The Philippines’ Magna Carta for Disabled Persons ensures the rehabilitation, self-development, and self-reliance of persons with disabilities. The country provides educational assistance to people with disabilities from primary to tertiary education, including vocational or technical training. One such school is the Philippine School for the Deaf (PSD) in Pasay City. For over a century, theContinue reading “Philippine School for the Deaf and Blind undergoes revitalization”
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Expanding Sustainability: SM Foundation’s 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System
Rainwater harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable waterContinue reading “Expanding Sustainability: SM Foundation’s 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System”
SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions
`Recognizing today’s youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have teamed up to launch YOUth are the Future, `a leadership program aimed to equip young student leaders on environmental conservation , climate change, and sustainability issues. “There is no better time than now toContinue reading “SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions”
SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions
IN PHOTO (Left to right): SM Supermalls Vice President Liza Silerio, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, GUUN Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda, GUUN Philippine Branch Senior Managing Director and General Manager Takeshi Konishi Leading real estate developer in Southeast Asia, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) recently signed a memorandum of understandingContinue reading “SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions”
Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies
Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth. This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” that analyzed landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastalContinue reading “Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies”
SM to build new school buildings in Laguna and Batangas
Continuing its commitment to helping elevate the country’s education system, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), in partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI) and the Department of Education (DepEd), have recently collaborated to construct two new school buildings in Laguna and Batangas. Upon the completion of the joint initiative, two two-story four-classroom school buildings will be donated toContinue reading “SM to build new school buildings in Laguna and Batangas”
1,700 children celebrate Earth Day at SM malls nationwide
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. With the theme “Invest In Our Planet, Invest In Our Youth,”Continue reading “1,700 children celebrate Earth Day at SM malls nationwide”
SM provides learners with environment conducive to learning
More than just an area where students gather to hold classes, a school environment plays a vital role in learners’ cognitive development. Research has shown that with an environment conducive to learning, students increase their attention and focus, and they are more motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills. Adamant to provide students with venuesContinue reading “SM provides learners with environment conducive to learning”
Planting dreams with ‘Grow Trees Community’ in Benguet
Like his father before him, John Dizon, Jr. and his family have been long-time stewards of protected trees in their community in Tuba, Benguet. When the time came for him to take up the mantle, he did so willingly to honor his father’s legacy. “My father passed away in 2012. It was then that weContinue reading “Planting dreams with ‘Grow Trees Community’ in Benguet”
Shopee onboards aspiring MSMEs from the Aeta Community in partnership with Angeles LGU & the Clark Development Corporation
With its mission of making e-commerce more accessible for Filipinos across the country, Shopee partners with the local government unit (LGU) of Angeles City and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) to engage and onboard local entrepreneurs from the Aeta community in Pampanga through its nationwide initiative – Shopee University Roadshow. Aspiring and current entrepreneurs fromContinue reading “Shopee onboards aspiring MSMEs from the Aeta Community in partnership with Angeles LGU & the Clark Development Corporation”
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