How retailers can beat inflation with automated demand forecasting and replenishment this Christmas

Due to a certain increase in consumer spending, the Christmas season is always a chance for many retailers to grow their businesses. In fact, it was shown that Filipinos spent 331% of their monthly salary on holidays in 2021. However, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on the supply chain, in addition to the current economic difficulties like skyrocketing inflation, rising petroleum product prices, and waning customer confidence, jeopardize the success of this year's holiday season for many merchants.

HONOR continues to expand its presence in SM Malls!

HONOR has recently announced that starting November 15, HONOR fans can already experience its latest products up close as it officially opens its new kiosks in select SM malls in the country. 

mWell launches the country’s first health app wellness tracker via the nationwide Zumba® Fitfest Tour

Continuously breaking new grounds in digital healthcare, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (MPIC) mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health app, is partnering with the country’s top Zumba masters to launch the mWellness Score via the mWell Fitfest Tour Zumba challenge that kicked off in Cebu.

UNICEF cards bring back Paskong Pinoy

Limited-edition UNICEF Christmas cards with artwork by National Artist Larry Alcala are the perfect way to spread joy this coming giving season! 

mWell unites hundreds of doctor-volunteers, mental health experts, and health-conscious Filipinos on National mWellness Day

Last August 27-28, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (PSE: MPI) mWell, the Philippines’ fastest-growing health app, made history by gathering hundreds of doctors, medical specialists, and mental health experts to give free online consultation and sound medical advice to patients and health-conscious Filipinos from all over the country.

Pru Life UK taps Ben&Ben as an ally to help Filipino families get the most out of life

At a fun-filled family day event held at The Island in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, leading life insurance Pru Life UK formally unveiled Ben&Ben as its new brand ambassador to assist more Filipino families in making the most of life.

Market! Market! hosts I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair

 

Market! Market! hosted I AM POSSIBLE - a PWD Entrepreneurs Fair where talents, skills and products proudly crafted by the PWD community were showcased. Have you visited the area and was able to express your support for persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their initiatives?

Shopee and the Department of Trade and Industry partners for the 3rd ASEAN Online Sale

In collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of International Trade Relations (BITR), Shopee launched its third ASEAN Online Sale Day from August 8 to 10. By displaying various local and regional products on Shopee's platform, this yearly sale commemorated the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' (ASEAN) 55th founding anniversary. The ASEAN Online Sale has continuously provided customers with a wide selection of high-quality goods from the region over the past three years in order to provide customers with a pleasurable online shopping experience.

Stellar Results Mark PHINMA Education’s 18 Years of Serving the Underserved

Board top scorers, a 97 percent NLE passing rate, and strong graduate employability.

PHINMA Education’s Continuing Mission

PHINMA has been providing quality education to more than 95,000 students in PH and Indonesia. After 18 years of pursuing its mission of making lives better through education, PHINMA Education welcomed over 95,000 students in SY 21-22, resulting in a 79% revenue increase, year-on-year. The organization, made up of ten schools in the Philippines and Indonesia, offers over 110 programs covering the entire education chain and boasts a 75% board exam passing rate for first-time takers.

Ortigas Arts Festival 2022 Workshop Schedule

Now in its fifth year, Ortigas Arts Festival remains true to its goal of making art accessible for all. Additionally, the festival will have workshops exclusive to Ortigas Community Card members every weekend this July!

Mobile Legends: Bangbang, Season 9 Playoffs watch party happening on April 28 to May 1, 2022 at SM Supermalls

Calling all mobile gamers!

SM Supermalls has partnered with none other than Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, and is the official venue for the Season 9 Playoffs watch party happening on April 28 to May 1, 2022.

Hamilo Coast through SM Prime’s Costa Del Hamilo safeguards a 20-hectare mangrove forest

 

Hamilo 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.

Empowering communities through #SocialGood

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.

SM Turns to Rain Water Harvesting a key to Living Flood Free

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.

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.

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.

Rain Water – a friend or a foe?

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.

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.

“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,” says Architect Fides Garcia-Hsu, Vice President at SM Engineering Design and Development.
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.

“Wherever SM is, we try to help our communities become resilient to changing weather patterns,” 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.”

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.

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.

“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.”

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. 

Let SM Supermalls color you happy this summer!

Starting in April, SM Supermalls will be bursting with color, offering consumers of all ages a rainbow of hope. Happiness and enjoyment may be found via wonderful and safe activities that everyone in the family can enjoy when they go to their favorite SM shopping center.

SM joins Earth Hour 2022; Lights switch-off, Virtual Run part of activity line-up

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.

Shopee launches Career Jumpstart Series to help accelerate tech careers of students, young Filipinos

The internet economy in the Philippines is anticipated to increase by 30% yearly by 2025, reaching USD28 billion. It will be critical to develop young, tech-savvy staff in order to maintain such rapid growth. Indeed, the DTI has identified one of the top priorities for the 2022 Philippine E-commerce Roadmap as upskilling and reskilling Filipino talent. Shopee, the top e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, is launching its first ever Career Jumpstart Series, a curation of virtual open houses meant to equip emerging tech leaders with career-building skills, in April 2022, as a means of supporting the digital economy development.

EastWest's female executives bring to banking experience, skill, and understanding

Banking, like many other professions, has generally been perceived as a male-dominated area. It's the same in the Philippines, where banking started in the middle of the nineteenth century. When one thinks of bankers, one may still conjure up images of prim and learned gentlemen.

What’s the best BNPL partner for side hustlers? Get to know from this episode of Kwentong HC

For the longest time, side hustles have always been an integral part of the Filipino working culture. Most commonly known to Filipinos as ‘raket’, these are sideline jobs undertaken for extra income. You see them everywhere – from your neighbor offering personal care products, a co-worker selling goodies and snacks at the office, or your former classmate with an online selling business. 

CEB Advisory : Transfer of Cebgo Operations at NAIA Terminal 4

 

Cebu Pacific (CEB) announces that beginning March 28, 2022, all Cebgo (DG) flights to and from Manila will be operating from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 (NAIA T4). 

Philippine Airlines Joins Clorox PH Safer Today Program

As health and safety became a top concern amid the pandemic, Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, collaborated with the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) to provide cleaner and safer shared spaces for travelers. 

Pfizer Philippines Foundation and ASSIST partner to promote breast self-examination

Pfizer Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PPFI) has partnered with Manila-based international non-governmental organization (INGO) Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) for a program called Likayan to raise awareness on breast self-examination (BSE) techniques for early detection of breast cancer, as part of its commitment to promote and improve public health among local Filipino communities across the country.

Let children unbox a summer full of wonders with McDonald’s Happy Meal!

Now that summer is just around the corner, children and parents alike are getting ready with summer activities to learn, play, and explore together. With its new Happy Meal program, McDonald’s is ready to give families a Summer Full of Wonders! 

Bayad Bags Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Collecting Partner Awards

 

Bayad was recently recognized as Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Employer Remittance Collecting Partner and Top Individual Payor Collecting Partner for 2021, during the Pag-IBIG Fund Chairman’s Report held last February 23, 2022.

Gaining almost a million increase in transaction volume covering both digital and over-the-counter payments from 2020 to 2021, Bayad and Pag-IBIG Fund’s partnership has sparked a conversation on the future of payments.

Currently, Pag-IBIG Fund members can settle their payment and remittance transactions through Bayad’s 92,000 physical touchpoints inclusive of Bayad Centers and Bayad Partners. Aside from this, downloading the Bayad Mobile App or accessing Bayad Online directly on the internet, makes it possible for Filipinos to transact wherever they may be.

Putting a spotlight on these service solutions, Bayad is shaping sustainable processes not only for private corporations, but also for government institutions like Pag-IBIG Fund.

 

Bayad, recognized as Pag-IBIG Fund’s Top Collecting Partner for two categories: (1) for Pag-IBIG Individual Payors (2) for Employers’ Remittances

Bayad President and CEO, Lawrence Y. Ferrer shared “Despite, the impediments brought about by the pandemic, our partnership with Pag-IBIG Fund strengthened as we ensure that no hardworking Filipino is left behind in a growing digital economy. Our transaction volume has significantly increase, which only proves that we are on the right track in keeping pace with the times and the people we serve.”

In photo (L-R): Mr. Chito P. Inza – Cruz, Bayad Chief of Products, Mr. Francispito P. Quevedo - Bayad Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Lawrence Y. Ferrer - Bayad President and CEO, Mr. Aldous N. Brigino - Bayad Strategic Partnerships and Alliances Head, and Mr. Dennis G. Gatuslao – Bayad Chief Commercial Marketing Officer.

In the years ahead, Bayad will continue to acquire more channel partners to serve millions of Pag-IBIG Fund members. This will enable a wider array of bills payment services including electric utility, water utility, e-loading, insurance, electronic toll collection, airline booking, medical reimbursements, and other government services.

Moreover, Bayad has upgraded its digital infrastructure and cybersecurity measures, making transactions with Pag-IBIG Fund protected and seamlessly settled with real-time posting.

Ultimately, Bayad has continued to collaborate with Pag-IBIG Fund in the pursuit of building a financially resilient society.

As catalyst for economic development, Bayad is committed to elevate not only the payment experience it provides but also to ushering in the rise of public initiatives that will help Filipinos navigate new opportunities and adapt to the uncertainties posed amidst the time of pandemic. 

Sustainable living for everyone

 

Today, living an eco-friendlier life has become much more manageable. With many simple yet effective ways to make our everyday lives more sustainable, and with many groups ready to help us take that first step toward a greener future, there is every reason to start today. Living a personal sustainable lifestyle can be impactful only if we do it together to preserve our planet for generations to come.

 

One of the best things to live sustainably is to reduce your carbon footprint. Many seemingly harmless daily activities can contribute to a higher carbon footprint or other greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, leading to dramatic climate changes. An increased carbon footprint includes high electric consumption, driving our cars over short distances, and the excessive use of aerosols and air conditioners, to name a few. Try to identify and minimize these activities if you can, or look for more eco-friendly alternatives, if available.

 

You can also lower your carbon footprint by using energy efficiently. Use energy-efficient appliances, replace your old lighting fixtures with LED lights, and turn off energy-consuming items when not in use. Doing these eliminates energy waste in your home and helps you save more on utility expenses.

 

The 2020 Climate Transparency Report disclosed that the Philippines generated 1.18 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita in 2017. The country will need to reduce its emissions to below 132 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2030 and below -198 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by 2050. It is to meet the 1.5°C-compliant climate change mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement, of which the country is a signatory. 

 

Together with the Plastic Credit Exchange, SM Cares helps gather empty, clean, and dry plastic waste at select 

SM Supermalls nationwide. Plastic waste may be dropped off every day from 10AM to 5PM.

 

Another way to make your lifestyle more sustainable is to correctly manage and segregate your garbage. Sort and separate your waste by type (e.g., paper/carton, plastic, glass, metal, electronics, etc.). It helps to find out more about your community's waste collection and management policies. You can even make extra cash if you dispose of your non-organic waste through the proper channels.

 

You can also minimize the waste you generate at home. There are many simple ways to do this. It includes reusing plastic bags, opting for eco-bags when shopping, and avoiding single-use items. By being mindful of our food consumption, we can also significantly reduce food waste and packaging. 

The 2020 Ocean Conservancy and McKinsey Center for Business and Environment report that the Philippines ranked third among the world contributors to plastic pollution, with 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste each year.

 

SM's Trash to Cash recycling market happens every first Friday and Saturday of the month 

from 10 AM to 2 PM across all SM Malls and select SDMC Malls nationwide.

 

As a responsible member of the community, SM has consistently implemented programs to inspire Filipinos to be more sustainable, educating them on the importance of sustainability and how to help protect the environment. It includes the long-running Green Film Festival, which features the free screening of environmental documentaries for students and other program partnerships that promote alternative options to plastic. 

 

SM also has projects that directly engage its mall-goers, focusing on solid waste management. These are the monthly Trash to Cash recycling market and the collection of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs), the Electronic Waste Collection program, and the Plastic Waste Collection program held in partnership with the Plastic Credit Exchange. To date, SM Supermalls have collected more than 11,600 kg. of plastic waste, 2,000 kg. of electronic waste and 908,000 kg. of assorted recyclable waste. 

Customers can drop off their electronic waste at bins in the Cyberzone and selected locations 

of SM Supermalls nationwide.

 

In addition, SM has been exploring renewable alternatives as its malls' energy source. For instance, in 2020, the company generated 9,620 MWh of energy from solar roof panels installed in ten different malls nationwide. The company has also completed solar panel retrofits in other malls. SM hopes to achieve its goal of having 50% of the energy it consumes being sourced from renewable sources by the end of this year.

 

"We have always been an advocate of sustainable living. Proof of this is the numerous environmental initiatives that the company has implemented. We build our malls with the environment and community in mind, and we make sure that our developments contribute to environmental protection," said Engr. Liza B. Silerio, SM Supermalls' Corporate Compliance Head. "More importantly, we know that personal sustainability is key to achieving the green future that we want. We will continue to implement programs that encourage positive change within our community partners."

 

SM Cares is the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, with programs to support communities, promote social inclusion and care for the environment. Its CSR advocacies include the Environment, Persons with Disabilities, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the Bike-Friendly SM Program. 

 

To learn more about these programs, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares.

SM Prime: Building strong foundations of responsible development

 The topic of sustainability in property development has surged since the world experienced Covid-19. Having to redefine the use of spaces, people soon realized how instrumental real estate is in the journey towards a more sustainable way of life. With the threat of climate change looming in the horizon and a growing population to sustain, the need to build more sustainable and resilient cities only continue to rise. 

SM Prime traces its journey on sustainable design and development way before the concept has gone main stream. At the heart of SM is its commitment to serve its customers – designing its malls to bring better comfort and an enjoyable experience in every visit to SM Supermalls. 

Sustainable Comfort 

Built through several phases of development, SM Megamall, among SM’s 78 malls across the country, has grown into the complex it is today with 800 shops including 250 dining outlets and 16 anchor tenants. Customers explore the expanse of the 10-hectare development from its convenient parking grounds, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful façade. Behind this is sophisticated engineering anchored on sustainable design and technology. 

•  SM Megamall is energy and water efficient. The building is enveloped with EIFS or Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems board which helps boosts wall insulation, making it more resistant to heat. It only uses LED lighting system allowing a 50% energy saving. The mall also tracks a lighting operating schedule following the supply requirement of our mall activity and does not contribute to environmental lighting pollution so as not disturb nocturnal animals. It also uses sensor activated escalators that contribute to about 30% energy savings. It’s air handling system uses high-efficiency air-conditioning system that has greater environmental stewardship. Lastly, it uses efficient water fixture for water savings and recycles water.

SM Megamall

• SM Megamall works with the natural environment. The mall utilizes green walls, skylights and clerestory or a high section wall that contains windows above eye level to increase the flow of natural light. It is surrounded with plants of local varieties and selection of trees and shrubs.

SM Megamall Bicycle Racks

• SM Megamall promotes mobility. Situated in the middle of EDSA, SM Megamall brings 550 buses into one integrated system to promote easier mobility. Green hybrid transports provide options for the more environmentally conscious passengers. All public transports are required to meet mandated emission levels in support of the Clean Air Act. The mall is pedestrian-friendly with about 1,595 square meters of covered walk ways. Throughout the mall, designated bike lanes and parking spaces are provided. Lastly, parking sensors not only make parking easier but has also reduced emissions in the parking areas.

SM MegaTower

• SM Megamall practices responsible materials management. The mall uses Echostop ceiling finish for noise absorption which is made from gypsum and paper liner made from 100% reclaimed and recycled paper. The Mega Tower uses insulated glass units which keeps heat out during summer months and Low E-glass to minimize the amount of ultraviolet light that comes through the windows, with both features maximizing energy savings. It also has a Material Recovery Facility dividing recyclables, biodegradable waste, residual waste and hazardous waste.

Environmental Strategy

All these initiatives are aligned with SM Prime's environmental strategy of developing, designing, and building integrated lifestyle cities with sustainability and resiliency considerations in mind. 

Echoing these efforts, SM Prime continues on its transition to clean energy. Aside from investing in energy efficient programs, the company is broadening its renewable energy investments. SM Prime targets to increase its demand for electricity sourced from renewables by more than 50% across all of its business segments by end of 2022 in support of the Department of Energy's goal of moving the country's renewable energy supply component up to 35% by the end of the decade. 

Moreover, as part of a growing movement of responsible and sustainability-centered enterprises, SM Prime has joined the 2,500 organizations worldwide in supporting the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and its goal of creating a more resilient financial system through better climate risk disclosures. Through this, it hopes to continue to drive its business to adopt more sustainability initiatives related to climate change.

At Hamilo Coast, SM property in Nasugbu, Batangas, it continues to uphold its commitment to sustainability and conservation as it planted 50,000 more mangroves which covers 100,000 square meters of the estate. This is also touted as one of the largest mangrove areas in Nasugbu.  Hamilo Coast continues to protect its mangrove ecosystem together with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines—a partnership it has nurtured since 2007.

Hamilo Coast also undertook the initiative to declare three of its coves, namely Pico de Loro, Etayo, and Santelmo as Marine Protected Areas in 2009.

SM is regreening the country sides through its tree planting program led by SM City Baguio. This is in partnership with the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Cordillera Administrative Region (DENR-CAR), Baguio Water District, the local government of Baguio City and 25 media organizations in Baguio. 

As of January 2022, over 600,000 trees have already been planted in Baguio City and neighboring towns in Benguet.

SM further promotes sustainable practices through water recycling and the adoption of technologies that promote smart water use. In 2020, it was able to recycle 28.9 million cubic meters of water.

In terms of solid waste management, SM Prime has intensified its campaign by requiring all contractors to implement proper waste management procedures during construction.   A long-running program through SM Cares, the monthly Trash to Cash (TTC) provides an avenue for the community, including properties’ tenants, to participate in solid waste management. This initiative ran for nine months in 74 malls and five SM Development Corporation properties in 2020, saving 134,067 seven-year-old trees to date.

It also undertakes paper recycling in partnership with the Trust International Paper Corporation and the responsible transport, treatment, storage and disposal or processing of the properties’ generated hazardous waste, compliant to the government’s implementing rules and regulations. 

Resiliency as a Necessity

While SM serves millions of customers every day, its impact goes beyond its businesses – touching the lives of millions more in the communities wherever it is present. For a country like the Philippines, the impact of climate change can already be felt with typhoons getting stronger and more frequent. 

Hans T. Sy, chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime has served in leadership roles in both national and international organizations focused on disaster resiliency and its impact to business and society. Leading by example, SM integrates disaster resiliency in its business strategy as well as its city and mall designs and developments. This, not only allows SM businesses to operate during calamities, instead, also helps communities become more resilient to typhoons. 

“I believe in an age-old adage; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. SM Prime has taken deliberate steps to reinforce resiliency across its properties and provide a focused approach on sustainability in order to preserve communities and save lives,” said Mr. Sy.

Such is the impact created by SM Masinag.

Vermont Park Phase 1 is located near SM Masinag. For years, it would undergo flooding during typhoons. However, the story has changed. Since SM Masinag opened to serve the community, it has been equipped with a water catchment facility that can detain 17,681 cubic meters of water, which is equivalent to 7 Olympic size swimming pools. This helped control the flooding of nearby villages during typhoons.

Meanwhile, SM Marikina, which is also in a high-flood rate zone, is able to serve as first responder and a safe haven to affected families during times of calamities. This is because it is standing on 246 stilts with an elevation higher than the highest recorded water level rise in Marikina City. 

Sustainability and Resiliency as Strong Foundations for Responsible Development

SM Prime anchors its development on both sustainability and disaster resiliency. For SM, both serve as strong foundations for responsible development – to address the increasing demand for urban areas and to address the threat of climate change. 

From the onset of concept design, SM Prime allocates around 10% of capital expenditure to incorporate sustainability features and disaster resilience when building malls, offices and even integrated lifestyle cities. 

"The safety of the communities, employees, customers, and the facility structure remains top priorities in all SM Prime developments. As I tell my design teams ever so frequently, ensuring safety is the only way I can sleep well,” Mr Sy said.”     

For SM, this means the hard infrastructure capacities as well as how spaces are designed to facilitate mobility, green transport options, greener buildings and even green technology such as being powered by solar energy. As such, wherever SM operates, SM Prime makes every effort to help create the spaces and cities we need in order to sustain ourselves into the future.

Make your kid’s birthday wishes come true with Red Ribbon’s Rainbow and Cookies and Cream Dedication Cakes!

In recent years, we've realized that it's the children who have suffered the most during this incredible period. Birthday parties with friends, which have become smaller and more intimate or virtual in recent years, are one of the things that children look forward to.

PayMaya and The SM Store bring the best mall shopping experience with exciting rewards

With more people heading out to buy necessities and indulge in retail therapy, PayMaya and The SM Store are making shopping more accessible and rewarding with two new exciting promotions!

Enjoy a uniquely delicious beefy experience with Jollibee Yumburger

If there's one thing Filipinos like about cuisine, it's meals that provide them with an experience unlike any other. They want cuisine that fills their lips with an enticing scent, has a terrific flavor, and just feels good in their mouth.

The newest endorser of Santé Barley Max is Dimples Romana

As the first quarter of 2022 begins, SANTé International continues to support the transforming potential of all things natural in enhancing the lives of countless people by presenting Dimples Romana as the newest endorser of its Retail and Wholesale division's flagship brand, Santé Barley Max.

Mom’s got your back: Iya Villania treats kids with fam fave Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll

For years, the adage "moms always know best" has proven true. Whatever the family need, especially for the children, moms always provide those that meet their tightest and most demanding requirements.

Give love this Valentine’s Day with Red Ribbon’s limited edition Valentine Black Forest Cake

Love is an amazing journey of self-discovery. People learn new things to appreciate about their loved ones throughout time, giving them additional reasons to celebrate love every day. While each year brings a new set of obstacles, it also drives people to go to greater lengths to make their loved ones feel special.