Rider, sweet lover: road safety tips for you and your O.B.R.

Riding with your O.B.R. (official back rider) is one of the best ways to share the road and make memories together—but safety should always come first. A smooth, secure ride is not just about skill; it’s about responsibility, awareness, and proper preparation.

As part of its commitment to road safety and responsible riding, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA)—through its “Tropang MAALAM” campaign—reminds all riders that the key to a safe and enjoyable trip with a passenger starts with the right habits. Whether it’s a short city ride or a long road trip, knowing how to properly accommodate and protect your O.B.R. is a must.

Here’s a quick and easy guide to making every ride with your back rider safe, comfortable, and worry-free.

SM Supermalls’ ‘Trash to Cash’ initiative empowers communities to build a waste-free future

Over 12 million kilos of recyclables collected in 2024.

Every first Friday and Saturday of the month, SM Supermalls transforms into a hub of sustainability through its nationwide ‘Trash to Cash’ (TTC) recycling market, where individuals can exchange recyclable waste for cash. This initiative, part of SM Supermalls’ Waste-Free Future campaign, has been a long-running program since 2007 that encourages waste segregation, recycling, and environmental awareness while also benefiting communities financially.