The SM Group extends social good with a rainwater harvesting system in the newly established Birthing Facility at Brgy. Irawan in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

SM advocates for water security and conservation through sustainable initiatives

Its social good arm SM Foundation, recently established a rainwater harvesting system at the Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The initiative is one of many SM programs developed in response to the growing need to promote water conservation, water security, and the diversification of water supply in the country.

This enhanced rainwater harvesting system with an 800-liter storage capacity allows for better water conservation and management in the facility. It collects rainwater from the facility’s roof and gutter, passing it through vinyl-coated mesh filters that ensure a water quality that is safe enough to serve non-potable needs, such as watering plants, cleaning, and toilet flushing.

Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Makes First Ever Philippine Stop to Kick off 11th Season

The biggest event of the season makes its highly-anticipated debut in the Philippines! Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series kicks off its 11th season in El Nido, Palawan, on April 12th – 13th, 2019. This year, the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series makes its regional debut in three brand new locations on its seven-stop global tour:

• April 13  – El Nido, Palawan, Philippines – (NEW)
• May 12 – Dublin, Ireland – (NEW)
• June 2 – Polignano a Mare, Italy
• June 22 – São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
• July 14 – Beirut, Lebanon – (NEW)
• August 24 – Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• September 14 – Bilbao, Spain

Twenty-four (24) professional male and female cliff divers from eighteen (18) nationalities take off for the clear emerald waters of the Small and Big Lagoon in Miniloc Island, including record champions Rhiannan Iffland (AUS) and Gary Hunt (GBR). However, each stop will feature four (4) wildcard divers seeking to earn their way up the ranks.