tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25902229035117803892024-03-13T22:07:42.046+07:00thereyouJHO: Beauty, Travel, and Lifestylethereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.comBlogger535125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-679448428279543082023-11-05T14:26:00.001+07:002023-11-05T14:26:11.954+07:00Tears from Heaven: CHILD Haus celebrates 21 years<p> <span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was the venue
of the 21</span><sup style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">-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</span><i style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </i><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Hans Sy continuing the
tradition established by his father.</span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">CHILD Haus founder
'Mader' Ricky Reyes</span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">SM Prime Holdings
Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy</span></i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Singer Karylle leads
the CHILD Haus children in an uplifting song.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">In the end, both ‘Mader’ Ricky and Mr. Sy
<span style="background: white; color: #1f1f1f;">acknowledged the significance of
this event, which commemorates 21 years of
compassion, fortitude, and the spirit of giving and sharing</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To know more about inspiring stories and events at SM, visit
www.smsupermalls.com or follow @smsupermalls on social media.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-26828774602579731932023-11-05T14:19:00.000+07:002023-11-05T14:19:00.429+07:00SM SUPERMALLS’ LADY SECURITY GUARD GILREN BAJADO HONORED FOR EXEMPLARY ACT<span id="docs-internal-guid-97d9fae9-7fff-08bb-b3d3-11acb096e5ac"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Marikina City - 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 330px; overflow: hidden; width: 512px;"><img height="330" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/djda6fN0yltOTF-SB8kd_wCvJbuqWqePC4yCdT9rkyxA_dnNhkVNxbx2IISHOnshkuw1M6lp4JmljLIAqT1x8xFucR5GbtLXJVjdm0wgdXAez_sbE0HEG1YnJKv0MadMy7lAw75ieQtFNWoepk1orxHQ35v9P--k" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="512" /></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; 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;">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></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; 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 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; 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></p><div><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; 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;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-24143391424242349722023-11-05T14:16:00.001+07:002023-11-05T14:16:22.073+07:00SM SUPERMALLS’ LADY SECURITY GUARD GILREN BAJADO HONORED FOR EXEMPLARY ACT<p> <span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Medium"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM SUPERMALLS’ LADY SECURITY GUARD GILREN BAJADO HONORED FOR EXEMPLARY ACT</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4ffccbdd-7fff-bfcd-628c-7bbd618dd573"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Marikina City - 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 330px; overflow: hidden; width: 512px;"><img height="330" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/djda6fN0yltOTF-SB8kd_wCvJbuqWqePC4yCdT9rkyxA_dnNhkVNxbx2IISHOnshkuw1M6lp4JmljLIAqT1x8xFucR5GbtLXJVjdm0wgdXAez_sbE0HEG1YnJKv0MadMy7lAw75ieQtFNWoepk1orxHQ35v9P--k" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="512" /></span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; 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;">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></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; 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 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; 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></p><div><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; 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;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-70709267764446245182023-11-05T14:15:00.000+07:002023-11-05T14:15:46.269+07:00 UST tops off Henry Sy, Sr. Hall at Manila campus <p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">PRESS RELEASE</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2dd5a7fd-7fff-aed6-11b6-7bc3d571dd84"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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;">UST tops off Henry Sy, Sr. Hall at Manila campus</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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 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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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 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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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 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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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 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.” FMS Dean Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao said about the Henry Sy. Sr. Hall.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” UST Rector, Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, O.P., said. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” Fr. Ang added.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is on track to be completed by June 2024. </span><span style="font-family: "Apple Color Emoji"; font-size: 12pt; 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></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 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;">Download the high-resolution photos below: </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_242BvXlBoePKFH_V54p7LuOqPjqZiDW?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; 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;">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_242BvXlBoePKFH_V54p7LuOqPjqZiDW?usp=sharing</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 244px; overflow: hidden; width: 410px;"><img alt="A building with trees and a sun on the side
Description automatically generated" height="244" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/B6Rb37UVpbYd0ZOtaY6GaJ9VfNbcDeyxD7mQYyhXzwWzIoKLgl7nSwlVj5berSkEzLoYoG9JnuNtymvfw4Yqaf8nVQEqzKDNwAZaP8mR0FSFfuYIRuENNLYY9-_A1ahjym7WDcbpRTENJ1242Hbq3ldd2uekG5nBeLw00VNkIZRPB1ARLV1iGokF2qbXAGt2" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="410" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; 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 artist’s rendition of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, which will rise near Gate 10 (Dapitan St.)</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 246px; overflow: hidden; width: 387px;"><img height="246" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/IknIijizF52YBFvgpa_sicSEwNKN1tUxkL7nVkiB7GAibdxS9qObEwng_sBc8xV1VyGt2qEchmT8gmhzUJCMVgWdMYfPB9m97JnbwVQozvgAKygNckK-k77BLsvmHAUh-Fe51N-O1vrfOlUB3B-Hz7Ys2W3PGMUnsisyXI9eWVyX0e-QwfHT5r26VppGtGBL" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="387" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Heads of the UST and HSFI, led by Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ang,O.P. FMS Dean Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao, and Debbie Sy, at the topping off ceremony last October 7, 2023</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 258px; overflow: hidden; width: 387px;"><img height="258" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/-qd0MjmOla0M4SjP_7zKrRo7FLd1EvxxzraDcxuigrJr7pkHeK-p-oOtCdVdYIrvmtOrWyE2RQfwknqz37bKxvMBY-vmh08bBEjXaG-OLipPdylsVxUsFbpb9WL41E_NiFxMRJtUf05caWj47TstJ3c5GmQO_MBpBCKPuQPS_9UOuUZi2DRNsUaC4yF8YEkX" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="387" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(from left) SM Foundation (SMFI) SAVP for Education Eleanor Lansang, SM Investments VP for Securities Judith Balderrama, Henry Sy Foundation (HSF) treasurer Virginia Yap, UST-FMS Dean Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao, SMFI Executive Director and HSF Trustee Debbie Sy, HSF Executive Director Dr. Lydia Echauz, SMFI and HSF Trustee Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal are welcomed by Dr. Joreen Rocamora, Director of the UST Office of Public Affairs.</span></p><br /></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-20751270308901633572023-11-04T15:19:00.002+07:002023-11-04T15:19:34.125+07:00SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> Recognizing today's youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">teamed up to launch YOUth are the Future,a leadership program aimed to equip young student<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">leaders on environmental conservation , climate change, and sustainability issues.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">There is no better time than now to educate the youth. As stewards of the planet, it is important<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">that they have an opportunity to learn about environmental conservation, encourage them to<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">voice out their fresh ideas, and share new perspectives,” said WWF-Philippines Education for<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Sustainable Development Project Head Dino Calderon.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbFOM5ZOg2elynLVv-qoGV_NzhmMKUIrlZhyphenhyphenbXbB5cmYu7gMNLnK50QuZeXzkJmzLzgFcD9GC6LARbXQoBhE6Gc63hRLUxBTjMkNTZOFGdo5qTB4lspFvfevauXJQr3usjjnyzipoTV0Bzu4TbnXnQC7xeq8HNh6yzel-6xzP4bbAx_0_rkgHyHUfbsM/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="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbFOM5ZOg2elynLVv-qoGV_NzhmMKUIrlZhyphenhyphenbXbB5cmYu7gMNLnK50QuZeXzkJmzLzgFcD9GC6LARbXQoBhE6Gc63hRLUxBTjMkNTZOFGdo5qTB4lspFvfevauXJQr3usjjnyzipoTV0Bzu4TbnXnQC7xeq8HNh6yzel-6xzP4bbAx_0_rkgHyHUfbsM/s320/2%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">“When we provide our young student leaders with learning opportunities and expose them to<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">practical solutions, we have a chance to help them design a sustainable future. We are<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">committed to make sure that things change for the better,” says Hans “Chico” Sy, President of<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">SM Engineering Design and Development Corporation (SMEDD) and SM sustainability<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">champion.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Commencing with the grand launch on October 10, 2023, the student ambassadors from various<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Metro Manila high schools participated in a discovery tour around the SM Mall of Asia Complex,<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">which features SM Prime’s sustainability efforts and disaster resiliency practices. The formal<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">introduction of YOUth are the Future Ambassadors was held at the SMX Convention Center and<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">along with a pinning ceremony. Leaders and representatives from SM Prime, WWF-Philippines,<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">government agencies, and foreign dignitaries are also present at the event.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">In a message she delivered during the event, Department of Environment and Natural<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said, “Our journey is really about the<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">race to resilience, as our climate changes, society is changing. Sustainability is our pathway to<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">survival as a planet and that is what resilience is really about, the ability to withstand the impacts<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">of the hazards that we know and those that we could face in the future.”<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The youth ambassadors will participate in a three-day eco-camp at the Pico De Loro Beach and<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Country Club in November, where they will learn about waste and energy management,<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">resource optimization, and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies from some of the<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">country’s experts.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Renowned for its role in Olive Ridley Sea Turtle conservation, the 3-day eco camp in Hamilo<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Coast also serves as an immersive natural classroom in environmental conservation. The<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">expected output from the eco-camp is a Green Manifesto that outlines their plans to effect<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">change and a storybook module co-authored by all the participants. The program will culminate<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">through a series of mall and school tours throughout Metro Manila to boost youth engagement</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">and student ambassador recruitment.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">In a message sent by her excellency Vice President and Department of Education Secretary<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Sara Z. Duterte, she said, “This visionary program embodies the transformative power of<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">education and empowerment in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future. Taking<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">advantage of this program will give you all a head start on becoming influential figures in<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">creating a more sustainable and ecologically aware culture”.<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Together with its partners, WWF-Philippines hopes to empower young Filipinos further to<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">become the next generation of sustainability champions. Programs like YOUth are the Future,<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">can help future generations become proactive leaders who can #ChangeTheEnding for the<br /></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">planet.</span></div>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-14198580370801998042023-11-04T15:07:00.003+07:002023-11-04T15:07:27.531+07:00Expanding Sustainability: SM Foundation's 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System<p><br /></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f6cc8722-7fff-e8d1-29b5-a01461b2b988"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 246px; overflow: hidden; width: 329px;"><img height="246" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/nz_ox5YxagGJSFSMuz9y_DdqvXX55hLYiMwYdXlmzgi6ZtH-1B8JsQ-OVdS6PCo7mdQE5YiVCbpUolYvmmua8lzC9MzfpXKWcGXG90VB3d0K_jOTN6l8ZVjlWpLzFMF35Cc-jJ35Dh9SfEcObRF4Qg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="329" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; 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;">Health workers in San Fernando, Cebu Primary Healthcare Facility water the locally sourced plants using the water from the rainwater harvesting system.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SMFI’s Health and Medical Programs proactively implemented this innovation to help sustain the health of the local community while preserving the environment.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #1f1f1f; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; 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;">Ready in times of emergency</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; 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 rainwater harvesting system is essential in our health facility because the water supply in our municipality is not available 24/7,” he said. “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></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 208px; overflow: hidden; width: 312px;"><img height="208" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/4XYlrTIGmY8W__OOgC17E9auWpNjFleds9oXXEV1ZOd6JVX0wlX-noCmGdgcD9kciGFRS5KwGk0lB6s0Ijy0TK4E0u9ImPZdbdJo-gnleqgkMH0Jelh90xIohdHiunLWaPvZ_GzUoHtyXHBQUb8YEA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="312" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; 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;">SMFI Health and Medical Programs senior project manager Albert Uy runs through how the system functions.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 214px; overflow: hidden; width: 297px;"><img height="214" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/99EiBRJvoYP-MP_GkJ6Q-XOhkKahFbnqUfskZOn7WFjVXTq5uxEIl6peyXG-xK68NXM0IsqYjLmFZDLc0eS6fv-X_4RcfAQ13XPnAPMfiP1B0Bp3WNdKN0t9QtLQAAQ2H8l59YHII3ZtGYd45KGZhA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="320.2121887207031" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; 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="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 216px; overflow: hidden; width: 145px;"><img height="216" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/FQS2OwxHrviqFMD1zqsxTiPK5Ond46MjAu-Tr2d72fc8rukakGbAcG_Aan9Yln9Ca_EK37Cr_xZJ-zn1enAAjnpNLqsViMhITL1aNgpUQjBmFmzMLarKb1ZRjfRD4B6r5hPkWPC8GKzRlundkCDP5Q" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="145" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; 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;">Health workers use the rainwater harvesting system for their outdoor cleaning needs.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; 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;">To learn more, please contact: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; 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;">Victor Persius F. Chan</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SAVP for Corporate Affairs & Sustainability</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(632) 8857-0100 local 0117</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><a href="mailto:victor.chan@sminvestments.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 7pt; 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;">victor.chan@sminvestments.com</span></a></p><div><br /></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-48734492588027859602023-09-29T10:57:00.007+07:002023-09-29T10:57:49.800+07:00 SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions<p> <b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">SM Prime explores
potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>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’.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Fluff Fuels are one type of RDF
(Refuse Derived Fuel) which are produced from shredded and compressed plastics,
papers, and fibers. These are used </span><span style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">as fuels in cement manufacturing,
</span><span style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: JA;">paper mill</span><span style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> companies, or power
companies</span><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> in Japan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b-T68Q9KpWvnW3J00W4o8pE7pO9KRzpH84LUoR2f65snh9B1egzGvu3mAcp2yCDMZ6DrgyczAQDSxJNThor6y9Cr66k6ehpHIF0b-Xx8hD6EfJjAU4yv5MYB4jPZJu9lgUYc5Yi5afpNZJ9ybIM0NbQFL9VxVzGwlgdSHFWCDothjUmBxI0qgCDaKI8/s5047/A7202656%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3365" data-original-width="5047" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1b-T68Q9KpWvnW3J00W4o8pE7pO9KRzpH84LUoR2f65snh9B1egzGvu3mAcp2yCDMZ6DrgyczAQDSxJNThor6y9Cr66k6ehpHIF0b-Xx8hD6EfJjAU4yv5MYB4jPZJu9lgUYc5Yi5afpNZJ9ybIM0NbQFL9VxVzGwlgdSHFWCDothjUmBxI0qgCDaKI8/w640-h426/A7202656%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 12.84px;">IN PHOTO (Left to right): SM Supermalls Vice President Liza Silerio, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, GUUN </span></i><span class="ui-provider" style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 12.84px;">Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda, GUUN Philippine Branch Senior Managing Director and General Manager Takeshi Konishi</span></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">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. “Today, Japan’s waste management
and recycling technology is among the most advanced in the world,” he said.
“There is no better partner for SM </span><span class="ui-provider">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.</span><span class="ui-provider">”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ui-provider">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ui-provider">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="ui-provider">“This will be a milestone partnership
for us,” GUNN Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda said after the signing
ceremony. "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: #101010; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-ansi-language: EN-PH; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Yu Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">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.<span class="ui-provider"></span></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-1136375804847713172023-09-29T10:52:00.006+07:002023-09-29T10:52:57.346+07:00Water Sustainability: Leading the Change at SM Supermalls<p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f4978795-7fff-4a62-ee30-8a0ed3177b31"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="205" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lpnfO8Jp28qPyE1r-HDj-CcUtjFrKBdmBZNnXcDhlfM1Qvj2RfozLFJTQX-CdRtEVy7tkAWeWnPeo-MS1u9MWwO4sJCA3Oc5eJRfubKyEcXDlFZAAvgQ2eCMUlLizLlrnNPssCO-XESxYlYwycAqVA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="308" /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 144pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Singapore’s Desalination Plant</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Source: </span><a href="https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="263" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7OQja3OdgCXH1PpwNTK8pQWAlbc9GSSxw1tTyA1OHSD4R42fLvJiedBTJOWjzvyTry7qgQ2q79oT1lk7hC0wpgGwJ8xrkCqi71TKwh4iBrBDEp9fVG0nFNT4OyWvj8mWJZEOrEFTEXIjVQxmDq-oOA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="352" /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Delta Works in The Netherlands</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> was built by Rijkswaterstaat to protect the country against flooding from the North Sea. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Source: </span><a href="https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Inspiration for the Philippines</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In the Philippines, a multifaceted approach has also been embraced by the public and private sectors in safeguarding and managing water resources. </span><a href="https://www.smsupermalls.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Supermalls</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> 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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM's Vision: Greening the Future</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM has been recycling water since the 1990s, treating an average of 1 billion gallons of water annually in recent years, equivalent to 1,600 Olympic-sized swimming pools. In line with the </span><a href="https://smgreenmovement.com/,%20" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Green Movement</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, SM has been continuously working towards responsible consumption and water conservation in its properties.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="269" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/C7JFIJ_ZFxwjos3qVr17QpRA65x9O9zGh7JCj2gRw5nBkFz726K8Lz9fDALrWNC0T2wHSiqPZ4eogGVu9w35uQzKQkakwrtGf5FZTbQZwxHzEPa0uxKvmRYoxEUYNz5D8jFHK2En3F47jK5xsL14pA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="492" /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Mall of Asia has been involved in various sustainability and environmental initiatives, including water recycling among others.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="377" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Cu54f7SDriB5hd0kmQ07azrelHOTes8nSyWtcJKA1FM8JXGC8KocOORMOpDsFG3jio3ThaM8gsczt6kYbUQPaX1qzY0l7OpXnW9GnzwE5X9_DAkCqIms-BAbED9oEofEfhdkCPVP_o0sjyDbq-SSw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="502" /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Supermalls utilizes recycled wastewater from the mall for irrigating its gardens.</span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="308" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/F6a76aOHeIh7V1f16o4kPKLw-voHjlVqcqlYculgS8gGNwN7VzxNOVe5AeSyfMtltaT7KEpbWp41Fnzr42ej9CvhGoZrs3Syurlr__efNO2MhS9BeQh3vWJTXWlTKvqBvbHQ1U7r2CO8fG6nDg7azQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="231" /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; 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></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Recently, SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/smcitybaguio" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Baguio</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. 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.</span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="238" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BYDXSEiNMOD40aUAZqcAXsgX3FY-LojPhzwqUD5Y6ZWM-81B_M_K8VfdtZwrH6V39MzQZuYhuvBb7vW3D_c5GSv0EBEo8cpsJzNdKvSuhL6CUAnLN408cnw0b4D_rAkt6GAXCDENBPf9kxJVdyznzA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="390" /></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at SM City Baguio.</span></p><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 242px; overflow: hidden; width: 362px;"><img height="242" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jjyt8iOObXrzqwIlSO8gRLVtOM4o5wD1c8Mz4NtIE-pYI9WH4w3-xKIi7yOCDHl-0Zw6SWi2ftCBro2JereUA9aj4UbJQwfT6aU-Gnr-1OM-mrf5DDNCT0sj3ju2bBsQe8wnemjfYQkn1kjPhLXkkg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="362" /></span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 242px; overflow: hidden; width: 174px;"><img height="242" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/EsE3G-T7uaBEjPxFbDDCezD_WVPazB9nXNjdfPW7A8nq-LEBWr39SuJzVbzrqUBus3k8lv6wjU9mEs170UEVw2ngNUnx5RchLxONM058E1dTS1oYFA3BOK4vpGJ7yfarSJ3yi5xZr2CGlk8h0IE5UA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="174" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 2.4pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 249.6pt; text-align: center; text-indent: -249.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Rainwater Treatment Facility at SM City Baguio</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="text-wrap: nowrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 2.4000000000000057pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 249.6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -249.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (right) samples the potable water from the SM Baguio</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 2.4000000000000057pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 249.6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -249.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">rainwater treatment facility with SM SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin (left) and SM VP for</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 2.4000000000000057pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 249.6pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -249.6pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Corporate Compliance Engr. Liza Silerio (center).</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A Brighter Future Ahead</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: 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></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: 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-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Cares</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: 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-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Supermalls</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> on social media.</span></p><br /></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-65177359576547095502023-09-29T10:48:00.004+07:002023-09-29T10:48:59.657+07:00SM Scholars Aspire to Share the Gift of Education <p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Scholars Aspire to Share the Gift of Education </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-f5356ce7-7fff-f492-38d1-86b3a7950d86"><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 362px; overflow: hidden; width: 544px;"><img height="362" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bJbDB2ColvqbfiWOFLtt7ASaHG27Wsoy6_iWrlg5RhShJOO54Uc-vB8syhwp3xZn7FPxGXaaP1i7ucVgS0AyOqLhEoqKzl8_EpscrXau1so4oEEjfkEAIvJqK9Y9tZTBbf5zrvTyBEy5Ok-XPlu14g" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="544" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">New SM scholars recently joined the contract signing event in Pasay.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">"I desire to become an educator not just to fulfill a dream but also to be a blessing to the next generation." </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 332px; overflow: hidden; width: 318px;"><img height="422.08041191101074" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_EgJdAIq_N0wCACcv5_QhmKzpBEm51MwKjumggPI4NWAKzbgkdD0Fuzjzk8KYwt3oeWl02MIbO8ykTPMwV2P7EipwCqGjjfhGfThFdxLW-YbOuAI5gKxD4GHhXM4R2s1e0F81E0H-lXNNVdHg5yVsg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -13.679625928401947px;" width="318" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Scholar and aspiring educator Princess Eunice Motel</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">"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," she said.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To pursue her dreams, Princess has chosen to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education at the Philippine Normal University, her dream institution. "PNU is renowned for its ability to nurture exceptional teachers," she remarked. "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." </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Despite considering other career paths, Jhona opted education, drawing inspiration from her mother, who is also an educator. "Watching, observing, and listening to her, I learned the basics," she shared. Driven by her love for reading and writing, she also chose to specialize in English. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When asked if she plans to work abroad after graduation, Jhona keeps her options open, recognizing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. "But right now, I want to ensure that my mother enjoys a good life before making such a significant decision," she explained. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 334px; overflow: hidden; width: 459px;"><img height="334" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YZz_0eGrYaHCVTcYSuFIUr8Y70uGciiLv2u6wV82aKc09cFWKPJ3ACbJXjZQX1gqjD2lNgLAtkXy4juffvJ0OJ04SeRk_8joAklq09SYYq_W65Kb-g--iHsGthpAjxWyxCG0J0Majaw6jlOx8acf6g" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="459" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM scholar Krissa May Oquindo (right) aspires to be a teacher for her family and community.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When asked about her motivation to become a teacher, Krissa responded, "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." She has selected Science as her major to deepen her understanding of the subject and to enlighten others about it. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Krissa has no plans to teach abroad. She believes that while there is demand for teachers overseas, the same holds true in the Philippines: "My passion for teaching is rooted in caring for the next generation, especially for the youth of our country."</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Additionally, SM's tech-voc scholarship program has produced 4,669 graduates, further contributing to the development of skilled professionals in various fields. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-62792476025595297812023-09-29T10:47:00.003+07:002023-09-29T10:47:37.875+07:00 SM group turns over 104th school building<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM group turns over 104</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 0.6em; vertical-align: super;">th</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> school building</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-23c1546a-7fff-41fb-dcf6-90377db770ba"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 320px; overflow: hidden; width: 480px;"><img height="320" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jufDG414ncwISWzCBUDjapil4p482tHNvRB9PYlAyDlTiDvaBx9HzAozP8obPWHZ6BJf1XYG0PJ67BNDCRabuNESWxc0B1MhcNlVsSRKwJTr2cLIg3MI9xZYeJ0N2uEEBzqGEWoINhOiqCfhlTomRQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" title="Inserting image..." width="480" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM scholars from Roxas City volunteer to clean the new school building ahead of its turnover.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It also includes concave blackboards, electric fans, and LED lighting. Emergency lights were installed in the stairways for emergency-preparedness.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">To further assist, the SM group will help with the maintenance and upkeep of the said school.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Social Good </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 321px; overflow: hidden; width: 480px;"><img height="321" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZvE3A1E41yJk3rNvKyBz0bL5x4xpEZWfrwL5R0_N_3awZaAxsLeSRg9BCUVK5A_d4FaICjrXv-5ki5pOUYpzDtNBRwvFPW6D-Q4Aw2aqsKOxltv2xJvybl4uN12pjDWqJpeLki9f-tjkRaKILNZOHQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" title="Inserting image..." width="480" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SMFI School Building head, Juris Soliman (center) leads the preparation if the school building turnover. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-31164610535034126692023-08-28T16:57:00.003+07:002023-08-28T16:57:53.738+07:00Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies<p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c67d33e0-7fff-07eb-0237-9381251ccb7d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” 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. 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“Coastal land reclamation is a forward-looking approach to urban development,” says </span><a href="https://www.ianfulgar.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Architect Ian Fulgar</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, the principal architect of </span><a href="https://fulgararchitects.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Fulgar Architects</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. 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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” adds Architect Fulgar. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cities that lead coastal land reclamation </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Singapore, Dubai, and Hong Kong, says Architect Fulgar, are some of the world’s most notable cities with impressive urban reclamation projects. “Not only have they transformed their respective landscapes but also captured global attention,” he says. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> `<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAhvmTSc9I9mc9xA8FrDtb7DHhqJZfdfYLcHnPxJnBbXiR-s93nqu_zwVdKGe-BKfGRVIfsi5_roIF52c6Tq52MT1g-fuRjzQmSc67nc5ZFzNIBawCHRkyWY8CayObh5okFpaOvxmTjqg3R8CcTjvohyYI74fve_-prU-Vjcb_1IGAzzpw60lk01woEE/s4032/(3.2)%20pexels-anastasia-yudin-3920503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAhvmTSc9I9mc9xA8FrDtb7DHhqJZfdfYLcHnPxJnBbXiR-s93nqu_zwVdKGe-BKfGRVIfsi5_roIF52c6Tq52MT1g-fuRjzQmSc67nc5ZFzNIBawCHRkyWY8CayObh5okFpaOvxmTjqg3R8CcTjvohyYI74fve_-prU-Vjcb_1IGAzzpw60lk01woEE/s320/(3.2)%20pexels-anastasia-yudin-3920503.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-43ffa3b0-7fff-8d40-236c-ea06e3d0ca64"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">“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,” says Architect Fulgar on these cities’ commitment to sustainability atop function and aesthetics.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">Best practices of coastal land reclamation</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">“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,” adds Architect Fulgar. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">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 development's environmental footprint.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">“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.”</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div></span></div><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-20662989908679812772023-08-28T16:30:00.005+07:002023-08-28T16:30:41.409+07:00SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impact<p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6z6EbBqBZ_UoXc-zumj0U4CNBoT7BcfD4b6Yjy6FnowZNXhV8sdNeJA02G_-qt5JR0zAi12XGERIgol8j8pu-nkReQqHmELXzRVhNHh5TRBCjGe-1LDXTrrbsiSQxYHa6GpcLsffFyvhjsXIf8qZBjLTDDEBAHnuX1fevIXFYJhdrg6E53bjgH7aejI/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="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6z6EbBqBZ_UoXc-zumj0U4CNBoT7BcfD4b6Yjy6FnowZNXhV8sdNeJA02G_-qt5JR0zAi12XGERIgol8j8pu-nkReQqHmELXzRVhNHh5TRBCjGe-1LDXTrrbsiSQxYHa6GpcLsffFyvhjsXIf8qZBjLTDDEBAHnuX1fevIXFYJhdrg6E53bjgH7aejI/s320/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Sir%20Albert.png" width="201" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span><p></p><p> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span> </span>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.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c46c4f70-7fff-4062-e0d5-2a8a0431368a"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The rainwater harvesting facility also operates without electricity and features labeled faucets for intuitive recycled water use.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” Jagmis shared. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” she said.</span></p><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/AVvXsEid6L7wpmpMeyEgqVaRB8o6cdutY86wtkNekkBJV9JfAkTAQ1wrhZJmOe_6EKQxXwmo7AfNOLsviEaMCnBhNXm0yKaPQpFv46eFdTaOtSp6frcxlLeD-v8Od7Ze9uH8lZ-eFmP5knJAtZ8cC2Sud-j25wcDRC-4c_xhV_rBRb8XWdj3Fm6-R3qVV3Bt0T4/s2944/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Label.png.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="2944" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid6L7wpmpMeyEgqVaRB8o6cdutY86wtkNekkBJV9JfAkTAQ1wrhZJmOe_6EKQxXwmo7AfNOLsviEaMCnBhNXm0yKaPQpFv46eFdTaOtSp6frcxlLeD-v8Od7Ze9uH8lZ-eFmP5knJAtZ8cC2Sud-j25wcDRC-4c_xhV_rBRb8XWdj3Fm6-R3qVV3Bt0T4/s320/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Label.png.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-9a971cfe-7fff-df1e-fcb2-efec1d3d6f5e"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Faucets connected to the rainwater catchment are duly marked to help guide the community.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></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/AVvXsEh7IiQrlRZPBw6oxEGTOgKAVYp1VMZWHA-i79oX5zIkVw7AUUPHM5_7OXjxx42Qzl3GjO0zDXS2HDRsJpJ3qAjIw48wYCnyPfB_iKSoxPegv6oFMljkubfT_MiqW7x0mFoglq8aFq-nBgljbtrmQcHExWpF4IkeXP0MzMuWbovK1Bj-abR3AbiRqN6WtwM/s848/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Midwife%20Narcisa%20Jagmis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="717" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7IiQrlRZPBw6oxEGTOgKAVYp1VMZWHA-i79oX5zIkVw7AUUPHM5_7OXjxx42Qzl3GjO0zDXS2HDRsJpJ3qAjIw48wYCnyPfB_iKSoxPegv6oFMljkubfT_MiqW7x0mFoglq8aFq-nBgljbtrmQcHExWpF4IkeXP0MzMuWbovK1Bj-abR3AbiRqN6WtwM/s320/Copy%20of%20Health%20-%20Rainwater%20catchment%20in%20Palawan-Midwife%20Narcisa%20Jagmis.jpg" width="271" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-107b6bfa-7fff-16d4-8aaa-862ee4076484"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Midwife Narcisa Jagmis observes as the system collects rainwater from the gutters.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-21399834249054431652023-08-28T16:23:00.004+07:002023-08-28T16:23:50.415+07:00SCPW, UAPSA join hands with SM Prime in promoting wetland conservation<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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFnNUW2cJ6m5IT0jnOaayVmI1nXKLz2RtJaMe6po1Rxf6o8UOfNeP09jjwIn8kfBaezpAwiYKCAVdFbS1PXdNvhjHuC-BoabL5PhBlyZm01zhcw9OOtO4jIcKxlPtjw4zeS1QGR3QhtXz2LKYII2Cqrtr2yOw8pS_HLF98wmaGABFlm9qR70B-Glvchc/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="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFnNUW2cJ6m5IT0jnOaayVmI1nXKLz2RtJaMe6po1Rxf6o8UOfNeP09jjwIn8kfBaezpAwiYKCAVdFbS1PXdNvhjHuC-BoabL5PhBlyZm01zhcw9OOtO4jIcKxlPtjw4zeS1QGR3QhtXz2LKYII2Cqrtr2yOw8pS_HLF98wmaGABFlm9qR70B-Glvchc/s320/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SCPW president Arch. Celestino Ulep leads a discussion on nature-based architecture during the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>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.</p><p>Bannering the theme "Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and Nature-Based Architecture," the hybrid symposium featured presentations centered on fostering knowledge and awareness about wetland conservation and innovative design approaches. </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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcw81ZB8qJrw2hClq3CfukTKvINMIXEAEBRPKWfs7Wt8SS4a2plTWdifnt6mJvscovqUQFwprO11jv4vrJotaiEazmmOf2J85qnzuEspt16P9yoSm_QC1iotn-6Zm7qIry4Zli8B2nQ3JFpPULSvbkRUKeLusQlyBweAr-g6WcPt5QlS_9JzDCSXkBPw/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="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmcw81ZB8qJrw2hClq3CfukTKvINMIXEAEBRPKWfs7Wt8SS4a2plTWdifnt6mJvscovqUQFwprO11jv4vrJotaiEazmmOf2J85qnzuEspt16P9yoSm_QC1iotn-6Zm7qIry4Zli8B2nQ3JFpPULSvbkRUKeLusQlyBweAr-g6WcPt5QlS_9JzDCSXkBPw/s320/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-c554c5ff-7fff-2aba-ce57-dc9874ea4c44"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SCPW president Ar. Celestino Ulep leads the opening of the Wetland Center Design Symposium</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Meanwhile, Arch. Aaron Lecciones, SCPW Special Projects Officer, made a detailed visual presentation on the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park (LPPWP) Design Team's experience. He highlighted the challenges and triumphs of designing a wetland park, serving as a source of inspiration for aspiring designers and architects.</p><p>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.</p><p>"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," SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo said.</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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNlnQAuLfwvr7hMiidrn8TTy34RKFqKoGrnZuBmWNxyn7gwdPYYodNXYrUMcv0L4f-mPjQqwaRfwLKcAjgJ7nogcwcPCkMs9N13eKuYHydHA7T67mSz9FhStkeNM7D3JgpadUPvguVW4FtzsgJgppFoSdIZ3ilFdGdag6m1mGjJDjWPefV3tobsH-uME/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="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNlnQAuLfwvr7hMiidrn8TTy34RKFqKoGrnZuBmWNxyn7gwdPYYodNXYrUMcv0L4f-mPjQqwaRfwLKcAjgJ7nogcwcPCkMs9N13eKuYHydHA7T67mSz9FhStkeNM7D3JgpadUPvguVW4FtzsgJgppFoSdIZ3ilFdGdag6m1mGjJDjWPefV3tobsH-uME/s320/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium3.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5e554123-7fff-3730-3897-e7cccd1fad16"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <span> </span><p>Castillo further emphasized that environmental protection and nature conservation are integral pillars of SM Prime's sustainability campaign and that they believe in the power of cultivating the younger generation’s devotion to building a sustainable future.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p> <span> </span></p>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-54453509756446889852023-08-28T16:14:00.000+07:002023-08-28T16:14:02.625+07:00Sec Loyzaga: Invest in rainwater collection DENR, SM Prime calls on cities to innovate and invest in water-saving technologies to avert water crisis<p> </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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Rvxn7COiBcUwQ4VDGhezpXjAmSXdWULd5DSxuk1khSB61snxQ0EdbkiIFVuO2L_uNcXwxKavL7PHx5SH66gm9qZCOToLbXo-16fFrWY5i7RTVa3t_QfF8dMKWX_pFHcoKCRadL6j0Bd0JPg8BP2hjlFOn38ENO9V6Cyqil3xyhyssEB5Wfp07HIGlJ8/s5120/Copy%20of%20Green%20Summit%20July%2026.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3408" data-original-width="5120" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Rvxn7COiBcUwQ4VDGhezpXjAmSXdWULd5DSxuk1khSB61snxQ0EdbkiIFVuO2L_uNcXwxKavL7PHx5SH66gm9qZCOToLbXo-16fFrWY5i7RTVa3t_QfF8dMKWX_pFHcoKCRadL6j0Bd0JPg8BP2hjlFOn38ENO9V6Cyqil3xyhyssEB5Wfp07HIGlJ8/w602-h401/Copy%20of%20Green%20Summit%20July%2026.jpg" width="602" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-dcebef41-7fff-8ec3-0068-371ed2556461"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">At the multi-stakeholder forum, “Towards a Greener Footprint”, in Iloilo City recently, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Environment Secretary </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. From left to right: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, journalist Ces Drilon, Secretary Loyzaga, urban planning and landscape architect Paulo Alcazaren, United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) co-chair Michaela Rossette Santo-Tayag and SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza Silerio. Photo credits to Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Office of the Mayor.</span></p><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-60cef4e8-7fff-b9ba-1fca-a6bed067319c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">At the multi-stakeholder forum, “Towards a Greener Footprint”, in Iloilo City recently, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Environment Secretary </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“We need to invest in the appropriate engineering and infrastructure to deliver water from the source,” Secretary Loyzaga said. “We must avoid, if not reduce drastically, the extraction of groundwater which in low-lying coastal areas causes subsidence and increases flooding.”</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> “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,” Secretary Loyzaga said.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Based on the latest report of the Philippine Statistics Authority, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">water abstracted for own use increased from </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">215.2 billion cubic meters (bcm)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> in 2020 to </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">217.8 bcm</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> in 2021 countrywide. From 2010 to 2021, the largest amount of </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">self-abstracted</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> water is for the power </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">sector (58.7%).</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> This was followed by </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">agriculture (33.5%);</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">construction (5.3%);</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and services sector and </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">households (2.6%).</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Earlier this month, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #171717; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Launched at SM City Baguio, the facility will supply mall tenants with enough potable water to help reduce sourcing from the communities’ water table.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” Engr. Silerio explained. “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.”</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Faced with this challenge, Engr. Silerio shared that SM Prime will continue to find innovative ways to address the climate challenges. “We continue to evolve and adapt technology to improve our resource consumption as part of our climate action,” she concluded. </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-84498723521057498592023-07-30T13:54:00.001+07:002023-07-30T13:54:02.352+07:00SM Prime taps Citicore Renewables for the supply of Clean Energy<p> </p><span id="docs-internal-guid-d7130554-7fff-eae9-7ba8-85e3e268b8bd"><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 28px; overflow: hidden; width: 177px;"><img height="28" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yZBZHuhQPD6CyxAjAwsQ4lQehVd8ABCVu0k2uI4If9u0cBXJ3jFkNd2oZhRT64x09QA4c54_cySZstaYeFQtjqgqxvLatq3ElXM7r9GKVMhETCewRm6YycQOw9qDDY2MHyJ6dwbSDlwgcUlduxHdog" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="177" /></span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 59px; overflow: hidden; width: 150px;"><img height="59" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zBzDZjhPymbqcCzSNTOr_VinV5e2shMRgw5bQZOj1UgK2W5cYLboGu3-bdafWl_1MO3ocwMnUFPcwBFUK9VnwSH-8EcuEMfJTzwfRl-meHHS4k_MZM-DZXOfmiWIC9tcY53PvK2stKpC2To0syo1uw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="150" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 59px; overflow: hidden; width: 150px;"><br /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 623px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ClEV3NN4tmOkGjTbGE_0VbmlRR57K3fklUnjr6KhgH5A9bzz51d8nshds4E_75kZ4L85LVfSxsMxqyJu5f8_IL6TeyLKjqnG83xieiZM4QdzVhhf8T4xkQ3HNNk2YCcly-fOMU5G040jWO5lRQ3DpQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="623" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(From left to right) SM Prime Energy Consultant Jaime Patinio, SM Prime Chief Finance Officer John Nai Peng Ong</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, </span><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, CREC Chairman Edgar Saavedra, CREC President & CEO Oliver Tan, CREC Sr. Manager Sales & Energy Trading Jerard Garcia</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and Citicore Renewable Energy Company (CREC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 11 July 2023 as a joint commitment to champion renewable energy.</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Through this partnership, SM Prime will source its energy requirements of up to 90-Megawatts (MWac) from CREC’s upcoming Lumbangan Solar Power Plant in Tuy, Batangas. The long-term agreement will commence in the first half of 2024. This is in line with the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) policies of the Department of Energy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This development further strengthens both CREC and SM Prime's commitment to the Department of Energy's program of moving up the renewable energy supply component of the Philippines to 35% by the year 2030. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“This partnership marks our strong commitment to providing sustainable operations in our developments nationwide. It is aligned with SM Prime's target of achieving net zero by the year 2040. SM Prime ensures that its risk-informed investments catalyze sustainable development and positive change in the communities where it operates,” said Mr. John Ong, SM Prime Chief Finance Officer.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The agreement with SM Prime adds to CREC’s long list of blue-chip company partners, attesting to the company’s solid performance and service excellence.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“We are happy to partner with SM Prime in providing clean and safe renewable energy for their power requirements,” said Mr. Oliver Tan, CREC President. “We believe that their support and trust in us through this partnership reflects our commitment as a renewable energy provider, and we are glad that SM Prime shares in our vision of a sustainable future,” Mr. Tan added. ###</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ABOUT SM PRIME:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM Prime is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia that offers innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities with the development of malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers.</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ABOUT CITICORE:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Citicore Renewable aims to lead the renewable energy revolution by empowering Filipino communities through positive energy. With a projected 5 Gigawatts of green capacity addition in the next five years, Citocore Renewable is committed to powering a First-World Philippines with Pure Renewable Energy.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans"; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-1472858781773061822023-07-30T13:52:00.002+07:002023-07-30T13:52:59.258+07:00A Founder’s Dream: Urban Farming and the SM Foundation<p> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-40f84166-7fff-2cb2-ef16-dd6aef61f9cf"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 225px; overflow: hidden; width: 568px;"><img height="225" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8QVLpTtxY-9llR55GG3GpMBJCG0upc8Qgc4gAIks-nueNK-gtuCSmDKQKCh6ti4_AvMEED9ahwACLmXTXgNuHxvB6mGN_aHte8HmjmqklIFG5N5CLirCPR1DZraGhyzvA8Zb98yZuHwkjjQqm7SETA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="568" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City North Edsa</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 240px; overflow: hidden; width: 575px;"><img height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5X_x0GoUmD1IjAapnrlySpz5UIeq4pu7RC5uA2l3xCI4Ogi9tGaeDVKpyJCTf4MJ0r2BjSDQAr9rNdgeH3cWIzqDifO2BRLENs-_Ht_6wdFYmJR8U0Kmp6iqdiFxKAi7cuGPhYJnwY7wvD8UvtVXCQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="575" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Roxas</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 205px; overflow: hidden; width: 317px;"><img height="205" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ROT8FrBQDz7GHX82jMb9cUjyiX36QveiJ08P4aoTHTXUdesB4KPSYC99xfZN552mUd5pKH2H8yVwadIIMXaSAWfzZ30q4IRIBcktamK4f4sOnGkBxnBEkOSBN3FbPpXKWGgLvbsFcl_T0tGjT_5L7w" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="317" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Clark</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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 ensuring its success.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 200px; overflow: hidden; width: 242px;"><img height="200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i-rr8E1QSCI7n8MqH9608TE2fi3JjNPq1UIVfbX_I61o38khkqjZTzQfPsOlnSQsZCmQPNZjdj2Ca0jwiutBTcFfWKdA6O8QRQZzL-HRcc1EUeH0BPokvJXJyCEx51vrbRkIoPxqgHfBhuesrWMFrw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="242" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Naga</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 176px; overflow: hidden; width: 311px;"><img height="176" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XCv1niIk93ReEQgiR4_VuWaSFsUXoVha2yCCHSgJ7aekNVMxuf9Uk3YJ6C7h5DpAvKDWitQlt6XeEEg3cgk4Ci41FIOD9HpjVuPXwliMc2ukR951G5deqatiiT6b3-G4G9_dUJHVZmgfnl0qeyQ5vg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="311" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Cabanatuan</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Join us as we commit to a more sustainable lifestyle at </span><a href="https://smgreenmovement.com/?fbclid=IwAR3WsGZCN9wCB8EFNX5Mjum7iY1HA5Gwr8zODmS6_UJNyaSAyF8GZztd7iU" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">smgreenmovement.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> and </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=smgreenmovement&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6907584339714953217" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">#SMGreenMovement</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 194px; overflow: hidden; width: 313px;"><img height="194" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/aTyUkH1hPCwkyV0qslxuVmSBHSPY5TmlMiprVnQZCHzZEPcqQXfuTBFwA-ZihVpjY1U9xyCUFLBBFP5jnoLEhcFfRAfpWmw5F37c4dkeIU7-doh6FdaW4Zd9GjnEHlPR7B7xM-rFrYQi0Ogewm5LPQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="313" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Cebu</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 191px; overflow: hidden; width: 429px;"><img height="191" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/r6Y0-AxnfWnhvW_7cBnoEJnNmOqKyBGz7yi3FRwlWSnsb_hs3Xg0Tut5balcdm_resHxm4ke4HiB26xaZ-2vrR5pmwz93euNatK7A8mCpzgb_vIf-ZURIrmVY1s68oM-q8IXErXimHaYR7dKJxFaYg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="429" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City East Ortigas</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 277px; overflow: hidden; width: 391px;"><img height="277" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Io0rCZsLWABFSR7-0WRVsvwwH3MujeGqdqX8I7o2M-xXOQ9EfFybeT_AZyxlPr4rWF5NvDbtLrZ8xeYBtpFqC7uCyV2e0SoOVrdibarTqXNT3Z_pkTOYQqxlmYxekvVsUTuFOkJhRNQzB9d_n_utGg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="391" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Telabastagan</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 212px; overflow: hidden; width: 358px;"><img height="212" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UkMPAPgaBtg-_994NQXbh7CElQI0hxe7vbfCLiAmLfjbiyvGvr8I7JKqV82t7pi_siSWXwreSHTpdFNNggABEcgi73-ipqvwHjZvc4lSAfj7Op0mCEpMMQMhTaUsdV6N8AtBA3m5V2MdEAQH-0iWGQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="358" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Fairview</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 218px; overflow: hidden; width: 360px;"><img height="218" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/puLco7tjWV-HHpH4xUaOssBlHGfKIaFlhYYRDNR7vpaJLnk9QtqTtISyWgjURUvcpARZRaExt_2P53cH7b23ylmmEiKmhopol2u076l0pKRrDl7nlI7esKiRxV1UBM4rT5gWS_u0uNAR9pBbwzUD1A" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="360" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SM City Gen San</span></p><br /><br /><br /></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-38902002557743143292023-07-30T13:51:00.001+07:002023-07-30T13:51:12.485+07:00SM Supermalls, Mesa ni Misis team up for the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ikKDdxuEmwsP9DMn7TZ9yEXNml7pFvNfzsnoL8wCeeYG5KZ0g7dkPRt8NwyXqRYtNcSxEV5rASEKcTbBOf7YAU-wCjfztlca3XozYj-bn4Uip37z-wql5BCVRep5mIqb_qH1bxPwCb3JGYjXNOxskfv_rJTz3gxUTZmREKVwAqFridmT-AXD5zPVLO0/s4528/Supermom%20072223-142%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ikKDdxuEmwsP9DMn7TZ9yEXNml7pFvNfzsnoL8wCeeYG5KZ0g7dkPRt8NwyXqRYtNcSxEV5rASEKcTbBOf7YAU-wCjfztlca3XozYj-bn4Uip37z-wql5BCVRep5mIqb_qH1bxPwCb3JGYjXNOxskfv_rJTz3gxUTZmREKVwAqFridmT-AXD5zPVLO0/w400-h266/Supermom%20072223-142%20(3).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>J<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">ust 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.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-154b0235-7fff-ea9e-2f0e-e7d25f491c2a"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">SuperMoms gathered once again for the biggest and grandest super momma convention, which also marked the launch of </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Juana’s Table</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, the newest recipe book by Mesa ni Misis’ Juana Manahan Yupangco.</span></p><div><span> </span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4eo9EVoL4bp9FdoRFflz4BQjwyH1NKGZTaDGoXLM9M30DDkHnOowVJG7k5zNGDnFV9Idr7nbP5RqwZgwT0fIgmz5HhcYX5XoPq5Y_FNoe95ogOGFsYGlkAqMjhSx7KzneCNucbjv2DDnC3eUPNegowLIGl20CehDPcHmktRSsQQOrjym6vMbTAmwTHI/s4528/Supermom%20072223-145%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4eo9EVoL4bp9FdoRFflz4BQjwyH1NKGZTaDGoXLM9M30DDkHnOowVJG7k5zNGDnFV9Idr7nbP5RqwZgwT0fIgmz5HhcYX5XoPq5Y_FNoe95ogOGFsYGlkAqMjhSx7KzneCNucbjv2DDnC3eUPNegowLIGl20CehDPcHmktRSsQQOrjym6vMbTAmwTHI/s320/Supermom%20072223-145%20(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><br /></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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.” said Grace Magno, SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. 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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RqPsGLzMtcVkpk5yyuueV1Fw7sjSDlNsvaMWkieWik6L5Ly92BnvxZun-TBTyGh1_0SWGUDA40eiihfRQOlQj0e6HLH5e3CI6JuEoQZzvR_T0niMEwmZZ8DfC61fhoOXqH8w5HIhNiNHzLSkix2GhKQUqPX31JDheXXuGodHzMszqzKS2dh_SqX3D20/s4528/Supermom%20072223-131%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RqPsGLzMtcVkpk5yyuueV1Fw7sjSDlNsvaMWkieWik6L5Ly92BnvxZun-TBTyGh1_0SWGUDA40eiihfRQOlQj0e6HLH5e3CI6JuEoQZzvR_T0niMEwmZZ8DfC61fhoOXqH8w5HIhNiNHzLSkix2GhKQUqPX31JDheXXuGodHzMszqzKS2dh_SqX3D20/s320/Supermom%20072223-131%20(2).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">“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,” said Juana Manahan Yupangco.</span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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 </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/SMSuperMomsClub" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">www.facebook.com/groups/SMSuperMomsClub</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span></p><br /></span><br /><br />thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-58049305846551757572023-07-30T13:44:00.004+07:002023-07-30T13:44:16.377+07:00 SG Hassan Pasco receives a Plaque of Recognition from CDRRMO<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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkunXYi6zWpKn-fzrKXEzrgdZmRFPTcyhE28pSVbMUWm17fR7NOyDoqk8bCACgmjj_WQ5z_8u4XNCJGn4_0fhiFC477LJ4jlOV0xnTO-AVaxbFGvx9Q3lR1sVpIv5-QJKFEY7ddeYSXNp3KpNF9b2kjxVogQxm5gZ48xnp36kj7uWaN68ftep_V97fL8/s1115/photo%201%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1115" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkunXYi6zWpKn-fzrKXEzrgdZmRFPTcyhE28pSVbMUWm17fR7NOyDoqk8bCACgmjj_WQ5z_8u4XNCJGn4_0fhiFC477LJ4jlOV0xnTO-AVaxbFGvx9Q3lR1sVpIv5-QJKFEY7ddeYSXNp3KpNF9b2kjxVogQxm5gZ48xnp36kj7uWaN68ftep_V97fL8/w543-h295/photo%201%20(1).jpg" title="SG Hassan receives a plaque of recognition from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office officials: (L to R) Ralph Kristian Eustaquio, Research and Planning Division Head, Vanessa T. Reyes, CGADH-I, CDRRMO , Rolly Asaula Administrative Division Head and John Edward Babani Administration and Training Division Head. With them is SM City San Pablo CRS Manager Ramon Domingo (3rd from right)." width="543" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Quattrocento Sans',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">SG Hassan receives a plaque of recognition from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office officials: (L to R) Ralph Kristian Eustaquio, Research and Planning Division Head, Vanessa T. Reyes, CGADH-I, CDRRMO , Rolly Asaula Administrative Division Head and John Edward Babani Administration and Training Division Head. With them is SM City San Pablo CRS Manager Ramon Domingo (3rd from right).</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-c5e6fd65-7fff-de41-57ae-c737798355bc"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-6bc84925-7fff-e65e-513c-1392b45eaa34"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">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.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-83496357552569789322022-04-20T20:47:00.002+07:002022-04-20T20:47:42.462+07:00Empowering communities through #SocialGood <p> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">The private sector plays a significant role when it comes to economic growth in the Philippines by generating more jobs and contributing to our gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond that, it is also considered to be a driving force for inclusive and sustainable development in the country as more and more businesses employ corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to address social and environmental concerns within the communities where they operate.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e04e0904-7fff-9153-a09d-32711542e8ce"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By helping improve the quality of life of the people in these host communities, business is able to flourish. As such, CSR has become a key pillar of successful business management through the years. SM’s visionary founder, Henry “Tatang” Sy, Sr., put it best in his principle that social development and investment go hand in hand with business growth to achieve a better future.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The SM group has embraced the responsibility to contribute to nation building through its social good arm, the SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI). For nearly four decades, we have focused our resources, time, and reach to ensure that we are able to create opportunities wherever SM is present through social good programs that are geared towards quality education, sustainable agriculture, healthcare, and disaster response.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHjrBbbr39-uHupfXMdg__LZiOHw1jN-yG_iUrE3UeriD7T7B1N8xp5BFmopXJttZOohdxquq2kySCoBjGhuc29jcd-s9h5kvDtda7vwKbbybrvZcfHhwARk89ZlY7cOJ67vIDjBht_otjuqQO87DzokDPKK-FwumQ1UZCP03Dta-MRSx83-Pp7aA/s347/Scholars%20Assembly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="347" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHjrBbbr39-uHupfXMdg__LZiOHw1jN-yG_iUrE3UeriD7T7B1N8xp5BFmopXJttZOohdxquq2kySCoBjGhuc29jcd-s9h5kvDtda7vwKbbybrvZcfHhwARk89ZlY7cOJ67vIDjBht_otjuqQO87DzokDPKK-FwumQ1UZCP03Dta-MRSx83-Pp7aA/s320/Scholars%20Assembly.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anchored on Tatang’s belief that education is the greatest equalizer, SMFI established the SM Scholarship Program in 1993 to provide the youth access to quality tertiary and vocational education. We believe that through our scholarship grants, SM will be able to contribute to eradicating the intergenerational poverty cycle by granting scholarships to economically challenged but deserving students. And to complement this and more importantly, to address the challenges being faced by our public school system, SMFI, together with social good partners such as SM Prime, we have provided school buildings equipped with key facilities and equipment to underserved communities. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcGBdUW10HEI_ZAsvDc6X2PxXoMBi9wqKbiWjJI-5uQaUwrWXDmX5tgy29HVKRsJ71nT6Uu2fhUjAsskwCWds4Z_6gcDIl1CV_5z_kZU_VvpIpWxDBGyyvSzkEopDpF2B_Bcgj6mF-X6JwdALd2kNwYbASTu9x-drkI6XkCgAyIsqtJXhZe8gsq0n/s396/Super%20Health%20Center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="396" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihcGBdUW10HEI_ZAsvDc6X2PxXoMBi9wqKbiWjJI-5uQaUwrWXDmX5tgy29HVKRsJ71nT6Uu2fhUjAsskwCWds4Z_6gcDIl1CV_5z_kZU_VvpIpWxDBGyyvSzkEopDpF2B_Bcgj6mF-X6JwdALd2kNwYbASTu9x-drkI6XkCgAyIsqtJXhZe8gsq0n/s320/Super%20Health%20Center.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Another social good pillar of SMFI is sustainable agriculture that aims to address the dilemma of the aging farmer population in the country as well as the growing gap between supply and demand for local food sources. In 2007, the foundation launched the Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program to bring modern and sustainable farming skills and linkages in both rural and urban communities, empowering farmers to have food on their table and creating market linkage to provide them with economic opportunities. </span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Accessible healthcare and timely disaster response are also at the heart of the foundation’s advocacy. Through its Health and Wellness program, SMFI helps address the shortage of quality healthcare facilities in the country by constructing and upgrading health centers in host communities supplemented by medical mission activities nationwide. The Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), on the other hand, gives immediate assistance in the form of relief goods and medical services in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets to communities affected by calamities and disasters that frequently occur in the country.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, SMFI was one of the first organizations to assume an active role in assisting in the pandemic response by expanding the reach and impact of the Health and Wellness program and utilizing its partnerships to extend a helping hand to frontliners and Filipinos nationwide, especially those in SM host communities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Through these social good programs, we continuously aspire to be a development partner for our host communities and serve as model for other organizations in terms of bringing social development specially in areas where they operate.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Implementing CSR involves a dynamic learning process given that social and environmental good are moving targets </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">–</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and these cannot be fully achieved through one-time activities and decisions. Instead, companies should view and approach CSR as a process of continuous improvement that involves being constantly alert to new issues and considerations, which can be achieved through consistent community consultation and engagement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And contrary to the notion that CSR is only an approach for large corporations and multi-national businesses, small and medium-scale enterprises can also have the means to benefit their respective communities in their own ways. In fact, they are more likely to effectively facilitate local-level CSR programs as they are more deeply embedded in their communities. Examples of these include sourcing of raw materials from community-based suppliers, matching and encouraging charitable work by employees, and even as simple as going paperless in their daily business operations.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CSR programs, no matter the size or scale, are valuable to the communities they are serving because of their pivotal role in promoting sustainable, just, and balanced development, and contribution in addressing social and environmental challenges. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-21256605627985846782022-04-20T20:44:00.003+07:002022-04-20T20:44:24.142+07:00SM joins Earth Hour 2022; Lights switch-off, Virtual Run part of activity line-up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8ajngPMbYGPJPdzU_5Eztq36lKzUwygujYXYUPkhDkjox6WwAK-o2avKYU2bIAVnQKYjcCP7iM4cyiZIZe8rYoxjQ532ZD3MXMJ1eVikTiZbFya98QKbkNHDAqZHkIVVoQFBXuR3PMQrfoEduDKQdmzAsmcmAbsOWkzXNDpfLStWakGJoX7KdMAu/s1656/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1656" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju8ajngPMbYGPJPdzU_5Eztq36lKzUwygujYXYUPkhDkjox6WwAK-o2avKYU2bIAVnQKYjcCP7iM4cyiZIZe8rYoxjQ532ZD3MXMJ1eVikTiZbFya98QKbkNHDAqZHkIVVoQFBXuR3PMQrfoEduDKQdmzAsmcmAbsOWkzXNDpfLStWakGJoX7KdMAu/w670-h256/MicrosoftTeams-image%20(1).png" width="670" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of the company's sustainability efforts, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is once again joining the world in observing Earth Hour, with this year’s theme "Shape Our Future," focusing on how we can work together in halting and reversing climate change and nature loss by 2030.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-3a584f99-7fff-c0ad-ef65-b4d9b1a5a7bc"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Earth Hour is an annual campaign launched in 2007 by the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) that encourages the turning off of non-essential lights as part of energy conservation efforts for the planet. Since its first observance in the Philippines in 2008, SM has been joining the campaign every year, being one of the first in the private sector to support it.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, SM will continue to promote the campaign by being one of the official partners of WWF for the Earth Hour Virtual Run, to be held from March 26 to April 22. Aside from this, all SM malls will be joining the light switch-off on March 26 from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 306px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="306" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XkW20AX7DJhVjGE69sdPa97EyJJPiG6tGsNzpShbOAKqjjm-6p7AnkESLjhpoGZwupPcTg7GQeSK3m5JbRNH41cN56RnNQDCiPuCAyPAew4lv1lNGA0vp4LLvxE088WuUgnLlX4J" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"SM is proud to have been supporting Earth Hour throughout the last 14 years. Every year, we partake in this very important movement because we want to inspire people to action and tell them that no matter how small their contribution is, it will go a long way if we work together," said Engr. Liza Silerio, SM’s Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Head of Sustainability. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Through Earth Hour, we want to engage over a billion people worldwide and engage decision-makers whether in business, institutions, and governments, to move the agenda of nature up the priority list in the global sphere and in the national agenda. We want people to lend their voices as we're shaping our future, </span></p><br /><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and hopefully, we'll be changing the ending for the positive – for both people and the planet,” said Atty. Angela Ibay, Climate and Energy Program Head of WWF-Philippines</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aside from joining the campaign every year, SM has been active in environmental protection in many ways. For instance, all SM malls are equipped with energy and water conservation facilities. The company also regularly joins tree planting activities, and has waste management initiatives such as Trash-to-Cash, e-waste and used acid lead batteries collection programs, and the plastic waste collection program with the Plastic Credit Exchange.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM has also been investing more in renewable energy. Eight malls in the country and three in China are now equipped with solar panels, with more to follow in the coming months. SM also pledged to increase its use of renewable energy to 50 percent of its overall energy usage by year-end.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 253px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="350.54174280166626" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hP6HxsWiyo0o8aepx--5eXp0iVcux_I8NfUt7LlMUWsjUg_OqS9JQem6HKGu805mX43JS94YgpS2uY0S-2JdwmYxb8eGVaJXD5a1egAOJVfj9kf4XFc0IUV2tzj29EeHMQKRCX7h" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -47.27405568957329px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #44546a; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM City Tuguegarao Downtown Solar Rooftop</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM's other sustainability initiatives include the annual Green Film Festival, promoting environmental awareness among students and the youth through films; the AweSMSeas project, promoting awareness on the negative impact of plastic waste on seas and oceans; and the International Coastal Cleanup joined by thousands of volunteers every year, to name a few.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, supporting initiatives that focus on communities and the environment. In addition to its programs on the environment, SM Cares’ advocacies include programs on women and breastfeeding mothers, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, children and youth, and the Bike-Friendly SM Program. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.44; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares to learn more.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arimo, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-89224382217653131412022-04-20T20:36:00.004+07:002022-04-20T20:36:54.144+07:00 SM Supermalls teams up with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) to boost the Department of Health’s ‘Resbakuna Kids’ nationwide vaccination campaign.<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/AVvXsEizFp78KLZlygoD4j2AKr4mUGcwoFuDeZ5L69xHqIs3XgGTq5fVVBH4p_dSwLvaKxJUKFwPKBkPMI1cMbhVh61_tbxtEsJwAM9mrOGcIOIhn1emwppZtERghQHRLqbpGN6QBLvXriqRaS5qNB_VnRWEJxv22ILuTWvI0ID73gGxv8UJ-ZUTaKBfSSy1/s3008/Copy%20of%20SM%20GSP%20A%20(941%20of%201130).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="3008" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFp78KLZlygoD4j2AKr4mUGcwoFuDeZ5L69xHqIs3XgGTq5fVVBH4p_dSwLvaKxJUKFwPKBkPMI1cMbhVh61_tbxtEsJwAM9mrOGcIOIhn1emwppZtERghQHRLqbpGN6QBLvXriqRaS5qNB_VnRWEJxv22ILuTWvI0ID73gGxv8UJ-ZUTaKBfSSy1/w397-h265/Copy%20of%20SM%20GSP%20A%20(941%20of%201130).JPG" width="397" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-111611c2-7fff-a423-025f-945b5522b259"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Laging Handa! SM Supermalls, the PH government’s single biggest private entity partner, together with Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) launched Resbakuna Kids to vaccinate Girl Scouts aged 5-17 and adult members for booster shots at SM Megamall's Kids wonderland-themed vaccination site. The event was attended by SM Supermalls Senior VP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin, SM Supermalls Asst. VP for Operations Ian Mathay, Mandaluyong City Hospital Director Cesar J. Tutaan and GSP National President Nina Lim-Yuson.</span></p><div><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM Supermalls’ ongoing vaccination efforts will now also welcome over 700,000 members of the GSP to get inoculated against COVID-19 starting April 2.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-75fa655c-7fff-3365-df05-e96179007f60"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We remain devoted to supporting the ‘Resbakuna Kids’ campaign of the Department of Health, and I think what’s more important is being able to administer the vaccinations particularly to the Girl Scouts of the Philippines who have not been vaccinated yet,” said Joaquin San Agustin, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SM Supermalls. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">San Agustin also urged those who are still hesitant to get jabbed to safeguard the public’s health and safety.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We encourage everyone to get vaccinated and for those who were vaccinated to get their boosters. It is not only for the safety of the person [but it is also] for the safety of their families and we, at SM Supermalls, will always welcome everyone for vaccinations here in our malls nationwide,” San Augstin said.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">GSP National President Nina Lim-Yuson also echoed the need for children to get vaccinated so they can fulfill their duty of serving their communities.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn7ZhFQ8To0Ie1g7mE1BYmoNvgF6rHHLgRfkbys8Nq8SPteyS_bFhePFTSdcopPDWAAmRm3K_5WFgp24-_8JcicyVLv-aY3_q7K8Py1HCOTAo0feYyLSFCS_7-Fx24EGl3yJD6VJw8nBGNs-6XEMNbA2dAy2gOgTxFas1K-UPjZoPCY_fH-DnJD4H/s3300/Copy%20of%20Main%20KV.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3300" data-original-width="2550" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidn7ZhFQ8To0Ie1g7mE1BYmoNvgF6rHHLgRfkbys8Nq8SPteyS_bFhePFTSdcopPDWAAmRm3K_5WFgp24-_8JcicyVLv-aY3_q7K8Py1HCOTAo0feYyLSFCS_7-Fx24EGl3yJD6VJw8nBGNs-6XEMNbA2dAy2gOgTxFas1K-UPjZoPCY_fH-DnJD4H/s320/Copy%20of%20Main%20KV.png" width="247" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We know the Girl Scouts [of the Philippines] made their promise to serve God and our country and to help people at all times. You cannot help others if you are sick. We want everybody to be healthy and well, and that is why we hope they will all get vaccinated at SM Supermalls,” Yuson said.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This initiative led by SM Supermalls is encouraging members of the GSP who have not been vaccinated yet, especially children aged 5 to 11, 12 to 17 and senior citizens to get jabbed at their nearest SM mall vaccination site.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prior to the vaccination day, GSP members must register in their respective local councils. Parents and guardians must also secure copies of any of the following documents: birth certificate, health records, school registration or ID, or baptismal certificate.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The collaboration between SM Supermalls and the GSP aims to speed up the vaccination rollout in the Philippines in order to achieve herd immunity in the country as soon as possible.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.3800000000000001; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the single biggest entity to vaccinate Filipinos in the country, SM Supermalls has already administered over 9.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines nationwide in its 78 mall vaccination sites. The mall chain remains dedicated in its commitment to ensuring a safe malling experience for the public through its staunch support of the government’s nationwide vaccination campaign.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-90993104522813096752022-04-20T20:30:00.002+07:002022-04-20T20:30:36.175+07:00SM Turns to Rain Water Harvesting a key to Living Flood Free<p><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Climate change is real and Filipinos are among those who can attest to the devastating effects it brings to everyday life. Faced with about 20 typhoons a year, the Asian Development Bank reported that the total impact from storms have reached about US$20 billion from 1990 to 2020. It causes a temporary disruption due to mass evacuations which bring about an average of 2-8% reduction in gross domestic product annually. </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0a8ec8d3-7fff-779b-d463-967d396a84e3"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Despite the reoccurring devastation felt during calamities, Filipinos still manage to see the humorous side of life and are often reported as one of the happiest people in the world. However, this may soon be tested as, according to the latest report of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, things are about to get worse as the planet heats up, accelerating the effects of climate change and making the Philippines more vulnerable to drastic changes in weather patterns. </span></p><div><span><br /></span></div><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On average, the Philippines receives about 2,400 millimeters of rainfall each year, one of the highest in the world. While this poses a problem for the country, there is a silver lining, as it can also be the solution for water scarcity. However, currently the Philippines only harvests around 6% of its rainwater compared to India which harvests around 60% of the 700-millimeter average rainfall it receives each year. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rain Water – a friend or a foe?</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Water is a scarce resource. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number 6 identifies access to clean water as one of the global priorities to be achieved by 2030. Aligned to its environmental responsibility programs, SM takes a closer look at the use of water and how it can be turned from a foe to a friend.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM builds its malls and integrated lifestyle cities with resilience and sustainability in mind. Understanding the value of water, SM builds rain water catchments in its malls to harvest large volumes of rain water particularly in flood prone areas.</span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 277px; overflow: hidden; width: 477px;"><img height="277" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/G6ZAB8NzGW8ffYmWhrVlNBqY2U5UG2ln-LwdH2snUpUUGHUkQyrf4EYZ-0oQMJmKbbjLM6QZsqOX6p_4nkZvy4jAzS991_W1dpKUWI4QKc5Y8LtstwOkwXakzDXly-aTBh_zQKKT" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="477" /></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“We approach it two ways: resilience – to help communities be flood free; and sustainability – to optimize water which is a scarce resource so we can use it for other purposes rather than just waste it,” </span><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">says Architect Fides Garcia-Hsu, Vice President at SM Engineering Design and Development.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vermont Park and Vermont Royale are two communities that once saw rain as a foe. Every time it rained, their neighborhoods ended up under water, damaging their homes. Today, home owners welcome the rain as water that can be harvested and stored for future use. The reason? SM City Masinag’s rain water catchment facility! It has a 17,681 cubic meter water capacity. The two communities connected their drainage systems to the mall which is equipped with three 30HP submersible pumps which are used to pump out accumulated rain water. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Wherever SM is, we try to help our communities become resilient to changing weather patterns,”</span><span style="color: #2f5496; font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> explains Arch. Garcia-Hsu. “Nationwide, we have 20 malls equipped with rainwater catchment facilities that help rain water management to avoid flash floods for surrounding communities.”</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a company SM invests 10% of its capital expenditure to integrate disaster resilient and sustainability features in its malls and integrated lifestyle city designs. “We take a long-term view on resilience and when we talk about sustainability, we look at how we can address perennial problems like flooding and address systemic change,” Arch. Garcia-Hsu expounds.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Serving as pioneers in the installation of rain water catchment facilities, SM was instrumental in the passing ordinances and inclusion of the installation of water catchment facilities for developments by regulatory bodies. In recent years, Senator Manny Pacquiao passed the ‘Rain Water Harvesting Act – Senate Bill 1309’ mandating the establishment, maintenance and management of rain water harvesting systems in the country. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> “Aside from building resilient infrastructure, we also build the resilience of our stakeholders by providing disaster preparedness training through our SM Cares programs,” shared Chito Bauzon, SM Cares Marketing Asst. Vice President. “We have programs targeted to senior citizens and those with special needs as they are the ones left most vulnerable during times of calamities.” </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With the threat of climate change looming, typhoons are only expected to get stronger with intensified rainfall. With more Filipinos moving to urban centers, the Philippines will need to retrofit its cities for resiliency or build new sustainability cities to finally live flood free.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Quattrocento Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw3KuK2t3LgXEHQlMGi0oXVk5ZNhZge9CgkA62kjZyaPdHDdvVjVG-S7D8-l3UD_-JC1U8MMGrHUJj6bhu7ulu6eGv4dKOFGp1oMhcs4yrakCsz29dI32Nm64qNl9jQMyGOfPQHotuC8reHIgdC8j0mST-N79A6s8rJI8TZlrXmE9b8NPY3F6KRBs/s5786/SM%20Malls%20Rainwater%20Catchment_v03102022.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5786" data-original-width="3509" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUw3KuK2t3LgXEHQlMGi0oXVk5ZNhZge9CgkA62kjZyaPdHDdvVjVG-S7D8-l3UD_-JC1U8MMGrHUJj6bhu7ulu6eGv4dKOFGp1oMhcs4yrakCsz29dI32Nm64qNl9jQMyGOfPQHotuC8reHIgdC8j0mST-N79A6s8rJI8TZlrXmE9b8NPY3F6KRBs/s320/SM%20Malls%20Rainwater%20Catchment_v03102022.png" width="194" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-42270254712894139262022-04-20T20:22:00.002+07:002022-04-20T20:22:20.331+07:00Hamilo Coast MangrovesHamilo Coast through its developer, SM Prime’s Costa Del Hamilo, Inc. safeguards a 20-hectare mangrove forest, the largest of its kind in Nasugbu, Batangas. Together with the World Wildlife Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines), Hamilo Coast continues to preserve over 50,000 mangrove trees to date as it remains committed to its advocacy for environmental and social sustainability.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXBOlHwOQLdTPFttzj9wVDlbtv8_JM08efknmen8wZG0aEFLz9Vu-SlZ8BZLYyDnQ5k3oJVuCD83aeGFFFUe73HqMhPf2TlXeiQInxxTq_K5y3heF2cJkW11zRxhDzTSMH2KdVmjJdzSIoY4UjL9gXvlurXGVT-Flg9vzn_XENK-p4L6P7lZfVWK0/s5744/hamilo.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="3829" data-original-width="5744" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXBOlHwOQLdTPFttzj9wVDlbtv8_JM08efknmen8wZG0aEFLz9Vu-SlZ8BZLYyDnQ5k3oJVuCD83aeGFFFUe73HqMhPf2TlXeiQInxxTq_K5y3heF2cJkW11zRxhDzTSMH2KdVmjJdzSIoY4UjL9gXvlurXGVT-Flg9vzn_XENK-p4L6P7lZfVWK0/s320/hamilo.jpg"/></a></div>thereyoujhohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01601533536356312164noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2590222903511780389.post-55148278230261387672022-04-20T20:06:00.005+07:002022-04-20T20:25:27.344+07:00SM Supermalls will color you happy this summer!<p> <span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bursting with color starting April, SM Supermalls is giving its shoppers of all ages a spectrum of hope, happiness, and fun with delightful and safe activities that everyone in the family can look forward to when they visit their favorite SM mall.</span></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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrzBVzPdMXow_g1zhlDI47DHMLdcqOmd22ua3jzlHLiy1V4zcKD6TQqC3CQaRRDIsTSdWU3nwck2gZS8lcWxRBsMPJEd8vri4MoAtDFNmA3xutYu0yzVwiOBKp4BzP3DfjTSa1imQpRet6fIXJ1RzJ61REcM7tpvhUvFk3u77s9XfrfgpLu-szMuA/s2048/SM%20City%20Grand%20Central.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrzBVzPdMXow_g1zhlDI47DHMLdcqOmd22ua3jzlHLiy1V4zcKD6TQqC3CQaRRDIsTSdWU3nwck2gZS8lcWxRBsMPJEd8vri4MoAtDFNmA3xutYu0yzVwiOBKp4BzP3DfjTSa1imQpRet6fIXJ1RzJ61REcM7tpvhUvFk3u77s9XfrfgpLu-szMuA/s320/SM%20City%20Grand%20Central.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM Grand Central</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-248a6976-7fff-4995-35e2-85c3e5c6afad"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Snap-worthy rainbow play areas! </span><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Multifunctional play pods in all colors of the rainbow await you at the indoor and outdoor play pods that kids and kids-at-heart will love. From rainbow staircases to larger than life displays, you’ll have no trouble getting the best and most colorful #POTD entry!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sizzling hot summer deals! </span><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What’s summer without a mall-wide sale? Go on a shopping spree and get all your summer essentials, including must-have toys, at the nearest SM mall. Delight your kids with sporty knick knacks, inflatables, and bikes to amp up their summer activities even while at home. Visit the pop-up stores in select SM malls for great finds and exclusive deals!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidB7cxPyqESM6HuZUYmWNxb6MCovKEVv__r3cjV4AGXH0pghePxOehPqkFFa2ZQmki8NXh523hFNBnb6yA4Ji8ti3aD5O3ZWOJt9kuqr_1H2l-RJjUHoCX6Hy9tQqt_MidE1NHlodp1mgBeQPRINBQxPssoYzVqSOvFPlRtkM97vrLE42g6g4RxIW/s6720/SM%20Mall%20of%20Asia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidB7cxPyqESM6HuZUYmWNxb6MCovKEVv__r3cjV4AGXH0pghePxOehPqkFFa2ZQmki8NXh523hFNBnb6yA4Ji8ti3aD5O3ZWOJt9kuqr_1H2l-RJjUHoCX6Hy9tQqt_MidE1NHlodp1mgBeQPRINBQxPssoYzVqSOvFPlRtkM97vrLE42g6g4RxIW/s320/SM%20Mall%20of%20Asia.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM Mall of Asia</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sweet treats and Summer Eats! </span><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sip, eat, repeat, and satisfy those cravings with a wide array of food and drink choices at SM Summer Eats! A weekend al fresco market awaits you with delicious meals and refreshing drinks all in IG-worthy colorful dining spaces! Watch out for Summer Teas happening on April 16 to 30 where there will be lots of discounts on the best milk teas to quench your thirst too! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer fun under the sun! </span><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Time to flex that Tiktok talent! Be witty and wacky, colorful and bright, at the SM Summer Tiktok challenge which you can shoot at any of the the malls’ colorful outdoor and indoor displays. For pawrents, you can have a furry fun time with your pets when you join the pet olympics, go on a picnic with them, or treat them with a pampering session. For the fitness buff, there’s going to be a 7-day fitness blitz for adults and kids at select SM malls where you can blow off steam and sweat it out. Whatever your passion is, we have lots of summer fun activities lined up for you!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></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://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks7ZiwLtutjejyV0__bo5Mh9wLYjBAzSu4mAGlM4xSFZWM9N5CjYwLIovauPLlnfzNYgZ-TpJThfHMs7oF8P7IQkRb2wUSY2zO0Bmzyt9_Ge1tSrwtN42iBHnS6FlYw4MF6qekOcH44DlOiwKq6jErywBuWweKhKE22oVzsKrxaaZmDeojpA9b-PI/s1725/SM%20City%20Manila%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1725" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiks7ZiwLtutjejyV0__bo5Mh9wLYjBAzSu4mAGlM4xSFZWM9N5CjYwLIovauPLlnfzNYgZ-TpJThfHMs7oF8P7IQkRb2wUSY2zO0Bmzyt9_Ge1tSrwtN42iBHnS6FlYw4MF6qekOcH44DlOiwKq6jErywBuWweKhKE22oVzsKrxaaZmDeojpA9b-PI/s320/SM%20City%20Manila%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM Manila</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/AVvXsEgM4Y1NFyzP3n5-L7DJvpbsnPGOSN5G0lZ9LJlX8MSZDOIE_3NSQANxwGmFq5HPYPjRtM6Vn0rF0omoJBjPW76roOy8t2u7i1ZqD_5BrkAcIgG2TuewqpLq9e19jwwXDOn9zQO90Y3ki3XkNO4sn2yLa8eqf6u5Nk8zBt_5YYgAQg2qwjZf1BIADIhl/s1800/SM%20City%20Manila.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM4Y1NFyzP3n5-L7DJvpbsnPGOSN5G0lZ9LJlX8MSZDOIE_3NSQANxwGmFq5HPYPjRtM6Vn0rF0omoJBjPW76roOy8t2u7i1ZqD_5BrkAcIgG2TuewqpLq9e19jwwXDOn9zQO90Y3ki3XkNO4sn2yLa8eqf6u5Nk8zBt_5YYgAQg2qwjZf1BIADIhl/s320/SM%20City%20Manila.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM Manila</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Corbel, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From safe dining to shopping and everything in between, make it a fun and colorful summer to remember at SM Supermalls! 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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Start biking in a place that your child loves. Does your child love the beach? If yes, then you need the </span></span><div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">perfect </span><a href="https://www.sixthreezero.com/collections/beach-cruiser-bikes" style="font-family: "noto sans symbols"; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">beach cruiser bikes</span></a><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> to get you started. </span></span><div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">You can show your child how fun it would be to cycle near the beach and just smell and experience the salty breeze.</span></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You should bring snacks whenever you ride your bicycle with your kids. One of the things that can make them cranky is getting hungry. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">S</span></span><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre;">ince they are going to pedal their bikes hard, there is a tendency that they will get hungrier in a faster amount of time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre;">Prepare the snacks that they love and make sure that they will get enough energy to enjoy the bike ride.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Another thing that you can do to get your child excited is to have the bikes customized. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">There are a lot of kids who will surely appreciate </span><a href="https://www.sixthreezero.com/pages/customizer" style="font-family: "noto sans symbols"; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration-line: none; white-space: pre;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">custom bicycles</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">.</span><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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