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Universal Accessibility by Design and Practice Earns SM Group 23 Industry Distinctions

With inclusivity and access as a key pillar in SM’s corporate purpose, inclusive spaces and facilities enhance the SM Group’s portfolio of malls, offices, and retail spaces. It is this universal implementation of accessible environments, and commitment to advance disability inclusion that bagged SM Group industry distinctions from The Philippine Foundation For the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Inc. (PFRD) and the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA).

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Advocacy

Better Days at SM Brings Hope Closer to Youth

When it comes to mental health, room must be made for young people to be heard and reassure them that their voice has value, their lives are precious. Spaces where they feel safe to speak their mind and seek help matters now more than ever.

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Advocacy

Greener Malls, Cleaner Cities: SM Scales Up Green Recycling Machine Footprint

What if your used plastic bottle could become part of something much bigger? Through the right machine it can!

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Education

The Blackout Zone: SM Cares, CHED Turn Experience into Understanding

SM Cares, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), brought The Blackout Zone to the CHED Central Office Auditorium at the Higher Education Development Center Building in Diliman, Quezon City from July 21 to 22, 2026.

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Advocacy

Autism Society of the Philippines Recognizes SM Book Nook’s Heart for Inclusion

SM Book Nook, the community reading and learning space of SM Cares, has been recognized by the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) as Autism Works Partner of the Year. The award recognizes organizations that contribute to advancing inclusive hiring and opening pathways for talents on the autism spectrum to thrive in the workplace.

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Advocacy

Women on Fire 2025: Empowering Women, Building Resilient Communities

In recognition of National Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, SM Cares launched Women on Fire, a celebration of the remarkable leadership, strength, courage, and resilience of women in fire prevention, disaster response, and community safety. Through collaboration with key government agencies and private organizations, Women on Fire served as a platform for education, awareness, and empowerment, reaching over 25,000 participants across all initiatives.

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Advocacy

SM joined Earth Hour 2022

As part of the company’s sustainability efforts, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, joined the world in observing Earth Hour, with this year’s theme “Shape Our Future,” focused on how we can work together in halting and reversing climate change and nature loss by 2030.

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Advocacy Lifestyle

Sustainable Living for Everyone

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

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Advocacy Lifestyle

SM Southmall’s Sustainability Efforts – And How You Can Help

This year, the mall has their goals set on extending the green movement beyond and helping create a more sustainable environment for the community.

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Advocacy Family

Mama’s Lullaby: A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers

To promote the good health and well-being of mothers and their unborn child through safe pregnancy and delivery, the SM Cares Program on Women and Breastfeeding Mothers will be holding an event entitled “Mama’s Lullaby, A Musical Event for Expecting Mothers”. This is in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal number three (good health and well being) to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, at all ages.