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Empowered to Protect: April Coastal Cleanups

SM By the BAY Empowers 272 Volunteers to Clean Over a Ton of Trash in April Coastal Cleanup Drive April 2025 – True to its commitment to environmental stewardship, SM By the Bay mobilized 272 employees and volunteers to collect 1,147 kilograms of trash throughout the month of April as part of its weekly coastalContinueContinue reading “Empowered to Protect: April Coastal Cleanups”

The National Resilience Council’s colloquium proves resilience thrives in collaboration

The National Resilience Council (NRC) of the Philippines convened a diverse group of stakeholders for the event “From Surviving to Thriving: Transformative Strategies through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships and Innovations.” As a science and technology-driven public-private partnership, the NRC unites national and local governments, academia, civil society, and the private sector to advance the interconnected objectives ofContinueContinue reading “The National Resilience Council’s colloquium proves resilience thrives in collaboration”

SM strengthens pivot to solar PVs in support of DOE’s renewable energy goals

SM City Bataan and its 4,060-piece solar photovoltaic (PV) panels have a peak capacity of 2,376,000 kW. As the world continues to grapple with depleting resources, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. Malls, as significant energy consumers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge towards a greener, more sustainable futureContinueContinue reading “SM strengthens pivot to solar PVs in support of DOE’s renewable energy goals”

ARISE Philippines holds first Annual General Meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) Philippines, a leading resilience network in the country, held its first annual general meeting for 2025 on January 27 at the ARISE Secretariat headquarters in MOA Square, Mall of Asia Complex. With a growing membership of 156 privateContinueContinue reading “ARISE Philippines holds first Annual General Meeting, setting the stage for a resilient 2030”

A brighter 2025 for Filipinos: SM Prime evolves with renewable energy

Imagine a world powered by the sun, the ultimate source of life. As climate change worsens due to fossil fuel use, sustainable energy alternatives are more crucial than ever. The Philippines, with its abundant sunlight, is uniquely positioned to harness solar power and help combat climate change. In 2024, Manila experienced around 4,440 hours ofContinueContinue reading “A brighter 2025 for Filipinos: SM Prime evolves with renewable energy”

Built to protect: SM Prime’s flood mitigation strategy

SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), a pioneer in sustainability initiatives in the Philippines, has long been committed to environmental stewardship and building resilient structures. From its early adoption of water recycling and innovative energy management programs to operationalizing renewable energy and waste management, SM Prime has consistently prioritized sustainability. This commitment was further underscored byContinueContinue reading “Built to protect: SM Prime’s flood mitigation strategy”

SM Mall of Asia Complex: A benchmark in resilience and innovation

The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex, a 67-hectare landmark along Manila Bay, showcases SM Prime Holdings’ commitment to leveraging technology and innovation for disaster resilience and community protection for all its projects. Initially conceived as a pioneering mixed-use development on reclaimed land spearheaded by the Philippine government, it has evolved into a benchmark ofContinueContinue reading “SM Mall of Asia Complex: A benchmark in resilience and innovation”

SM City Baguio’s rainwater treatment facility: A model for water sustainability

SM City Baguio is making significant strides in water stewardship with its innovative rainwater treatment facility (RTF), launched in July 2023. In the months since, the facility has already processed over 17,111.80 cubic meters of rainwater – equivalent to 7 Olympic-size swimming pools, or enough to fill over 6,800 standard water tankers – into potableContinueContinue reading “SM City Baguio’s rainwater treatment facility: A model for water sustainability”