Sa 3Cs lang.. Vax card, ‘di na kailangan sa malls — DILG

ni Lolet Abania | March 3, 2022

Hindi na kailangan ng COVID-19 vaccination card kapag papasok sa mga malls sa mga lugar na nasa ilalim ng Alert Level 1, ayon sa Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) ngayong Huwebes.

Nilinaw naman ni DILG spokesperson Jonathan Malaya na ang mga vaccination cards ay kailangan lamang sa mga establisimyento na kinokonsidera bilang 3Cs -- closed, crowded, close-contact venues, gaya ng restaurants, spas, at sinehan.

“So that we can sort of sort this confusion out, let us follow the advice of the Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Mon Lopez that the vaccination card is not required at the entrance of the mall. It is only required at the exact 3C establishment inside the mall, but not necessarily at the entrance of the mall,” sabi ni Malaya sa isang interview.

Ayon kay Malaya, tatalakayin ito ng DILG sa mga local government units (LGUs). Isinailalim simula Marso 1 hanggang 15, ang National Capital Region (NCR) at 38 iba pang lugar sa bansa sa Alert Level 1, ang pinakamababang COVID-19 risk classification.

Sa ilalim ng Alert Level 1, ang lahat ng establisimyento, mga indibidwal, o aktibidad, ay pinapayagang ma-operate, magtrabaho o isagawa ang full on-site o venue/seating capacity subalit dapat na ipinatutupad pa rin ang minimum public health standards.

Gayunman, sa unang araw ng implementasyon ng Alert Level 1 sa NCR, maraming tao ang dumagsa sa mga malls sa gitna ng COVID-19 pandemic.

DOST-backed mall exhibit series highlights SM Prime’s sustainability, DRR journey

by SM - @Brand Zone | February 28, 2022

As part of its commitment to the community and the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched a series of mall exhibits on sustainability and disaster resilience. The kick-off event was held last Feb. 24 at SM Mall of Asia.

During the event, SM and DOST highlighted numerous initiatives geared toward promoting sustainability and disaster resilience in the country, including those that are in line with addressing climate change. Through the exhibit, the proponents aim to reiterate the importance of working together in creating solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns of today.

In his message, DOST Undersecretary and PHIVOLCS OIC Dr. Renato Solidum mentioned how Filipinos repeatedly face the risks of natural hazards and the effects of climate change in the country, saying that our story should not be just one of survival, but that of becoming victors over disasters. For this, continuous education about disaster resilience and sustainability, he said, is a must.

“This project is evidence of the fusion of science and the arts, with the goal of influencing our kababayans to be informed, and to be prepared against disasters,” Dr. Solidum said.

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan thanked the DOST for continuously partnering with SM towards promoting a more sustainable and disaster-resilient Philippines. He also said that amid the country’s collective efforts to revitalize the economy, stakeholders also should not forget about preserving the environment.

“As one of the country’s leading and trusted integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings takes its responsibility to the environment and community seriously. While we underscore the importance of ensuring livelihood, business continuity and economic prosperity, it is equally – if not, more importantly – that efforts to protect the environment are in place,” Mr. Tan said.

Aside from Mr. Tan and Dr. Solidum, the event was attended by SM Prime President Mr. Jeffrey Lim, SM Prim Senior Vice President Mr. Glenn Ang, and DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose Patalinjug.

The event is the first of a series of exhibits scheduled over the coming weeks. After the kick-off event in SM Mall of Asia, the exhibit will travel to several other SM malls nationwide.

To learn more about the exhibit and other activities at SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

Pagbabawal sa mga bata na makapasok sa mall, hindi makabubuti sa ekonomiya — CCPI

ni Jasmin Joy Evangelista | November 18, 2021

Mayroon umanong negatibong epekto sa mga negosyo ang pagbabawal sa mga bata na bumisita sa mga mall.

Ayon kay Jose Yulo Jr., pangulo ng Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Islands (CCPI), apektado ang consumer spending dahil dito.

Aniya, makakatulong sana sa ekonomiya ng bansa kung pinapayagan na ring makabisita sa mga malls ang mga bata dahil nahihikayat ng mga bata ang kanilang magulang na bumili ng mga bagay, pagkain, o serbisyo na nais nila.

Matatandaang mayroong 2-anyos na bata na nagpositibo sa COVID-19 matapos bumisita sa mall kung kaya’t iminungkahi ni Pangulong Duterte sa NCR mayors na gumawa ng ordinansa sa pagbabawal sa mga bata na pumasok sa mga mall.