tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22782598757222427432024-03-19T08:40:24.846+08:00Mrs. WiseMrs Wise is a writer/blogger mom interested in travel, food, DIY, photography, gardening, health and dogs. Patiently dealing with her millenial teens. Believes in "Happiness is a choice, write travel create!"MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.comBlogger458125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-35456584928798109712023-03-31T17:18:00.002+08:002023-04-02T12:35:19.605+08:00THE FUTURE OF MONEY<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As a blogger, I try to be as diverse as I can when choosing topics to write about. For the past year, I have been writing a lot of finance-related articles. The reason behind, I am trying to learn more about investing, trading, and growing my money. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A month ago, I was offered an online writing job related to anything and everything about cryptocurrency. Admittedly, I did some thorough research to learn more about this subject, together with topics on web 3.0, blockchain, the metaverse. The more I read about them, the more engrossed I became. Truly – this cryptocurrency is the “future of money.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This digital innovation has lots of potential. I am sure dear readers, that by now, you have read about the rise of bitcoin! And how its price has sky-rocketed over the years. The increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies as a form of payment is also driving demand for Bitcoin. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Hbq8Ydu6Tn7BLEuRgRMmjfFcc-OfGK7cLOLe2NisLf0CFx2Ny_xxoNkb8UujZfQhC8QAO_q73W4fdT27jjKStEI_omQCGmbvpbjdZhz7WZ99FFv7MQHs8kqE7XUzMNQywjuWA_olDcRcPFI8pjrccTR6vy99RrZj5zQWO6oQTKQUvP49KDcijkMckw/s1170/338514023_3383219045251080_6704598985921641658_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="1170" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Hbq8Ydu6Tn7BLEuRgRMmjfFcc-OfGK7cLOLe2NisLf0CFx2Ny_xxoNkb8UujZfQhC8QAO_q73W4fdT27jjKStEI_omQCGmbvpbjdZhz7WZ99FFv7MQHs8kqE7XUzMNQywjuWA_olDcRcPFI8pjrccTR6vy99RrZj5zQWO6oQTKQUvP49KDcijkMckw/w400-h225/338514023_3383219045251080_6704598985921641658_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZQpyjpf4WZ1dV_dsYY00mCRNahgvvTM3FFwk974asS1bEOqq9KzdX7OzARk1e9CoZZoVnv0bDEefwtXIWM5EoYjIYWHQtGSTE8uAteCgyGz9Ad53z4IrM51ToyhbYdsU8yBQhdphlueo32KzVyjCRXcu7en-D2oxDKSGXHpQXCftelgJ-j1BHPDruw/s1170/338854326_1271056637097572_4052191220893689494_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="1170" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZQpyjpf4WZ1dV_dsYY00mCRNahgvvTM3FFwk974asS1bEOqq9KzdX7OzARk1e9CoZZoVnv0bDEefwtXIWM5EoYjIYWHQtGSTE8uAteCgyGz9Ad53z4IrM51ToyhbYdsU8yBQhdphlueo32KzVyjCRXcu7en-D2oxDKSGXHpQXCftelgJ-j1BHPDruw/w400-h225/338854326_1271056637097572_4052191220893689494_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Last March 27-28, I went to the Bitcoin Island Retreat in Boracay and networked with bitcoin maximalists and enthusiasts. I also learned that Boracay, as an island in the Philippines, has a hundred plus establishments accepting bitcoin as a payment. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I am slowly expanding my knowledge on the subject of metaverse. I am not an expert, but writing scripts and articles related to it, my goal is to share this innovation with my readers. That there is a lot of investment potential in this technology. If you learn the ropes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Speaking of savings and investments, I always visit the <a href="https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/" target="_blank">website </a>to help me manage my savings portfolio, retirement plan and mortgage goals. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The last time I visited the website, I found out that there is a new section that I can truly enjoy: a GAMING section. Games that are FUN, FREE and AD-FREE. Kids and kids-at-heart will surely enjoy playing. I highly recommend the games to younger kids, student age kids because there are lots of math problem solving games. If you can teach your kids about counting, business, saving and investing through games – grab that opportunity now! Tickle their minds! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">To date they have these following categories of games: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">MONEY GAMES </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">REAL ESTATE GAMES </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">FOOD BUSINESS SIMULATION GAMES </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">BUSINESS SIMULATION GAMES </span></li><li><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT GAMES </span></li></ul><p><br /></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">And what made me very happy with this website. They have a couple of games featuring Bitcoin and NFTs. Was excited to try them. Everything I researched about the subject is manifested in the game. So cool!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">BITCOIN TAP TAP MINE > </span><span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">where players collect Bitcoin and use them to upgrade their Bitcoin mining. </span><span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;">This game can be used as an introduction to fiat currency, to explain how Cryptocurrencies work, discuss the nature of money, the growing power of computing over our economic systems, and how currencies fluctuate in value.</span></p><div><span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p><span style="color: #2f2f2f; font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw349HIGd0dl0qbPdm-UaFjWN4haKyTAq8rz8boseDm9mAOPZ2SOXHWzpNlBiCt79myhSMvt9Htw26buSjmVg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">CASH BACK > definitely for the kids. They will learn how to give the correct change in this time pressured game. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgva8hp5QJRDWxy6UAKCFPR376Lxa__q7lgT_Pf54-LtciZgHfi9HA4ZTgovcE5nxJ0nQCWDi1Z8-HpEzsb5JWTCvjMQNtNlTsHwsezh6e6nKnsKu__J3qkdX0eNpX-fwdhkf764gONWHs-JkiDeHe30tl_u4ATBFmF1bzrSZBsZXFpKKbFP2am2ciHA/s1654/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-31%20at%203.57.36%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="1654" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgva8hp5QJRDWxy6UAKCFPR376Lxa__q7lgT_Pf54-LtciZgHfi9HA4ZTgovcE5nxJ0nQCWDi1Z8-HpEzsb5JWTCvjMQNtNlTsHwsezh6e6nKnsKu__J3qkdX0eNpX-fwdhkf764gONWHs-JkiDeHe30tl_u4ATBFmF1bzrSZBsZXFpKKbFP2am2ciHA/w640-h378/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-31%20at%203.57.36%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHc-oPOugKu4lra4g4odcO1pN-TYfhNZ0fOhfk_swmUkEHjt85i7-1ovWgv8JMX5kE5cnQaNaENn-_TjRHlBPS3cZFgghV2-isTdUjS1sI6NI436AucnM5801OqoIKi9jw7s-Blojr1dxDyZywqVyOqrwbOrg88o724fjOFALSdzglD6HUemaRzS6VRw/s1470/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-31%20at%203.57.55%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="1470" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHc-oPOugKu4lra4g4odcO1pN-TYfhNZ0fOhfk_swmUkEHjt85i7-1ovWgv8JMX5kE5cnQaNaENn-_TjRHlBPS3cZFgghV2-isTdUjS1sI6NI436AucnM5801OqoIKi9jw7s-Blojr1dxDyZywqVyOqrwbOrg88o724fjOFALSdzglD6HUemaRzS6VRw/w640-h378/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-31%20at%203.57.55%20PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you feel like playing money games just to relax, or use these money games to teach math to your kids, or learn a little bit about bitcoin and NFTs - just go to <a href="https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/money-games/">https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/money-games/</a> and I am sure you will find a game that will suit your gaming needs. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-51275377991793847892023-03-26T10:31:00.003+08:002023-03-26T10:36:43.769+08:00Uratex Mattresses Celebrates #TulogIsLife on World Sleep Day!<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uratex, the leading foam company in the Philippines, joins the world in celebrating all things </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">sleep and explaining why #TulogIsLife during this year’s World Sleep Day (WSD). “WSD” is a </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">special day happening this March 17 which hopes to reinforce the value of having a good</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">night’s sleep for every person.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></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/a/AVvXsEhdohJvd59xOf2AmSgsQeM97cYRrKuG_EfUzxEgJKIMCk9d_PZmWxmkysHbzMd5Ca7GJITDcD6ao-fkw9Xk1DIjaoANFPIF-Ihq9ruBGicsURCTouS9podxA5_NvztgJDXAMbFdSnE-kqe9kcNy62hy15YqV3pZOj0fzoK7GIbljU_zPafJ-5tNREaBhw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="2744" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdohJvd59xOf2AmSgsQeM97cYRrKuG_EfUzxEgJKIMCk9d_PZmWxmkysHbzMd5Ca7GJITDcD6ao-fkw9Xk1DIjaoANFPIF-Ihq9ruBGicsURCTouS9podxA5_NvztgJDXAMbFdSnE-kqe9kcNy62hy15YqV3pZOj0fzoK7GIbljU_zPafJ-5tNREaBhw=w640-h354" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">According to Milieu Insight and Intellect’s research on sleeping, many Filipino adults who are </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">currently employed admitted to experiencing poor quality of life due to a variety of stressors.</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">This has resulted in most of them having difficulty finding good sleep. The National Nutrition </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Council in the Philippines added that deficiency in sleep is linked to many health problems </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">relating to brain functions and even depression. With this, a complete sleep of 7 to 8 hours, in a </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">regular schedule each night, is necessary to boost our immune system.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To provide a sleep solution to every sleep problem, Uratex is committed to creating products </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">that give every Filipino family the finest possible sleep experience. Uratex has spent more than </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">five decades developing and innovating sleeping essentials to meet everyone's needs, making it </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">a sleeping companion that’s trusted by every Filipino.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“A complete sleep can truly make a difference to a person in terms of one’s health and mood </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">for the day. To aid us in getting a good night's sleep, one of the things we need to consider is </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">having the right sleeping aids (mattress, pillows) which Uratex Mattresses addresses through its </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">innovative products,” added Mr. Kurt Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive and Sleep Expert of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uratex Philippines.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Literally, #TulogIsLife and Uratex anchor this year’s World Sleep Day celebration with the World </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sleep Society’s 2023 theme “Sleep is essential for health”, as sleep directly impacts multiple </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">dimensions of health including fitness, nutrition, cardiovascular health, mental health and many </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">more.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Great deals on Uratex sleeping products</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Sleep is where dreams are made, and Uratex can help you to make the most of it – at an even </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">more affordable rate!</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd8hCU-Tr5J5Yrrz0h4U9oLU6jONNWOZ4IQWpd1bbWex7SzziJKwO2wb8dXMFm0ch7lhBcRE2Jm2Y38qoXugbNbgJC0V4qg3o3GoBFL59KRRsLB9-VuHZecGovdlih9fUcsnH_3Apax-VaB8BxawL05iLHsobgNP26E0ogN8Pizg8gXSz4707LEPFrYw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgd8hCU-Tr5J5Yrrz0h4U9oLU6jONNWOZ4IQWpd1bbWex7SzziJKwO2wb8dXMFm0ch7lhBcRE2Jm2Y38qoXugbNbgJC0V4qg3o3GoBFL59KRRsLB9-VuHZecGovdlih9fUcsnH_3Apax-VaB8BxawL05iLHsobgNP26E0ogN8Pizg8gXSz4707LEPFrYw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">In celebration of World Sleep Day, Uratex offers up to 10% discount on selected sleeping </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">products from March 15-31, 2023. Promo is applicable and exclusive to Uratex Showrooms, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Authorized Dealers Nationwide and official online store.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">“Sleeping is not only important, it’s essential for a lot of reasons. We at Uratex always strive to </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ensure that every Filipino gets the best sleep through our products, and continue championing </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">its value and impact in our daily lives,” said Mr. Christian Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uratex Philippines.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Y<i>ou can join the World Sleep Day celebration with Uratex Mattresses by using the official</i></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><i>hashtags #UratexWSD2023 #WorldSleepDay #TulogIsLife</i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uratex’s array of mattresses, among its other quality products for sleeping, made the brand </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">consistently recognized as a Trusted Brand for Mattress category at the Reader’s Digest </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Awards. This recognition was consistently given to Uratex for 13 years, including the Awards’ </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">2022 edition.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">To learn more about Uratex, its products, as well as upcoming promos, visit </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">www.uratex.com.ph. You may also visit their official Shopee page at shopee.ph/uratexph and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">follow /UratexPhilippines on Facebook, and @uratex_ph on Instagram for updates and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">upcoming promos.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">About Uratex </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Uratex is the leading foam company in the country, offering products that help enrich lives and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">create meaningful moments such as mattresses, pillows, toppers, etc. For more than 55 years, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">the brand is committed in providing comfort through its products and services.</span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-70148841213277795472022-12-26T12:55:00.000+08:002022-12-26T12:55:15.966+08:00MRS.WISE FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">As I am writing this personal article on my “financial” journey as a freelance-working mom, I reflect on what the 2-year (and still counting, for I believe it is not yet over) pandemic has taught me as far as handling my finances is concerned. The start of a new year is the perfect time to set our goals related to personal finances. Starting the year with a clean slate and creating a solid plan for money matters is a big help to reach your savings and investment goals to achieve financial success. I hope my tips will help you make 2023 the best year ever in terms of savings and investments! </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCs-iiAtUlnG_KyTPDer1F6E2TUFCXdGg0Ejdv5q1HR1yTdSVLKOiV28rWpRw797GLHuy7r4i4Jo8U_6ZiXY-sYhXvPZHkjVeSGfLXHuajkxdjLess_DjbBbrdEgjTn04ZSrp3N-8fx8Qf35pbt5UpnFlV2dhfssKIqWM-gljFA2c-MPgN2KU8TDb6Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="4592" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOCs-iiAtUlnG_KyTPDer1F6E2TUFCXdGg0Ejdv5q1HR1yTdSVLKOiV28rWpRw797GLHuy7r4i4Jo8U_6ZiXY-sYhXvPZHkjVeSGfLXHuajkxdjLess_DjbBbrdEgjTn04ZSrp3N-8fx8Qf35pbt5UpnFlV2dhfssKIqWM-gljFA2c-MPgN2KU8TDb6Q=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">AVAIL OF BIG DISCOUNTS BY PAYING TAXES EARLY.</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">At the end of the year, I always </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">make it a point to save money to pay for our real estate taxes early, that is during the first </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">month of the year. In doing so, I get 20% discount every year by diligently paying our taxes </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">early. The discount that I get, goes directly my savings account, that earn interest in the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">long run. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: justify;">PAY OFF CREDIT CARD DEBT</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: justify;">I </span>use my credit card for all purchases related to the <span style="text-align: justify;">Holidays. By doing so, all the points I earn, I use to pay off my credit card annual fee. The</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">remaining points goes to buying things as a reward for myself. </span></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">BUILD AN EMERGENCY FUND</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="text-align: justify;">It </span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">is of utmost importance that everyone has an </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">emergency fund, which is an ideally 3-6 months of your monthly expenses. During the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">pandemic, when events and TV shows were put to a halt, I depended heavily on my e</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">mergency fund. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">ONLINE VS IN-STORE SHOPPING</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small;">The</span> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">pandemic has forever changed our online shopping behavior. Most people lessen depression and anxiety by doing online purchases, I used it as an opportunity to save. I only shop online when there is FREE shipping, big discounts compared to buying things in store and when I get vouchers or coupons for buying in bulk. Online shopping also help me save more because I do not have to pay for gasoline to go to the store and the time spent in driving and queuing. Time is much more valuable than money because you can use your time to make money, but you can't use the money to purchase more time. </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">GET INSURED</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Freelancers like me have to take care of themselves. They need to <span> </span>assured that in times of crisis and emergencies, they will have money stashed somewhere, <span> </span>that can at least, give you peace of mind. This year, our family had a big medical emergency. My eldest daughter had a spine surgery and it cost us a fortune. Big help that we have insurance to cover 40% of it. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">USE TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR SAVINGS ADVANTAGE</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I have Netflix subscription. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">And every month I get notified that payment will be deducted from my mobile e-wallet. Why </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">not use the same technology to save? I have set up an automated savings process, that </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">digitally transfers money to a savings account every 1st day of the month. This way, I won’t </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">forget and I get to save the same amount of money. Savings goal achieved! </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">PLAN FOR RETIREMENT</span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Experts say that saving 5% to 10% of your gross income </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">should be your target savings <a href="https://www.savingscalculator.org/retirement/" target="_blank">goal for retirement. </a>This percentage doesn’t include the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">amount you’re saving in your emergency fund. My retirement fund is actually in high risk </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">investment that I grow every month, and I am not allowed to with draw from, not until I am </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">of retirement age. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5DrIca_8lgxie_1VxmtNvy7mf9lDrY6JZDzPjIKPsh3v2HOh3DkAJfHzDpeI0kQ3zRvJM4LZVs75TiPo0SRtRF25rpIK5aj0BS525ZNZJX4XRL9Y9m56b1toUSO63q0o7-47k_p9SfC167Hx2hiD1-Z3QOzTsigV2sAEzxBDTmcQ76C-Xi0g8fCQmKw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="1075" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5DrIca_8lgxie_1VxmtNvy7mf9lDrY6JZDzPjIKPsh3v2HOh3DkAJfHzDpeI0kQ3zRvJM4LZVs75TiPo0SRtRF25rpIK5aj0BS525ZNZJX4XRL9Y9m56b1toUSO63q0o7-47k_p9SfC167Hx2hiD1-Z3QOzTsigV2sAEzxBDTmcQ76C-Xi0g8fCQmKw=w400-h263" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;">I know that setting financial goals is not an easy task. But with good </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">financial habits we can make it work. We need to have consistency and the drive to fulfill </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">our goal. Be realistic, and always keep track of income, expenses and spending habits. </span><p></p><p></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-78798580068850202122022-11-25T23:02:00.001+08:002022-11-25T23:02:11.177+08:00UST’s Henry Sy Sr. Hall to boost health education<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Pursuing its objective of driving Philippine social development by fostering the youth and the culture of excellence through education, the Henry Sy Foundation, Inc. (HSFI) recently inked a partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Research and Endowment Foundation to construct a building that elevates health education in the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Named in honor of the late SM Founder, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall of UST will rise on the main campus in Manila to respond to the needs of digital medical education. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEjx9C0KuIlwTDtYuxOb3Dxhc7tQINom2ESbpPSiRQ7nQ4-uVgC4s_7sPEimiHaPvnZH4NS_Sjm-gIIzcetsoz0UOJe1dtQjvORXJhOdpLkcg65uUsOUJxcOXEYsjXcqk_d-3GJnp_8Yu49tiWDhV1lyJtoJiRfRnCuUPTOuhPZwHG9kV95eN8eFc1LTjA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="5389" data-original-width="8399" height="411" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx9C0KuIlwTDtYuxOb3Dxhc7tQINom2ESbpPSiRQ7nQ4-uVgC4s_7sPEimiHaPvnZH4NS_Sjm-gIIzcetsoz0UOJe1dtQjvORXJhOdpLkcg65uUsOUJxcOXEYsjXcqk_d-3GJnp_8Yu49tiWDhV1lyJtoJiRfRnCuUPTOuhPZwHG9kV95eN8eFc1LTjA" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Designed by CA Ventura & Partners, the upcoming Henry Sy., Sr. Hall in UST is envisioned to propel the health and education of future physicians in the country</div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The Hall will feature technologically advanced facilities and equipment that complement UST’s teaching, learning, and research practices. Focused on interdisciplinary collaboration in medical studies, it will also house the simulation and research facility of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (UST-FMS). </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Paragons with passion </span></h4><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Rector of UST, thanked the Sy family as they work together to provide the best education to future physicians and increase UST’s research productivity to fill the gaps where communities are disadvantaged. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Your family consists of industry leaders who have visions for the Filipino community. Your choice to support this endeavor of the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is a significant stamp of approval to the work and tradition of this medical institution,” Fr. Ang said in a letter to the Sy family. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEgleiJRtHO0cbLmSm8KcRTrxqYha-1VXhEoDF38TJ3q5RiAtbbR7P3h4aow1UCa1hGgcUpJutV4Qv6VVsNycXxzypm4jVYurO7ov03hq-VaBWLA_QRiNKAYKuCzNLqiUoykR89K0Bivt1uVHfatNbc4uRs-2Mc_wqM9_BcvM7NnO3tP5T7Yavg3F3AJkQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="4512" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgleiJRtHO0cbLmSm8KcRTrxqYha-1VXhEoDF38TJ3q5RiAtbbR7P3h4aow1UCa1hGgcUpJutV4Qv6VVsNycXxzypm4jVYurO7ov03hq-VaBWLA_QRiNKAYKuCzNLqiUoykR89K0Bivt1uVHfatNbc4uRs-2Mc_wqM9_BcvM7NnO3tP5T7Yavg3F3AJkQ" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Leaders of Henry Sy Foundation Inc. (HSFI), led by the Sy family (L-R: Harley Sy, Hans Sy, Elizabeth Sy, Debbie Sy, Tessie Sy, Henry Sy Jr, Engr. Ramon Gil Macapagal (extreme right)) , formalize its partnership with the University of Sto. Tomas (L-R: UST Rector Fr. Richard Gaw Ang, OP, Dr. Ma. Lourdes Domingo, Fr. Angel Aparicio, OP, Fr. Maximo Gatela, OP)</div><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Your family’s Patriarch, Henry Sy, Sr., had principles in life that we, as an institution, give our best to also follow. We aim to lead as paragons with passion, integrity, far-reaching and optimistic vision, sensible priorities, and discipline. At the core of this is a deep sense of charity for God, the church, and the nation,” Fr. Ang added. </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">UST’s future Henry Sy, Sr. Hall </span></h4><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Rising as an intellectual hub for future physicians, the building has a dedicated floor for the Faculties of Medicine and Surgery Research Center and the Medicine and Surgery Graduate Programs and Ethics Review Board. Here, medical education research and various medical-related specialty research will be reviewed and conducted. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The building will include specialized centers, rooms, and laboratories, such as Medical Simulation Centers and Care Ultrasound Institute, and Otorhinolaryngology Laboratory. These will be equipped with cutting-edge tools and technology to develop medical students’ competencies in multiple simulated healthcare settings crossing the human lifespan. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>The HSFI is a non-stock, non-profit organization inspired by SM founder Henry Sy, Sr.’s desire to aid educational institutions to drive Philippine social development. Its projects are undertaken in partnership with the SM group and its foundations to honor the SM founder by supporting educational institutions in promoting academic excellence as a key to a brighter future for the youth. Through the years, the foundation established and supported several academic infrastructures, such as the Henry Sy Sr. Primary School Building in Xavier School, Nuvali Laguna; Henry Sy Sr. Innovation Center in Miriam College, Quezon City; NU Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna; NU Nazareth School in Manila; and a Henry Sy Sr. Hall each at Immaculate Conception Academy, San Juan City, and Assumption College.</i> </span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-20052225973497649912022-11-11T19:25:00.003+08:002022-11-11T19:25:44.535+08:00ITS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AT THE SM MALLS<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM Supermalls brings back the excitement in every visit, joy in every sight, and a magical connection in every experience that will make every Filipino’s Christmas happier and brighter.</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdRegE_bGSXhLeDZD-JAGQLki0qx9Z5i2MyHoRJKOJ906oe9egugVhDjiXVL7Me-vAV3CkrTH2YvTx6sMdvWBu-Geq87NEJhyiYTz1ZzzTbw7fVptk7DUdFZuOOf0IcwxsxXQsvbV6ydJIem5Eu85jdZSxqhVIvhk-KuDYDJ6DKZfEaHcIFOFMa3y_w" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1364" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdRegE_bGSXhLeDZD-JAGQLki0qx9Z5i2MyHoRJKOJ906oe9egugVhDjiXVL7Me-vAV3CkrTH2YvTx6sMdvWBu-Geq87NEJhyiYTz1ZzzTbw7fVptk7DUdFZuOOf0IcwxsxXQsvbV6ydJIem5Eu85jdZSxqhVIvhk-KuDYDJ6DKZfEaHcIFOFMa3y_w=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ode to outer space: An out-of-this-world celebration starts at SM Megamall</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM officially ushered the holiday season with an out-of-this-world celebration at the Mega & Bright: Christmas in Space 2022 at the SM Megamall on October 20. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">The mall’s mega Christmas Tree decked in stars and lights was lit, signaling the start of SM’s nationwide Happy Christmas campaign. And starting October 20 until December, SM shoppers can have a glimpse of the universe through SM Megamall’s Mega Space Odyssey. The 3D LED tunnel transports individuals into space and allows them to view it immersively. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you missed the SM Megamall Christmas event, there are still more ways to celebrate the joys of the holidays. SM Supermalls has lined up exciting and festive activities just for you and your loved ones! Check out the details below:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">More Christmas Tree lighting activities in your favorite SM mall!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Apart from SM Megamall, other premier SM malls will light up their massive 50-foot Christmas trees to share hope, joy, and love with every SM shopper. Check out the dates below so you can drop by your favorite SM mall and watch the lighting of its dazzling trees full of lights, stars, and colorful ornaments.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAJQgeIhXKY9YZsgxTWnjUvsUHNE7AXDf9JpO0MVwsVaO1yJppgthEqEiOVlcdNr18p11156Lloj6YywbuXEK8ezwbkg2mb8zkoNxzXepvibI540wYw2WTHZ4C2gA_d1wTtMVpH86Ex4YlzCNhtf07sAbP4UljDoMHLRJkWA0nJME-JLtS3GbU6Kh-DQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4672" data-original-width="7008" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjAJQgeIhXKY9YZsgxTWnjUvsUHNE7AXDf9JpO0MVwsVaO1yJppgthEqEiOVlcdNr18p11156Lloj6YywbuXEK8ezwbkg2mb8zkoNxzXepvibI540wYw2WTHZ4C2gA_d1wTtMVpH86Ex4YlzCNhtf07sAbP4UljDoMHLRJkWA0nJME-JLtS3GbU6Kh-DQ" width="640" /></a></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Santa-approved Christmas Playpark</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Witness as your favorite SM mall opens a new world of Christmas with towering centerpieces, functional spaces, and sprawling activities at the Christmas Playpark. Explore the Christmas markets and play areas, and watch out for Santa appearances, character meet and greets, and other surprises! Plus, you also get to have a multisensory experience at the playpark’s light and sound shows, festive eats and holiday treats, and a whole lot more scents and feels that will embrace you in holiday warmth and ambiance.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Sparkling lights to brighten up your holidays</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Christmas won’t be festive without lights. Be in awe as you pass by hallways decked with twinkling lights, illuminated tunnels, beaming driveways, and lit parking spaces as they glow at their best. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Dining out al fresco style at the Super Spots decked with lights</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Supermalls has also created outdoor attractions for that picture-perfect, memorable shopping, dining, and leisure activities for the whole family. At The Podium, shoppers are in for Joie De Vivre with its Holiday Night Cap on October 21-23 and 28-30 at the ADB Al Fresco, and the Food Lab on October 24-30 at the Atrium East Level 2 so everyone can discover new food specials this Christmas. You can also enjoy special treats, promos, and exclusive deals from your favorite restaurants and food merchants at the SM mall near you!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium; white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Turn Christmas AReality at SM</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t miss out on a </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">phygital </span><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas experience as SM incorporates the festive season with Augmented Reality. In SM Megamall, four AR filters have been made available, including Santa Claus, Reindeer, Snowman, and Sparkle. You just need to scan the QR code at the SM mall near you and see the Christmas centerpiece and magical spots come alive!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwat2zkahWHyNZptrgckH4TyWoRMuqpIvGKfd7mwrYUBDCEWHQTHOgt3zlQnoG5NJctLsGnFTDgBW_GzmYnDSpeq-t-UZ1aY-cAktfEr_pUtb8GMd1IYkefeuT5e_L3MlBBwjQKpefLG5KGj1QL_4KrgWEip05_dQ700LGoouyh5lkiZInSO_J94_1tQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4293" data-original-width="7008" height="392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwat2zkahWHyNZptrgckH4TyWoRMuqpIvGKfd7mwrYUBDCEWHQTHOgt3zlQnoG5NJctLsGnFTDgBW_GzmYnDSpeq-t-UZ1aY-cAktfEr_pUtb8GMd1IYkefeuT5e_L3MlBBwjQKpefLG5KGj1QL_4KrgWEip05_dQ700LGoouyh5lkiZInSO_J94_1tQ" width="640" /></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Check out the Happiness Stations</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM installed various happiness stations where you can create lasting memories with family and friends. Spot the giant bears with lights at Bears of Joy corner, the happiness photo wall, the Christmas tree decors with your family photos, or the huge TV screen where you can watch your recently filmed Tiktok or IG video at your favorite mall.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Make your furbabies feel the happiness and love</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Christmas is for the whole family including furbabies! Make them happy and feel loved by joining the Holiday Paw Play Dates and Costume PAWty. You can also flex them at the Christmas photo challenge and win amazing prizes, or shop for them at the Christmas markets. Also, SM Supermalls will be partnering again with organizations for a pet adoption drive so you can help the little ones find a home in time for the holiday.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Unlock a bigger, better, and brighter virtual Christmas Village</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM will reopen its virtual Christmas Village to bring an exciting, engaging, and rewarding holiday experience to Filipinos. Check out </span><a href="https://gosm.link/ChristmasVillage2022" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://gosm.link/ChristmasVillage2022</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> as it goes live from October 28 to January 5 for an awesome augmented reality shopping, dining, and leisure experience. Create your own avatar, e-meet fellow shoppers and SM ambassadors, and enjoy bonding time with your family and friends while playing fun games at the immersive virtual Christmas zones made for you.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJO3BWIV4nVYRWOHiO8FaAJuZAYMkKnDphLQdzRSZ1mivi2A6BjGYX6Xw2EhCoJDhNuLB7uPRkj3sloAGsJAtty7D2lmjvNxuKN-lRr0nJVPZfMD9mxg7ETmRnUzGOEimbwyqGoSxC2EHDlvs_Pg2sUAB9oqeIOLZSKwNkLJnYD5s_40i8W1CqEYQTYA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; white-space: normal;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="5808" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJO3BWIV4nVYRWOHiO8FaAJuZAYMkKnDphLQdzRSZ1mivi2A6BjGYX6Xw2EhCoJDhNuLB7uPRkj3sloAGsJAtty7D2lmjvNxuKN-lRr0nJVPZfMD9mxg7ETmRnUzGOEimbwyqGoSxC2EHDlvs_Pg2sUAB9oqeIOLZSKwNkLJnYD5s_40i8W1CqEYQTYA" width="640" /></a></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Create circles of happiness by buying products for cause-oriented programs </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Since it’s the season of giving, you can support cause-oriented advocacies of individuals and organizations by purchasing products that provide opportunities and livelihood to marginalized sectors. For this year’s 100 Days campaign, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, and the Quezon City LGU for its Vote to Tote initiative.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“This Christmas, we are sending a message of happiness to every Filipino. With every activity we have for them, we hope to inspire everyone to spread sparks of happiness in their homes and communities as we celebrate this year’s holiday festivities,” said Steven T. Tan, president of SM Supermalls.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A new light of experiences will bring happiness and kindness to every Filipino as SM Supermalls create more magical memories and opportunities to touch other people’s lives this holiday season. Check out </span><a href="http://www.smsupermalls.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.smsupermalls.com</span></a><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts to stay updated on the various holiday happenings.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></p></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-67586073781423030072022-11-11T19:13:00.000+08:002022-11-11T19:13:12.154+08:00FIRST IN MANILA: A 3D Whale Shark billboard, Space Tunnel, Golden Gateway and Dazzling Light shows- ALL Immersive experiences lead to SM<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>LOOK: A 3D Whale Shark Billboard, Space Tunnel, Golden Gateway and Dazzling Light shows </b></span><b style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">take over the Holidays in Manila.</b></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7PAkxgS1x5g5SYElnLMh2oku1lBWtexxoZFsYc0yxuabx1X2Nmd3ABcV3ll1WsXCd2HSRomaNaTdzVmddD89_ZFVDVWEkQWEbvE-7UT2dRo6O2b6xsuOV-T9086AYBXOdlYo0ps4N1l3CWWwo994qFLoMRsf3MSEeBdMXbey04Uao5xpLNIDjWNo2sQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7PAkxgS1x5g5SYElnLMh2oku1lBWtexxoZFsYc0yxuabx1X2Nmd3ABcV3ll1WsXCd2HSRomaNaTdzVmddD89_ZFVDVWEkQWEbvE-7UT2dRo6O2b6xsuOV-T9086AYBXOdlYo0ps4N1l3CWWwo994qFLoMRsf3MSEeBdMXbey04Uao5xpLNIDjWNo2sQ" width="360" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Supermalls celebrates not just joyful, but also fun, immersive and experiential holidays. This year, we </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">take you to the deep oceans with SM Megamall’s first-ever 3D Whale Shark LED billboard, see the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Northern lights at the Aurora Trail of SM City North Edsa, Sparkle at the Light show and Holiday fireworks </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">at SM Mall of Asia, enter the Golden gateway of SM Aura Premier and explore the outer space at the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Mega Space Odyssey.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>NORTH EDSA’S AURORA TRAIL</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><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/a/AVvXsEgwnvWsv728eyn9M3pHoYB2bc7xrpXd0XQGc7AD5N1rjDA9OE45ATZl_95AOA-r4VaQSNGzdOtDmek_BzGtK7qr350RpW_EVzL-ymInaROE1GeFS5g5l3EFI9rKUYBDJuWMMbPb-f44od-95ARXa6ycwd-sTAJwwahBgRQJsi6d2TV-g_EK1FdpCvlHQQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3016" data-original-width="4528" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwnvWsv728eyn9M3pHoYB2bc7xrpXd0XQGc7AD5N1rjDA9OE45ATZl_95AOA-r4VaQSNGzdOtDmek_BzGtK7qr350RpW_EVzL-ymInaROE1GeFS5g5l3EFI9rKUYBDJuWMMbPb-f44od-95ARXa6ycwd-sTAJwwahBgRQJsi6d2TV-g_EK1FdpCvlHQQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The illuminating lights of the Aurora Borealis is at the North this Christmas. Walk and indulge in a family </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">friendly immersive experience at the Aurora trail ascending the giant holiday tree with a magical array of </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">lights, forestry, rein-bears & holiday polar express.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>MEGA SPACE ODYSSEY & 3D WHALE SHARK</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifQjWsyMKq2IVSi-mLMqTdqGfGpUI0mGYyzS8RxB_y1r5JdJ_SXirDIe9gMquqaNHQpT9GyxataUB9Zv5EwyaIfmaM0jqMZslXA1U5FKP3u5F_Gds2cgqQrQxv5esWKRtjqtOSv2sWPyrpCS-IqrLOZI-iEKUKT-nvF2S19BvTDDTemK0lDtAIlxeMLQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifQjWsyMKq2IVSi-mLMqTdqGfGpUI0mGYyzS8RxB_y1r5JdJ_SXirDIe9gMquqaNHQpT9GyxataUB9Zv5EwyaIfmaM0jqMZslXA1U5FKP3u5F_Gds2cgqQrQxv5esWKRtjqtOSv2sWPyrpCS-IqrLOZI-iEKUKT-nvF2S19BvTDDTemK0lDtAIlxeMLQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Travel to majestic galaxies in outer space and take photos and videos with your space explorer friends. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Experience the first-ever immersive 3D LED tunnel in Manila on October 21 to December 25 at the </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">ground level Mega Fashion Hall (at the back of the Giant Christmas Tree). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">SM Supermalls introduces the new 3D technology along EDSA by screening a hyper-realistic 3D Whale </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Shark at SM Megamall’s LED billboard. Bringing you the first in the Philippines, High-Definition Immersive </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">content at the heart of the bustling metropolis. Netizens are awestruck of a larger-than-life Whale Shark </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">peeking out of a digital billboard spanning over 2,000 square foot. The Mega Whale Shark was first </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">teased on April 27 but customers, tourists and motorists can catch the short preview every 15 minutes </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">starting April 28 at peak hours from 12nn to 10pm daily. Watch out for the new 3D content this Christmas. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The Philippines has the 2nd largest population of whale shark in the world at over 1,950.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b>MOA SPARKLE OF LIGHT SHOW AND HOLIDAY FIREWORKS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjt1-Jds-IvBcPxVmYc0Mx0bitKIGfh9nU0xeZMpCVJFNsCKKe8HO1dMw4ZmfL0O-pKN7vHxS-em7sE22HHiafyI0fruyHAqS0vSmRT1MzgngR-6emlmZmkanXLN5E0K-qFZSwFtYbOeelqEJSB_h9u3G65mb7GfAo8XMnIRiQ8StjT7TRDswz3nrfRw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1060" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjt1-Jds-IvBcPxVmYc0Mx0bitKIGfh9nU0xeZMpCVJFNsCKKe8HO1dMw4ZmfL0O-pKN7vHxS-em7sE22HHiafyI0fruyHAqS0vSmRT1MzgngR-6emlmZmkanXLN5E0K-qFZSwFtYbOeelqEJSB_h9u3G65mb7GfAo8XMnIRiQ8StjT7TRDswz3nrfRw=w265-h400" width="265" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Feel the Christmas spirit as you watch the brightest and merriest indoor Christmas tree music and lights </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">show. Be in awe as you watch over one hundred thousand lights set to music. Catch the show DAILY, </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">every hour from 10am to 10pm until end of December at the Central Atrium. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Enjoy the most awaited and better than ever fireworks display at the MOA Complex every Friday and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Saturday from November to December 2022. Make sure to experience this magical moment with your </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">families and loved ones.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><b>AURA’s GOLDEN GATEWAY and NIGHTS OF DAZZLING LIGHTS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Tucked behind the giant Christmas tree is a golden gemstone-shaped immersive experience. In </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">partnership with global smartphone brand TECNO Mobile, technology and art meet to transport all who </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">enter this enclosure into scenes of an opulent holiday palace and fantastical golden worlds. Simply </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">present PHP 1,000 in single or collected receipts and enter a whole new world filled with glitz and </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">glamour. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The theatrical room isn’t the only technological experience the mall has. Equally spectacular is a </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">choreographed light and sound display at SM Aura Premier’s Skypark at Level 5. Visitors of the Skypark </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">enter a space with tall tree-like sculptures made of strings of lights. As they go through a forest of lights, a </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">jaw-dropping musical show will entrance and excite them. Visitors can stop and enjoy the choreographed </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">audio and visual performance at 7pm on all Sunday nights of December, including December </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">25</span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">th itself.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-54126716708448553872022-10-24T20:53:00.003+08:002022-10-24T20:53:25.358+08:00Planting dreams with ‘Grow Trees Community’ in Benguet<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhweMricog9zAz0GVtZamHPfBpg3J9bamvSC331RMWCYZTjofx8Kur_89_4_fPPOW9SXnSCPKXU6qHwDKwQH787OM6YGohOBkuNqT9f7QfVeq4vmx1qnCEIMKr-Sm8uoXVS-ZnTMAU3dTdp4BlbClosIwgmjCI3PFmQ3TGj5Do6QIeICvnazqqO2_N78A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></a></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/a/AVvXsEgn14iqutUo6s7czk9xjQ9JBH52pBsKL06UIQcr86bjeQGr2MIR--JDFr1yNHwDKJg9jweXF6LHYIKAZBz2YNdPxZzqiZtBM_3F9DV7QFRsDSR7BpzA0vbbN3Ne_Gf8DKWZ7dMFNAOFrFCDFxmd6UYr1nez6k9Zl2CMIdIy0QnVQEQ0fyTbijdBBQlSbw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3750" data-original-width="2500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgn14iqutUo6s7czk9xjQ9JBH52pBsKL06UIQcr86bjeQGr2MIR--JDFr1yNHwDKJg9jweXF6LHYIKAZBz2YNdPxZzqiZtBM_3F9DV7QFRsDSR7BpzA0vbbN3Ne_Gf8DKWZ7dMFNAOFrFCDFxmd6UYr1nez6k9Zl2CMIdIy0QnVQEQ0fyTbijdBBQlSbw=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">John Dizon, Jr. of Benguet-based environmental </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">conservation </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">group NAMALISA plants trees </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">in support of SM Foundation’s and Fast Retailing </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Foundation’s Grow Trees Community project. </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-27731b91-7fff-0262-f509-60481b210ca1"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Like his father before him, John Dizon, Jr. and his family have been long-time stewards of protected trees in their community in Tuba, Benguet. When the time came for him to take up the mantle, he did so willingly to honor his father’s legacy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“My father passed away in 2012. It was then that we found out that the area he is managing in collaboration with the government was part of a community-based forest management program,” said Mr. Dizon. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A year later, Mr. Dizon, who now heads Benguet-based environmental conservation group, Nagawa, Manganese, Liw-Liw, Sadle Agroforestry Assoc. Inc. (NAMALISA), started working closely with the SM Foundation for an inaugural tree-planting campaign back in 2013 to pick up where his father had left off in his advocacy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">With the impact of climate change more felt in recent years, Mr. Dizon shared the importance of planting more trees in communities to thin out air pollutants in keeping the air fresh and people healthier. The trees which his father planted also helped prevent soil erosion and landslides caused by earthquakes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">He nurtures a dream that some of his children will take after him to help protect the environment. Getting closer to that dream, one of his sons is eyeing a career in forestry, a nod to his father’s chosen field. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">To further this advocacy, Mr. Dizon supports the reforestation initiative of SM Foundation, Inc., the social good arm of SM and the Fast Retailing Foundation (FR Foundation), a general incorpo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">rated foundation in Japan through the Grow Trees Community campaign. The project aims to plant and grow forest trees such as the Benguet pine, Alnus or Calliandra and Coffee trees to also help create livelihood opportunities for the community by working closely with People’s Organizations such as NAMALISA in Tuba, Benguet.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEgA5uBdcCyj5G5pWfvPo1MLRVVr7kHN7iuZtQy1bA6UsV2BDgVK1CfPC_uMdyYoC0834yYoIsBQLoi-vNH41hhoutkKRPArEmFp6ATyeXh6j1ix2FrgffpxXE-HaUZjYC-e0d-jnILD39SWJ0M2TNU0v087MiHh5uqRca8mxTymLaGoXVOqiKbJ6RtaGg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="2500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA5uBdcCyj5G5pWfvPo1MLRVVr7kHN7iuZtQy1bA6UsV2BDgVK1CfPC_uMdyYoC0834yYoIsBQLoi-vNH41hhoutkKRPArEmFp6ATyeXh6j1ix2FrgffpxXE-HaUZjYC-e0d-jnILD39SWJ0M2TNU0v087MiHh5uqRca8mxTymLaGoXVOqiKbJ6RtaGg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">People’s Organization NAMALISA plant trees at the launch of Grow Trees Community in Tuba, Benguet</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-d27a5cc0-7fff-7a52-f6e5-d26360798267"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The proponents teamed up with SM Supermalls and government partners such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Agriculture, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Science and Technology, Philippine National Police, Philippine Information Agency and the local government of Tuba. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisGEZPyf2KOd5Ga9dHTCikhWG799iJHOo5wRW7cYeoojXE-nc4w_HeRHsgzRem8GGVG9EN0GBPOZLiacmpkDUkbSnKeoVMOJ6zy7C8K8HJYt1woRX2IlqThSSDaRu38p0YV31-8-bepogU4aznB7YnChtJ2NUTcBLI1zHpePTgCS_v09nIb-MF4LZVRA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1666" data-original-width="2500" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisGEZPyf2KOd5Ga9dHTCikhWG799iJHOo5wRW7cYeoojXE-nc4w_HeRHsgzRem8GGVG9EN0GBPOZLiacmpkDUkbSnKeoVMOJ6zy7C8K8HJYt1woRX2IlqThSSDaRu38p0YV31-8-bepogU4aznB7YnChtJ2NUTcBLI1zHpePTgCS_v09nIb-MF4LZVRA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Grow Trees Community was previously launched in Nasugbu, Batangas and Macabebe, Pampanga. Across the three locations, the project aims to plant over 200,000 seedlings and propagules. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is in support of the SM Green Movement that seeks to improve the quality of life of communities through sustainable solutions to promote a green planet, green living and a green culture. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">FR Foundation focuses on promoting research designed to help make the world a better place, spurring technological development, nurturing human resources, and supporting socially vulnerable individuals or groups. </span></p><p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It is part of Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., the leading Japanese retail company that owns well-loved casual wear brand, Uniqlo. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-11960630406933791322022-09-29T15:58:00.000+08:002022-09-29T15:58:09.758+08:00SM Prime Holdings hold 2022 International Coastal Cleanup together with SM Cares, SM By the Bay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 360px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 655px;"><img height="427" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0hIVv3t5_PSTMfmt2Nn8u_lwgPcn8tcmf2NSENobEyhSKHpCTtiuSzKi3b98s2EvKWH1x92HuRgc24sn8iWcqTRKDCRYLrd6e43ZRhAM4R3IKrC1mMyR7z97b7FmTRqVE20tFJhCx-j3kQ8wbYgJYa1ulh6ViFVKDnUBcDEmQaakdgfzsg8NkdBEeJqtTKVX380XwA=w640-h427" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -18.138824701309204px;" width="640" /></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-78924050-7fff-766a-ac02-0a1eba834d5a"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM Prime Holdings, together with SM Cares and SM By the Bay once again took part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), bringing together thousands of volunteers into an event that underscored the importance of protecting the world's seas, oceans, and other bodies of water. The event was held last September 17 at the SM By the Bay Central Park, SM Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-dec02cec-7fff-f87a-fce2-9ca755c96913"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A total of 2,438 volunteers joined this year's ICC, composed of students, professionals, and others from different private and public organizations. At the end of the activity, an estimated 12,158 kgs of trash, equivalent to a total of 1,613 trash bags filled, was successfully collected.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 299px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 628px;"><img height="427.8396279811859" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/eOV3qBVfcFh8h78eXz4dhiLGeKkaK0CTmlpLvxFyptb28OAmDJ557A778ruo_ZZQLSJfXV389Jxk47f7vYmr0G9779D31S_ahtaKQRdSUvtH8AlQg4HDXMjsMq2nsjQ_lZhjc0VhMYSX9HOsswQ0ZFn1MCokh6GNGsNII72hCqt5VYk20DfcumdROBbVvsxDvpRP0g" style="margin-left: -13.025640919804573px; margin-top: -108.98358002305031px;" width="641.0256385803223" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f22575ac-7fff-36f5-2a7f-ab464d33a821"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-6c90e136-7fff-6d14-6fe5-d779ce36c993"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Among those who graced the event were Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson Sec. Robert Borje, Department of Environment and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) Regional Executive Director Jacqueline A. Caancan, DENR-NCR Regional Executive Director for Technical Services Engr. Ignacio R. Almira, DENR-NCR Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group Head Chris Villarin, DENR-NCR Communication Development Officer II Ariz Abad, SM Investments President and CEO and 2GO Group President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio, SM Prime Holdings Inc. SVP Glenn Ang, SM Supermalls SAVP for Operations Perkin So, SM By the BAY Mall Manager Marie Charlene Claire K. Canoy-Narvasa and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Philippines’ Markets and Assurance Executive Director Allan Cao.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 321px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 667px;"><img height="427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4UC6dDhhVsUS_7Uw6XWH1RAkYd002aUn7AC5f5-TM2Shs3mCOUh9I53fOFmflEYHYF7cFreCEffCY3Iy_pLOTL3KCv-b6IMwJD810s3A4NA3VTHfd9WlyWi9wtkyV4KZFdKqpN_pxXYBNvSMFUtbBcu_hA0Y4qQ4KHgH64mYqvS1n_0rzKg5VInqdd3r6f0QdG1esw=w640-h427" style="margin-left: -87.15770243108273px; margin-top: -117.45095667243004px;" width="640" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-5ada8df8-7fff-81d5-fa7c-108b07a98b2f"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ddf87a98-7fff-f012-4e40-f5a0db300a13"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #44546a; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">SM By The Bay and SM Cares’ ICC event for this year was done in collaboration with different private and government agencies</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The ICC is a yearly global event that encourages individuals to be part of the movement for cleaner seas and oceans. Every year, thousands of Filipino volunteers from various sectors and communities join the efforts to help ensure the cleanliness of the shorelines and waterways in the country.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“The International Coastal Clean Up is part of the overall SM Green Movement. As a proven responsible property developer and community partner,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">SM Prime’s various Sustainability programs across its malls, residences, hotels and leisure properties promote resource conservation</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">& environmental protection for an improved quality of life in the communities it serves,” said SM Supermalls SAVP for Operations Perkin So.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-0320ca56-7fff-c4b8-a006-e5c00393f098"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This year's event was made possible by SM Offices, 2GO, PwC, Maynilad, and International Coastal Clean Up Philippines. DENR-NCR, the Climate Change Commission, and the Philippine Coast Guard were also present to provide their support.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 331px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 621px;"><img height="427" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/3Xk0aYyfoK2ZlunzfYlITPU8DIKrLujS3TxfGEGNDG9gLfzt7gO_yLQFWoT03cblXXqhoVcb30c959JgUSFQVvpe5DDThcgOgUKJfWp6AZjpeiLyTP6DhJ8vO8s8p334shaCW36SPNGVPPXWLpmq0px8OVY9E7To8BHXjWx9MfpzSip7LcieIem5_A2cn8iirqcP_w=w640-h427" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -27.05783871561289px;" width="640" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b53f669-7fff-2457-671e-acef179a52d1"><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Aside from the annual observance of ICC, other sustainability projects of SM Cares include the Trash-To-Cash Recycling Market where individuals can drop off their recyclable waste in exchange for cash; the Plastic Waste and Electronic Waste Collection Programs which promotes responsible plastic and electronic waste management affecting our seas, just to name a few.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Prime Holdings, responsible for initiatives that promote sustainability and the development of the community. SM Cares’ advocacies include programs on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers, Persons with Disabilities, Senior Citizens, and Children and Youth, as well as the Bike-Friendly SM initiative, in addition to its Programs on Environment.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-072369a0-7fff-160b-8fb3-49cc1cad7065"></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more about these, visit </span><a href="http://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.smsupermalls.com/smcares</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: "Henry Sans Light"; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-4107082225984558742022-09-29T15:52:00.005+08:002022-09-29T15:52:35.345+08:00UNDRR, SM Prime laud women leaders in disaster resilience<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime Holdings (SMPHI) recently announced its support for the global search for women leaders in disaster resilience. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">For the second consecutive year, SMPHI is sponsoring Women’s International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards, a flagship program of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). </span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">SMPHI Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza B. Silerio said that the support is aligned with the company’s drive to recognize women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction. “This is important in inspiring other women to fully and effectively participate in promoting gender equality and empowerment while building our collective resilience.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori expressed gratitude for the support, stating, “The awards highlight the key role of women as leaders and agents of change in building resilience and actively participating in the creation and implementation of DRR strategies, policies, plans and programs in their regions. Their stories reflect the diversity of solutions required to meet the converging challenges of accelerating climate change and disasters in the region.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">“We look forward to continued collaboration with SM in our DRR agenda,” Secretary General Mizutori added. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The WIN DRR Excellence Awards 2022 sponsored by SM Prime has 15 finalists shortlisted from 420 nominations received from across 24 countries in the Asia-Pacific. The winner will be announced at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Brisbane on 21 September 2022. US$10,000 will be awarded to an individual woman who has achieved exceptional professional success in DRR. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The WIN DRR partnership is consistent with SM Prime Holdings’ social commitment towards women empowerment, resilience, good health and well-being of women. The company’s corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, supports programs that advance these causes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The Women's International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) is a professional network to support women working in disaster risk reduction, in all their diversity. Its overall goal is to empower women to attain leadership and enhance their role in decision-making in disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific. The WIN DRR Philippine Network is powered by SM Prime and Asia Pacific College. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Earlier this year, SM Prime through its SM CARES, partnered with UNDRR in celebrating women empowerment through a webinar on the role of women in disaster resilience. In her keynote message, Mizutori emphasized “women’s equal participation and leadership in public life including disaster risk reduction is important and it is also essential to reducing disaster risk in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals.”</span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-745342400982547962022-09-16T17:50:00.000+08:002022-09-16T17:50:02.531+08:00S&R kicks off exclusive PISO SALE this Sept 16 - 19, 2022 Promo launched exclusively via MetroMart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2gux-Fxky6P_azUF1ZM0qrhaBlUEkwC9fymNvyZvOoOXtK5lUMhDBGzsKLAMV50np8eDFE-mDywJgrNrFlb74_pOBgn2hHKIdNxphWuMistgRg0esDfMzjPb1LWAC1AqiGoo3lB1mNhtqV9TnDOez47CxiV-cs-aCriJSR7bqZLEx3uCmi5bgbYj-xA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="248" data-original-width="441" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2gux-Fxky6P_azUF1ZM0qrhaBlUEkwC9fymNvyZvOoOXtK5lUMhDBGzsKLAMV50np8eDFE-mDywJgrNrFlb74_pOBgn2hHKIdNxphWuMistgRg0esDfMzjPb1LWAC1AqiGoo3lB1mNhtqV9TnDOez47CxiV-cs-aCriJSR7bqZLEx3uCmi5bgbYj-xA=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">You heard that right! You can get awesome discounts with S&R’s PISO SALE, exclusively available via MetroMart App and website. From September 16-19, 2022, select items can be purchased for only ₱1.00 when you order and get it delivered via MetroMart across select branches of S&R. The S&R PISO SALE promo will have various items available for a limited time per day, so stay tuned and make sure to add to cart right away. These items include Spam and Prem luncheon meats, Yakult, bottled drinks, milk, potato chips, and more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBRLgwYcEsTg6GefXCAuLxi0bYJuf9iozJXEzL42Q1Wqw8LdRD1TbnWk64CqVGxgb0Glyjlv84SHqOsRB34K3wSFCikxMbznk_GrNcRkPixawA_H-INin1ZFs3fP-KWlKF1zGLkGCbvj58WpDSboQJ6mluTKYLlnNE25s9SY2VK5IGRnFj5XYzYJA0lg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="685" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBRLgwYcEsTg6GefXCAuLxi0bYJuf9iozJXEzL42Q1Wqw8LdRD1TbnWk64CqVGxgb0Glyjlv84SHqOsRB34K3wSFCikxMbznk_GrNcRkPixawA_H-INin1ZFs3fP-KWlKF1zGLkGCbvj58WpDSboQJ6mluTKYLlnNE25s9SY2VK5IGRnFj5XYzYJA0lg=w640-h374" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">All MetroMart customers can avail this promo, with or without an S&R membership card.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8nK95ZfR4tl1aEVcv-anBa6vmEYvJcU349J2Yoo9v4j7Mo7BSyfqS0JRnkBdX09io_4gVbwx0IJVvhRquXUkcbKOvYLb3jA8H4jQpgz2iZZaISZB45-DDdJPFpgAoWIXYUNnB61UF0Rp8R_-i8nzu-1woo9uK2Z5M-kfOGgXDYHgBy7_2a328j0kIsg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="432" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8nK95ZfR4tl1aEVcv-anBa6vmEYvJcU349J2Yoo9v4j7Mo7BSyfqS0JRnkBdX09io_4gVbwx0IJVvhRquXUkcbKOvYLb3jA8H4jQpgz2iZZaISZB45-DDdJPFpgAoWIXYUNnB61UF0Rp8R_-i8nzu-1woo9uK2Z5M-kfOGgXDYHgBy7_2a328j0kIsg=w640-h358" width="640" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Christmas and the holiday season play a very important part in the lives of Filipino families. Our MetroMart family is very excited to help kick off the holiday season at the start of the 100 days countdown to Christmas with the S&R Piso Sale, and other upcoming promos and events.” Stefano Fazzini, CEO and co-founder of MetroMart, said. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The S&R Piso Sale promo is applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A min. spend of ₱2k is required in order to avail the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the sale period can avail the discounted items. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">New to MetroMart? Get a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2k. Use the promo code “MMNEW” on the MetroMart app or website upon checkout. This is applicable across all stores and supermarkets for New customers, valid for one-time use until October 16, 2022. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @metromartph. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-78701744616875455762022-09-08T15:26:00.009+08:002022-09-08T15:26:54.789+08:00SM Prime and WWF Philippines announce partnership towards responsible reporting on climate change solutions<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers and leading conservation organization World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines have entered a collaboration in adopting a more robust reporting framework to address the climate crisis. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This is a major partnership of WWF with a Philippine company towards the development of a bespoke program towards decarbonization. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkVSYvzK03bfPY96YYH99KRwhgq9GeUl9or33zOzuUbfZz9O1R7QPuN5NCp78ltmCBcwuF5eK5PW30HuReFjnaPtKJQs-kKGPkLwmDhYwW3X3pvMAOpu1UBAWP8ohlFbUMf0ihRhi08lm4xrJuEjwhMFZVk2lXggNKZ3WALE_pjIuJqmCyCuOaA7x4oA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkVSYvzK03bfPY96YYH99KRwhgq9GeUl9or33zOzuUbfZz9O1R7QPuN5NCp78ltmCBcwuF5eK5PW30HuReFjnaPtKJQs-kKGPkLwmDhYwW3X3pvMAOpu1UBAWP8ohlFbUMf0ihRhi08lm4xrJuEjwhMFZVk2lXggNKZ3WALE_pjIuJqmCyCuOaA7x4oA=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Sustainability at SM Prime is at the core of its corporate identity. SM Prime is at the forefront of spearheading sustainable practices as well as setting records in pioneering programs to consciously protect the environment and strongly focus on resilience in its developments. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Under the partnership, SM Prime will adopt the Corporates for a Better Planet Initiative (CBPI), WWF-Philippines’ flagship program that provides an actionable framework for organizations to operate sustainably within the paradigm of the climate crisis. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“We are delighted to work with WWF Philippines on this sustainable journey. Focusing sustainability within the context of the Philippines ensures that our strategies and projects are highly material, efficient and more responsive in addressing local concerns surrounding resilience and adaptation. We need to be one with the worldwide community to achieve this and we need to work with global experts to get this right,” SM Prime President Jeffrey C. Lim said. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihUUbBXkNqDajGoziq3NKYcftX7eQDzLCcqegBB1ZSUhFGstCjuzl2AGyVoPj6LPkXsOD-Q_uMenyHwNd-QMyZ7V7b3g9uPkQtQ1SZdBOlIa-yF2J-j5ULoN4vMbQWwsmRjf4whGUor04o3t6YlsSgEQcjQeA2SiQoyjwJVMnK2nnlnVxhoDl6QHQx8Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="9504" data-original-width="6336" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihUUbBXkNqDajGoziq3NKYcftX7eQDzLCcqegBB1ZSUhFGstCjuzl2AGyVoPj6LPkXsOD-Q_uMenyHwNd-QMyZ7V7b3g9uPkQtQ1SZdBOlIa-yF2J-j5ULoN4vMbQWwsmRjf4whGUor04o3t6YlsSgEQcjQeA2SiQoyjwJVMnK2nnlnVxhoDl6QHQx8Q=w267-h400" width="267" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Climate change is one of the most pressing and defining global issues today. The Philippines currently ranks third globally when it comes to climate change vulnerability. In relation to its geographical location, it is more exposed to altering intensities of climate change manifested through erratic weather systems and natural calamities. These risks are rife with complexity and uncertainty and organizations typically fail to properly assess their implications. The CBPI program takes a holistic approach towards this pivotal issue, addressing these risks from a custom-built, science-based perspective. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">By partnering with the WWF, SM Prime will be able to enhance and determine climate change solutions that will be reflected through responsible and transparent reporting. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The first phase of CBPI involves gauging where SM Prime stands in its sustainability initiatives and setting a science-based target in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. SM Prime published its first Integrated Report in 2021 under the Integrated Reporting Framework which provides an overview of our value creation model — how we seek to create value for our stakeholders by contributing to national progress through investments and interventions critical to the country’s socio-economic growth. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As a champion of climate action in the Philippines, our partnership with WWF adds another enhancement to transparent reporting by ensuring greenhouse gas (GHG) computations are accurate and use appropriate methodologies. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">With the need to broaden efforts to protect the environment, this partnership forms part of group-wide efforts under the SM Green Movement that aims to improve the quality of life of communities through sustainable solutions to promote a green planet, green living and a green culture. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime’s partnership with WWF dates back to 2007 under Hamilo Coast, its leisure resort development in Nasugbu, Batangas. WWF closely monitors the health and viability of the Hamilo Coast area including three of its coves designated as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)—the Pico de Loro, Etayo and Santelmo. In recognition of its conservation efforts, Hamilo Coast was cited by WWF-Philippines as its longest standing Sustainability Partner in 2020. </span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-87621867505287021832022-08-28T14:33:00.004+08:002022-08-28T14:33:25.675+08:00Sinag Schools program powers up school in Batangas<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Foundation (SMFI), the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM group, together with Maxeon Solar Technologies, recently powered up the Lemery Pilot Elementary School (LPES) in Batangas through the Sinag Schools program. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This social good collaboration between SMFI and Maxeon aims to provide clean and renewable energy to schools in grassroot communities by installing solar panels on an SM school building, especially to those that have low operating expenses. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzDdyr5vp5HjUsN1O-Lqi8Pj-4NoI4xCkbMTPIAHro9B202NEccl-BywkjnFaShPkaWdnZu5QyfQhJQri4dkaiZwy5TC1AxSJb_fiGq1wR2t4MvYrdwvakDi1O7rYvraVhlXqOQ98sF-sNGZYjTg994toO435NfSbdvYPCnaRMK9stHoy9aaHBWQnpOQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="3008" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhzDdyr5vp5HjUsN1O-Lqi8Pj-4NoI4xCkbMTPIAHro9B202NEccl-BywkjnFaShPkaWdnZu5QyfQhJQri4dkaiZwy5TC1AxSJb_fiGq1wR2t4MvYrdwvakDi1O7rYvraVhlXqOQ98sF-sNGZYjTg994toO435NfSbdvYPCnaRMK9stHoy9aaHBWQnpOQ" width="320" /></a></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqN-oZpxUvUNsGkWVXP0w2MLeNYxsOzpJXKo8k6-jAx9NAZOxGsW9piVsypWlWQ6W69mNnmWp6Sp6RHYklDba3NUasgSd9kcUo5Rt7jBHY3DoYk24sxGAwFe3Aqn3FG_8qJtiV_NMOU6AIQv8ZbYy_K0DAZ_vSdkyBdtWF5DbIzn0idBt2L_F1O45J4A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2589" data-original-width="3939" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqN-oZpxUvUNsGkWVXP0w2MLeNYxsOzpJXKo8k6-jAx9NAZOxGsW9piVsypWlWQ6W69mNnmWp6Sp6RHYklDba3NUasgSd9kcUo5Rt7jBHY3DoYk24sxGAwFe3Aqn3FG_8qJtiV_NMOU6AIQv8ZbYy_K0DAZ_vSdkyBdtWF5DbIzn0idBt2L_F1O45J4A=w400-h263" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Through the Sinag Schools program, SMFI and Maxeon installed 21 solar panels— </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">estimated to produce 6510 watt-p—on an SM school building in Batangas.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2765380e-7fff-e4a6-8564-f67275ac744e"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br />In addition to the solar panel installation which intends to power positive change in the way energy is consumed in public schools, the program also aims to enhance the understanding of students in terms of energy management and the need to transition to cleaner energy alternatives with lower environmental impacts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Through this program, we want to power up the learning and development of young people. We want to help teach young people about solar energy, about renewable energy. We want to power up the next generation to help save our planet,” Maxeon Fab4 General Manager Glenn Everett said. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The SM school building at the LPES, which was donated by SMFI in partnership with SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) in 2017, now boasts 21 solar panels—estimated to produce 6510 watt-p. With the savings on electricity, the school may realign their budget to more efforts and other innovations that will give the students an environment more conducive to learning. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It takes a village to raise a child </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SMFI executive director Debbie Sy underscored the importance of collective efforts in advancing the learning experience of every student in the country: “We believe that collaboration can drive growth and become a force for good in addressing societal challenges. CSR partnerships can create solutions that improve society by fostering learning, promoting innovation and gaining access to new technologies, such as the Sinag schools program. CSR collaboration can pool resources, both financial and human resources - between multiple organizations which can amplify social good impact.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEgpimTxne07pct4muIk9xXeZOoQHOIc0Gs7uJgC9wlb9FoODZ6_MZ9meuElFrC-nh4h2q9DGfheOXdBZ8UJ5gqFm3i6Iym-dVMLU1Cvytu6lOtPnt62i1OEzcO-J8P7BPrHIZxMroGu2Ic84u7TmnCyd75X3uwjjFKOXW0J2gJESyJRcK-Rupo-SyO1Cg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2008" data-original-width="3008" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpimTxne07pct4muIk9xXeZOoQHOIc0Gs7uJgC9wlb9FoODZ6_MZ9meuElFrC-nh4h2q9DGfheOXdBZ8UJ5gqFm3i6Iym-dVMLU1Cvytu6lOtPnt62i1OEzcO-J8P7BPrHIZxMroGu2Ic84u7TmnCyd75X3uwjjFKOXW0J2gJESyJRcK-Rupo-SyO1Cg=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">SM Supermalls employee volunteers led the distribution of </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">donations from SM Foundation to the students of Lemery Pilot Elementary School.</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-b59d0023-7fff-516a-3367-5d4ce6717a2a"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“The establishment of an ever-evolving CSR strategy and partnerships will help companies and non-government organizations in developing and implementing crucial social good programs over decades while having procedures in place that integrate social and environmental priorities into CSR core strategy – all in close collaboration with stakeholders,” she further added. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Moreover, Everett mentioned how SMFI and Maxeon share the similar set of values and interest when it comes to helping Filipino learners: “We have this concept of powering positive change in the world. We are happy to be working together with SM Foundation to power up the Lemery Pilot Elementary School.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Individually, we can do so much. But together we can do actually more. For us to bring our solar technology and SMFI to bring in their schools, these things are much better together than they would be apart,” he concluded. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Spreading social good all the way </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEiiK-xq-Vd2CUebwJSSXPhkjqmRGFLkIeeIL1ibgkOWZoqs4uL_-AOxROWj7H6LlJwD6eaJK1ixBdNpWYvWahI2w8b-x_1DnXlEwFMFxsVNm29ziMEWvgPMd_nr-FybW-TLUq5OTNBSAUtrTaixAd7xWIHHNJ7RhBYjLS5CF-ePmHiSY-5aHTbhtCMtJw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="2447" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiK-xq-Vd2CUebwJSSXPhkjqmRGFLkIeeIL1ibgkOWZoqs4uL_-AOxROWj7H6LlJwD6eaJK1ixBdNpWYvWahI2w8b-x_1DnXlEwFMFxsVNm29ziMEWvgPMd_nr-FybW-TLUq5OTNBSAUtrTaixAd7xWIHHNJ7RhBYjLS5CF-ePmHiSY-5aHTbhtCMtJw=w400-h260" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> SM Foundation and Maxeon Solar Technologies formally held </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">the community l</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">aunch of the Sinag Schools Program at Lemery Pilot Elementary School in Batangas.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-db97d0f2-7fff-01e6-e841-d1e1b4088bbe"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Foundation made sure to truly touch the lives of the learners and teachers of LPES as it donated eight desktop computers, 200 bags with school supplies, and more than 160 pcs brand new kinder and elementary books to further promote the love for reading among the students. Clothing items for parents were also distributed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">For more information about this initiative, follow SM Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube: @SMFoundationInc. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Maxeon is headquartered in Singapore. The company designs, manufactures, and sells Maxeon® and SunPower® brand solar panels. Maxeon has sales operations in more than 100 countries, operating under the SunPower brand in certain countries outside the United States. Maxeon is a leader in solar innovation with products that span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more than 1,700 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a +35-year history in the solar industry and numerous awards for its technology. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Foundation, through its School Building Program, is an active partner of DepEd’s Adopt-a-School program. This social good initiative aims to promote quality public education by building classrooms nationwide. To date, it has turned over more than 100 school buildings to grassroots communities.</span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-13820480250943675452022-08-28T14:11:00.006+08:002022-08-28T14:21:31.726+08:00SM Prime and AboitizPower Secure Long-Term Cleanergy Deal<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/a/AVvXsEit_VhqzlO7WKNmJiHxf-mxT1vhd6fOlfuplwLEaLAkhNPANxf1b3kXvzq18XSdEJMq6DicO78tdxwN_q14ZHMq7HwD6xNOK_Zldr4Zwyg1u5Fkk7Kx5WDIWGCQju8Wg3qjY0lF4dbzuvJzWRhne8U6oF7omiwRvJRUy1ndWii8K19OLZezfqrvLeim3A" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="468" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEit_VhqzlO7WKNmJiHxf-mxT1vhd6fOlfuplwLEaLAkhNPANxf1b3kXvzq18XSdEJMq6DicO78tdxwN_q14ZHMq7HwD6xNOK_Zldr4Zwyg1u5Fkk7Kx5WDIWGCQju8Wg3qjY0lF4dbzuvJzWRhne8U6oF7omiwRvJRUy1ndWii8K19OLZezfqrvLeim3A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(From left to right) SM Prime Energy Consultant Jaime Patinio, AboitizPower Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations Sandro Aboitiz, SM Engineering, Design and Development President Hans Sy, Jr., SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, AboitizPower President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Rubio, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. Vice President for Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Engagement David Aboitiz, AboitizPower Vice President for Retail - Commercial Operations Business Unit James Byron Yu, and SM Prime Chief Finance Officer John Nai Peng Ong gather for a luncheon on Thursday, August 4, after sealing a long-term partnership with the commitment to helping build a cleaner and brighter future. </div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span id="docs-internal-guid-34779e4f-7fff-2cd9-dd74-c78f4a2d53c8"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading property developers in Southeast Asia, secures a long-term deal with AboitizPower for Cleanergy supply, realizing its goal of increasing its renewable energy portfolio to more than 50%. This is in support of the Department of Energy’s program of moving up the renewable energy supply component of the country to 35% by year 2030. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Under the agreement, AboitizPower is poised to supply reliable and responsibly-sourced energy from Tiwi and MakBan Geothermal Power Plants, and PV Sinag’s Power Plants, operated and managed by AboitizPower subsidiary, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI). This long-term contract will power SM Prime properties, including malls, leisure homes, offices, hotels, and other establishments under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) by the end of 2022. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“This partnership with AboitizPower is aligned with our unwavering commitment to being a catalyst for economic growth and steward of nature. We will continue providing world-class amenities within our sustainable lifestyle cities that have been beneficial and inspirational to millions of Filipinos,” said Jeffrey Lim, SM Prime Holdings Inc.’s President. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime builds legacy communities based on its core sustainable pillars: Economy, People, Environment, and Community. It is dedicated to generating value sustainably through its diverse business segments. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“AboitizPower is thrilled to be SM Prime’s partner in building sustainable lifestyle cities. We thank SM Prime for trusting us to be their partner in their transition to clean and renewable energy. It is a privilege to be given the opportunity to power various SM Prime properties with our renewable assets”, said Sandro Aboitiz, Senior Vice President of the Commercial Operations Business Unit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“We consider it a great milestone for our group to be in support of SM’s transition to renewable energy and are working to rapidly expand our renewable portfolio as the demand for Cleanergy grows. We have supported a growing number of corporations transitioning to clean and renewable energy and we are excited at the prospect of seeing a future where Cleanergy is the norm.” said David Aboitiz, Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI) Vice President for Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Engagement. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The leading renewable energy provider plans to expand its Cleanergy portfolio in the next 10 years to support the government’s plans of boosting the renewable energy industry in the country. AboitizPower is targeting approximately 50:50 Cleanergy and thermal capacity mix by 2030. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"> </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>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-61813075693805733352022-08-05T21:34:00.003+08:002022-08-06T11:28:07.761+08:00HOLLYWOOD FILM MAKERS ARE MOUNTING A FEATURE THAT SEEKS TO SHOWCASE FILIPINO HISTORY AND HEROISM TO AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE <p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Puerto Princesa, Palawan (Aug. 5, 2022) -- US-based Filipino producer Francis B. Lara Ho and Filipino-American actor-director Michael Copon are collaborating for the film "1521" which will depict a clandestine love story against the backdrop of the epic clash between pre-colonial Filipinos and Spanish forces of Ferdinand Magellan in Mactan, Philippines more than 500 years ago.</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-3ef34e51-7fff-beb1-ef06-8284cd696fbe"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The film boasts a powerhouse cast including Copon, renowned American actor Danny Trejo, Filipino superstar Bea Alonzo, and award-winning actress Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWdy6D2eW3LH2X76LTzk7O9vhokYkQn4styZPdUfY77EB0-bLcTFQC01l-INhBYNU4jo3TfHqFy4TCiPrvWzzGobnYFRp23Uyzg0hBx6tSqoPgmJgal0avnp-FXUXtLhro9ehDMdP8EfP_5yMk-TG25sZoYvOiXipmvWj9np6eyGK4iJLUkGLWXEIqmQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWdy6D2eW3LH2X76LTzk7O9vhokYkQn4styZPdUfY77EB0-bLcTFQC01l-INhBYNU4jo3TfHqFy4TCiPrvWzzGobnYFRp23Uyzg0hBx6tSqoPgmJgal0avnp-FXUXtLhro9ehDMdP8EfP_5yMk-TG25sZoYvOiXipmvWj9np6eyGK4iJLUkGLWXEIqmQ" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></td><td class="tr-caption"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Left to right: Francis B. Lara Ho (producer); Danny Trejo; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Bea Alonzo; </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan; </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Michael Copon; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Costas Mandylor; </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Hector David Jr.; </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">and Terry Amos. </span></div><br /><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><div> </div></span></span></div></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"1521" opens with the character Didi or Diwata, who dreams of being transported to pre-colonial Philippines while exploring the ruins of an ancient Spanish fort. In her dream, she becomes a native princess who falls in love with Magellan's handsome translator Enrique — their romance caught up in the conflict.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The events become more complicated after Didi awakens, and soon finds the line between her dream and reality blurring.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The film will also be told largely from the perspective of Lapu-Lapu, regarded as the first Filipino hero for leading the forces that defeated the Spaniards.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Copon, who will both direct the film and portray Lapu-Lapu, said he took on the project to highlight Filipino history and culture.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"People don't know what happened to Magellan. Some people in America think he just died. And a lot of times, the history of the Philippines gets pushed under the rug, unnoticed, which led to the passion that we wanted to embrace those stories and embrace the culture, and say 'Hey! Let me get this out there,'" said Copon, known for starring in "Power Rangers Time Force" and the teen drama "One Tree Hill."</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"Even more historic is, this is the first time a Hollywood director and producer are producing a movie about a Filipino story with Hollywood stars and Filipino stars in one movie," he added.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Trejo, who starred in the "Machete" and "From Dusk till Dawn" film series, will play Magellan. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Alonzo will take on the role of Diwata while Puerto Rican actor Hector David Jr., who also appeared in "Power Rangers," portrays her love interest Enrique.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Copon said "1521" would not focus entirely on the Battle of Mactan, citing the romance between Diwata and Enrique, which he described as the "heart and soul" of the story.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"We didn't want to make a movie that is just about the battle and the war," he said.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lara Ho said the film would be shot entirely in Palawan, which was picked for its scenic beaches and mountains.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The producer, himself a Palaweño, hoped to provide more opportunities to the people in the province through the project.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"I am actually pleasantly surprised when we did the casting that there are quite a few Palaweños who are really incredible in talent. They just need the opportunities and so that’s what we are bringing here," Lara Ho said.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"Sad to say that Palawan is one of the richest in terms of natural resources but our poverty level is very high compared to other provinces. That's why I'm hoping that bringing projects here would change that," he added.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"1521" is scheduled for release on June 12, 2023, coinciding with the 125th celebration of Philippine Independence Day. ###</span></span></p><br /></span>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-2720612517983173002022-07-26T14:18:00.000+08:002022-07-26T14:18:19.845+08:00SM Supermalls welcomes you into a new era of change<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The honest truth: No one came out of the COVID-19 pandemic in quite the same way. The pandemic was an isolating period of self-discovery, emotional growth, and life-altering realizations. It changed people, and in the process, it shaped the way so many of us view ourselves and the world around us. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 298px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 508px;"><img height="338.898246049881" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/hrH46nxZ5qmJ8qtnWWaf27fCfID79oOcJ_2ROaTlMg0qo7L8ve2BkYbtwmdZbaKQlDSqWBuDSFasRJx4Lj87PhXlCtjAryRsU_cSYnuwQ3PPJYMQxcEshgZB0_F63tvAN-hB-UrnyR7EtQqmIQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -40.89823716878891px;" width="508" /></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ad63f2db-7fff-d9a4-7e62-a2ae7375ecbd"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Because of this, consumer tastes and behaviors have shifted. Where in a pre-pandemic world, people often spent on luxuries and experiences that allowed them to celebrate their accomplishments, studies show that consumers now want a different experience, one that is kinder and more embracing of the changes that each individual had gone through in the past 2 years. People are now prioritizing their personal wellness and supporting products and services that champion growth. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As consumer tastes have shifted, brands are starting to adapt to these changes. And true to its foundational commitment to make people happy, SM is ready with a host of new offerings as the entire brand is poised for a refresh this year. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“The history of SM Supermalls is one that has been built on innovation and change to serve the needs of millions of Filipinos,” says SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan. “We’ve been with our customers through their every milestone for almost four decades. And we are committed to always changing, always growing with our customers in the years and decades to come.”</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Supermalls: Welcoming Every Change in You </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM continues to stay true to its mission to provide Filipino families with a fun and engaging in-mall experience so they can go home with a smile on their faces. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">There will always be a plethora of experiences for each person who comes through SM’s doors. This is true for the various personalities that emerged during the pandemic; from eco-warriors and Plantitas to health buffs and sports personalities who embraced biking, healthy eating, and home gyms, and bakers and homemakers who turned their passion projects into small businesses.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2aba3cd6-7fff-575c-b260-adeea4b19f3d"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 239px; overflow: hidden; width: 357px;"><img alt="C:\Users\iane.marquez\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.MSO\42AF1AF.tmp" height="239" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WuhniSXB7sljl0pw0E1w2xveE1yL34H3LxmizkW1V5bDm7d2DznrUHPdjq3WbSdcH7RoICgCjVmyDR_RY8Bm_xV58LIc1Y2UNaQBM8Nexx0Tr1GQ8wUb1zaqINVG4FKdFg1lg5HaInIbNEcjUQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="357" /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-78e49bc3-7fff-793d-8769-be5c51df8236"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 295px; overflow: hidden; width: 334px;"><img height="317.80918300151825" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/eVEw8gG6aXdglqCwXKVH3z5D3TBekXzwPQgLS-UzYOkctRD3VpLrNGK6NWmUQxiyiT_gfVTZHUOsF2uKit8JEVfug9cMuSha1zRT_LdJQ1801rUHPFtdh3B8_sO8RdX4y7FB9nVGT8Xzi94m2g" style="margin-left: -59.32258939743042px; margin-top: -22.809163220226765px;" width="478.5237636566162" /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-0a5aa067-7fff-ab33-63c3-a94742e35556"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 289px; overflow: hidden; width: 265px;"><img height="289" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_xG0jobZGpbghGNEq6T3uV6dfYNdD0O4t6rUUKQzj6DkjEZmrF8cQYzJCuemphg3iZLXxJvuU6F8DhHHaTvn3JU-LXLWJuaAMym1bvcYGWKPsEW1bA-7tw45H5PDCGmsQUf3GU8b5BY7bQHGtA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="265" /></span></span></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-28acbca7-7fff-e171-23bf-b2b3c9e48b9d"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“I believe that now more than ever, it is important to recognize the new changes to our world,” adds SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “And people are continuing to grow as they invest in experiences that uplift their lives.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ushering the Future with the Transformation of SM Supermalls </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In the next few months, Filipinos across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will get to experience the wellness-oriented and sustainability-driven transformation of SM Supermalls with a host of new and exciting activities. These include paw parks for pet moms and dads, al fresco dining areas for hangout groups, plant hubs for eco-enthusiasts, bike facilities for the growing cycling community, co-working spaces, experiential retail, blockbuster and larger-than-life cinema escapades and so much more. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 246px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 356px;"><img height="269.040652513504" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7yGWtLkie5eUwYIIad-gvViD4jFtfDiQJqbAP8CfXb4JyP7C2W97e2VOapd7b090JteJYk96DWtNgOjujY6hvfYR9mvFdp7p79jdL1cvkfZMgr9OMngwdGMRETa_vYkaryN8y1YWrAV7VN06_Q" style="margin-left: -47.970827996730804px; margin-top: -23.04063968360424px;" width="403.76089000701904" /></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-70427003-7fff-edf4-9b20-fdedc6bedbc2"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; 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font-size: large; text-align: left;">As SM’s brand refresh campaign ushers in a newness to the Philippine mall experience, curious visitors, foodies, friends and families will have much to rediscover. So come on in, you’re always welcome here! For more information, follow SM Supermalls on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smsupermalls to experience what’s new in any SM Supermall near you today!</span></div>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-85974219532640179572022-07-20T19:00:00.002+08:002022-07-20T19:00:14.947+08:00Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex: A sterling landmark of disaster resilience<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">We all know that the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) is a popular destination for unforgettable gastronomic and recreational experiences, but did you know that the 67-hectare Mall of Asia Complex where MOA stands is engineered to withstand disasters caused by natural hazards?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The foundation of the Mall of Asia Complex was built to be safe and secure because SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers incorporates disaster resiliency measures in every project, with the MOA Complex as one of its biggest investments. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">SM Prime collaborated with a team of local and international experts to ensure the feasibility of both water and land before the MOA complex was built and once finalized, Belgium’s renowned coastal development construction company, Jan de Nul, developed it from the ground up. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">The reputable Jan de Nul made sure the terrain was stable and the complex’s roads were made resistant to earthquakes and erosion, in accordance with the National Structural Code of the Philippines and approved by both the Philippine Reclamation Authority and the National Government. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Three important disaster resiliency features were used in protecting the Complex and the coastal community of Pasay from tides and waves: One, a three-kilometer seawall built to stand against liquefaction; two, a meter-high inverted wave return to serve as defense against high waves; and three, a drainage channel to prevent floods during storm surges. This was put to test when Typhoon Pedring hit in 2011, and the Mall of Asia Complex was spared from destructive waves and flooding that submerged many other surrounding establishments. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">As an added feature, both the Complex’s main road and all its structures are elevated 4 meters above the parameters set by the National Building Code. Pilings strengthened its foundation and greatly improved its soil bearing capacity. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3m0-svuqYCrIgnEHKeJdMpEcBkCIL8alqT87Zpl2q0O6oGlbKF07fSpgHpUkEna1jxdr7dolXNd8b6jvFJ8FMRDKafQWbH0fRoBjLhOKahPVFpgCqY6xijhmveGLR2_B8enrqu0orvZWwD_u6Sds4Pu3Vz1sPa2dARbCu91IBBMd_vTL0jE2CnLKGKg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="512" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj3m0-svuqYCrIgnEHKeJdMpEcBkCIL8alqT87Zpl2q0O6oGlbKF07fSpgHpUkEna1jxdr7dolXNd8b6jvFJ8FMRDKafQWbH0fRoBjLhOKahPVFpgCqY6xijhmveGLR2_B8enrqu0orvZWwD_u6Sds4Pu3Vz1sPa2dARbCu91IBBMd_vTL0jE2CnLKGKg=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Family fun, leisure and entertainment are the objectives behind the awe-inspiring grandeur of SM Mall of Asia, but this vision is founded on a commitment to safety and a secure foundation throughout the Complex. This is a firm philosophy of SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Mr. Hans T. Sy, a champion for disaster resilience, who continuously invests in DRR and in allocating 10% of the company’s expenditure for DRR in all of SM’s infrastructures throughout the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Today, disasters have become more frequent and severe. The government and the private sector must work together to find solutions for greater resiliency. SM prime as a responsible property developer places Disaster Risk Reduction as one of its core strategies. It simply makes good business sense.” emphasizes Mr Hans Sy. He believes that not only is DRR an effective way to grow the business but it protects the communities where SM is located amid the increasing risks of climate change. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC-KWxUUbuatywJ-GqkYlmlx1xHzLR4WgwFTbW2GZH6nOGrsxqvdLmOVLV7CKzD9KL6XqRdV8ZRgN_9t6T4xRG4B-uOkVKPfHmvwoiv0fXfcyzh0n-4JvL6dHchrd8UNgwW_sT-5NPSf7Unp92NOB0xgby7SvNC8fm1V1KYD2v7xBClRpWoWx33Rxsww" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="512" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC-KWxUUbuatywJ-GqkYlmlx1xHzLR4WgwFTbW2GZH6nOGrsxqvdLmOVLV7CKzD9KL6XqRdV8ZRgN_9t6T4xRG4B-uOkVKPfHmvwoiv0fXfcyzh0n-4JvL6dHchrd8UNgwW_sT-5NPSf7Unp92NOB0xgby7SvNC8fm1V1KYD2v7xBClRpWoWx33Rxsww=w400-h210" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Today, the MOA Complex is a bustling realization of Mr. Henry Sy Sr.’s grand vision for it to become both a premiere integrated leisure destination with a complimentary business and lifestyle district – one of the country’s truly revolutionary mixed-use developments, and a thriving example of disaster risk reduction at work. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The next time you visit the MOA Complex – whether it is to visit the world’s largest IKEA, or to view the sunset from the top of the MOA Eye, or to simply shop and dine with your loved ones – it will be good to know that SM Prime has ensured your safety and security from the time the development was conceptualized and opened in 2006.. to today and tomorrow. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-14004608587421252422022-07-17T16:24:00.002+08:002022-07-17T16:26:41.452+08:00SM SUPERMALLS JOIN THE METAVERSE WITH AN AWESM SUPERKIDS ZONE IN ROBLOX! <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Get ready for an aweSM summer as SM Supermalls gives kids a glimpse into the future with a brand-new virtual entertainment zone in the Metaverse where they can immerse themselves in the biggest gaming and social experience platform for kids, Roblox! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">This new aweSM space by SM SUpermalls is now open for super kids to safely explore, play and meet with friends. </span></div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq8rpHTsKuY0IUGBLxo7spkxEhmAc0_OOekwcVfHmqjjHwgHuA14gsybQXRMSKUB8ZJ3u6qa9xbCJEsQ86wutZBydcfNHDoHg-2yJhA6oP9jUmscQYuyhkE1QIBTPigz-vSaNJ1WbVooxHGqJk5tOdR3yuAdcGhkl8AYgJ-jgKG7319gDMSWnZ9XATEg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="974" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq8rpHTsKuY0IUGBLxo7spkxEhmAc0_OOekwcVfHmqjjHwgHuA14gsybQXRMSKUB8ZJ3u6qa9xbCJEsQ86wutZBydcfNHDoHg-2yJhA6oP9jUmscQYuyhkE1QIBTPigz-vSaNJ1WbVooxHGqJk5tOdR3yuAdcGhkl8AYgJ-jgKG7319gDMSWnZ9XATEg=w400-h268" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">With restrictions easing up, SM Supermalls wanted to bring the excitement of going back to the malls online through a virtual space in the metaverse gaming platform, Roblox – the most popular gaming app for Filipino children. Roblox serves as an avenue for kids to express themselves through custom avatars, while also serving as a safe place for kids to reconnect with their friends digitally in over 4 million different worlds! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Supermalls partnered with SVEN The Digital 1st Agency, as its metaverse partner, to become the first mall chain in the Philippines to enter the metaverse. With this simulated digital reality, kids can reimagine the mall experience in a way that they will appreciate and enjoy – a safe but free-to-play space with no rules and no limits:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Splash into the AweSM Super Pool!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9e1cHlPfB_4uSpQXNWB8fx8AUzK0cL6Ki5NmQtXl8rGNV9tekU_zuX4ogqwM_g10FjlisotqhwOLlE-sAOol9pXJXAZyhVcNqxfyLkyAebTNEA05wOMvNLzwwGtLaXPzYk915vtGH-ZNQ_3MnKpQmq1vv51HWVja3qhxBeAg5ciGMDT8SePcfU3-5BA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="974" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9e1cHlPfB_4uSpQXNWB8fx8AUzK0cL6Ki5NmQtXl8rGNV9tekU_zuX4ogqwM_g10FjlisotqhwOLlE-sAOol9pXJXAZyhVcNqxfyLkyAebTNEA05wOMvNLzwwGtLaXPzYk915vtGH-ZNQ_3MnKpQmq1vv51HWVja3qhxBeAg5ciGMDT8SePcfU3-5BA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Bump it out with the SuperKids with the AweSM Bumper Cars!</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIPxBjyXzDx07znQ3td5AbO6M2CkuJIbKc-T6IOiHdJ2NlTchg4UHYvuiluhUJE7kkjdR7_Xb0QzkUyrQGXlYCR8XuVZ9y542nrdHMtBuXKr52GMBGo5aMFTZ79WHObEvkEAYYT-wAj0kllHjEBOup9Fx-PS9dTjTw9JN0EHfvc_j7-9IeHcZssjOPtw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="974" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIPxBjyXzDx07znQ3td5AbO6M2CkuJIbKc-T6IOiHdJ2NlTchg4UHYvuiluhUJE7kkjdR7_Xb0QzkUyrQGXlYCR8XuVZ9y542nrdHMtBuXKr52GMBGo5aMFTZ79WHObEvkEAYYT-wAj0kllHjEBOup9Fx-PS9dTjTw9JN0EHfvc_j7-9IeHcZssjOPtw=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Get the best aerial views onboard the AweSM Ferris Wheel!</span></h3></div></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLf_ksmgHHAX3MVrjdsamUWagx5VL6o7joaXgpKn3q1qt1lqG-oCDXXWdEsW3wjbptPONV4j6yx3Zfc9SYCXALAxwLqTiIa7wk4v7ZvUC_It4aYNyTYSNwxPZoA5_qnxE4BzTarO95w2BDAsWMNNYqLMKOm1C_hW31C45LhyI1mfACbLOcXRmGlYRkog" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="974" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiLf_ksmgHHAX3MVrjdsamUWagx5VL6o7joaXgpKn3q1qt1lqG-oCDXXWdEsW3wjbptPONV4j6yx3Zfc9SYCXALAxwLqTiIa7wk4v7ZvUC_It4aYNyTYSNwxPZoA5_qnxE4BzTarO95w2BDAsWMNNYqLMKOm1C_hW31C45LhyI1mfACbLOcXRmGlYRkog=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div></span><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></h3><div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Have a ball and jump into the colorful AweSM Glowing Ball Pit!</span></h3></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHulHWx4g7nToQdGkF1XMXg_PRpjTxdCb4izBXTIjK-SmwFIKLZx9s4xr78NxrQPbw8S9XYk2tLvmLFTC7rD_3oMrMSB1r9VK-ZvVyOHdDtQ1L1cYkxwC7wxrsmjIiAlTYyIx6XeArwhrlJED64VUXwl8sAyCsOb7LyaVjbc-qf_tBSrEhreGYfQMU2A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="974" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHulHWx4g7nToQdGkF1XMXg_PRpjTxdCb4izBXTIjK-SmwFIKLZx9s4xr78NxrQPbw8S9XYk2tLvmLFTC7rD_3oMrMSB1r9VK-ZvVyOHdDtQ1L1cYkxwC7wxrsmjIiAlTYyIx6XeArwhrlJED64VUXwl8sAyCsOb7LyaVjbc-qf_tBSrEhreGYfQMU2A=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /></span></h3><h3><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large; text-align: left;"><br /></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Climb up the AweSM Rainbow Obby (obstacle course) and discover a secret maze on the rooftop – our favorite! </span></span></h3><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigvwt_xfggg0iy19_RUagVfY2Rxy6nEEuX6-lKJkdScehWVSvQcncXguoTlvPN_PtibOMUqhsJKxia7I2tmNv2RJKtudwlk7fXELEpXNITRNHiXdy32MIYnSfL3NB3iUPN5yORBcT4cKfZBvQpeoJW9LiMstn0lRz1dgn551B_U_bDsJveCIK7BqRNKg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="974" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigvwt_xfggg0iy19_RUagVfY2Rxy6nEEuX6-lKJkdScehWVSvQcncXguoTlvPN_PtibOMUqhsJKxia7I2tmNv2RJKtudwlk7fXELEpXNITRNHiXdy32MIYnSfL3NB3iUPN5yORBcT4cKfZBvQpeoJW9LiMstn0lRz1dgn551B_U_bDsJveCIK7BqRNKg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></div><br /></h3><div style="text-align: left;">And there’s so much more! SuperKids of all ages are welcome to explore and do their own thing in the same fashion as a real-life mall experience, only this time it’s virtual and made especially for them. What are you waiting for? Check it out and get your kids to play the AweSM SuperKids Zone at Roblox today! Roblox is available online or via the app that you can download for free through the App Store or Google Play. For more information on the AweSM SuperKids Zone in Roblox, visit www.smsupermalls.com or like and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms. </div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-38910827198879332042022-07-07T11:10:00.000+08:002022-07-07T11:10:17.020+08:00The Relentless Rizaly <p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Twenty years ago, high school student Rizaly Lim and her four siblings would watch in awe every time they pass by the construction of the first SM City in her hometown Sta. Rosa, Laguna. All five children, packed in the tricycle their father rides for a living, were all excitedly looking forward to happy family weekends they would be spending at the huge mall. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Today, after graduating Summa Cum Laude through a scholarship from SM Foundation, Rizaly is now a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working as Accounting Manager for the head office of SM Prime Holdings, a leading property developer in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">At a young age, Rizaly was headstrong about getting her family out of poverty. She shares, “My father was the only one who worked for our family, and because we were a large family, his daily earnings as a tricycle driver were never enough.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqvr2zOK4CONx9-YkUF62E5EA6TZGzvo3AlvoDW-Sti0BUFKQD78AcHK4tGF4_GhKm8qLWdyu7jLeUpTgWjLQfq78IcggLEFLo-rW_n_-tsz2VtZh182nJrzo4vGDWgQQyUH8Y78ENop-caAwv-jkbMH46nP3WfitJMBnAQi73uL7dDI7jUCK0M-GxOQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqvr2zOK4CONx9-YkUF62E5EA6TZGzvo3AlvoDW-Sti0BUFKQD78AcHK4tGF4_GhKm8qLWdyu7jLeUpTgWjLQfq78IcggLEFLo-rW_n_-tsz2VtZh182nJrzo4vGDWgQQyUH8Y78ENop-caAwv-jkbMH46nP3WfitJMBnAQi73uL7dDI7jUCK0M-GxOQ=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Rizaly finished high school at the Balibago National High School as class valedictorian in 2005 and was already sending applications for other college scholarships when her teacher asked the top 10 students to go to SM City Sta. Rosa for an interview with SM Foundation. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Sa umpisa, hindi po ako naniwala kasi bago pa lang sa amin noon ang SM City Sta. Rosa,” she recalls. She proceeded of course, driven by the one goal of finishing college and helping her family. “Gusto ko rin po makapag-aral at makapagtapos noon. Maka-work at makatulong sa family.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A few exams and interviews later, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) went to visit her and her family at home to inform them that she will be receiving a full scholarship with monthly allowance until she finishes her course. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In 2010, Rizaly graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. She went on to pass the Philippine CPA Board Exams on first try in October 2010. The assistance of SMFI, she said, went beyond tuition and allowances. “With full scholarship grants and monthly allowances, as well as the opportunity to work at SM Store during our summer and Christmas vacations, the SMFI scholarship has enabled me to help my family financially.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“I am the master of my fate” </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">While other parents were buying their college kids the latest Nokia phone back in the summers of 2000’s, Rizaly’s father gave her and her siblings weekly assignments to accomplish during the summer vacation. “Our late father instilled in us the love of reading and the value of studying,” she shared. “During summer, he would assign us English words and their meanings to memorize and asked us to recite these to him.“</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBK2sD1hxIbkNQkRhJJUH8vsP5Rt_0bFkxfYd10H0cmuzO2EaibZ4AI_K2MO7gMeGCwK4XG_Vmg1rtSlqHN0Tes9xvkVyLaGHlz0OwvT6-3naGqvcys4O5zD1yucKDfq8W9xLriWkpDYkRstG9KDLIsZqq2iS2FX41ABYaNmngq-6NL7QnaV5u3oxnQw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhBK2sD1hxIbkNQkRhJJUH8vsP5Rt_0bFkxfYd10H0cmuzO2EaibZ4AI_K2MO7gMeGCwK4XG_Vmg1rtSlqHN0Tes9xvkVyLaGHlz0OwvT6-3naGqvcys4O5zD1yucKDfq8W9xLriWkpDYkRstG9KDLIsZqq2iS2FX41ABYaNmngq-6NL7QnaV5u3oxnQw=w240-h320" width="240" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Then there's the memorization of motivational poems and speeches, one of which stuck with her for life: “It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” She shared that this last stanza of “Invictus” by W.E. Henley had kept her motivated to look past the limitations of her circumstances and focus on her personal goals. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Career at SM </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Foundation was established in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad T. Sy as the heart of the SM group. It has established programs that are focused on nurturing and caring for underserved communities where SM is present. It supports and empowers host communities through education, healthcare, shelter, disaster response, sustainable agriculture, and care for persons with special needs. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">To date, SM Foundation has assisted more than 8,000 college and technical/vocational students, and has donated over 100 school buildings with a total of 334 classrooms built across the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Nurturing the graduates extends beyond the classroom as SM Foundation also provides job opportunities across the different companies of the SM group. The foundation organizes a Career Fair specifically designed for its scholars. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">From the Career Fair organized by SM Foundation, Rizaly was able to get job offers from three companies – among which was SM Prime Holdings, 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. It is also the largest, in terms of asset, in the Philippines. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">I still want to level up </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“I haven't accomplished much yet, but I value what I have already accomplished and received so far,” said Rizaly, referring to the highest honors she has received in high school and college, becoming a CPA, and being promoted to manager in within only a few years of her work at SM Prime. “These are just a few of the accomplishments for which I will be eternally grateful. I'm also proud of my daily achievements at work, such as fulfilling particular duties assigned to me. They make me happy and proud of myself, and they inspire me to do better.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Ang mga dating pinapangarap ko lang, nagagawa ko na ngayon,” Rizaly said as she related how she has been able to travel to Taiwan for vacation and do the tri-city tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. But her biggest dreams, she said, remain centered on her family: to provide better for her family by sharing with them what she has now. “Nothing is simple. Nothing is easy. Hindi ko naman to straight line lang na na-achieve. Life is full of challenges. Just stay strong, keep the faith and always give your best effort.” </span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-89390715716635090372022-06-14T18:43:00.001+08:002022-06-14T18:43:20.616+08:00Working together to serve more communities for a sustainable future<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Climate change is one of the most pressing and defining global issues today. It has become imperative for both the public and private sectors to continue to band together to primarily, safeguard the welfare of the people and to step up to strengthen the resilience of the nation. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEhedgpr14ir7EqLXosgeGTIrYMGm2SZIEnI7i5g4DwjJ2_NlrB4X6ZvnT5g3GVLKdvulDZ0bRfr6-_jFPbZuYZRFWnIBuBYzpG5KB8YxolgvDjIOmjIxfCFUAVYvr7RqKCiHjLZnA-bwynrAKptBf-yGiviL0f3lNpzLAmlGUCNbI5HyvtpNU3hWzeZgA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="347" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhedgpr14ir7EqLXosgeGTIrYMGm2SZIEnI7i5g4DwjJ2_NlrB4X6ZvnT5g3GVLKdvulDZ0bRfr6-_jFPbZuYZRFWnIBuBYzpG5KB8YxolgvDjIOmjIxfCFUAVYvr7RqKCiHjLZnA-bwynrAKptBf-yGiviL0f3lNpzLAmlGUCNbI5HyvtpNU3hWzeZgA=w400-h265" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Solar rooftop at SM City North Edsa </div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The Philippines currently ranks third globally when it comes to climate change vulnerability. In relation to its geographical location, it is more exposed to altering intensities of climate change manifested through erratic weather systems and natural calamities. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The private sector is called upon now more than ever to align with the principles of sustainable development and to take on the same firm stance on environmentally sound practices in its operations. </span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEg7jvAEHh2Dpv5_LMMezPfzloUWNqGkBfn2v20uaTThq93zB5a8R5RKzPFRa4pfubHer8-PFHArgiptcNcreuWSOD6wxDRji_5pMRQQijnqSgLs0KpqNautiRI5iy1Llt44uhKiUlGSuI7ofxXiiJu_sQ91jd89A65rzl2qsqmLCqCEHR8phfYqie396Q" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="202" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7jvAEHh2Dpv5_LMMezPfzloUWNqGkBfn2v20uaTThq93zB5a8R5RKzPFRa4pfubHer8-PFHArgiptcNcreuWSOD6wxDRji_5pMRQQijnqSgLs0KpqNautiRI5iy1Llt44uhKiUlGSuI7ofxXiiJu_sQ91jd89A65rzl2qsqmLCqCEHR8phfYqie396Q=w283-h400" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Hans T. Sy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div></span><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“I constantly encourage the private sector to work closely with the government. This way, we can be more cohesive in our efforts to make more meaningful progress towards a better and sustainable future. As a private enterprise, SM Prime will continue to do its share in addressing climate change for the benefit of communities,” said Hans T. Sy, SM Prime Holdings Chairman of the Executive Committee. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Water conservation </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Sustainability at SM Prime is at the core of its corporate identity. SM Prime has spearheaded sustainable practices as well as set records in pioneering programs to consciously protect the environment and strongly focus on resilience in its developments. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">For one, the property conglomerate embarked on a campaign to substantially reduce its water consumption. It pioneered the installation of sewage treatment plants even before the measure was required by way of the Clean Water Act in 2004. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Today, its sewage treatment plants recycle 8.7 million cubic meters of water, lessening its dependence on fresh water sources for air conditioning operations, gardening, water closet flushing and other non-potable uses. SM Prime’s water catchment basins across 20 SM malls can also catch and store almost 79 million liters of water in total every time it rains, or as much as 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">By controlling the flow of flood water, surrounding communities have been provided more protection against the devastating effects of floods, alleviating what communities would normally fear when the rains come. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Renewable energy </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Prime continues to explore ways to promote environmental consciousness in its operations and developments to minimize environmental impact. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In 2014, SM Prime achieved an important milestone in the country with SM City North EDSA becoming then the world’s largest solar-powered mall. Today, SM Prime is adding eleven more malls with solar roof decks. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Showing its firm resolve to advance its sustainability agenda, the company is committed to increase the use of renewable energy by 50% in 2022 across its various business segments, ahead of the national goals to be 35% renewable by 2030. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Through these efforts, SM Prime is committed to provide affordable and clean energy to its tenant-partners, minimizing the carbon footprint emission in its operations.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Collaboration toward resilience </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As a key figure in the private sector, Mr. Sy and his dedication to environmental protection continues to serve as a testament to how Philippine businesses can usher positive change toward disaster resilience and risk reduction management in the country. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In 2012, Mr. Sy joined the United Nations Private Sector Advisory Group (PSAG) for Disaster Reduction. In 2015, he was also inducted as the first and only Filipino member UNDRR ARISE (Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies) International Board. He currently serves as co-chair in the ARISE-Philippines network and National Resilience Council (NRC) of the Philippines, representing the private sector. He continues to help develop multi-sectoral partnerships in the country to strengthen the ability of corporations, including MSMEs, to prepare and respond to disasters brought about by natural hazards such as earthquake. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Climate change is looming over our Mother Earth. If we can contribute no matter how little and if I can get everybody to be aware of it, I think we will make an impact. It’s never too late,” said Mr. Sy in a video interview for the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders initiative.</span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-14555398949045478642022-06-08T11:53:00.000+08:002022-06-08T11:53:05.793+08:00SM: Creating shared value through tech-voc education<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The gradual reopening of economy not just in the country, but around the world, brings hope to more job opportunities for Filipinos who lost their jobs because of the health crisis. Indeed, the support for individuals eyeing to be part of the skilled industry is needed now more than ever. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">It was in this light when SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), together with SM Foundation (SMFI), Don Bosco One TVET Phils. Inc., and the city government of Pasay partnered to give educational support to 20 deserving youth coming from Pasay. To date, SMFI has already produced more than 4,500 tech-voc graduates who are now gainfully employed. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A dream to be fulfilled </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">One of the current SM tech-voc scholars from Pasay is Stephen Parina. His dream is to put up his own automotive shop since aside from his interest in cars and motorcycles, he intends to uplift the economic status of his family. Both of his parents are temporary employees at the Pasay City Hall. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>“Nakita ko sa Facebook post ng SM Foundation na nandun ang aking gustong course kaya dali-dali akong pumunta sa city hall ng Pasay para alamin ang mga detalye nito at kinabukasan ay nagpasa na ako agad ng mga requirements,”</i> said Stephen, who is now studying Automotive Mechanic course at the Don Bosco Makati. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEjudrSxp5g1m4dHjQ-R8gRgYqHR3779Q9q37GJ3-zSZm1jAnMmAZ5C0-10AU_zAA-slT7KMdz0xfGQIdu43H1kSRFGrOHpX4xgeL6KAJGEtIvIAPK8wZ280-8dnCw5uqtamOnYHv0cXOiZ4zYNaxYph9jbAPvpIa25DF_nMa9K8fkcP_fL_reVrkp7L9w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="6832" data-original-width="5438" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjudrSxp5g1m4dHjQ-R8gRgYqHR3779Q9q37GJ3-zSZm1jAnMmAZ5C0-10AU_zAA-slT7KMdz0xfGQIdu43H1kSRFGrOHpX4xgeL6KAJGEtIvIAPK8wZ280-8dnCw5uqtamOnYHv0cXOiZ4zYNaxYph9jbAPvpIa25DF_nMa9K8fkcP_fL_reVrkp7L9w=w318-h400" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>“Gusto kong matuto kung paano mag ayos ng mga sasakyan at makatapos ng pag-aaral dahil hirap kami sa aming pamumuhay. Alam ko na makakatulong ang edukasyon, kagaya ng techvoc upang matupad ang aking pangarap na makapagpatayo ng sarili kong automotive shop. Magiging susi ito upang mai-angat ko ang antas ng pamumuhay ng aking pamilya”</i> he added. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>“Taos pusong pasasalamat sa SM at sa Sy family dahil nabigyan nyo ako ng pagkakataon na makabalik muli sa pag aaral. Hinding hindi ko ito malilimutan. Dadalhin ko ito hanggang sa aking pag tanda,” </i>Stephen said. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Ticket to success </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Another current tech-voc scholar is Jeorge Angelo Madrid. He is also studying Automotive Mechanic course at the Don Bosco Makati. His father works as a painter of houses and buildings while his mother works at the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Jeorge is the youngest and most of his five siblings already have their own families.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">According to Jeorge, he sees this opportunity of going back to school as his ticket towards achieving his dreams: “<i>Nag-apply ako sa SM Foundation kasi wla po akong kakayahan na makapag aral at makapagtapos. Wala po akong pagkukuhanan ng pang tuition para maipang bayad sa eskwelahan.” </i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKbnNikucykbVaTElQrbUAY2Yf_sdxgOBcaYgehZUHbU2CjORVqk1HdeIXmY-_C-X-k1RXIGn_R2MogPih2OlsEtkyh-VoBUesn2XtwUzbiwNargCucpTmDCZpn-9axHqsJHiq0ihtkhRkkUa4x4ZBMW0le9huWM8vwE8WOouaMaYBdu54kFcldMw1PQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKbnNikucykbVaTElQrbUAY2Yf_sdxgOBcaYgehZUHbU2CjORVqk1HdeIXmY-_C-X-k1RXIGn_R2MogPih2OlsEtkyh-VoBUesn2XtwUzbiwNargCucpTmDCZpn-9axHqsJHiq0ihtkhRkkUa4x4ZBMW0le9huWM8vwE8WOouaMaYBdu54kFcldMw1PQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></i></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i><br /><br /></i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Jeorge is adamant to find a gainful employment right after he finish his studies. <i>“Salamat po sa SM Foundation. Kung hindi dahil sa inyo, hindi madaragdagan ang kaalaman ko tungkol sa automotive. Magagamit ko ito sa aking paghahanap ng trabaho at kinalaunan, masuportahan ang aking sarili, mga pamangkin at ang aking mga magulang,” </i>Jeorge further shared. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Reaping the fruits of his efforts </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Anthony Andales, an SM tech-voc scholar alumnus, also took the time to share his inspiring story. He graduated from the Dualtech Training Center in 2019 and is now employed as a staff technician in a known company which manufactures various electronic products for home and office use. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>“Bago ako mag-training sa Dualtech, nagtrabaho muna ako bilang isang helper sa isang refilling station. Ang aking arawang sweldo ay P220 lamang. Akala ko dati, wala na akong mararating sa buhay at hindi na makapagtatapos ng pag-aaral,”</i> Anthony recalled. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDhsJycZCsoEHDclv27BCJGatNpXlM-2Fi-GJGVJv5srFD8jNjr_HhTKvCoTnOT5q8h-UsGT5bqeMqcxJFsS2NQtg_zMcNx10tARjhMFp58QVkr0V1dk07iTzTJ2f06fBqXmK1oxv2J4PrCoHOpZHQ6DTOMwiCqkLxE9Il20EDaQv7pVgXSBUlz9nK2A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDhsJycZCsoEHDclv27BCJGatNpXlM-2Fi-GJGVJv5srFD8jNjr_HhTKvCoTnOT5q8h-UsGT5bqeMqcxJFsS2NQtg_zMcNx10tARjhMFp58QVkr0V1dk07iTzTJ2f06fBqXmK1oxv2J4PrCoHOpZHQ6DTOMwiCqkLxE9Il20EDaQv7pVgXSBUlz9nK2A=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><i>“But God gave me the privilege to be chosen as one of the SM Foundation scholars para makapag-aral ako nang walang binayaran kahit piso. Ang tanging puhunan ko lang ay ang aking lakas ng loob at ang aking mga pangarap sa buhay na balang araw, makatutulong ako sa aking pamilya upang kahit papano ay makaahon sa buhay,”</i> he further added. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Right after his on-the-job training, he was absorbed by the program’s OJT- partner company and was given a job as a staff technician because of his skills and work ethics. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“<i>Napagawa na namin ang bahay kahit papaano, hindi man bato pero at least maayos at safe kapag may bagyo. Hindi po kagaya dati na pag umuulan ay may pa-shower kami kasi butas-butas na ang bubong at tagpi-tagpi ang dingding ng aming tahanan. Walang imposible kapag ikaw ay may pangarap at determinasyon upang maabot ito sapagkat maraming tao at institusyon na handang tumulong. Kaya sobrang thankful po talaga ako sa mga taong tumulong sa akin para magkaroon ng maliwanag na kinabukasan.”</i> Anthony concluded. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">SM Foundation, through its Scholarship program, provides deserving and qualified students with access to college education and technical-vocational studies since 1993.</span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-4864172331671120842022-06-06T18:52:00.004+08:002022-06-06T18:52:22.386+08:00THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING YOUR FIRST BRAND NEW CAR<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Two years into the pandemic, my family of four has not left the house for a vacation, a quick drive to eat out, or just visit relatives. Apart that we are practicing strict health protocols and we have not conquered our fears of exposing ourselves to the virus outside, we also faced a huge challenge – when it comes to travelling. We only have our reliable motorcycle to transport us from point A to B in the past 2 years. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">But as the Philippines eases up on restrictions, and as Filipinos are slowly going out of their homes to experience life in the “outside world” again, me and my husband have also decided that it is time to purchase our very first brand new car. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Me and my husband were just so lucky to be employed amidst the pandemic. We are work from home individuals, that do not need to wake up very early and seek public transportation to get to the office. For two years, we were both spared from the stress and anxiety brought about by daily commuting in the Philippines. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Pre-pandemic, I really did not have a problem commuting using the public transportation available – bus, jeepneys, taxi, MRT. But after two years, and who knows when will this pandemic end, as parents, we do not want to risk our family’s health via commuting. We realized that our health is of utmost importance. That is when we decided that we will purchase our very first brand new car. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">We did a lot of <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-18/how-coronavirus-will-change-the-way-you-buy-a-car#xj4y7vzkg" target="_blank">online research</a> before deciding on the purchase. And these are the things that we considered:</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">BRAND NEW CAR VS USED CAR </div></span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">We had an unhappy history with used cars. Purchased a sedan and MPV years back that did not perform well. As a result, we did shell out a lot of money on maintenance. We don’t want that risk anymore. We wanted a simple vehicle that we can depend on. Besides, working from home for 2 years gave us enough savings for a brand new vehicle. A brand new vehicle isn’t a luxury, but an investment in the long run. And we don’t have to worry about your vehicle breaking down in the middle of nowhere in the pandemic or giving up on you while you battle the rush hour traffic. Having that peace of mind is worth the extra money a new car requires. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">BUDGET (PRE AND POST PURCHASE) </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Unless you have an available fund, if you intend to purchase a car with installment payment, you need to calculate the monthly payment. The common rule is not to pay more than 20% of your monthly income for installment buying. Budget and planning are very important during pre-purchase. <a href="https://www.carpaymentcalculator.net">https://www.carpaymentcalculator.net</a> will help you calculate car price that fits a monthly payment or loan payment amounts. It also has a small <a href="https://www.carpaymentcalculator.net/arcade/" target="_blank">gaming arcade</a> that can entertain you while browsing. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Post purchase, I also included in our monthly expenses the following: fuel consumption, insurance and government registration. We also used <a href="http://carpaymentcalculator.net/calcs/gas-budget.php">http://carpaymentcalculator.net/calcs/gas-budget.php</a> for calculating our fuel budget. For our family, it was important for us to determine how much money we can shell out for the purchase. Would it put a dent on our savings? Or drastically change our lifestyle for the worse? It is important to buy within our means. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">EVALUATE NEEDS </span></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Here are some of our family’s pre-buying checklist: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">How many people will it carry </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Automatic or manual (if price matters, we will choose manual) </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Sedan or APV (definitely an APV because we need to put a lot of things at the back when we buy stuff during out of town trips. We want a vehicle that can double up as a service vehicle) </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Japanese vs American brand (In the Philippines it is easier to get parts for Japanese branded vehicles) </span></li><li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">APV is our family’s choice because we also plan of converting it into a camper van for outdoor adventures</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEimDVF4ri8sZINN8ZHRzbpt1OdnxpmZ4YFE0qEZPca0KCiWb7J8l1oVfFMfqpBn2WiC2kNbZpk_o_Ai_887CgUzxhCoOyNBANU4gzezKlx9PetnmOqVVgMrq2aodddQeqnLUrPH21KCvSxzlAx33cbPktJ376mYq5YLMcJTBLomEXmoWfoJ7RXm9aKfsQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEimDVF4ri8sZINN8ZHRzbpt1OdnxpmZ4YFE0qEZPca0KCiWb7J8l1oVfFMfqpBn2WiC2kNbZpk_o_Ai_887CgUzxhCoOyNBANU4gzezKlx9PetnmOqVVgMrq2aodddQeqnLUrPH21KCvSxzlAx33cbPktJ376mYq5YLMcJTBLomEXmoWfoJ7RXm9aKfsQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">inspecting the Suzuki APV</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/a/AVvXsEjX8lMt6wGWxpwrC-37xb1e5Qz-4fOgJ5S1_GjyaaQ5lSVdufP3KF3d5JTBe-g4Kpg9wLjAT_D0zWN3RMdtl9qLe5XySIH2KpRSV0yswhggYLHZq_k6iOZDLnx4aVPa0r0wbz2QcpxzMVqmRvGc8VqOdRDNQmPmnvVOOfHeRaCLEzcC6tAx8l5wlG7X0Q" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3872" data-original-width="2222" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjX8lMt6wGWxpwrC-37xb1e5Qz-4fOgJ5S1_GjyaaQ5lSVdufP3KF3d5JTBe-g4Kpg9wLjAT_D0zWN3RMdtl9qLe5XySIH2KpRSV0yswhggYLHZq_k6iOZDLnx4aVPa0r0wbz2QcpxzMVqmRvGc8VqOdRDNQmPmnvVOOfHeRaCLEzcC6tAx8l5wlG7X0Q=w368-h640" width="368" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">happy with our purchase :)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-1712114023576083592022-05-31T14:32:00.001+08:002022-05-31T14:32:40.792+08:00The importance of Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A person's safety during calamities is mainly dependent on their community's disaster preparedness. No matter how ready they are for all possible catastrophic scenarios, every bit of preparation can go down the drain if their community cannot respond effectively to such events. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEgrcDarw2RwHD4SciVkPFbZjWX0FdB2Gm9Cm_REw4nob8FQ2mLJDguvvdpR0YNnW0GYuOs4F5_j9hmAU7xngJcTYtdQ2cySlCC8RAMrWd9sA7D-QRgD1-lHseDeyIjZGPegYao1vO99JoBz2wnmqT2C8XJucKUM9iA5o9YBjyRnoZqHAJth3c4ezjUjMQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="468" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrcDarw2RwHD4SciVkPFbZjWX0FdB2Gm9Cm_REw4nob8FQ2mLJDguvvdpR0YNnW0GYuOs4F5_j9hmAU7xngJcTYtdQ2cySlCC8RAMrWd9sA7D-QRgD1-lHseDeyIjZGPegYao1vO99JoBz2wnmqT2C8XJucKUM9iA5o9YBjyRnoZqHAJth3c4ezjUjMQ=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">File photo: Flooding brought about by Typhoon Ondoy 2009</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">It is why a community-based disaster risk reduction and management plan (CBDRRMP) is essential. It places the responsibility of being prepared for calamities and other emergencies on the community as a whole, ensuring that organizations, households and individuals can work together in making their community more resilient in the face of disaster. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">CBDRRMP is important, especially for countries highly vulnerable to disasters, such as the Philippines. Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, the Philippines is frequented by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and typhoons respectively. The country ranked 9th in the world in terms of vulnerability to calamities in the 2020 World Risk Index. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9UQlxy_3HAQtzt1N_VadPN7zGXrVuqinSO10oYFmTcK5MDck0L7-Bhglb_on5n9Whdfm0OPQ-z5GZ4PkujMI-gji8CmrbXCofcCWjEgZVtBQIs2q48g5SaO2SF3Assl0Zjk8ifN03hg0aFG6CcWjqMAPB-sjjlvZ7wVSL85ATowXB--aZiNs6htrSmA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="311" data-original-width="468" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9UQlxy_3HAQtzt1N_VadPN7zGXrVuqinSO10oYFmTcK5MDck0L7-Bhglb_on5n9Whdfm0OPQ-z5GZ4PkujMI-gji8CmrbXCofcCWjEgZVtBQIs2q48g5SaO2SF3Assl0Zjk8ifN03hg0aFG6CcWjqMAPB-sjjlvZ7wVSL85ATowXB--aZiNs6htrSmA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">One of the most common events experienced by the Philippines is flooding, which underscores the importance of effective floodwater management. There are many ways that local government units are doing this. Efforts range from structural measures such as sizeable underground drainage systems, floodways, pumping stations, flood warning systems, and urban greening to non-structural measures such as minimizing plastic waste, a primary culprit in urban flooding. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">With the country situated on five active fault lines, Filipinos must also prepare for earthquakes. It is why many buildings are equipped with earthquake-resistance features. Taking earthquake resilience in the country further are the periodic earthquake drills implemented at the national and organizational levels.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">These are good examples of effective CBDRR, where both the authorities and the citizens work together to ensure the safety of life and property in their communities.</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/a/AVvXsEjzFtWA1OlFNFs-8vd5nAczZgUyy_yJQKcczDlkq4Y1GvOXLAxBfUG2-31rngG5G71yilPwP02vfnGH_j8tsTvOnUNDXX5uXMv6UYZo3ApiWron7pPL2fHI0scOcEt9kX0J4qUirCPV6oaBOPQK5t8GTCtKenq56r_u05BeakLoq_iYqVfPMFzHVfZG1Q" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="299" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzFtWA1OlFNFs-8vd5nAczZgUyy_yJQKcczDlkq4Y1GvOXLAxBfUG2-31rngG5G71yilPwP02vfnGH_j8tsTvOnUNDXX5uXMv6UYZo3ApiWron7pPL2fHI0scOcEt9kX0J4qUirCPV6oaBOPQK5t8GTCtKenq56r_u05BeakLoq_iYqVfPMFzHVfZG1Q=w400-h256" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM City Masinag has a rainwater collection tank that can store 17,681 cubic meters of water.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">As a trusted and responsible developer of integrated properties, SM has always been committed to promoting Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in its communities, which is evident in many of its malls that employ infrastructure design centered on disaster resilience. SM allocates 10% of its capital expenditures to incorporate disaster-resilient features, of which installing water management design features is one of them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEhscHF1jGKOeArg2OlMQgqAw4AXaBlwSPX9BeTsNUeJf42FMAGrrx8e2aeWeP1MC4wTDV3juyn_9r_pvKlLqu7X4ewsXAZAimHjKLLMZPZRmF4uuiZ8uYPDtpH0U9kNEIAmqWUS2eqyEB5FjUx14Bb25bxmYu7LX2ieouVAHotoGxYYDQWNSSqqOOtfIg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="298" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhscHF1jGKOeArg2OlMQgqAw4AXaBlwSPX9BeTsNUeJf42FMAGrrx8e2aeWeP1MC4wTDV3juyn_9r_pvKlLqu7X4ewsXAZAimHjKLLMZPZRmF4uuiZ8uYPDtpH0U9kNEIAmqWUS2eqyEB5FjUx14Bb25bxmYu7LX2ieouVAHotoGxYYDQWNSSqqOOtfIg=w400-h234" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artist's illustration of SM's rainwater collection facility in 22 SM Malls nationwide. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">A few examples of these are SM City Marikina, elevated by several rows of concrete stilts to protect tenants and mall-goers during extreme floods. SM Mall of Asia was built with a storm surge barrier for added protection during storm surges, and several malls employ catchment tanks for recycling rainwater. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Across the country, there are 22 SM Malls that have rainwater collection tanks under the mall. All these malls combined can catch and store 79,880 cubic meters of rainwater, equivalent to 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“Wherever SM is, we try to help our communities become resilient to changing weather patterns,” explains Arch. Fides Garcia-Hsu, Vice President of SM Engineering, Design and Development. “Nationwide, we have 22 malls equipped with rainwater catchment facilities that help rain water management to avoid flash floods for surrounding communities.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEi3nFWpJW52HOZQCm2vLlbsUQM-krbFbrbt-P2bcOgEcnyU5renpQlABc63dNnBGujTyYpQ1weRPWM5WJjPl2CE_P_Xpq32F2wAYXN1nEvL0Lhli4t5p7oSSTBjWez3MvfdMObRb24ky0vynZhyvyg1M9SBHuuDlBsDf7_-kyHOcIlKOSc2tBB_P3XRAw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="178" data-original-width="268" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3nFWpJW52HOZQCm2vLlbsUQM-krbFbrbt-P2bcOgEcnyU5renpQlABc63dNnBGujTyYpQ1weRPWM5WJjPl2CE_P_Xpq32F2wAYXN1nEvL0Lhli4t5p7oSSTBjWez3MvfdMObRb24ky0vynZhyvyg1M9SBHuuDlBsDf7_-kyHOcIlKOSc2tBB_P3XRAw=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM City Olongapo Central's rainwater collection tank can hold up to 14,580 cubic meters of water.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Supporting these are several initiatives focused capacity-building for its stakeholders. It includes workshops & learning sessions on Disaster Risk Resilience Management and regular participation in the quarterly national simultaneous earthquake drills for its employees, and the annual Emergency Preparedness Forum for persons with disabilities and the elderly, two of the most vulnerable sectors of society during disasters. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Similarly, in line with its multi-stakeholder approach, SM Prime has also continuously built long-term partnerships with organizations that advocate for a disaster-resilient Philippines. It includes collaborations with ARISE-Philippines, the National Resilience Council, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, the Office of Civil Defense, and the Bureau of Fire Protection, to name a few.</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/a/AVvXsEhUHNVLDwa9HO1iWJ3LHIYvAH5Wtf1WSkA2TvuiQhaZkcRb4XhnJUp8AAOEuxto2mS26RxwKrPERyZq_TiNL8qPmtPT-RIUFz9mqUJ1ZX6SFG3Tb2uqtcinZ4wxPkzwOl0CCsTmwMZ0QZWqEo-JfFFni_dY4yFncNUiW7VDyA8gOTCTY8vYZGNTz8C8hA" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="196" data-original-width="294" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUHNVLDwa9HO1iWJ3LHIYvAH5Wtf1WSkA2TvuiQhaZkcRb4XhnJUp8AAOEuxto2mS26RxwKrPERyZq_TiNL8qPmtPT-RIUFz9mqUJ1ZX6SFG3Tb2uqtcinZ4wxPkzwOl0CCsTmwMZ0QZWqEo-JfFFni_dY4yFncNUiW7VDyA8gOTCTY8vYZGNTz8C8hA=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SM City San Mateo's rainwater collection tank can collect 10,800 cubic meters of potential floodwater.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-3056259579372023502022-05-18T11:48:00.007+08:002022-05-18T11:49:45.282+08:008 COOL THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER IN ORTIGAS<p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5bcba8e3-7fff-608b-f0cb-0be7c94f2f11"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With all the hustle and bustle in the Metro, you need to chill out and experience an #AwSMBurstOfSummer with SM Megamall and The Podium! Here’s everything you need to check out this Summer time.</span></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Preview of Mega Whale Shark </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica; height: 468px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="468" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2iK2W3PWWx4SIBE-p-3yJ0P5N2RGK_T1wha_cA5PjG73Bck_EyfIBBfYoAQNYj6HZmgaK84_rzjwCeXmDSWRvjhLGJRz_xvuFrNxZAD_6DME18P86x31MxRAjixIjqpMeuHuJQo" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f0f2f852-7fff-8ad0-3643-ce882c5934bb" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2ac93027-7fff-e0c2-adf9-6028e4684ecf" style="font-family: helvetica; font-weight: normal;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">The #AweSM3DWhaleShark was first spotted at the SM Megamall LED billboard last April 28, 2022. It is the first-ever 3D immersive experience in Manila and everyone can enjoy this sight daily at 7pm to 9pm every 15 minutes. Stay tuned for more awesome experience as this is just the first preview and we’ll give you more of the Mega Whale Shark soon!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/smmegamall/videos/786805132726449</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">#First3DPreview #OnlyAtMega</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a6f8b2c7-7fff-0bac-6996-7a68f5825d5b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">2. Mega Play Park </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="357" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4X-NqSI-v6ATWU74GwsJviy45ZxyYCGl8taqAUPabWt0sUEHZxFexkzUt74jCEQITNwQrxes3B_2oRK2pOZlV0KjrkjiEO-OGOnaouV9DJRIU-SN1HoAS-i-eWxISf5W2WIUXAU" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: normal;" width="537" /></span></div><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;"><img height="356" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/noNOWG8NJ3lWT3r2MG5EnOxyn_R-WlfW3ZxmP-yHisFyFysYtp9jMhh9isPDJHdLBUC1MizzD6FI2I0YtAlMrJE81K0oIMBNPdcSUotjnxs43lEAWI_yD-PU6By_u1ytHTjX_Z8" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: 400; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: normal;" width="535" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Experience the #AweSMBurstOfSummer as SM Megamall brings you a fun and exciting experience at the Mega Play Park located at the Ground Floor, Mega Fashion Hall. The gigantic doll house, funnest games such as golf, table tennis and colorful photo spots, are perfect for the young ones and kids-at-heart. Enjoy this attraction until May 10, 2022. </span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">#OnlyAtMega</span></p><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Summer Coolers and Desserts- Until May 10</span></p><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 229px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 237px;"><img height="309" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mOxFAdDo8VxLUv8ls2snSdJS7E-2ye_jJVBZcuvfyld9BiQ1vSqLWbmkrc2YCHJKOaoIozTpYssV-I2ZrbmsEX1ldAlTVByLQQGdf6JinKFbo9LPkEm6Z_s07l0yIIeUsKxEN-g=w320-h309" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="320" /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-815ee8d1-7fff-5b4a-9dfe-73301f93b539" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div></span></span></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-fcbc8198-7fff-a87f-29dc-3e78a9671f57"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; font-family: helvetica; height: 229px; overflow: hidden; width: 222px;"><img height="229" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Dp60cfAuJuaOvBOSiAK1i1NhY-mHheqiHLsUFJbkkwREDcma8uJfXg_aCoT2_p8R2e9NsIUS4MecnjX3ZO8Nvzee4Yrn7mD6nKfxE7BCTVQFHqIHrxPuHs2enFBirO3I5eGAGnc" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="222" /></span></span></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-ecc87b2c-7fff-34a4-4260-84aedef76eae" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-dee2c5ef-7fff-0e0c-b086-f0086d7e2b68" style="font-family: helvetica;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ultimate Summer Coolers and Desserts surrounding the colorful Mega Play Park are the best, delicious drinks and desserts to beat the summer heat: Yogorino, Serenitea, Gong Cha, Milksha, Tokyo Bubble Tea, The Alley, Cold Stone and Papermoon. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-457ec210-7fff-4d7b-133d-287fe392b5fd"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">4. Mega 5-Day Sale</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 624px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="624" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7Ab7zrB3-R3k1ZtbkVaDko1xRMNUTIMYaSpVFzDJzKCuOGgaJ5WekmupbrZjtzgXNuaXLiCzbq6O2TnPWaPjRrVxGCxgqN3ThOS0TZc4eFPB41g7QPKQiu9btd909Je1nLuPa9M" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-15c343cb-7fff-715f-d48c-a47b7d030f61"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></p><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s going to be a summer to remember as SM Megamall gives you the most awaited Mega 5-day sale. Score lots of amazing deals and SMAC exclusive deals from your favorite stores from May 11-15, 2022. #SafeMallingAtSM #Mega5DaySale</span></p><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">5. Pawsome Summer The Podium</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Paws up at The Podium Paw Park! Enjoy two whole weekends of dog socializing and fun in PetMe’s activities and day care service. And shop special accessories and treats from Presidential Paws, BARF Philippines, Petenizer and more at our Pup-ups! Pawsome Summer happening this April 28-May 1 & May 6-8. Can’t wait to spend this pawsome summer with you!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="164" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tY6SQ2sfkC3VkABhVf1Zn1xQPPmR5V8zAV0_uuBWBYZv38dmuNC5HbilcwTHM4Xu-i3aDQQtNkvtfJ6kOqQisW1lBv7IehdC5YMyyYAiTyL_yOT5FnAEnpeaCjN3l4t5N1y16Ww" style="font-size: 15.3333px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="247" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; vertical-align: baseline;"><img height="165" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mPhHXL2uMiSAjx2__xWRuVJYpqy_P5bOdQr-NBTcy0nT19DCsylj5t6F97xMvWrj21iRQlw_F6UtR0I6LdYYlshfi6hj9QxlSFlYcM0x5xczWAzbVBPLc7W97krYpUZ2KZxhImY" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="248" /></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The Podium Alfresco area ADB and Roofdeck</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-a8a58520-7fff-0c02-f8d1-651c0ed62717"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify; white-space: normal;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spend a little more time with friends and family with a little city breeze at The Podium Alfresco. Dine Al fresco at the ground level at ADB or up at The Roofdeck Gardens. Reserve a table through your restaurant of choice or sit & scan the QR to place an order. </span></p><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-550eb184-7fff-8fbe-03ec-1b2bf9613e41"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 357px; overflow: hidden; width: 268px;"><img height="357" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CaGe-bJ_xg-zUEBiZz4ElziqI8bC2x4NYikJH_gs0kkjkB7etDR7b07zh8faW446DwXE33hIwUbfXEQDd4RqXE-RNYmJC7kNm1VIAZ9kSWOu52ekUxTjGp1Y7JOr5OY0FBQtMk" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="268" /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-b7e098c7-7fff-bc06-c8b8-7f27e2c4935d"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 356px; overflow: hidden; width: 267px;"><img height="356" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/J3zTxb5kwh-Chc1YBGKR7tOcFCHV0sLqtZgfYT_jbew2hUt4Hef-yzXsgIOKD8a7dIWwQbb8mAbTjNDeYYvjfTnWeABYNPaGNu7R-wxY1Y9wZxxR6U1oP2ngcGvxBxgkC9Y92-4" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="267" /></span></span></span></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">7. The Food Lab and Culinarya Pampanga</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-7e1a4ce2-7fff-70e6-5c37-f0c1160b7583"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Your favorite instagram food brands are making it to The Podium! The Food Lab brings together your instagram cravings in one spot. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Order a variety of food and snacks from pop-ups of each of the instagrammable food brands in your feed. Stay tuned for more!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRqUiAEAdIZTBM6_i6KwdvdsbfuZU0AIr4ncshN1MZH8gdF4tEXlzIs_vL7euuxZ9ZD9X4KPJd5Dd849W1w1szrb95edKlExIxqr8zlQRidoFpCFMXuW64sj0wawhdNtGM4NuIX2hzxlTP3NnqR1NVWWf2xEUPLjVrNaWXnOyk8KfY0JC1N2vWTrr-ow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="453" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRqUiAEAdIZTBM6_i6KwdvdsbfuZU0AIr4ncshN1MZH8gdF4tEXlzIs_vL7euuxZ9ZD9X4KPJd5Dd849W1w1szrb95edKlExIxqr8zlQRidoFpCFMXuW64sj0wawhdNtGM4NuIX2hzxlTP3NnqR1NVWWf2xEUPLjVrNaWXnOyk8KfY0JC1N2vWTrr-ow=w335-h400" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipuZlihclaQ1giq9Y-ICVxTp5cc8mWEx34zl-Wc4I9_S_ZmDMtKfMEzD1rWTgJMV7i7rHfFiJaML71sM4SQHOpmnnBn-y4ApLVxAPCPZ9ilSX8kR7HGLzYOtWmFm30xnDA94GL5bAqsQzE23-1rZhLioAWjZhoKGQXrUlzoV6CwsBRjjIWl5s3X--WxQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="303" data-original-width="454" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipuZlihclaQ1giq9Y-ICVxTp5cc8mWEx34zl-Wc4I9_S_ZmDMtKfMEzD1rWTgJMV7i7rHfFiJaML71sM4SQHOpmnnBn-y4ApLVxAPCPZ9ilSX8kR7HGLzYOtWmFm30xnDA94GL5bAqsQzE23-1rZhLioAWjZhoKGQXrUlzoV6CwsBRjjIWl5s3X--WxQ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><span id="docs-internal-guid-c3976711-7fff-ad32-52d4-2fe09b0f221d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;">8. Work it, Mom!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">It’s a workout party with mom this May! Get dancing, stretching, and boxing with The Podium boutique studios, and get your customized Nike fit for the occasion. Release those endorphins and have a great time with mom this May 15, sunday. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">So there you have it - a list of the coolest things to do this summer in Ortigas. Dine, shop and strike a pose at SM Megamall and The Podium! Follow @smmegamall and @thepodiummall for more. </span></p><div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div></span><br /></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-04d0897b-7fff-83ee-b403-8a9b84b95323"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></p><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-3cec641f-7fff-1efd-85b0-5e728ad74f92"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 356px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 535px;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-986f28b3-7fff-047c-df4c-456b86991e44" style="font-family: helvetica;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 356px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; overflow: hidden; width: 535px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-1d847787-7fff-8b6d-1107-c06d267fd823" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></span></div></span>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-68317027870959361312022-05-06T12:05:00.006+08:002022-05-06T12:05:31.397+08:00WWF Ambassadors Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey champion WWF-Philippines’ Build Back Better campaign for Bicol fishing communities<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Philippine fisherfolk are among the poorest sectors in the Philippines and are among the most vulnerable to natural hazards and extreme weather conditions. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">In 2020 alone, three consecutive typhoons devastated Lagonoy Gulf, heavily affecting fifteen municipalities. Whole fishing communities lost not only their homes but also their means of livelihood, their boats. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><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/a/AVvXsEj6SZicd5B8nYB0AXp8eiuQnZHBy8CXWAtz9OKomiHExW4HIH8rqcDgoxq4nopeNd0Zii-Qwfm0MXo4-lVl_KP29lF8vMS9DX-n--PmIDQXQLJDYAbHPeWsJFBzy8PyCWCpjKrOaZYUjKpiSW1vyrbgTNIiEfADZF4zORscbqDxv0Gwyqj7xhUR6uUeYg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6SZicd5B8nYB0AXp8eiuQnZHBy8CXWAtz9OKomiHExW4HIH8rqcDgoxq4nopeNd0Zii-Qwfm0MXo4-lVl_KP29lF8vMS9DX-n--PmIDQXQLJDYAbHPeWsJFBzy8PyCWCpjKrOaZYUjKpiSW1vyrbgTNIiEfADZF4zORscbqDxv0Gwyqj7xhUR6uUeYg=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines has worked with the fishers of Lagonoy Gulf for over a decade in establishing the country’s first sustainable Marine Stewardship Council-certified handline tuna fishery. As committed partners, WWF and the tuna fishing communities collaborated on ways to “Build Back Better” post-disaster, with the latest efforts anchored on replacing the wooden fishing boats that were lost or damaged during the typhoons. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The “Build Back Better” boats, co-designed by industrial designer Mark Victor Bautista and the tuna fishermen, is an innovation combining traditional know-how and state of the art/best practice design technology. The boats will be made of a combination of fiberglass and steel, making for sturdier hulls that can withstand increasing storm intensities. The boats will also have features that will help maintain the quality of tuna catch and support other conditions of the tuna fishery’s sustainable certification. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">WWF hopes to raise Php 21 million to deliver 27 units of these Build Back Better boats. One new boat is equivalent in capacity to three traditional fishing boats, and would translate to support for more than 200 families in 15 municipalities in the Lagonoy Gulf area. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmCUp6r2O8KnGnj5E4sXElRT57g_kh5ilo7VfxxYmo-0i43Mi0zzKVABT9dLAOo48OqlqtnhMhu8wQTG5Y7AHHmf9P_zOHeHqoDl7yhw4Wc-zYZpcWYwcYmVBr3uFWXUurklepp0cyxTebAaReJo181r3UGfxbIN1pVZ1PT0gR-fklpVdY2nwTsAeFPQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmCUp6r2O8KnGnj5E4sXElRT57g_kh5ilo7VfxxYmo-0i43Mi0zzKVABT9dLAOo48OqlqtnhMhu8wQTG5Y7AHHmf9P_zOHeHqoDl7yhw4Wc-zYZpcWYwcYmVBr3uFWXUurklepp0cyxTebAaReJo181r3UGfxbIN1pVZ1PT0gR-fklpVdY2nwTsAeFPQ=w400-h266" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: large;">Celebrity couple and WWF-Philippines Ambassador Pia Wurtzbach and WWF-USA Ambassador Jeremy Jauncey went on a trip to Albay in late April to meet the Lagonoy Gulf fishermen and see for themselves how the “Build Back Better” campaign is helping fishers improve their livelihood by applying environmental sustainability principles. Pia and Jeremy also went on one of the Build Back Better boats to see up-close the benefits of its design and material. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">The couple are staunch supporters of WWF and are known to be passionate about their advocacies. “It’s high time that our local fishers have more access to stronger boats to make their living. The stories of our fishers represent the challenges faced by thousands of Filipinos who continue to work hard for their families, and we are inviting everyone to help them recuperate through the ‘Build Back Better’ campaign,” shared Pia Wurtzbach. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“This trip to the Lagonoy Gulf has not only been educational for me and Pia but also affirming for us. One boat at a time, we can help change the lives of several fishers and their communities through the ‘Build Back Better’ campaign,” added Jeremy Jauncey. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">“We hope that many more people, companies, and organizations join in this Build Back Better campaign because of the long lasting and transformational impact we can make together. Our experience working with the Lagonoy Gulf fishers validates a model for sustainable fishing that has improved community livelihood. We all need to support communities that are at the forefront of addressing environmental issues,” said Ms. Katherine Custodio, WWF-Philippines Executive Director. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-qf3Ko6safVuXAXLuzDqRVkDbmc1GevvGhsEe6GmCbHuaJ8cFPtMA6yNL-dMs8t2JFCVjDzbgDxoSRaNLtjJNcs8GmWtfGjq7FYqFmM5VoWfKl5DEesCwBeBxa5mbets8SuNiCfzBpNSdUFKsUaCnJRctb53bQs9uiTr7OaUxXWH8Gq9GXjHzANVmVg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-qf3Ko6safVuXAXLuzDqRVkDbmc1GevvGhsEe6GmCbHuaJ8cFPtMA6yNL-dMs8t2JFCVjDzbgDxoSRaNLtjJNcs8GmWtfGjq7FYqFmM5VoWfKl5DEesCwBeBxa5mbets8SuNiCfzBpNSdUFKsUaCnJRctb53bQs9uiTr7OaUxXWH8Gq9GXjHzANVmVg=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">WWF-Philippines continues to explore new ways to help the fishers of Bicol as the organization moves further into long-term recovery and sustainability efforts. WWF is committed to its partner communities, most especially those that are in the frontlines of the dual challenge of nature conservation and climate change. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">For parties who are interested in supporting the “Build Back Better” Boats campaign, you may visit Pia Wurtzbach and Jeremy Jauncey’s SimplyGiving fundraising page at simplygiving.com/event/pia-jeremy-wwf or reach out to Campaign Lead Ismael John Cabigao (icabigao@wwf.org.ph). To know more about WWF-Philippines and its initiatives, please visit https://wwf.org.ph/ </span></p>MrsWisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16226358298963972631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278259875722242743.post-63758899233888653772022-05-05T21:27:00.006+08:002022-05-05T21:27:52.435+08:00Make Mother's Day extra special!<p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Whether she's nanay, mommy, mama, or inay show your love and pamper the most precious woman in your life with gifts you can find here in #SMMallsOnline!🌸 </span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsyPifRenMuaFe351z8AiSEBM3lgLcdZFPabt3nTSGgyemN9OcLGwNIaKpRn3f72YjlqqTnDFa714jvQjRyLqmI-ySipDYhdNep7aaQj1ZPzPbCTanf9h6T0KSI0TWc758IbQQUqsj6mg1GDi-WjQAkPxGvrcE-7aJP6VnsP8ZkXaX_9kLLhLfitOA-g" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="766" data-original-width="764" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsyPifRenMuaFe351z8AiSEBM3lgLcdZFPabt3nTSGgyemN9OcLGwNIaKpRn3f72YjlqqTnDFa714jvQjRyLqmI-ySipDYhdNep7aaQj1ZPzPbCTanf9h6T0KSI0TWc758IbQQUqsj6mg1GDi-WjQAkPxGvrcE-7aJP6VnsP8ZkXaX_9kLLhLfitOA-g=w398-h400" width="398" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaW6TVMOCiyHuclqLWbNkJaP3Ytdk5ck_luTYgUiMj92hvTxACri_WpH3lrsbbCF_tjeQ_4C9ZnlogsvAE9bVqyWVpZE7eUAax96Kz5QFRYUkgKxE6LNm4MHW6FYk4xFzYfXoi_prm1X28jH6Hul0oxzE_xl43TT-cCANKAIlVjhG2qR869O1NPd63nA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="765" data-original-width="763" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjaW6TVMOCiyHuclqLWbNkJaP3Ytdk5ck_luTYgUiMj92hvTxACri_WpH3lrsbbCF_tjeQ_4C9ZnlogsvAE9bVqyWVpZE7eUAax96Kz5QFRYUkgKxE6LNm4MHW6FYk4xFzYfXoi_prm1X28jH6Hul0oxzE_xl43TT-cCANKAIlVjhG2qR869O1NPd63nA=w398-h400" width="398" /></a></div><br /><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica; font-size: medium;">Here’s a special treat for NEW SM MALLS ONLINE USERS! 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