MDPPA strengthens call for consumer vigilance with ‘No to Counterfeit’ campaign

As the motorcycle industry in the Philippines continues to grow, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) is doubling down on its efforts to fight the proliferation of counterfeit parts in the country. In partnership with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), MDPPA recently launched the “No to Counterfeit” campaign, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of counterfeit motorcycle parts.

MDPPA and IPOPHIL experts, together with guest speaker Nagasue-san from JAMA, pose for a group photo during the Product & Brand Identification Seminar at the IPOPHIL office.

SM Cares Delivers Over 70,000 Books to Library Communities Nationwide

SM Cares officially turns over more than 70,000 books collected through its Book Nook Donation Drive across 88 SM malls to 88 partner libraries—strengthening its commitment to promote lifelong learning nationwide.

(L-R) SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President Ms. Hanna Carinna T. Sy, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Mr. Hans T. Sy, National Library of the Philippines Director Cesar Gilbert Q. Adriano, Book Nook Pioneer Ms. Shereen T. Sy, and SM Engineering Design and Development President Mr. Hans “Chico” T. Sy Jr.

Alpas Pinas Urges Future Engineers to Power the Philippines’ Nuclear Future

Alpas Pinas, a non-stock, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting nuclear energy as a clean and sustainable source of power, urged the country’s future engineers to take part in powering the Philippines’ nuclear future during the 15th Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Students’ National Conference.

Addressing hundreds of engineering students from across the country, Alpas Pinas Lead Convenor Gayle Certeza highlighted the vital role of nuclear education in preparing a new generation of Filipino engineers capable of leading the nation’s entry into the nuclear age.

“We may have run out of time to be afraid. We need nuclear now, and we need Filipino engineers ready to make it happen,” said Certeza.

MDPPA holds product, branding seminar to help curb fake motorcycle parts

Q4 sales projections, 2026 forecast, and “No to Counterfeit” campaign also discussed

The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) recently held two major events last November 4 aimed at strengthening consumer protection and forecasting industry growth as the Philippine motorcycle sector continues to expand.

The first event was a Product and Branding Seminar that was held at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) Multi-Purpose Hall in McKinley Hill, Taguig City, designed primarily to capacitate the national coalition for the Intellectual Property Rights (NCIPR) Enforcers, whose members include delegates from NBI, PNP, PNP-DILG, BOC, & DTI. At the same time, it also aims to equip employees of MDPPA member brands and other stakeholders with the tools and knowledge to help them differentiate genuine motorcycle parts from counterfeit ones.

SNAP mobilizes relief operations for communities affected by Uwan

Isabela Provincial Administration receives relief assistance from SNAP on November 12, 2025.

In the aftermath of Typhoon Uwan, SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) immediately launched extensive relief operations to support its host and neighboring communities affected by the typhoon.

Working closely with local government units (LGU) and community partners, SNAP has provided Php1.8 million worth of relief assistance from its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Fund to support around 2,494 families in its host and neighboring communities.

All SM Malls Unite for Cebu: A Nationwide Call to Hope and Empowerment

In the aftermath of Typhoon Tino, SM Supermalls, through SM Foundation and SM Cares, has launched a nationwide campaign titled “All SM Malls Unite for Cebu,” mobilizing support and solidarity to uplift communities affected by the disaster.

With the campaign’s message, “HOPE calls for an empowered community,” SM invites Filipinos across the country to extend compassion and generosity—uniting to bring grace, hope, and strength to those in need.

First-Ever Sensory Lab Opening Soon at SM Supermalls

In line with its mission to create a mall for all, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, will soon open the first-ever SM Sensory Lab at SM Mall of Asia. This dedicated space is designed to provide a calm and comfortable environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder (SPD), and anxiety disorder.

The SM Sensory Lab: Calming Corner is part of SM Cares’ advocacy for Persons with Disabilities, taking the next major steps to making every mall visit welcoming, inclusive, and compassionate. The space aims to offer visitors a moment of rest from overstimulating environments and ensure that every Filipino can enjoy a great malling experience.