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  This March 30, 2025, thousands of families, advocates, and supporters will come together to celebrate Happy Walk 2025 , a nationwide movement dedicated to fostering awareness, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals with Down Syndrome. This year's event, which is being hosted by SM Cares in collaboration with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), will be held at the SMX Convention Center in Manila. Simultaneous celebrations will be held at SM City Cebu, SM City Bacolod, and SM CDO Downtown Premier, ensuring that the event is a truly national endeavor to showcase the abilities and goals of people with Down syndrome. Two Happy Walkers take small, but meaningful steps with support and fanfare from the SM community. More Than Just a Walk: A Movement for Inclusion For more than two decades, Happy Walk has been more than an event—it is a powerful movement that highlights the strengths, talents, and contributions of individuals with Down Syndrome. It is a d...

A united commitment for brighter communities! Jocelyn Remigio, Program Director for Community Development of Global Peace Foundation, Leonard Faustino, Executive Director of Global Peace Foundation Philippines, together with Joaquin San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing and Engr. Junias Eusebio, Vice President for Mall Operations of SM Supermalls, join hands to formalize the partnership for the All Lights Village project. This collaboration brings sustainable energy solutions and community empowerment to underserved areas, illuminating lives one village at a time. SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has joined hands with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines to support the transformative All Lights Village project. This partnership was solidified with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on February 14, 2025, at the SM Prime Headquarters, marking another significant step forward in promoting sustainable development and em...

"Lights Up, Sounds Down" offers inclusive movie experience for autism community In celebration of National Autism Consciousness Week, SM Cares, SM Cinema, Autism Society Philippines (ASP), and GMA Pictures partnered to host a successful sensory-friendly screening of the award-winning film "Firefly" on January 17, 2025. Over 2,000 participants across 10 SM malls, including children on the autism spectrum and their families, enjoyed a heartwarming and inclusive movie experience. "Tuwing pumapasok kami sa mga SM malls, damang-dama namin acceptance, accomodation, and appreciation. It is the norm here," said Autism Society Philippines (ASP) Chair Emerita Dang Uy Koe. A child on the autism spectrum shares a smile with their loved one during the sensory-friendly screening of "Firefly" at SM Southmall. SM Cares, SM Cinema, Autism Society Philippines, and GMA Pictures join forces to bring a sensory-friendly screening of "Firefly" to children on ...

Taking place simultaneously on September 21 in 15 different SM Supermalls across the nation, including SM By the Bay at SM Mall of Asia Complex, SM Tuguegarao Downtown, SM City Tuguegarao, SM City Bataan, SM City Olongapo Central, SM City Olongapo Downtown, SM City Sorsogon, SM City Legazpi, SM Daet, SM City Puerto Princesa, SM City Roxas, SM City Cebu, SM City Seaside Cebu, SM City Mindpro, and SM City General Santos. The International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) is back for another year, and it looks to be the biggest one yet. When we work together, we can significantly improve our seas and make the world a better, cleaner place for everyone.  In 2023, SM Cares recorded more than 100,000 kg of trash collected with the help of an estimated 17,000 total volunteers from 15 SM Supermalls nationwide. This year, in celebration of its 20th year of supporting communities and creating a positive impact on the environment, SM Cares aims to double the amount of solid waste collected to 200,000 k...

Be a child again and get your 2023 BPOP SM BEARS OF JOY!! Annyeonghaseyo!!! Because teddy bears still remain an iconic Christmas gift, SM Malls in Grand Central, Sangandaan , and Valenzuela invite shoppers to play Santa and send love to the less fortunate kids with their SM Bears of Joy campaign. This year, SM is excited to introduce the 2023 BPOP Bears of Joy, inspired by the vibrant worlds of KPop and PPop. These adorable plushies come in four unique designs, collectively known as the BPop Squad 2023, featuring characters like Eya (the rapper), Bin (the dancer), Rina (the leader), and Ace (the vocalist). What sets this campaign apart is the unwavering commitment to giving back. With each Bears of Joy purchase, shoppers not only gain an adorable companion but also play a pivotal role in making children’s Christmas special. Shoppers can buy a pair of toy bears, where one goes to the customer and the other is left for donation. All collected toy bears will be donated to SM’s cho...

The ripple effect of the water crisis has reached every part of the globe. According to the World Wildlife Fund, some 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to water, and a total of 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year. Worst, two-thirds of the global population may face water shortages by 2025 and ecosystems will suffer. As the gravity of these issues becomes increasingly apparent, several countries have taken significant steps to forge a more sustainable future for the Earth. Noteworthy examples include Singapore's water management plan and The Netherlands' intricate conservation practices. Singapore’s Desalination Plant Source: https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater The Delta Works in The Netherlands was built by Rijkswaterstaat to protect the country against flooding from the North Sea. Source: https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/ Inspiration for the Philippines In the Philippine...

  SM Supermalls has been supportim Earth Hour and the WWF since the initiative was first held in the Philippines in 2008. This year, customers, tenants and employees at SM malls nationwide are once again encouraged to “Give an Hour for Earth” as SM Supermalls joins the annual Global Lights Switch Off from 8:30 PM to 9:30PM on March 25. This day also marks the start of the World Wildlife Fund’s Virtual Earth Hour Run, a self-paced run supported by SM Cares, to be held from March 25 to April 30, 2023. The run aligns with SM Supermalls’ bid to make “Earth Hour, Any Hour” as participants are encouraged to adopt an eco-friendly lifestyle by running and win prizes along the way. Joiners may register here and tag SM Cares and WWF as they post their stopovers at SM malls with hashtag #BiggestHourForEarth and #EarthHourVirtualRun. Aside from these, SM Supermalls has been pushing to minimize its carbon footprint in support of the global green movement through various programs ranging from r...

Celebrating the yuletide season is simply remembering the things that we are grateful for. Oftentimes, we enjoyed the festivity because of the flickering lights surrounding us, the cool breeze of the air and the warmth hug of our loved-ones. But, we shouldn't forget we have Two Hands, one to help YOURSELF and the Second to help OTHERS as well!!! That is why we are all inviting you to buy a bear and give some charity for orphanage kids. Be involved and Share some of your blessings. Give charity for  Merry SM Christmas. Just log in: http://smcares.com.ph/newsevents/?p=993 Here are some 3 Questions, for the  Taking Gifting to the Next Level!!! 1) What is your Christmas Wishlist for Yourself? I'm kind of person who loves to buy gifts and give it to my loved-ones. Their smiles gives me joy & strength in Life.  If I'm going to have a wishlist for myself. First thing that I want to have is a LAPTOP so I could Write more inspirin...