For ‘Usapang Bata Atbp.’, children and youth are top priority

USAPANG BATA ATBP., the newest segment of public affairs show S.O.S. Serbisyo Oramismo Sigurado, is envisioned to spread awareness and encourage positive action from key sectors of the society in building a thriving community for children and their families.

“Layunin po natin na maiangat ang kaalaman ng ating mga kababayan sa katuwiran at karapatan,” shares the show’s main anchor, veteran broadcast journalist Johnny Gomez, with seasoned Public Relations practitioner Deivid Rioferio of global child-focused organization World Vision in the Philippines as co-anchor.

SM Prime helps address water scarcity in PH through water recycling in SM malls

Water scarcity is one of the biggest issues that the world is facing today. Defined as a problem that occurs when the demand for water exceeds the available water supply, water scarcity is seen as a problem that will only get worse, especially since water use continues to increase at an unprecedented rate globally.

According to 2019 figures from UN-Water, an interagency mechanism that coordinates the efforts of United Nations (UN) entities and international organizations working on water and sanitation issues, global water demand is expected to continue increasing by 1 percent annually until 2050. 

DBM, PIA-NCR link with MM info officers to boost rightsizing, Mandanas-Garcia ruling campaigns

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Philippine Information Agency - National Capital Region (PIA-NCR) is set to convene the members of the Association of Information Officers in Metro Manila (AIMM) on March 29, 2023 in Manila to tackle two critical issues facing the Philippine government - bureaucratic rightsizing and the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling.

Composed by information officers from various government agencies and non-government organizations, AIMM is the biggest information and communication network in the National Capital Region.

DBM Undersecretary and AIMM President Goddes Hope Libiran highlighted the critical role of the communication sector in promoting understanding of the key issues to the public and generate support from the public.

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.