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SM Marikina, SM East Ortigas set to collect plastic waste

With the addition of SM Marikina and SM East Ortigas, the program is now home to a total of six SM malls, as SM Cares plans to bring the program to other malls

Galing Pook Foundation, SM Prime sign MoA in support of Galing Pook Awards

SM Prime entered a five-year partnership with the Galing Pook Foundation and the DILG-Local Government Academy in support of the annual Galing Pook Awards.

SM Cares launches digital campaign on Emergency Preparedness for the country’s vulnerable sectors

Survival Minutes is a series of short videos, each themed around one of the following natural hazards: Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption, Flood, and Fire.

SM Prime supports Galing Pook Awards 2021

SM Prime supports the Galing Pook Foundation and the DILG-Local Government Academy for the 2021 Galing Pook Awards for Cities and Municipalities.

Watsons and SM Cares partner for Trash to Cash recycling market

Watsons will give customers access to exclusive discounts in exchange for their empty packaging of health and beauty products through SM’s Trash to Cash recycling market.

SM Prime holds desilting at the Mall of Asia complex

SM Prime Holdings recently held their regular desilting initiative at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City

SM Prime and Philippine Coast Guard hold bay cleanup for World Oceans Day

The clean-up drive is part of SM’s ongoing efforts in support of the Manila Bay Rehabilitation program.

SM Supermalls celebrates World Environment Day, World Oceans Day

SM Supermalls remains committed to sustainability and environmental protection across all of its stakeholders, inspiring Filipinos to adopt sustainable lifestyle practices.

QC Residents can now bring their plastic waste to SM City North Edsa and SM City Fairview

QC residents may now bring their empty, clean, and dry plastic waste, from 10AM to 5PM, at SM City Fairview and SM City North Edsa.

SM & US Embassy hold 2nd Virtual Green Film Festival focusing on protecting the world’s oceans

SM Cares together with long-time program partner, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, recently held the second Virtual Green Film Festival.

Bike Friendly SM

The program aims to create bike-friendly infrastructures and facilities across SM Malls nationwide to give the growing number of bike commuters a safe, convenient, and enjoyable biking experience.

“ARISE-Philippines, SM Cares, Resilient PH team up for webinar on women on disaster management and resilience”

This webinar is in celebration of National Women’s Month which highlighted on the important role that women play in disaster risk reduction and management.

Plastic Waste Collection Program launched at the SM Mall of Asia

Plastic waste collection open everyday from 10AM to 5PM

DSAPI, SM Cares celebrate Down Syndrome Consciousness Month with the first virtual Happy Walk

Families with children who have Down syndrome, share their story on how they coped with the challenges of the pandemic. Read on and be inspired!

SM by the BAY and SM Mall of Asia remain committed to promoting a cleaner Manila Bay

The regular cleanup drive aims to encourage various stakeholders across the community to collaborate in helping protect the ecosystem within their own vicinities

SM Supermalls rolls out SM Electronic Waste Collection Program

SM Cares is launching its Electronic Waste Collection Program, an initiative that encourages people to bring their old gadgets and other e-waste for responsible disposal.

SM, PCEx promote responsible plastic waste disposal via Plastic Waste Collection Program

Plastic waste collection will start at SM Megamall (RDU Supermarket, Bldg. B), beginning on Feb.10. Shoppers are encouraged to bring their empty, cleaned, and dried plastic waste from 10 AM to 5 PM.

SM Cares supports Autism Society Philippines in the celebration of Philippine National Autism Consciousness Week

This year’s theme, “Pilipinong May Autismo: Kakaiba, Kasali, Konektado" will revolve around furthering societal awareness of Filipinos’ uniqueness who live with autism.

More than 20,000 bears donated via the SM Bears of Joy 2020

SM Cares, SM Supermalls, and Toy Kingdom successfully brought cheer to thousands of children throughout the country while honoring the country's COVID-19 frontliners via the SM Bears of Joy project

#aweSMChristmas for #aweSMseas

Christmas is near and many of us are thinking of gifts to get for our loved ones. SM Cares encourages shoppers to turn holiday traditions into eco-friendly habits.

Get to know SM Cares’ specially designed Bears of Joy in honor of COVID-19 frontliners

To make this year’s campaign even more special, SM Cares has rolled out limited-edition plushies in honor of COVID-19 frontliners

BFP Launches Nationwide MBOSS at the SM Mall of Asia

The MBOSS brings the services of the Bureau of Fire Protection to the business sector wherein local fire stations stage one-time permit processing centers in selected malls nationwide.

SM Cares rolls out special "Bears of Joy" plushies in honor of frontliners

The SM Bears of Joy is an annual project of SM Cares, SM Supermalls, and Toy Kingdom to encourage shoppers to share the holiday season’s joy with children in need.

A mindful Christmas celebration via SM’s Trash to Cash recycling market

As we start thinking of what gifts to buy for our loved ones, we urge everyone to look at sustainable ways to get rid of their solid waste, such as our Trash-to-Cash market.

Bike-friendly cities and establishments to be featured in 23rd Episode of “Stories for a Better Normal” Series

This online discussion is organized in partnership between the Office of Deputy Speaker Legarda and the Climate Change Commission.

SM Cares and Philippine Breast Cancer Society Observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month promotes regular self-check among women to help fight breast cancer.

October 13 Is International Day For Disaster Risk Reduction

ARISE Philippines and SM Prime Holdings join observance of Global DRR Day

SM bags 5 wins at the prestigious 12th Global CSR Awards

SM Supermalls, through its CSR arm, SM Cares, was conferred the "Best Country Award for Overall CSR Excellence in the Philippines”.

Going Bike-Friendly at the SM Malls

With bicycles becoming more widely used, SM Supermalls through SM Cares is creating bike-friendly infrastructures and facilities

2020 Virtual Global Youth Summit gathers 6,000+ youth leaders, students from across 35 countries

The first virtual youth summit reached more than 220,000 viewers on Zoom and Facebook.

Breastfeeding Pinays, SM tackle importance of breastfeeding amid COVID-19 pandemic

Breastfeeding is essential for the development of infants.

Global Peace Foundation, SM Cares to hold virtual Global Youth Summit from Aug. 29-30

GYS will be held via Zoom and will be shown through live streaming at select social media channels

Disaster preparedness a must, even in the new normal

SM Supermalls highlights importance of disaster preparedness this National Disaster Consciousness Month

Awesome Seas

Working together to raise awareness on plastic pollution

World Environment Day and World Oceans Day

This World Environment Day and World Oceans Day, it’s time to heed nature’s plea

Therapies in the New Norm

Strengthening abilities and forming bonds in the new norm

A Mother’s Love for Children with Disabilities

SM Cares recognizes inspirational mothers of children with disabilities this Mother’s Day

SM Cares celebrates Earth Day 2020

SM Cares and Earth Day Network Philippines aim to promote eco-friendly and sustainable practices

PWDs, elderly main focus in SM Cares’ disaster preparedness forum

Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens were enlightened during the Emergency Preparedness Forum 2019

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

More than 13,000 student leaders proved that young people can achieve great things during the Global Youth Summit 2019

Thousands of volunteers show up for SM by the BAY Coastal Cleanup drive

Volunteers, comprising of students, professionals and employees, gathered together for SM by the BAY coastal cleanup drive

SM and PSOD Brings Kids with Rare Disease to a Worry-Free Day

The Philippine Society for Orphan Disorders, Inc., in partnership with SM Cares, joined the celebration of the National Rare Disease Week

Marikina’s PWDs and elderly receive disaster resiliency training through SM Cares’ Emergency Preparedness Forum

SM City Marikina hosts 2nd leg of the event series

SM Cares mounts pregnancy care talk, serenade for expecting moms

Expecting mothers were treated to an afternoon of informative discussion on pregnancy and good health

Girl with Down Syndrome is Miss Possibilities 2019

A talented 14-year-old girl with Down Syndrome is the titleholder of this year’s Miss Possibilities.