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New Winners of the LG Ambassador Challenge

LG captures lightning in a bottle once again as it recently concluded its LG Ambassador Challenge, which saw dozens of project proposals from across the nation. The contest was first introduced in partnership with Korea Friends of Hope International (KFHI) and serves as a testament to LG’s dedication to fostering sustainable development within the Philippines’ local communities. For its second year, the winning proposals are ‘Life is Good, When Life Has Light’, ‘Flowing Water for Growing Future’, and ‘Paliparan Community Livelihood’.

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Reckitt Pinas: The Modern Home Project

Mothers wear many hats for the benefit of their families. They are providers, homemakers, advisors, teachers, and more. For all the things mothers do to make the lives of their loved ones better, mothers deserve to be celebrated all year round. 

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Surprise Mom with a Staycation Treat this May!

Celebrate Mother’s Day this summer-y month of May with a simple but super sulit staycation. Brainstorm some ideas and get cracking – just order your groceries via MetroMart for this special day with moms.

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Home and Living Lifestyle

Make Mama Feel Extra Special with a Cherry

Moms hold things together as buttons do. They possess great power that comes from being mothers. From preparing our meals to keeping the house clean and watching our every move, she can do it all at once. We may regard her as strong and independent, but we should also listen to her unsaid needs. As Uncle Ben famously told Peter Parker, “With great power comes great responsibility,” and every superhero needs a sidekick.

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Pinoys Love their Nanays: GrabAds Insights Around Mother’s Day

Having close family ties is one of the hallmarks of Filipino culture. Hence, it comes as no surprise that holidays celebrating the family unit are much beloved in the Philippines. Among the most anticipated is Mother’s Day – and insights from GrabAds, the advertising arm of the leading superapp, show that Pinoys do get busy creating special moments for their nanays every second Sunday of May. 

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Education

Samsung with DepEd: Solve for Tomorrow

Samsung Philippines is ramping up its efforts to support young Filipino innovators through the launch of its globally recognized educational program, Solve for Tomorrow.

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Finance

GCash Partners with Connected Women

The country’s leading e-wallet GCash has collaborated with Connected Women, a socially-responsible platform that trains and offers flexible AI and digital job opportunities for Filipino women. The announcement of the partnership coincided with International Women’s Day, which was celebrated under the UN Women and United Nations’ theme of “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.

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Advocacy

SM Scholar-alumna Takes the Road Less Travelled

Teaching surpasses the realms of jobs or professions–it encompasses service, vocation, and life mission. 

Proving this day and night are millions of Filipino teachers who stand as second mothers to students. One of them is Rosalie Macaspac, an SM scholar alumna who chose to pursue a career in Special Education (SPED).

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Advocacy

Gaining Solid Ground Through Education

Stability is the foundation of a well-lived life. With basic needs fulfilled, people have the opportunity to develop themselves, explore various facets of life, and contribute to the welfare of the community.

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SM Supermalls, SM Cares Joined Earth Hour 2023

SM Supermalls, together with its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, joined the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour last March 25 as the company renews its commitment to environmental stewardship.

This year’s Earth Hour is all about “creating the Biggest Hour for Earth,” and those who want to participate in the global activity are encouraged to spend 60 minutes doing something positive for the planet, in addition to switching off their lights.

SM Supermalls has been supporting Earth Hour and the WWF since the initiative was first held in the Philippines in 2008. This year, customers, tenants and employees at SM malls nationwide are once again encouraged to “Give an Hour for Earth” as SM Supermalls joins the annual Global Lights Switch Off from 8:30 PM to 9:30PM on March 25. 

This day also marks the start of the World Wildlife Fund’s Virtual Earth Hour Run, a self-paced run supported by SM Cares, to be held from March 25 to April 30, 2023. The run aligns with SM Supermalls’ bid to make “Earth Hour, Any Hour” as participants are encouraged to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle by running and win prizes along the way. Joiners may register here and tag SM Cares and WWF as they post their stopovers at SM malls with hashtag #BiggestHourForEarth and #EarthHourVirtualRun.

Aside from these, SM Supermalls has been pushing to minimize its carbon footprint in support of the global green movement through various programs ranging from responsible energy consumption to investing in renewable energy.

SM Supermalls Earth Hour


For instance, more than 50 percent of the energy consumed by SM malls all over the country now come from renewable sources. In terms of solar energy usage, SM now has 12 malls equipped with energized solar panels, with SM Mall of Asia as the latest mall to receive a solar panel installation, which has a capacity of 2.003 MWp.

SM has also been recognized for exceeding compliance with RA7920 or the New Electrical Engineering Law, which regulates the practice, licensing, and registration of electrical engineers and electricians. This is proof that SM is operated and maintained only by highly qualified engineers.

SM Cares’ sustainability initiatives include the Trash-To-Cash Market and the Plastic Waste Collection program, which encourage responsible solid waste disposal among Filipinos; the annual Green Film Festival which promotes environmental awareness among students and the youth; and the International Coastal Cleanup which encourages stakeholders to do their part in keeping our seas and oceans clean.

SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, the country’s biggest chain of malls built by one of Southeast Asia’s leading real estate developer, SM Prime Holdings. It is responsible for initiatives that promote sustainability and the development of the community, including 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.

To learn more, visit www.smsupermalls.com/smcares

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