SM Cares, DOTr launch Share the Road video campaign to promote safer, more accessible roads

DOTr Undersecretary Mark Steven C. Pastor and DOTr Secretary Jaime J. Bautista join SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and Senior Vice President Engr. Bien Mateo in a photo op with active transport advocates

In a bid to promote safer and more accessible roads in the country, SM Cares and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) recently launched their joint "Share the Road" campaign that aims to educate road transport stakeholders on the importance of sharing the road. The launch was held last March 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City.

SM Cares brings The Blackout Zone to SM City Clark

Immersive exhibit designed to foster sense of care, affection for the blind

(R-L) SM Supermalls Senior Vice President Engr. Bien C. Mateo, NCDA Information Officer Jayme Marino, Mabalacat City College President Dr. Michelle Aguilar-Ong, Arch. Jaime Silva, City College of Angeles President Frankie Villanueva, SM Supermalls Regional Operations Manager Andrea Madlangbayan, SM City Clark Mall Manager Jerwin Jalandoni, and Angeles City PDAO Alma Vital during the launch of The Blackout Zone Nationwide Tour at SM City Clark

SM Supermalls, SM Cares recognized for programs on inclusion, sustainability, employee experience

From encouraging mall-goers to adopt more sustainable ways to dispose of their solid waste, to promoting emergency and disaster preparedness that is inclusive of persons with disabilities and the elderly, to employee engagement efforts that ensure a happy and productive workforce, SM Supermalls and its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares are known for their advocacies that continuously leave a positive impact on communities and the environment.

In recognition of their unwavering commitment to these advocacies, SM Supermalls and SM Cares took home a total of three awards at the recently concluded “Gabi ng Parangal” of the 58th Anvil Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines last March 8 at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

SM Cares took home a Silver Anvil award for its efforts to help address solid waste pollution in the country through its Trash-to-Cash and Plastic Waste Collection initiatives, which are part of its Environmental Programs on Solid Waste Management.

SM Cares reiterates support for "mga Natatanging Nilalang" at 2023 Happy Walk for Down Syndrome led by DSAPI

A security guard poses with one of the ‘Natatanging Nilalang’
kids during the Happy Walk celebration at SM City Bacolod.

"Today, we express our love once again to our special friends in our midst. Today, we show that we care about their well-being. Today, we show that we shall always walk in solidarity to ensure that they have a bright future."

This was one of the key points of SM Cares Program Director for Persons with Disabilities, Engr. Bien Mateo's speech at the 2023 Happy Walk for Down Syndrome of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI); which took place last February 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City.

LaLiga and M88 Mansion bring Atlético de Madrid’s Tiago Mendes to Philippines

Former football star thanks fans for unceasing support, promotes football with LaLiga

LaLiga Ambassador and Former Atletico Madrid Midfielder Tiago Mendes shares his football journey during the press conference of the El Derbi de Madrid watch party.

In time for the blockbuster clash between two of the world’s best football teams – Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid, LaLiga and M88 Mansion recently brought football star Tiago Mendes to the Philippines for the El Derbi de Madrid watch party celebrated at Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge in Makati.

International Volunteers Day is Year-Round at TELUS International Digital Solutions

International Volunteers Day, declared by the United Nations, was last quarter. But at TELUS International Digital Solutions Philippines—the technology division of TELUS International Philippines—”we give where we live” is a philosophy and practice lived all year around. The spirit of volunteerism is alive in team members, especially for TELUS Days of Giving initiatives and IT next-gen mentoring programs.

Within the last quarter alone, employee volunteers supported the Department of Health’s Brigada Eskwela program by refurbishing classrooms in a Tondo High School; sponsored and planted saplings in Bulacan’s Mt. Balagbag with the local farmers association in partnership with Maynilad; donated blood through the Philippine Red Cross and Kith Foundation; contributed to the Luzon Earthquake relief efforts of Caritas Manila and Philippine Business for Social Programs by raising funds for affected children and families, among other initiatives.

First-ever disc golf tourney in PH set to tee off on March 4-5

The first-ever disc golf tournament in the Philippines is set to tee off on March 4-5 in Amadeo, Cavite. 

The Disc Golf Association of the Philippines (DGAP), in cooperation with the Philippine Disc Golf Association (PDGA) and in partnership with Figtree Companies' (FTC) Kavanah Communities, brings Lipad Pilipinas Open 2023, a competition for professional and amateur disc golf players from the Philippines and around the world, vying for a professional championship title. 

Disc Golf, also known as Frisbee Golf, is very similar to golf, but instead of using golf clubs and balls aiming for a hole, disc golf players use discs and aim for a disc golf basket. The objective of every disc golf fame is to complete each hole in the fewest number of throws, starting from a tee area and finishing with the disc coming to rest in the basket.

In the Philippines, the popularity of disc golf started in 2021, when Jon Mough, an American residing in Tagaytay City, introduced the game to Figtree Companies, a growing community developer, as a means to engage the people in the communities where they operate. Mough and FTC worked with the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) to develop the ROAD TO DAMASCUS Disc Golf Course, the first and only 18-hole disc golf course in the Philippines located in Minatok West, Amadeo, Cavite.