SM creates stronger ocean conservation initiatives giving New Waves of Impact during Coastal Clean-up Projects

by Info @Brand Zone | June 26, 2024

SM Supermalls, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), continue to drive active participation in ocean conservation with the latest leg of SM’s Coastal Clean-up drive, held on June 8, 2024, Saturday in celebration of World Oceans Day.

This year, SM was able to collect more than 15,000 kgs of trash with the help of 2,500 SM Employees and volunteers from 15 SM Supermalls nationwide.

SM City Sorsogon cleans the coastal area of Sitio Mahingan

SM City Legazpi does a clean-up by the coastal shorelines of Brgy. Dapdap and Brgy. Puro

SM Mindpro volunteers cleaned-up the trash along the stretch of mangrove areas

Purok Minanga get cleaned by volunteers from SM City General Santos

SM City Roxas volunteers are ready to clean the coast of Baybay Beach

SM City Puerto Princesa volunteer shows the trash they collected during the clean-up

SM City Puerto Princesa volunteer shows the trash they collected during the clean-up

Shore-lines gets greener with a clean up by SM City Daet

SM City Bataan volunteers protecting our aweSM seas

The area of Centro 10-Tanza-Caggay get cleaned by volunteers from SM City Tuguegarao & SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown

SM by the BAY volunteers – including NU Nazareth students, BSP/GSP, SM employees and agency personnel’s fight for a trash-free Manila Bay

SM City Cebu and SM Seaside City Cebu return to Cebu SRP for a clean-up

Since 2014, SM’s coastal clean-up initiative has grown to include more coastal locations and volunteers, showing the true impact of SM’s advocacy, as well as the power of community participation in environmental stewardship and marine conservation efforts.

SM Cares’ Coastal Clean-up project is part of the organization’s Programs on Environment. SM Cares also has supporting initiatives focused on children and the youth, women and breastfeeding mothers, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. 

To learn more, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares/.

SM City General Trias Breaks Ground: A New Shopping Destination Emerges in Cavite

by Info @Brand Zone | June 15, 2024

SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan (6th from the right), and City of General Trias Mayor, Luis “Jonjon” Ferrer IV (7th from the right), lead the groundbreaking of the soon-to-rise SM City General Trias, the 8th SM mall in the Province of Cavite. Joining them are (L-R): Project Development Group Head of GT Capital, Stephen Comia; President of Federal Land, Inc., Thomas Mirasol; Chairman of Profriends, Guillermo Choa; SM Vice President for Operations, Junias Eusebio; SM Vice President for Engineering and Design, Architect Fides Hsu; Rev. Father Teody Andres; City of General Trias Vice Mayor, Jonas Labuguen; Cavite Provincial Board Member, Morit Sison; SM Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations John Jason Terrenal; DEVEX Chairman, Edison Ng and SM Assistant Vice President for Operations Lorenzo Calingansan IV.

Leading the capsule laying during the groundbreaking ceremony of SM City General Trias are  (L to R): DEVEX Chairman Edison Ng; SM Vice President for Operations Junias Eusebio; Rev. Father Teody Andres; SM Vice President for Engineering and Design Arch. Fides Hsu; Cavite Provincial Board Member Morit Sison; City of General Trias Vice Mayor Jonas Labuguen; City of General Trias Mayor Luis “Jonjon” Ferrer IV; SM President Steven Tan; SM Assistant Vice President for Operations Lorenz Calingasan IV and SM Senior Assistant Vice President for Operations South John Jason Terrenal

SM Supermalls’ 100 Job Fairs.. A continuing commitment to providing job opportunities to Filipinos

by Info @Brand Zone | June 15, 2024

On June 12, in celebration of Independence Day, SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Public Employment Service Offices (PESO), successfully hosted a nationwide "Trabaho Para sa Super Pinoy" job fairs.

Since starting its weekly job fairs in January at various malls nationwide, SM Supermalls will have hosted over 100 job fairs this week, with several more to come until the end of the year. This initiative is a continuing commitment of SM to providing job opportunities to tens of thousands of Filipinos across the country.

The Job Fair at SM Mall of Asia draws hopeful job seekers searching for posted positions.

Applicants are on the hunt for a job at the SM Seaside City Cebu Job Fair.

The Independence Day job fairs saw an overwhelming turnout, with more than 16,000 job seekers flocking to SM Supermalls to connect with potential employers. Notably, a significant number of applicants received Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS) offers, emphasizing the immediate impact of these events. This initiative not only facilitated employment but also highlighted the convenience and ease of participation.

The job fairs are made possible through the partnership with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Among the DOLE guests in some of the SM hosted job fairs are: Undersecretary Carmela Torres (OIC-Secretary); Assistant Secretary Paul Vincent Añover, Employment and Human Resource Development Cluster; and Director Patrick Patriwirawan, Jr., Bureau of Local Employment (BLE).

Convenience and ease for all

The inclusion of on-site government booths, such as Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Social Security System (SSS), PAG-IBIG, and PhilHealth, significantly streamlined the application process. This setup allowed applicants to complete necessary job requirements efficiently, contributing to the high number of HOTS offers. The well-ventilated and air-conditioned environment of SM Supermalls provided comfort for both job seekers and employers, further enhancing the overall experience.

Exciting opportunities await prospective job seekers at SM City Naga's Job Fair.

Two Hired-on-the-Spot (HOTS) applicants successfully land jobs at the SM Megamall Job Fair.

Looking ahead

Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls, expressed his gratitude: “We are humbled by the positive response to our Independence Day job fairs. It’s heartwarming to see so many Filipinos finding job opportunities and taking steps towards a brighter future. We remain committed to supporting our communities and fostering inclusive growth.”

As the "Trabaho Para sa Super Pinoy" job fairs continue to roll out nationwide this month, SM Supermalls remains dedicated to empowering Filipinos through sustainable employment initiatives. The next wave of job fairs is set to occur throughout the year, providing ongoing support and opportunities for job seekers across the country.

Other weekly Job Fairs happening in June: 

• SM City Molino (June 13)

• SM City Tanza (June 13)

• SM City Novaliches (June 13 – 14, Quezon City (QC) University)

• SM City Valenzuela (June 14)

• SM City Calamba (June 14)

• SM City Tuguegarao (June 18)

• SM City Daet (June 19)

• SM City Puerto Princesa (June 19)

• SM City Lucena (June 21)

• SM City San Lazaro (June 25)

• SM City Laoag (June 25)

• SM City Davao (June 26)

• SM Seaside City Cebu (June 27)

• SM Megamall (June 27, SM Group)

Venues and dates may change prior to notice. For more details on the SM Job Fairs, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media. Join us in building a brighter future for every Filipino.