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  SM Supermalls,  in collaboration with its corporate social responsibility arm,  SM Cares , the  Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) , local government units and partner schools and organizations joined the rest of the world in celebrating  Earth Day at SM malls nationwide on April 22, 2023.   1700 children celebrate Earth Day at SM malls nationwide.   With the theme  "Invest In Our Planet, Invest In Our Youth,"  SM Supermalls and SM Cares lined up various activities that aimed to raise awareness among children and their families about the importance of coming together across various sectors to take care of the environment. SM malls nationwide simultaneously held relevant and impactful celebrations with activities such as Children’s Storytelling, Coloring, and Sustainability Tours, gathering 1700 children and 350 employee volunteers. These activities aimed to encourage everyone in the family, particularly the young ones, t...

   Metro Manila is comprised of 16 cities and 1 municipality - is the economic, political, and cultural capital. Metro Manila’s forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction. Is there a way out of Metro Manila’s challenges? Architect and urban designer  Chintan Raveshia , and urban  planner and sustainability consultant  Tony Chan  of Singapore-based Arup emphasize urban development should also consider people’s  aspirations, its changing needs and expectations, and the national identity of the residents. Finding the identity of the city Raveshia inspires responsible stakeholders to ask themselves first the most fundamental question:  “What’s the identity of the city and how do we make its residents proud?”  ...

  SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime)  has partnered with the  University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)  to further promote the country’s pursuit of sustainable development.   Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in  Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE)  and  Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF)  – courses geared towards sustainability. The scholarship will be awarded to students from  low-income households in Pasay City  intended to provide better employment prospects and help reduce poverty and inequality, which are major obstacles to sustainable development.   Members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) and SM Prime Holdings Inc ink partnership to create scholarships geared towards sustainable development. Present during the signing are (From left) UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources Dean Marlo Mendoza, UPLB College of Human...

  While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities. The  SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI)  recognizes just this, so it has made its mission to travel from Luzon to Mindanao to provide free medical care and services to thousands of patients from various hard-pressed communities. Just recently, the medical mission team headed to the cities of Tuguegarao and Cauayan in Northern Luzon and provided services to thousands of low-income families. Two of them are  Roland Bariuan and Angeline Cacanindin .   Strength to do more Roland Bariuan takes home free medicines after his medical check-up. Roland has been a tricycle driver in Tuguegarao City since 1994. But, two years ago, he suddenly felt weak and had to spend ...

  Having a confident smile is essential in today's world, where first impressions matter. But what if your smile isn't as bright as it could be?  Luster , the leading and top teeth whitening kit brand in the Philippines, has got you covered. Their revolutionary teeth whitening kit can whiten teeth as early as 7 days, giving you the confidence to smile and take on the world.   Luster's teeth whitening kit comes with 4 gel pens and an LED mouthpiece. The gel pens are formulated with a safe and effective whitening formula that breaks down stains on the surface of the teeth, leaving them visibly whiter and brighter. The LED mouthpiece speeds up the whitening process, ensuring that you achieve professional-grade results at home.   What sets Luster apart from other teeth whitening brands is its commitment to quality and safety. The brand only uses high-quality ingredients that have been tested and approved by dental professionals. This ensures that their products are saf...