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As Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon unleashed torrential rains and widespread flooding across Metro Manila and nearby provinces, SM opened their doors to thousands of displaced residents. Serving as vital lifelines during this crisis, not only shelter was provided but also essential relief and support through the efforts of SM Supermalls and SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express (OPTE). More than 4,000 Kalinga Packs filled with essential supplies were delivered to hard-hit communities in Rizal province, Manila City, and Quezon City. SM Supermalls employees have been instrumental in packing and distributing these relief packs. To provide immediate assistance to those affected, SM have opened their doors to evacuees, offering temporary shelter, comfort, and basic necessities such as free overnight parking, WiFi, and phone charging stations. Help desks have been set up to assist those in need, while ample supplies of water, food, and essential items have been made avai

Let Pinoy camaraderie spread thru nationwide by helping our fellow Filipinos whose affected last Typhoon Carina. Share your kindness by donating. Read more details below. SM Supermalls is happy to have you as partners in bringing service to those who are in need. You may drop your cash donations at SM Foundation’s Operation Tulong Express booth located in select SM Supermalls. You may also directly deposit through the provided QR Code or BDO Bank Account details of Philippine Red Cross. For the participating malls, please refer to this website link: https://www.smsupermalls.com/operation-tulong-express/ #OperationTulongExpress #SMCares

  Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY is thrilled to announce its "Cool School Craze" promotion, offering customers the chance to win an educational fund just in time for the back-to-school season. From July 1 to 31, 2024, customers who visit MR.DIY stores can shop for participating back-to-school essentials and stand a chance to win an educational fund. For a minimum spend of P500 including three (3) participating items, three lucky winners from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao will get a chance to win P10,000 each. So whether you’re looking for stationery, school supplies, or other essentials–MR.DIY has everything you need to start off the school year right. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your back-to-school shopping experience rewarding. Visit your nearest MR.DIY store today and be part of the Cool School Craze! MR.DIY's Cool School Craze runs from July 1 - 31, 2024 in all MR.DIY stores nationwide. For more information about the Cool School Craze promo, visit h

Gray skies did not deter residents of Silang and General Mariano Alvarez (GMA) Cavite from making their way to Bulihan National High School in Silang for the “Alagang Paningin, Alagang MR.DIY” Optical Mission. The event buzzed with anticipation as 400 adults and 100 children from Silang availed of essential eye care services–a rare opportunity to have their eyes examined to achieve clearer ision. As part of MR.DIY’s overarching CSR program–Acts of Kindness (AOK) –this initiative highlights the company's steadfast dedication to enabling and empowering communities by harnessing the power of goodwill to address healthcare needs, in partnership with the local government units of Carmona, Silang, and GMA (CarSiGMA). In her message to the community, Carmona Mayor Dr. Dahlia Loyola emphasized the importance of eye health, sharing stories of how clear vision can transform lives by helping children excel in school and enabling adults to work more efficiently. Meanwhile, Ms. Marla Papas, Int

  The Pride Month celebration is among one of the most anticipated company events at Home Credit Philippines (HCPH). As an equal opportunity employer and an organization known for its workplace diversity programs, the company’s Pride Month festivities this year were nothing short of colorful. Spearheaded by the Pride Club , the company's LGBTQIA+ employee resource group launched in 2023 and considered to be as the HCPH’s representative body for the LGBTQIA+ community within the company, the theme for this year's festivities was #AtHomeKaDito. A general assembly for the more than 400 members of the HCPH Pride Club nationwide took place in May to mark the beginning of the festivities. This event featured the organization's accomplishments, the new officers of the club, the year's schedule, and a SOGIE Talk by well-known LGBT campaigner and artist Floyd Scott Tiogangco. Following the initial assembly, HCPH Pride Club launched its first-ever search for its pride ambassad

Can a team from a tropical country excel in an ice sport like curling? That’s what the Philippine National Curling Team – composed of four Fil-Swiss players -- are out to prove when they go through the rigorous preparations of vying for a slot in the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy. Alan Frei, Filipino-Swiss entrepreneur, economist, curler and spokesman of the team said the Philippine men’s squad bagged a silver medal in the B-Division of the Pan Continental Curling Championships in Kelowna, Canada in 2023. The team aims to repeat the feat this October in Alberta to move up to the A-Division in the 2025 championships.The top two teams there get guaranteed spots in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Frei, a relative newcomer to curling, joined the Filipino team in March 2023, a year after he sold his Swiss e-commerce business and decided “to become an Olympian”. Sharing his dream are teammates Christian Haller, a two-time world junior championship medallist, and brothers Marc

 Globe signs partnership with SMDC and SOS PH to support the Hapag Movement. In photo (L-R) Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala, Globe Board Director and CEO of AC Industrials; Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer; Jessica Bianca Sy, SMDC AVP and Project Director; Grace Evangeline Sta. Ana, SMDC Executive Vice President; and Marco James Leyson, SOS PH Director of Global Impact & Operations. Globe, SM Development Corporation (SMDC), and Scholars of Sustenance Philippines have joined forces for the Hapag Movement to address involuntary hunger that still plagues millions of Filipinos. In order to feed 90,000 households with 450,000 meals over the course of the next 18 months, the alliance hopes to recover over 110 tons of excess food from SMDC developments. Beginning in July, the program would involve more than 40 SMDC mixed-use residential developments in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, and Southern Luzon. SMDC employees and residents are encouraged t

Our everyday routines revolve around coffee, which fosters happiness and friendships. It brings people together in delightful ways and acts as a soothing routine in the morning, an energizing boost in the afternoon, and a soothing treat in the evening. This July, SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela invite shoppers to experience the joy of coffee in a whole new way at your favorite mall hangouts. These communal spaces have been reimagined into lively, coffee-themed havens where shoppers can unwind and connect amidst a vibrant atmosphere. Featuring striking centerpieces, cozy chill pods, and captivating installations, each Coffee Hangout Space promises an enhanced coffee experience for memorable moments and Instagram-worthy snaps. Complement your favorite brew with delicious artisanal desserts from the mall’s top coffee nooks and cafés, including favorites like Would U Like Specialty Coffee at SM City Grand Central, Cotti and Pickup Coffee at SM Center San

Let's Unlock your weekly back-to-school prizes and secure extra budget with Maya! As the back-to-school season approaches, the financial stress can be overwhelming with expenses for new school supplies, school fees, and more. Budgets are often stretched thin, and anxiety levels can get high. Good thing, Maya, the #1 Digital Bank App in the Philippines, is here to help you breeze through this season with awesome rewards and financial flexibility. Here’s how you can ace your back-to-school funds with Maya: Get up to P30,000 funds via Maya Easy Credit for your school needs! Need a budget for your school expenses? Maya Easy Credit gives you up to P30,000 in seconds—no paperwork needed. Use it to pay tuition fees via Bills Pay after transferring the funds to your wallet. You can even pay directly in-store or online when you shop for books and uniforms at SM, Robinsons, Shopee or Lazada, stock up on packed meals and snacks for school from the supermarket, or even grab a new phone or lapt