXyL1NjxK7ayMgfu1gcq53s1QdNz-EOocpIBePc_IzD70J-PUJsARJcLYh95IqyanwNIlb3NqKnVimCcFRvZCPWE_ImVbf_hZCmjE-_buXfDX77ETFbYRo4C2QK8UjL70N0N6-9dRg3WrwL8rgiUdbuJrX5FQ5XonwGpw_iJoXWc4/s709/Screenshot_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="709" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYY5Lx-bKwhYThmHQXyL1NjxK7ayMgfu1gcq53s1QdNz-EOocpIBePc_IzD70J-PUJsARJcLYh95IqyanwNIlb3NqKnVimCcFRvZCPWE_ImVbf_hZCmjE-_buXfDX77ETFbYRo4C2QK8UjL70N0N6-9dRg3WrwL8rgiUdbuJrX5FQ5XonwGpw_iJoXWc4/w640-h426/Screenshot_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM scholars from Roxas City volunteer to clean the new school building ahead of its turnover</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Social Good</b></div><div><b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></b></div><div>It was earlier announced by DepEd that roughly 21 million students enrolled this school year 2023-2024. Amidst this, the agency reported that only over 100,000 out of the more than 300,000 school buildings are in good condition.</div><div><br /></div><div>Believing in the power of education in uplifting communities, SM Foundation has been an active member of DepEd’s Adopt-a-School Program since 2002, turning over more than 100 school buildings to grassroots communities nationwide. The said program intends to address overcrowding in schools and provide an environment conducive for learning.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-8256442643515716762023-09-16T01:07:00.002-07:002023-09-16T01:07:17.248-07:00Eurotel Inks 2M Partnership Deal with Aces for Shakeys Super League 2023<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejuk-M5xbijuoTYjTNiNJcDaCU8aHHz9QSD42sNcvInozMSotnv-sHfBdFgRgmtjvD40jEjJVgtcckjEHM4AtCyAPU5Go0O040nBb0w_-4BjTr7249QgHUsoudP9jLa5Xe2t0_WfwbjwLrlV2kpKyJ1wwVu9RmD63ZYIT1HNqml_jORSbDTqO_5G2uIEq/s1600/viber_image_2023-09-13_17-54-59-174.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejuk-M5xbijuoTYjTNiNJcDaCU8aHHz9QSD42sNcvInozMSotnv-sHfBdFgRgmtjvD40jEjJVgtcckjEHM4AtCyAPU5Go0O040nBb0w_-4BjTr7249QgHUsoudP9jLa5Xe2t0_WfwbjwLrlV2kpKyJ1wwVu9RmD63ZYIT1HNqml_jORSbDTqO_5G2uIEq/w640-h426/viber_image_2023-09-13_17-54-59-174.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Eurotel, a leading hospitality brand known for its unwavering commitment to supporting sports and athletes, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Athletic Events and Sports Management, Inc (ACES), in line with the ongoing Shakeys Super League 2023. As part of this collaboration, Eurotel has generously provided players with 2 million worth of accommodation. </div><div> </div><div>The partnership between Eurotel and the ACES underscores both organizations' shared values and vision, emphasizing the importance of sports in fostering camaraderie, discipline, and healthy competition. Through this initiative, Eurotel aims to contribute significantly to the success of the Shakeys Super League by ensuring that players have a comfortable and convenient stay during the tournament.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“Sports have always been an integral part of our society, shaping individuals into better versions of themselves both on and off the field. At Eurotel, we believe in the power of sports to unite communities and create milestones. We are honored to support the Shakey's Super League 2023 and provide rooms to benefit the participants of this prestigious event. We believe that a sound rest in a comfortable room, like those at Eurotel, plays a vital role in a player's performance. Our partnership with ACES reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the sports industry and investing in the well-being of athletes. It is our humble gesture of giving back to the public who have patronized and supported us throughout the year”. </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Ronaldo Sebastian, </b>Sector Head of Eurotel</span></blockquote></span></div><div> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAw60VDadrGhGN_u2wo1SMfTF1AmmR05J3kwffB-tLcbKkeg_mHsp4j5gB1wYG63HHfO-8eLwX9z0SIfn8cDfvN9aCrAt6g26vpXm8Kht7s2QMfnO_6f7ldt34lrN-RAYWcDlSXVfLssOuCsVZj5MgwFpBsZ7Klz9OxwcQ7spHqfrCSXUOrB_jjP0nKzRP/s1600/viber_image_2023-09-13_17-55-00-384.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAw60VDadrGhGN_u2wo1SMfTF1AmmR05J3kwffB-tLcbKkeg_mHsp4j5gB1wYG63HHfO-8eLwX9z0SIfn8cDfvN9aCrAt6g26vpXm8Kht7s2QMfnO_6f7ldt34lrN-RAYWcDlSXVfLssOuCsVZj5MgwFpBsZ7Klz9OxwcQ7spHqfrCSXUOrB_jjP0nKzRP/w640-h426/viber_image_2023-09-13_17-55-00-384.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>For more announcements and updates, please refer to the Official Eurotel Facebook Page at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EurotelHotelOfficial"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">https://www.facebook.com/EurotelHotelOfficial</span></b></a> and Instagram Page at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eurotelhotelph/"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">https://www.instagram.com/eurotelhotelph/</span></b></a>. For inquiries and other concerns, you may contact their Central Reservations every MONDAY – SUNDAY from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. (02) 353-6000 Mobile: (+63) 917-5486000.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-34757981013954545922023-08-28T01:03:00.000-07:002023-08-28T01:03:30.328-07:00Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VbUoi01kiHfqBudMZaITIOebW0wjPalg3ebRBQvrSR7-H8DgBxTLoEjyJwXXAgcLyrei5Abl40JeZj_uSIDyewtZL2dGmzYq8tvkTqid24YkB_YpUyq0P5VdAA3eGXXeUM2Sly9yECd0Ck9i_pViIJDMe7WKs3mAy0JMHV-0jg2AIp8Qxtiyyurg7Ww/s4032/(3.2)%20pexels-anastasia-yudin-3920503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VbUoi01kiHfqBudMZaITIOebW0wjPalg3ebRBQvrSR7-H8DgBxTLoEjyJwXXAgcLyrei5Abl40JeZj_uSIDyewtZL2dGmzYq8tvkTqid24YkB_YpUyq0P5VdAA3eGXXeUM2Sly9yECd0Ck9i_pViIJDMe7WKs3mAy0JMHV-0jg2AIp8Qxtiyyurg7Ww/w640-h360/(3.2)%20pexels-anastasia-yudin-3920503.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Photo credit to Anastasia Yudin. An aerial shot of Flower Dome in Singapore.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is according to a study, <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>“Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,”</b></span> that analyzed landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastal reclamation of 135 cities globally with populations exceeding one million.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Key findings indicate that 78% of these cities have turned to reclamation to create additional land, resulting in 253,000 hectares of new land, an area equivalent to Luxembourg. Land reclamation is the process of creating new land from the sea. It’s often used in places with scarcity of land and high population density for many purposes. From Western Europe and West Africa to the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, these countries’ cities reclaim lands for port extension, residential/commercial, and industrial purposes aimed at creating tourist and green spaces. Key drivers like global trade and rapid urbanization are already ubiquitous, so for the next step, these cities desire prestigious place-making efforts and enhanced international reputation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.ianfulgar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Architect Ian Fulgar</span></b></a>, the Principal Architect of <a href="https://fulgararchitects.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">Fulgar Architects</span></b></a>. It allows cities to preserve valuable ecosystems and resources from urban sprawl by expanding spaces without encroaching on existing natural land. More importantly for architects, urban planners, and modern city dwellers, it presents an opportunity to have purpose-built urban environments specifically designed to meet their needs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“Coastal land reclamation is a forward-looking approach to urban development. Architects and urban planners can design sustainable and efficient infrastructure with a blank canvas, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices in urban planning. This approach can lead to more resilient and adaptive cities capable of mitigating the effects of climate change and other environmental challenges. Not only have they transformed their respective landscapes but also captured global attention. These projects have created iconic and visually striking landscapes by pushing the boundaries of engineering and urban design. Sustainability is often at the forefront, integrating practices and technologies that minimize environmental impact and enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors. The future of city development, especially in coastal areas, rests with stakeholders prioritizing sustainability and disaster resilience. By adopting a comprehensive, collaborative, and adaptable strategy, they can transform the design, construction, and management of waterfront development – ultimately creating more sustainable, resilient, and prospering urban environments that benefit both people and the environment. Trends and insights on global reclamation illustrate the potential of reclamation projects in addressing various urban development, environmental conservation, and community well-being needs – leading to more sustainable and resilient urban planning worldwide. By adopting these lessons and focusing on sustainable growth, the Philippines can capitalize on its potential and carve a path to a brighter future.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Architect Ian Fulgar, </b>Principal Architect of Fulgar Architects</span></blockquote><a href="https://fulgararchitects.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;" target="_blank"><b></b></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9f093bSXyoz20pZ0Bhp0LOl9QOUM8yMds4EIWl77DfzPeWyPj7HwB6nreJ6AvFfTVwmOsl_PDGop_xVHvispyVa1f_vb9j75O1E_5N3DdhSSxRrWB5erV3Y-SdVDLb9MioH4a44oFM3HkH12186P0I_trRSrrNrBISEvKMr9BY8501uaIHAnYAUJ4EA/s3992/(3.2)%20pexels-abid-bin-nazar-10593605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2242" data-original-width="3992" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL9f093bSXyoz20pZ0Bhp0LOl9QOUM8yMds4EIWl77DfzPeWyPj7HwB6nreJ6AvFfTVwmOsl_PDGop_xVHvispyVa1f_vb9j75O1E_5N3DdhSSxRrWB5erV3Y-SdVDLb9MioH4a44oFM3HkH12186P0I_trRSrrNrBISEvKMr9BY8501uaIHAnYAUJ4EA/w640-h360/(3.2)%20pexels-abid-bin-nazar-10593605.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small;">Photo credit to Abid Bin Nazar. An aerial view of Palm Jumeirah.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>Cities that lead coastal land reclamation</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong, says Architect Fulgar, are some of the world’s most notable cities with impressive urban reclamation projects. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay are testaments to the city-state’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. The former is a luxury integrated resort famed for transforming Singapore’s coastline and city skyline, whereas the latter is a spectacularly unique horticultural destination that combines art, science, and nature. These reclaimed land developments further boost the country’s international reputation and real estate value around the area.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For some parts of the United Arab Emirates, coastal land reclamation has significantly changed ts geography. Dubai, which has completely transformed into an ultramodern city, features ambitious projects now known as some of the most recognizable developments in the world like Palm Jumeirah and The World. “They have reshaped the coastline and established the city as a leader in innovative development, significantly elevating Dubai’s real estate value and worldwide interest,” says Architect Fulgar.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Palm Jumeirah is an awe-inspiring artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree when viewed from above. It houses some of Dubai’s luxury hotels, residences, and entertainment venues. Likewise, The World is a groundbreaking project composed of small artificial islands in the shape of a world map.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Lastly, Hong Kong’s commitment to preserved art, culture, and ongoing sustainable urban development is exemplified by its West Kowloon Cultural District. It is a 40-hectare reclaimed site along Victoria Harbour’s waterfront designated as the city’s vibrant cultural quarter where the local arts scene can interact, develop, and collaborate throughout its sustainability principles.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Architect Fulgar, who firmly believes in creating spaces that foster belonging and unity, highlights that Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong share common denominators in their successful urban reclamation projects. These are innovative design and planning, focus on sustainability and commitment to cultural and societal development, and the subsequent increase in real estate value.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Architect Fulgar on these cities’ commitment to sustainability atop function and aesthetics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>Best practices of coastal land reclamation</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite recognition of world-class reclamation projects, one of their primary challenges is facing criticism and potential issues over sustainability concerns. Architect Fulgar shares that the solution is through the responsibility of vital stakeholders to adopt a collaborative approach and adaptive strategies in implementing best practices, such as prioritizing sustainability and disaster resilience goals in waterfront developments.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, Architect Fulgar puts emphasis on a well-planned project that begins with the developers’ thorough research and analysis of the selected area about potential environmental impacts, disaster risks, and local community needs. Architects and engineers need to incorporate sustainable design principles and green and blue spaces to reduce the developments environmental footprint.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-63665858013182991292023-08-28T00:43:00.000-07:002023-08-28T00:43:21.125-07:00SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impact<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLhLVaWimxdWHdQwI1cEvuBzo0r_NMqLryPHG_GkhniwDPVGt91mvbcTfs-OXzJlVSHWKluMV7Q6hga5KnadvqEEykDtt4Ad2TCfO9P0wd937IcGxNazi96oC_BZUKGlD4m3n87gqe9DyqV_vFmeV7YvaJB-dMn39N08eJGI4RtwLlp0T7GRjF_D5EiQ/s2944/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Label.png.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="2944" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLhLVaWimxdWHdQwI1cEvuBzo0r_NMqLryPHG_GkhniwDPVGt91mvbcTfs-OXzJlVSHWKluMV7Q6hga5KnadvqEEykDtt4Ad2TCfO9P0wd937IcGxNazi96oC_BZUKGlD4m3n87gqe9DyqV_vFmeV7YvaJB-dMn39N08eJGI4RtwLlp0T7GRjF_D5EiQ/w640-h264/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Label.png.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>In line with the SM Green Movement, the SM group, through SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative aims to strengthen their goal of preserving the environment and ensuring the health and wellness of future generations.</div><div><br /></div><div>To enhance water conservation and management in the facility, the system collects rainwater from the roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters to help ensure water quality. With an 800-liter storage capacity, the harvested water serves the facility’s non-potable needs like watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Midwife Narcisa Jagmis observes as the system collects rainwater from the gutters. SMFI Health and Medical Programs Senior Project Manager Albert Uy inspects the water catchment to ensure it reliability.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU0murTjkpCBxOaX6v4AskCxTUV7jj_rdcgqq_T0-BfLUHpS9rTgILwQHa777NVihDEevYqow5gJy7oPcWwV8QMj7gBXaqz9uxhfTptvhWqgrO2dLkn8CRoFO-HQj7OSy5DCvIOqx09bkB0_qaqNifhP-c4oT6aSoufsFTJkrEmchwB3XhMnyeSW6FFM/s848/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Midwife%20Narcisa%20Jagmis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="717" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU0murTjkpCBxOaX6v4AskCxTUV7jj_rdcgqq_T0-BfLUHpS9rTgILwQHa777NVihDEevYqow5gJy7oPcWwV8QMj7gBXaqz9uxhfTptvhWqgrO2dLkn8CRoFO-HQj7OSy5DCvIOqx09bkB0_qaqNifhP-c4oT6aSoufsFTJkrEmchwB3XhMnyeSW6FFM/w339-h400/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Midwife%20Narcisa%20Jagmis.jpg" width="339" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHeGWt2LDQ9G3Dvu9hI72JRGFya2AYSp5XdaN_UXbeU_D5fALfh7h17nHdSZSN4IjqC3r17SKBLNXiDonWEGmyvou_sMp6GtfsMwo8efDjTC2t5OjVMwk9gQX-gVCWO8BOLbazRMK5SIeEZW0xNDW2so9PFIuA-CFMV1cyC04NTQJpCIeL_9KsB52FSU/s640/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Sir%20Albert.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="402" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHeGWt2LDQ9G3Dvu9hI72JRGFya2AYSp5XdaN_UXbeU_D5fALfh7h17nHdSZSN4IjqC3r17SKBLNXiDonWEGmyvou_sMp6GtfsMwo8efDjTC2t5OjVMwk9gQX-gVCWO8BOLbazRMK5SIeEZW0xNDW2so9PFIuA-CFMV1cyC04NTQJpCIeL_9KsB52FSU/w251-h400/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Sir%20Albert.png" width="251" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The rainwater harvesting facility also operates without electricity and features labeled faucets for intuitive recycled water use.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“Mahalagang hindi kami nawawalan ng tubig sa center, lalo na po pag nagsimula kaming magoperate bilang birthing clinic. Ngunit minsan po, walang dumadaloy na tubig at wala kaming mapagkukunan. Kaya napaka laking tulog po ng natural na tubig mula sa rainwater catchment system na. Madali namin itong naaccess upang gamiting panglinis o pandilig dahil konektado ito sa mga gripo. Ang tubig naman mula sa main line ay maitatabi namin para sa aming sterile operations.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Narcisa Jagmis, </b>Midwife</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Midwife Narcisa Jagmis, who leads the said birthing facility, said that the facility will help them reduce their reliance on the city’s water supply systems.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-74889389829477166752023-08-28T00:29:00.002-07:002023-08-28T00:29:58.273-07:00SCPW, UAPSA join hands with SM Prime in promoting wetland conservation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZyIbPkeECIaWwBRg83MwtIfw1M8P03duNyHQEI7wLDgps6puCZIOBP9Ecy6Q6CwK6n9npIWVKQSQhstzk9fUO3VU6gajaBNr9yw8HkwN9ZKC6RrZSb-4ChHKY-cg0UsKispyr5V-zq5n-E4hqiqNOuPc8sDGEZmD0H5aVB9LVjeyM1ekuJubd6qFlG0/s4032/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZyIbPkeECIaWwBRg83MwtIfw1M8P03duNyHQEI7wLDgps6puCZIOBP9Ecy6Q6CwK6n9npIWVKQSQhstzk9fUO3VU6gajaBNr9yw8HkwN9ZKC6RrZSb-4ChHKY-cg0UsKispyr5V-zq5n-E4hqiqNOuPc8sDGEZmD0H5aVB9LVjeyM1ekuJubd6qFlG0/w640-h480/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium3.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications <b>Rida Reyes Castillo</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the Mall of Asia Complex.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bannering the theme <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>"Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and Nature-Based Architecture,"</b></span> the hybrid symposium featured presentations centered on fostering knowledge and awareness about wetland conservation and innovative design approaches.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc72ao672xgRedtiAkMMcXWVn6MBavptjZForQDCOdxmFPe0UFkl0PuF1dvIeFC10pj_XvLAp03QII-sEc_Y0FkWqS458EXcOyqaIof3v7nfvpG_K0czx9Oa_q56pMN0aeABmWPupWnZjHcnhbRl62QAmw2941BSm22TvXEHXcl7UVcwmKSJEAy1iXGCw/s4032/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc72ao672xgRedtiAkMMcXWVn6MBavptjZForQDCOdxmFPe0UFkl0PuF1dvIeFC10pj_XvLAp03QII-sEc_Y0FkWqS458EXcOyqaIof3v7nfvpG_K0czx9Oa_q56pMN0aeABmWPupWnZjHcnhbRl62QAmw2941BSm22TvXEHXcl7UVcwmKSJEAy1iXGCw/w640-h480/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SCPW President <b>Ar. Celestino Ulep</b> leads the opening of the Wetland Center Design Symposium</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep opened the symposium by sharing his optimism on how collaboration and embracing nature-based architecture can pave the way towards creating a future where wetlands thrive and biodiversity flourishes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Notable experts in the field also graced the event, sharing their insights and experiences including Chris Rostron, the global manager of Wetland Link International, and Alex Hughes of Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in London, UK. The guest speakers kicked off the discussion by sharing about the pivotal role of Wetland Centers as a tool for Communication, Capacity Building, Education, Participation, and Awareness (CEPA) in wetland conservation efforts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Arch. Ulep, meanwhile, engaged the audience by introducing the concept of nature-based architecture, highlighting the importance of prioritizing sustainability and harmony in design by creating structures that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, Arch. Aaron Lecciones, SCPW Special Projects Officer, made a detailed visual presentation on the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) Design Team&#39;s experience. He highlighted the challenges and triumphs of designing a wetland park, serving as a source of inspiration for aspiring designers and architects.</div><div><br /></div><div>Esteemed partners, including Ms. Rida Reyes Castillo of SM Prime, Dr. Arvin Diesmos of the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, Mr. Laudemir Salac of DENR-Region 3, and Arch. Gleo Raymundo of UAPSA graced the event to show their full support for this endeavor.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">"It is an honor and privilege on the part of SM to partner with the SCPW and UAPSA in realizing its common goal of protecting ecosystems, particularly wetlands, by inspiring the youth to engage and take action on the socio-civic and economic issues in their communities by finding workable solutions towards building a sustainable future." </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Rida Reyes Castillo, </b>SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EUDi7gMUofw7Jb2FU174_86L1_9L9Uom_JWEb3rQqetkYc8TH--k8i2sRxcNeF1uHCUSPX3mXM8-tWb8HOKeXkreL1XQGyzEGboNezqSIl7J7clIKxj9TH7yuUkD1fbasZTZxcE8es8I__zq3RX1CUy78r1cxqHb_7JfgboUhtEZQbh3tl6p7TtMCr8/s2048/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EUDi7gMUofw7Jb2FU174_86L1_9L9Uom_JWEb3rQqetkYc8TH--k8i2sRxcNeF1uHCUSPX3mXM8-tWb8HOKeXkreL1XQGyzEGboNezqSIl7J7clIKxj9TH7yuUkD1fbasZTZxcE8es8I__zq3RX1CUy78r1cxqHb_7JfgboUhtEZQbh3tl6p7TtMCr8/w640-h360/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SCPW president <b>Arch. Celestino Ulep</b> leads a discussion on nature-based architecture during the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium. Photo from SCPW</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Castillo further emphasized that environmental protection and nature conservation are integral pillars of SM Prime&#39;s sustainability campaign and that they believe in the power of cultivating the younger generation’s devotion to building a sustainable future.</div><div><br /></div><div>The symposium concluded with a comprehensive discussion on the rules and guidelines of the design competition, followed by an open forum and exchange of ideas among participants.</div><div><br /></div><div>The symposium also marked the beginning of the highly anticipated 4th SCPW Wetland Center Design Competition, which aims to create a platform for talented students in the field of construction and design to showcase their skills and ingenuity and encourages them to address environmental challenges through sustainable solutions.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-82027295401213009262023-08-27T23:40:00.001-07:002023-08-27T23:40:08.735-07:00Sec Loyzaga: Invest in rainwater collection<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZs2rYdeiKV0UQfqajQM5TcMyEKstUhIzEGoM8YDFHMm8iyWfIjGR317z8bwQcz6CgtgezhDrDqyiVnEEqyLX6iQB6ocvbLMo96jvgo9A41gdavFkGSow9r6sZEKymMjJ75VHI46nVW7YNHtKJZrGsUjCNJWrXZVtLgeHolC6Bc2wmSiDQOmKklIAksQ/s5120/Copy%20of%20Green%20Summit%20July%2026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="5120" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYZs2rYdeiKV0UQfqajQM5TcMyEKstUhIzEGoM8YDFHMm8iyWfIjGR317z8bwQcz6CgtgezhDrDqyiVnEEqyLX6iQB6ocvbLMo96jvgo9A41gdavFkGSow9r6sZEKymMjJ75VHI46nVW7YNHtKJZrGsUjCNJWrXZVtLgeHolC6Bc2wmSiDQOmKklIAksQ/w640-h426/Copy%20of%20Green%20Summit%20July%2026.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">At the multi-stakeholder forum, “Towards a Greener Footprint”, in Iloilo City recently, <b>Environment Secretary</b> <b>Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga</b> shared solutions-focused guidelines to help the local government reduce carbon footprint, with emphasis on water conservation to address the looming water crisis and increase access to safe water and sanitation. From left to right: <b>Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas</b>, journalist <b>Ces Drilon</b>, Secretary Loyzaga, urban planning and Landscape <b>Architect Paulo Alcazaren</b>, United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) co-chair <b>Michaela Rossette Santo-Tayag</b> and SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance <b>Liza Silerio</b>. Photo credits to Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Office of the Mayor.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>DENR, SM Prime calls on cities to innovate and invest in water-saving technologies to avert water crisis</div><div><br /></div><div>The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently called on local public officials to avoid the extraction of groundwater and, instead, invest in rainwater collection for recycling and impoundment, as well as explore new technologies such as modular desalination and modular sewage treatment plants, to manage the effects of climate change on the country’s water resources.</div><div><br /></div><div>At the multi-stakeholder forum, <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>“Towards a Greener Footprint”</b></span>, in Iloilo City recently, Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga shared solutions-focused guidelines to help the local government reduce carbon footprint, with emphasis on water conservation to address the looming water crisis and increase access to safe water and sanitation. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“We need to invest in the appropriate engineering and infrastructure to deliver water from the source. We must avoid, if not reduce drastically, the extraction of groundwater which in low-lying coastal areas causes subsidence and increases flooding. Rainwater catchments will not only provide additional supply for household use but will also help ensure the availability of surface water through the maintenance of watershed cover when impounded.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, </b>Environment Secretary</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Based on the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority, water abstracted for own use increased from 215.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2020 to 217.8 bcm in 2021 countrywide. From 2010 to 2021, the largest amount of self-abstracted water is for the power sector (58.7%). This was followed by agriculture (33.5%); mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and construction (5.3%); and services sector and households (2.6%). </div><div><br /></div><div>Earlier this month, the DENR said the country still has enough water supply, but proper management is needed to prevent a possible water crisis by the end of the year. </div><div><br /></div><div>The call was met with a resounding response from the private sector, particularly, SM Prime. In the same forum, SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance Engr. Liza B. Silerio shared how SM Prime has stepped up the sustainability programs that it has been doing since SM Supermalls started recycling water in the 1990s.</div><div><br /></div><div>From rainwater catchment to help deter flooding in communities where its malls are located, SM Prime also pioneered the mall-based rainwater filtration system that converts the collected rainwater to be potable enough for washing, cleaning and even drinking. Launched at SM City Baguio, the facility will supply mall tenants with enough potable water to help reduce sourcing from the communities’ water table.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1FsoLTmtOpJXTDaqwjlu7OvTgUaBEQjUW5aYnQph2ME-kpXyOSbkF6577NP4XzLuz5CBAJlaHRxoC9kmBZtEBBAkgQ__zcA0_lT3aCjJ62Tmf4L_OLG-IiZ6cqc8qq1-bBRgkkghnjZfHGtzReWjq2UhPUXGhYgE0EUsdKqmUlYsuWfWGY-wbMVeuMM/s4566/Copy%20of%201690273447295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3039" data-original-width="4566" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX1FsoLTmtOpJXTDaqwjlu7OvTgUaBEQjUW5aYnQph2ME-kpXyOSbkF6577NP4XzLuz5CBAJlaHRxoC9kmBZtEBBAkgQ__zcA0_lT3aCjJ62Tmf4L_OLG-IiZ6cqc8qq1-bBRgkkghnjZfHGtzReWjq2UhPUXGhYgE0EUsdKqmUlYsuWfWGY-wbMVeuMM/w640-h426/Copy%20of%201690273447295.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“As an integrated property developer, we have seen the first-hand effects of natural hazards that are caused by the change in weather patterns in the Philippines. El Nino and La Nina are two phenomena resulting from climate change. Our country ranks number one in the World Risk Index 2022 report as the most vulnerable among 193 nations. We continue to evolve and adapt technology to improve our resource consumption as part of our climate action.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Engr. Liza B. Silerio, </b>SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Faced with this challenge, Engr. Silerio shared that SM Prime will continue to find innovative ways to address the climate challenges. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-10478831239450711102023-08-15T07:24:00.004-07:002023-08-15T07:24:59.485-07:00Hotel Sogo Backs Caloocan Team in MPBL<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9D4QRBbVg-PocNXeYvp9uTQ_40OIPfPbtX4Zfd2EZrEttRAgE6zS31gvZYejNQ7VcidRHrqp1nW2G_Zr7GLC9GL3bovG1I9yMoWb8AWLmQL8FFSW4CoQkHI_CJxX3ztpQQH1pxMtjdhbWOQW-YZqf6VWKG2g-8aotwvMNaRWrt_HznqgBE_hzmEUR9i1/s3000/KANKALOO_BILLBOARD1%20small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="3000" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP9D4QRBbVg-PocNXeYvp9uTQ_40OIPfPbtX4Zfd2EZrEttRAgE6zS31gvZYejNQ7VcidRHrqp1nW2G_Zr7GLC9GL3bovG1I9yMoWb8AWLmQL8FFSW4CoQkHI_CJxX3ztpQQH1pxMtjdhbWOQW-YZqf6VWKG2g-8aotwvMNaRWrt_HznqgBE_hzmEUR9i1/w640-h220/KANKALOO_BILLBOARD1%20small.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, is making itself an integral part in the community sports development, besides being widely known all over the country as a name synonymous to affordable quality accommodation. Its holistic support for the Caloocan Team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) signals the company’s institutionalized commitment to contribute actively to various community sporting endeavors.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hotel Sogo established its very first branch in Monumento, Caloocan in 1993. Over the past three decades, it has stood as a significant landmark in the city, providing locals and travelers with unmatched hotel services. It has also become an important part of Caloocan City by helping significantly to the locality’s economic growth and general welfare. This first partnership with a sports team is symbolic of the beginnings of Hotel Sogo and its strong ties with Caloocan City.</div><div><br /></div><div>With this alliance, the company aims to raise the profile and visibility of the team in the professional league. It also serves as a platform to discover and nurture local talents to become world-class athletes. Hotel Sogo recognizes the strength and merits of this partnership in closing the gap between the needs and the athlete’s goals of a thriving career in the sports arena.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ms. Sue Geminiano, Hotel Sogo’s Marketing Head, explains the hotel’s dedication to sports and community development.</div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“By supporting the Caloocan Team, we invest in the growth of local sports, foster unity and promote sportsmanship. Most important of all, we are able to highlight the values of teamwork, perseverance and dedication, all of which are inherent values of our organization”. </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Ms. Sue Geminiano, </b>Hotel Sogo’s Marketing Head</span></blockquote></span></div><div>Hotel Sogo has constantly strived to be significantly present in all areas of national development. By engaging in this new endeavor, the company demonstrates the importance of building relationships with the local communities and collaborating with organizations in finding ways to support the Filipino athletes to achieve their full potential.</div></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-90472798670943226342023-07-29T05:08:00.002-07:002023-07-29T05:08:54.865-07:00A Founder’s Dream: Urban Farming and the SM Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2itUS-CM6Qy-BWCxH6iksH6hux2C0QWhJGjnMx3H4Okt7rEOH9gPHhiIK_PDbW5eFJlbSwGCxNwMfjNujhkvn2Odv7aTwoVxBsMQ9kBFm2n1lHmkdVYd7-g48aIescw6EjS8RUkXUmG0bNou-XgrfWJGtekp4sJmO9d_yE_nBePIvF9y8WJxxclK-Yc/s4528/Supermom%20072223-142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2itUS-CM6Qy-BWCxH6iksH6hux2C0QWhJGjnMx3H4Okt7rEOH9gPHhiIK_PDbW5eFJlbSwGCxNwMfjNujhkvn2Odv7aTwoVxBsMQ9kBFm2n1lHmkdVYd7-g48aIescw6EjS8RUkXUmG0bNou-XgrfWJGtekp4sJmO9d_yE_nBePIvF9y8WJxxclK-Yc/w640-h426/Supermom%20072223-142.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Based on a vision put forward by founder Henry Sy, Sr., and a program that began in earnest in 2007; SM Foundation mounted simultaneous Urban Farming initiatives last July 7, at the SM City North Edsa Annex and 16 other SM malls. It was a wonderful way to highlight its progress over the years and to celebrate the vision with the strategic government agencies and LGUs that have been such valuable partners over the 16 years.</div><div><br /></div><div>This Urban Farming initiative is led by the SM Foundation through its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). It’s about uplifting the farmer community, fostering environmental consciousness, food security, and creating livelihood and income opportunities for marginalized urban communities. Through the KSK-SAP, a comprehensive program of urban farming techniques, product development, marketing, and basic accounting are offered in strategically-located field schools.</div><div><br /></div><div>The KSK program has successfully conducted over 260 sustainable agricultural trainings, benefiting a total of 28,550 farmers. These trainings have taken place in both rural and urban settings, where participants have been exposed to sustainable farming modules that promote the cultivation of nutritious, high-quality vegetables and fruits.</div><div><br /></div><div>Partnering with the SM Foundation, SM Supermalls, and SM Markets are the following government agencies; the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Tourism, and the Quezon City Government. Each government organization and LGU plays a vital role in maintaining the viability of the program, and so that no stone is left unturned in</div><div>ensuring its success.</div><div><br /></div><div>As an example, the SM Foundation has brought SM Supermalls and SM Markets into the picture so that as these urban farmers successfully harvest, they’re given an opportunity to market and sell their produce at the Sunday Markets that are now being held in several malls across the nation. When the produce reaches a volume that goes beyond this Sunday marketing mechanism, the SM Markets offer other alternatives.</div><div><br /></div><div>It’s about creating integration and circularity so that a mini-economic ecosystem is realized. After all, it can’t be about teaching them what and how to farm and then leaving them with no outlet with which to monetize this harvest. The SM Foundation creates these strategic partnerships so that true income opportunities become part of the overall scenario.</div><div><br /></div><div>Who would have thought that this vision of Henry Sy, Sr., back in 2007, would have been so uncanny in predicting the mounting problems and issues we face today in agriculture, sustainable food production, food security, and urban development? It’s a vision and dream that those in the SM Foundation are very proud to carry on, and deliver.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM is in the business of creating a sustainable environment. From being the first to consider renewable energy in mall buildings, to implementing energy-saving devices, we continue to meet significant sustainability milestones. </div><div><br /></div><div>Join us as we commit to a more sustainable lifestyle at <a href="http://smgreenmovement.com"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">smgreenmovement.com</span></b></a> and <span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">#SMGreenMovement</span>.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-52252324984710378372023-07-29T04:50:00.001-07:002023-07-29T04:50:16.626-07:00SM Supermalls, Mesa ni Misis team up for the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zzd_8yInTEZf3GqR5AZExBHl1qXr-ngf1aoBQZdXcUFgZQDit4_YCnOdG2yuS3-j8InA2PRml9Cq65enHyzEhpp0yh2mZpXZgGjMkplthLatcEL55xcVdHWuyBTwXwk9KvtWICVNAMTDDjuZpQxnXT50X7K32hLq097PWJ-CmdJBj1ClYepjRlKHxn4/s4528/Supermom%20072223-131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zzd_8yInTEZf3GqR5AZExBHl1qXr-ngf1aoBQZdXcUFgZQDit4_YCnOdG2yuS3-j8InA2PRml9Cq65enHyzEhpp0yh2mZpXZgGjMkplthLatcEL55xcVdHWuyBTwXwk9KvtWICVNAMTDDjuZpQxnXT50X7K32hLq097PWJ-CmdJBj1ClYepjRlKHxn4/w640-h426/Supermom%20072223-131.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>SM Supermalls, Mesa ni Misis team up for the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup Just in time for Nutrition Month, SM Supermalls partnered with Mesa ni Misis to celebrate the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup at the SM Megamall Event Atrium on July 22, Saturday.</div><div><br /></div><div>SuperMoms gathered once again for the biggest and grandest super momma convention, which also marked the launch of Juana’s Table, the newest recipe book by Mesa ni Misis’ Juana Manahan Yupangco.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“We SuperMoms hold the power to shape the future of our children's health. By embracing a plant-based diet and introducing it to our families, we can ensure that our little ones grow up strong, vibrant, and armed with the necessary tools to lead a healthy and fulfilled life.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Grace Magno, </b>SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>SM Supermalls and Mesa ni Misis, through the recipe book, aimed to educate moms on the importance of healthy and sustainable eating. Written by Yupangco herself, who is a food security champion and advocate for local produce and farmers, the book is filled with healthy and affordable meal options that moms can easily create in their kitchen using the freshest produce found at the SM Sunday Market.</div><div><br /></div><div>During the event, participants were treated to a cooking demo by Yupangco, who was then joined by celebrities and certified SuperMoms, Dimples Romana and Patti Grandidge Herrera who whipped up a veggie gimbap using fresh, local ingredients.</div><div><br /></div><div>They showcased how easily one can create a delicious and healthy meal for the whole family using one of the many recipes found in the book. Also, moms got the chance to discover how to practice sustainability in the household through cooking.</div><div><br /></div><div>The meetup featured on-ground activities for moms such as the SuperMoms Club Photo wall where SuperMoms got to take photos with their goodie bags and a raffle draw where lucky SuperMoms won special prizes and other awesome surprises from partners and sponsors.</div><div><br /></div><div>Started in 2018, SM Supermalls’ SuperMoms Club is the Philippines’ largest mommy community on Facebook. Its on-ground event, the SuperMoms Meetup, has become an avenue to further build a stronger community of inspiring women and super mommas who uplift, support, and encourage each other.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“This meetup was designed with your well-being in mind. We want to make you feel valued and cared for, and at the same time, we want to give you a voice to be heard at home, in the workplace, and in your community. Your SM Supermalls family will always be here for you, listening to you and understanding your needs and helping you throughout your motherhood journey.” </i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Juana Manahan Yupangco</span></b></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>The healthiest SuperMoms Club meetup in the metro was supported by SM Markets, SM Store, Fully Booked,Viu, NutriAsia, UnMeat, Téviant, Skin Poem, Designer Blooms and Blims Furniture.</div><div><br /></div><div>Never miss out on the latest SuperMoms gatherings at SM Supermalls! To know more about the SuperMoms Club, join the Facebook community for moms, by moms via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/SMSuperMomsClub"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.facebook.com/groups/SMSuperMomsClub</span></b></a>.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-14099895135788738362023-07-29T04:31:00.000-07:002023-07-29T04:31:57.011-07:00SG Hassan Pasco receives a Plaque of Recognition from CDRRMO<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaCoJYb_M4_MX879gX-DtJmgi17CQkY71IP9Z2y_-6UpUn4Rgwoy5LsGQqClTbFYSvGcNm1QRzCHqFGfqh4fHrEDBsWHVgyt2knH1R9zMdiLR8HgtMeO4Jps0DBcHPHck66psY2UFggKbToE2vLtvoezm7_peQ1wREAKmRawmmps7siG_gEyJneu2Jqc/s1115/photo%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1115" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinaCoJYb_M4_MX879gX-DtJmgi17CQkY71IP9Z2y_-6UpUn4Rgwoy5LsGQqClTbFYSvGcNm1QRzCHqFGfqh4fHrEDBsWHVgyt2knH1R9zMdiLR8HgtMeO4Jps0DBcHPHck66psY2UFggKbToE2vLtvoezm7_peQ1wREAKmRawmmps7siG_gEyJneu2Jqc/w640-h348/photo%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SG Hassan receives a plaque of recognition from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office officials: (L to R) <b>Ralph Kristian Eustaquio</b>, Research and Planning Division Head, <b>Vanessa T. Reyes</b>, CGADH-I, CDRRMO, <b>Rolly Asaula</b> Administrative Division Head and <b>John Edward Babani</b> Administration and Training Division Head. With them is SM City San Pablo CRS Manager <b>Ramon Domingo</b> (3rd from right).</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office awards SM City San Pablo guard SG Hassan Pasco a plaque of recognition for his selflessness and courageous efforts in saving a life during a critical and life-threatening situation on June 25, 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div>While conducting his regular rounds, SG Pasco noticed a 74-year-old customer experiencing difficulty breathing due to something stuck in his throat. Fortunately, as a trained guard in first aid rescue techniques, he performed the Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts) right away, and that saved the customer.</div><div><br /></div><div>SG Pasco is trained in first aid rescue techniques and regularly undergoes refresher courses with the assistance of a Certified First Aid Trainer from the Philippine Red Cross. These training sessions are conducted every morning before the mall opens.</div><div><br /></div><div>CDRRMO Management Council in San Pablo, Laguna said that his quick thinking, decisive action, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the preservation of human life have made a remarkable impact on the community. SG Pasco also received P10,000 from the city Administration Office.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-42798460264831433652023-07-20T07:15:00.002-07:002023-07-20T07:15:43.308-07:00SM honored for efforts in empowering PWDs at this year’s Apolinario Mabini Awards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvFYlxcvR-S1FQcOa5G2rYB38eSRFM9AwX2yCV2KDRru9NTbclZToPLth-fBhg6fCE7l5xFJR--g-jCqV-DfGGIFeIHkwwF5BGH032uukceY-c65O9CYYaVp8zLMigAr62tVd6ecVMmVCqdxVrlusJ10KnqzVpwy_Pd7VmRjR5LFt-Hp29UTGsVJMHk8/s4000/Apolinario%20Mabini%20Awards.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2252" data-original-width="4000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFvFYlxcvR-S1FQcOa5G2rYB38eSRFM9AwX2yCV2KDRru9NTbclZToPLth-fBhg6fCE7l5xFJR--g-jCqV-DfGGIFeIHkwwF5BGH032uukceY-c65O9CYYaVp8zLMigAr62tVd6ecVMmVCqdxVrlusJ10KnqzVpwy_Pd7VmRjR5LFt-Hp29UTGsVJMHk8/w640-h360/Apolinario%20Mabini%20Awards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>SM Prime was recently honored at this year’s the 2023 Apolinario Mabini Awards for its efforts in empowering and uplifting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). The organization took home multiple awards, conferred to it by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRD), at a special ceremony held at the Heroes Hall in Malacañang Palace, last 18 July 2023.</div><div><br /></div><div>The awards bestowed include the Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Award given to SM Cares, SM Supermalls’ corporate social responsibility arm, along with the Disability-Friendly Establishment Award given to several SM Malls and SM Offices. Special distinction was conferred to SM City Grand Central being the sole Gold winner, while SM City Urdaneta Central and SM City Telabastagan both received Bronze.</div><div><br /></div><div>Special citations were also given to SM City Tanza, SM City Dasmariñas, SM City Iloilo, SM City Bacolod, and SM City Cagayan de Oro Uptown for partial compliance with Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, or An Act to Enhance the Mobility of Disabled Persons by Requiring Certain Buildings, Institutions, Establishments and Public Utilities to Install Facilities and Other Devices.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM Offices was also recognized under the Disability-Friendly Establishment category, with SM Cyber Two Makati receiving a Bronze award, and special honors awarded to One E-Com and Three E-Com Centers.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8iSIFHwMbeKgspu72n601tXbq73lgTRpJxXln1achH7_7YARq9mefMHtQEnKC-mnJjDb5XvNQyxD-uXycVttfZeL3vEWH9jqXLeaU47dt_vU-Z7m-2MjTTSJ6KE-qJaec00RNmKxxK00c4X4ztB6vfXcHxSO1VD5IK_JTFl4Lh31ycrZ5XKepEv3AhE/s1640/Headline%20Photo.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd8iSIFHwMbeKgspu72n601tXbq73lgTRpJxXln1achH7_7YARq9mefMHtQEnKC-mnJjDb5XvNQyxD-uXycVttfZeL3vEWH9jqXLeaU47dt_vU-Z7m-2MjTTSJ6KE-qJaec00RNmKxxK00c4X4ztB6vfXcHxSO1VD5IK_JTFl4Lh31ycrZ5XKepEv3AhE/w640-h360/Headline%20Photo.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">(L-R) Senate President <b>Juan Miguel Zubiri</b>, Executive Secretary <b>Lucas Bersamin</b>, SM Supermalls President <b>Steven Tan</b>, SM Supermalls SVP <b>Engr. Bien Mateo</b> and SM Offices VP <b>Alexis Ortiga</b> receiving SM Group’s Apolinario Mabini awards</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri graced the conferment with their presence. SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan was also in attendance, alongside SM Supermalls SVP for Operations and Director for SM Cares Program on Persons with Disabilities Engr. Bien C. Mateo and SM Prime VP for SM Offices Alexis L. Ortiga.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-style: italic;">“It is indeed an honor for SM’s efforts to be recognized by the PFRD. We work hard to ensure that our SM Malls cater to the needs of our fellow Filipinos who live with disabilities because we want to facilitate a safe and inclusive space for them. We are humbled to be consistent awardees at the Apolinario Mabini Awards because it only reassures us that we are fulfilling that goal.” </span><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls President</span></b></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“SM believes in advocating for a more inclusive environment for the disabled community, which is clear through the initiatives we push forward. More than creating projects for the benefit of disabled persons, we also want to spread awareness and encourage compassion among those of us who are able-bodied. We believe that is what is needed to create a society that is truly inclusive of Persons With Disabilities.” </i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Engr. Bien C. Mateo, SM Supermalls SVP for Operations and Director for SM Cares Program on Persons with Disabilities</span></b></blockquote></span></div><div> </div><div>Established by the PFRD on its Silver Anniversary in 1974, the Apolinario Mabini Awards is a biennial program named after one of the country’s most well-known heroes. Also known as the Sublime Paralytic, Mabini’s disability did not hinder him from playing a major role in the Philippine revolution. Thus, the awards are given to professionals and organizations that have empowered and rendered outstanding services to persons with disabilities, and are considered to be the most prestigious prize for Persons with Disabilities-related organizations and programs in the country. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBR9TB9XvVrR3HNWvaMJ-aIEPPtPQIXXzHx6P4lpMWPp27HgyukSOOp0DRWYpvfMYcJ2zP2BB9xejru8xVvUkJE0Vy7dtve2PXAsw4JQHn0NZWP1Rs9lKhx7vslKt09rCdF0M8WL4QfxkMy7BYGrPExIziOk700HFlsZqCjfFiTiafHgOHyVa1uJpakys/s4347/Group%20Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2898" data-original-width="4347" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBR9TB9XvVrR3HNWvaMJ-aIEPPtPQIXXzHx6P4lpMWPp27HgyukSOOp0DRWYpvfMYcJ2zP2BB9xejru8xVvUkJE0Vy7dtve2PXAsw4JQHn0NZWP1Rs9lKhx7vslKt09rCdF0M8WL4QfxkMy7BYGrPExIziOk700HFlsZqCjfFiTiafHgOHyVa1uJpakys/w640-h426/Group%20Shot.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">SM Supermalls representatives with Senate President <b>Juan Miguel Zubiri</b> and <b>Apolinario Mabini</b> Awards 2023 officials, <b>Mrs. Audrey Tan-Zubiri</b> and <b>Arch. Jaime Silva</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>SM Prime is a strong advocate for persons with disabilities, with many notable programs under SM Cares designed to uplift and empower this sector of society. Several initiatives for disabled persons include the award-winning Emergency Disaster Preparedness Forum, which aims to equip persons with disabilities with the knowledge and skills to become more resilient and better prepared during natural disasters, as well as The Blackout Zone, the first experiential exhibit that simulates blindness and encourages sighted individuals to develop a deeper understanding of the struggles and challenges faced by the those who are visually impaired community.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM Cares’ initiatives also reflect the organization’s support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>“SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities”</b></span>. Other advocacies of SM Cares include Programs for the Environment, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the SM Bike-friendly initiative.</div><div><br /></div><div>To learn more about these programs, visit <a href="http://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.smsupermalls.com/smcares</span></b></a>.</div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-34103213817314032952023-07-14T17:02:00.001-07:002023-07-14T17:02:14.891-07:00The Asian Institute of Management Celebrates the Graduation of Outstanding Leaders and Managers<div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PWDxuUlUYHpmtVHGcXvESEppv8vu7Y-G6WgAPmKvzgOduP_F5h3ifgGUZjAomKQbdQAqzDMYlJuMORmMTUYXb69XXhFyrUGqAOXeucLdfKcOnNK5JMbn2BjAYctI2lf-NboyRBaHsAku0UL470c4ofOqmiIhKgmlGdEhCyt3bXSHAe3cEMPPjzb9tusR/s1600/Peter%20D.%20Garrucho,%20AIM%20Chairman%20of%20the%20Board%20and%20Guest%20Speaker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3PWDxuUlUYHpmtVHGcXvESEppv8vu7Y-G6WgAPmKvzgOduP_F5h3ifgGUZjAomKQbdQAqzDMYlJuMORmMTUYXb69XXhFyrUGqAOXeucLdfKcOnNK5JMbn2BjAYctI2lf-NboyRBaHsAku0UL470c4ofOqmiIhKgmlGdEhCyt3bXSHAe3cEMPPjzb9tusR/w480-h640/Peter%20D.%20Garrucho,%20AIM%20Chairman%20of%20the%20Board%20and%20Guest%20Speaker.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">Peter D. Garrucho, AIM Chairman of the Board and Guest Speaker</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) proudly announces the successful graduation of one hundred thirteen exceptional individuals from its prestigious Executive Master in Business Administration, Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management, and Master in Entrepreneurship programs. These graduates have demonstrated their unwavering dedication and commitment to their studies, surpassing the rigorous requirements set forth by AIM.</div><div><br /></div><div>The graduation ceremony took place on 2 July 2023, at the Fuller Hall of AIM, where the graduates, their families, faculty members, and guests gathered to commemorate this momentous occasion. The event was graced by the presence of AIM President and Dean Dr. Jikyeong Kang, who personally presented the diplomas and academic awards to students who graduated with Distinction and High Distinction. In her message to the graduates, Dr. Kang reminded them to use the knowledge they acquired from AIM to become leaders, managers, and agents of positive transformation in their respective organizations and communities by always being mindful of AIM’s tagline: Lead. Inspire. Transform.</div><div><br /></div><div>AIM Chairman of the Board, Peter D. Garrucho, Jr., delivered an inspiring commencement address, taking the opportunity to reflect on the changing landscape of the globalized world. Recalling his previous commencement speech to MBM graduates in 1992, he emphasized the importance of preparedness in an increasingly competitive world. While acknowledging globalization, Mr. Garrucho noted the recent challenges of supply chains, highlighting the need for adaptable and skilled leaders in navigating such complexities.</div><div><br /></div><div>Addressing the graduates directly, Mr. Garrucho paid tribute to the invaluable analytical rigor they developed through the many case discussions in class. This has prepared them well to make high-quality decisions as they venture into their respective fields, poised to become outstanding leaders and managers. As a parting message, he urged the graduates to commit to lifelong wellness, lifelong investing, and lifelong learning, affirming that these pillars would enable them to celebrate the fullness of being outstanding citizens and true representatives of Asia.</div><div><br /></div><div>The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the lives of these accomplished individuals, signifying the successful completion of their educational journey at AIM. Their accomplishments are a testament to the Institute’s commitment to excellence in business and development management education and the world-class training of future leaders.</div></div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-72668382566184803452023-06-29T07:36:00.007-07:002023-06-29T07:36:59.271-07:00MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge wins Gold at Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards<div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;"></i><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;">“The #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge was an exciting new way for us to launch a new product and it was surely worth it. Through their videos, we’ve seen how our customers enjoyed Family Fiesta in different ways, whether with their families, friends, and workmates. We are so happy that this campaign united the Mang Inasal community on TikTok.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>~Mike V. Castro, </b>Mang Inasal Business Unit Head</span></blockquote><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkCwJh7KWamfi0ZowJBdMNuPJry0fcpk9Un8D__dgTWzoZvWjQnaJFYwzrNNi-tC4sFLAdV21OBKa4uYD8T-qhA3fJXwv0uY_n3r6tKnKDRTKl8jWbXeSrEFv-IC89JGmjX_iPff7vMi8Apvq8v7P4YBrxjf7XHxDuCf1vl2L728AHafYqgLHoie4Cgs/s1920/Mang%20Inasal%20wins%20Gold%20at%20Asia-Pacific%20Stevie%20Awards.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkCwJh7KWamfi0ZowJBdMNuPJry0fcpk9Un8D__dgTWzoZvWjQnaJFYwzrNNi-tC4sFLAdV21OBKa4uYD8T-qhA3fJXwv0uY_n3r6tKnKDRTKl8jWbXeSrEFv-IC89JGmjX_iPff7vMi8Apvq8v7P4YBrxjf7XHxDuCf1vl2L728AHafYqgLHoie4Cgs/w640-h360/Mang%20Inasal%20wins%20Gold%20at%20Asia-Pacific%20Stevie%20Awards.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge wins Gold at Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/manginasalph" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Mang Inasal</span></a>, the country’s Grill Expert, has won a Gold Stevie® Award for its #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards.</div><div> </div><div>The recognition was given under the "Innovation in the Use of Viral Media or Word of Mouth" category. Over 800 nominations were considered in various categories for this year's Stevie Awards, and the winners were determined by more than 100 judges worldwide.</div><div> </div><div>Veering away from traditional advertising and paid media, Mang Inasal capitalized on viral marketing with the use of TikTok and user-generated content to raise awareness, conversations, and sales from netizens on the newly launched Family Fiesta -- a special bundle of char-grilled favorites that’s perfect for office parties, family reunions, and various gatherings.</div><div> </div><div>From October 20 to November 30, 2022, netizens were enticed to order the Family Fiesta, take fun consumption videos with their family or friends, and post their videos on TikTok.</div><div> </div><div>The challenge generated over 30 million TikTok views within the campaign period, or 321% higher than the target. It was so successful that fun Family Fiesta videos continued to be posted in the platform even after the campaign, which helped promote the product and make it part of netizens’ holiday celebrations. Further, the #MangInasalFamilyFiesta TikTok Challenge translated to actual sales as it helped the brand consistently exceed targets over a three-month period.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Gold Stevie® Award is the latest in a string of recognitions gained by Mang Inasal for its impactful digital marketing communication initiatives. Last March, the brand bagged a Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for its 2022 #MomsRuleAtMangInasal Digital Marketing and Public Relations campaign. Mang Inasal was also honored by the Marketing Excellence Awards-Philippines with a Silver Award under the Excellence in Viral Marketing category for its “16 Cups Challenge,” a March 2022 initiative that happened after SB19 member, Stell mentioned his 16 cups of rice ‘record’ in Mang Inasal. It became a three-day trending topic on Twitter, evolving later into a nationwide challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>Want more Mang Inasal exclusives NOW? Visit <a href="http://www.manginasal.com"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">www.manginasal.com</span></b></a> for the latest updates, <a href="https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph"><b><span style="font-family: georgia;">https://manginasaldelivery.com.ph</span></b></a> for delivery deals, and follow Mang Inasal on social media!</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-89492030882768170052023-05-30T07:25:00.001-07:002023-05-30T07:25:05.812-07:00Local farmers in Calabarzon to receive training on modern farming techniques<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pLvJ9h-o8fYTyC5polcEuUwFQ6cJTM5wbMvVM5ynGe3gqgj-xojU_cgH7pWNI7xTt8rvVLCT8OXyb6pA7LmQtD_hPnAFH5SnrAQB5dnI-GgJhfjOhsIKW7Q-503aNU-YF0063Oht-3_agBOhozgIx5rSuRjDp6f0yGOH4d8MvuAM-a6F6rJywRED/s726/2g.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="726" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pLvJ9h-o8fYTyC5polcEuUwFQ6cJTM5wbMvVM5ynGe3gqgj-xojU_cgH7pWNI7xTt8rvVLCT8OXyb6pA7LmQtD_hPnAFH5SnrAQB5dnI-GgJhfjOhsIKW7Q-503aNU-YF0063Oht-3_agBOhozgIx5rSuRjDp6f0yGOH4d8MvuAM-a6F6rJywRED/w640-h412/2g.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: small; white-space: pre-wrap;">KSK Trainees at Tabangao Ambulong, Batangas City, Batangas</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) has taken another step in its mission to enhance the agriculture and entrepreneurial skills of farmers. The organization recently launched the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP) across various locations in Calabarzon. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Beginning with its launch in Padre Garcia, Batangas on April 13, 2023, the program has since been extended to Silang, Cavite, Batangas City, San Pablo, Laguna, and Calamba City. SMFI is also set to provide free agri-skills training to local farmers in other parts of the region to help other beneficiaries uplift their families and communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>Empowering local farmers </b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The local farmer-beneficiaries will undergo a two-phased program, spearheaded by its partner school Moca Family Farm RLearning Center, Inc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The said program kicked off with an immersive 14-week training program, designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge in agriculture. The modular training curriculum covers topics on the latest agri-technology updates, capacity building, financial literacy, product development, and market opportunities. Through these comprehensive modules, KSK-SAP aims to empower and enhance farmers’ agricultural practices and explore avenues for sustainable growth. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a highlight of the program's first phase, KSK-SAP farmers will join the SM Sunday Market, a collaborative initiative between SM Foundation and SM Supermalls. This platform offers trainees a valuable opportunity to showcase their agricultural produce and gain firsthand experience in institutional selling. Through this market opportunity, participants can not only generate income but also cultivate their expertise and experience in the sales and marketing aspects of their agri-businesses.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To prepare for the second phase of the program, SMFI will also assist the farmers in formalizing their respective groups. To boost their earning capactiy and contribution to economic growth, the foundation will support them in creating a sustainable and profitable farming community through the assistance of its partner agencies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">KSK-SAP originated from the vision of SMFI’s founder Henry "Tatang" Sy Sr. to establish a sustainable initiative that would uplift the farming skills, food security, and livelihood know-how of low-income Filipino farmers. Over the years, the program has evolved into a comprehensive training program that generates opportunities for skills development, employment, and livelihood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since its inception in 2007, KSK-SAP has helped more than 28,000 marginalized farmers from rural and urban areas across the country, fueling their entrepreneurial and farming capabilities. As a result, some of the program's graduates have turned into seasonal suppliers for the SM group and other local markets.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">SM Foundation’s KSK-SAP is conducted in partnership with SM Supermalls, TESDA, DA, DSWD, DOST, DTI, DOT and partner farm schools.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-4188466213267961752023-05-30T07:03:00.000-07:002023-05-30T07:03:30.002-07:00SM Prime’s second annual integrated report receives multiple recognition from international organizations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UorPudj1pwRcqgqjVMBbYYLZdyuWUqf1FLPvhgH93VfL39C7-7R5-S-lIDBqqWguU-iDvkF_KVQ0_J-1salWR6BbmxsiaxZs5IXVhIIxtJCHuENK1p9_RicQGorLd7A3Lm-V0TctAxrSXTiDX1raDJuqSZ4TIAMZ8Cj1uGHMj0rMx2_2C-lGBpnm/s9504/MOA-Complex-night-shot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="9504" data-original-width="6336" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UorPudj1pwRcqgqjVMBbYYLZdyuWUqf1FLPvhgH93VfL39C7-7R5-S-lIDBqqWguU-iDvkF_KVQ0_J-1salWR6BbmxsiaxZs5IXVhIIxtJCHuENK1p9_RicQGorLd7A3Lm-V0TctAxrSXTiDX1raDJuqSZ4TIAMZ8Cj1uGHMj0rMx2_2C-lGBpnm/w426-h640/MOA-Complex-night-shot.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has been recognized by three international award-giving bodies for excellence in transparent Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting for its 2021 Annual Integrated Report entitled <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>"Together, We Rise"</b></span>.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM published its sustainability reports since 2013 even before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated sustainability reporting in the Philippines. SM Prime further promotes transparency and accountability by informing investors and stakeholders of its ESG performance and impacts, decision-making processes, and competitive positioning value in the sector.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“We are honored to receive these awards as a recognition of our commitment to provide transparent reporting in our sustainable practices. We value all our stakeholders, and we strive to enrich the quality of life of the Filipino people.” </i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>~Mr. Jeffrey Lim, </b>SM Prime President</span></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>At the summit of international recognitions, SM Prime bagged accolades from the biggest and most coveted awards competition in the business world called Stevie® Awards. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards recognizes business innovation across the entire Asia-Pacific region, whereas IBAs is one of the first and most highly anticipated awards programs of the Stevie Awards that features a wide variety of categories relevant to every facet of the workplace that is open to all kinds and sizes of organizations globally. SM Prime was awarded the Bronze Stevie® Winner at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards program and Silver Stevie® Winner in the 2022 International Business Awards (IBAs).</div><div><br /></div><div>Also, in the regional scene, the company won a Silver Rank in the Asia Sustainability Reporting Rating (ASRRAT) 2022, a sustainability report ranking by the National Center for Sustainability Reporting (NCSR). ASRRAT’s rating system employs criteria based on GRI Standards compliance, GHG disclosures transparency, and alignment with and support of the UN SDGs, among other factors. </div><div><br /></div><div>The international recognitions are a testament to SM Prime’s active role in championing sustainability across its operations as it continues to be a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491375836696761917.post-18927049105749509052023-05-30T06:44:00.000-07:002023-05-30T06:44:55.386-07:00A boost in delivering quality healthcare<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-irEiV9or3hDTGxw8XAFdwENDeE9hzANL6FeQlgMRJtzT9r8FEcA-jUpiHLRwMJq58p9SG6iyRMSEWla9RS1vUfDJMTq7Q5doArvuEATx332spAsnAawMiski4gO7O3q5lttCo8-u-sYeHyuK5hB3Q4SbZzxmrq8Ok603wJnKawGcDNqMs4gIe3i/s650/2d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="650" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-irEiV9or3hDTGxw8XAFdwENDeE9hzANL6FeQlgMRJtzT9r8FEcA-jUpiHLRwMJq58p9SG6iyRMSEWla9RS1vUfDJMTq7Q5doArvuEATx332spAsnAawMiski4gO7O3q5lttCo8-u-sYeHyuK5hB3Q4SbZzxmrq8Ok603wJnKawGcDNqMs4gIe3i/w640-h428/2d.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-small;">Health workers of Brgy. District 1 Health Center provides free prenatal checkups in the newly renovated health center</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>In 1971, the Philippines launched the Community Health Organization Program to classify health services into primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. As part of this initiative, barangay health stations were created to ensure that primary healthcare improves the overall health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. </div><div><br /></div><div>Since then, these local health centers have played a crucial role in improving the health outcomes of Filipinos. They have not only provided general healthcare services but also served as agents during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped with the vaccination rollout. Additionally, they continue to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases, particularly among vulnerable populations.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>Adequate facilities for improved healthcare</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>SM Foundation (SMFI) has made it its mission to provide adequate facilities and upgraded equipment to boost health centers as they fulfill their mandate of delivering quality health care, even amid the pandemic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Pursuing its mission, SMFI and UNIQLO Philippines traveled to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Cagayan Valley and upgraded two health facilities serving thousands of Filipinos. Beyond the new infrastructure, health workers see it as a chance to put forth the services they have always drawn from the heart.</div><div><br /></div><div>In Brgy. District 1, Cauayan, Midwife Tarita Ann Ballasteros has tended to patients from low-income households, who barely have money to spare for the fare going to the facility and to buy medicine. She would then give the best care she can offer to compensate for the limitations of their center.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“Nakikita ko ang sitwasyon nila na ultimo pamasahe, wala sila. Iniisip ko, wala man lang akong maibigay na gamot sa kanila. Para sa akin, hindi ko man sila lubos na mapagaling, lalabas sila sa facility na magaan ang pakiram dahil sa tinatawag nating TLC (tender loving care). It takes time to prepare and attend to the next patient. Kailangan pa namin takpan ng kumot o ilock ang pinto ng center para magkaroon ng privacy ang mga pasyente. Dahil dito, isa lang ang naaaccommodate namin. Minsan, hindi sila komportable dahil nakikita ng iba yung procedure na ginagawa namin sa kanila. Malaki ang connection ng renovation ng center sa pagsasaayos ng kalusugan ng aming komunidad. Kaming mga health workers ay mas eager na sa pag-pasok sa trabaho at mas marami na kaming pasyenteng mabibigyan ng serbisyo at matutulungan. Dahil maganda na at maaliwalas, nakakatulong ito para gumaan ang pakiramdam ng pasyente bago pa man sila gamutin.” </i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Tarita Ann Ballasteros, Brgy. District 1, Cauayan, Midwife</span></b></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Before, they had to use curtains as improvised medical partitions or lock the health center’s door to provide comfort to women seeking reproductive health care or pregnant mothers coming in for prenatal checkups.</div><div><br /></div><div>Through the upgrade, the Brgy. District 1 Health Center had its own room for maternal and child health services, equipped with necessary medical tools. It was also fitted with a breastfeeding area and a designated space for immunization.</div><div><br /></div><div>The upgrade served as the boost they needed to complement the TLC they have always given their community.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><b>A change for the better</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Sharing the same passion for health care service is Corazon Tanguilan, a Barangay Health Worker from Brgy. Cataggaman Pardo Health Center in Tuguegarao City. </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><blockquote><i style="color: #2b00fe;">“As a healthcare provider, hindi po namin gaano iniisip ang kalakihan ng aming health center. Ang importante po ay taos pusong pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa patients namin. Nasa kalooban po namin kung paano namin gagawing maayos pagpapatakbo ng aming operasyon. Sira po ang aming mga tiles. Mahirap po ito dahil baka madulas o mapaano ang aming mga pasyente na kadalasan ay buntis at mga bata. Kaya nilagyan na lang po namin ito ng masking tape para makaiwas sa aksidente. During immunization days, may mga pregnant mothers na darating for prenatal check-up. Ine-entertain namin sila dahil hindi namin puwedeng pauwiin ulit at pabalikin pa. Mahalaga po ang sapat na espasyo para maisagawa ang infection prevention and control measures. Kaya mainam po ang ginawa ng SM Foundation na pagpapalawak ng health center namin para sa kaligtasan ng patients namin. 27 years na po ako sa serbisyo at bihira po ang health center na naka-aircon at well-ventilated. Kaya ngayon pong naisaayos na po ito, tiyak po ako na mas maeengganyo ang constituents ng namin na pumunta sa aming Center.” </i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">~Corazon Tanguilan, Barangay Health Worker from Brgy. Cataggaman Pardo Health Center in Tuguegarao City</span></b></blockquote></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Through their dedication, they strived to accommodate the healthcare needs of their patients despite unfortunate working conditions–from broken tiles, cracked wall paint, and damaged cabinets to limited electric fans for ventilation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Due to the center’s layout and space limitations, it became even more difficult for them during the pandemic. With sick children, pregnant women, and TB-DOTs patients, it felt like a weight was pressed against their chests as they hoped to safely accommodate all patients while implementing social distancing.</div><div><br /></div><div>As their center was rebuilt from the ground up, they felt relief and gained renewed optimism to improve their operations.</div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to the installation of new equipment and facilities, complemented by cosmetic improvements such as fresh paint and tiles, the upgraded health centers now include designated rooms for maternal care, medical check-ups, and TB-DOTs treatment. The spacious and well-ventilated lobby provides a warm welcome to the people of Tuguegaraonos, encouraging them to pursue healthy living and become valuable contributors to the growth of their city. </div><div><br /></div></div>Crownless Addshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10391086732904108120noreply@blogger.com0