Friday, July 28, 2023

SM Prime taps Citicore Renewables for the supply of Clean Energy

 

(From left to right) SM Prime Energy Consultant Jaime Patinio, SM Prime Chief Finance Officer John Nai Peng Ong, SM Prime President Jeffrey Lim, CREC Chairman Edgar Saavedra, CREC President & CEO Oliver Tan, CREC Sr. Manager Sales & Energy Trading Jerard Garcia

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and Citicore Renewable Energy Company (CREC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 11 July 2023 as a joint commitment to champion renewable energy.

Through this partnership, SM Prime will source its energy requirements of up to 90-Megawatts (MWac) from CREC’s upcoming Lumbangan Solar Power Plant in Tuy, Batangas. The long-term agreement will commence in the first half of 2024. This is in line with the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) policies of the Department of Energy.

This development further strengthens both CREC and SM Prime’s commitment to the Department of Energy’s program of moving up the renewable energy supply component of the Philippines to 35% by the year 2030.

“This partnership marks our strong commitment to providing sustainable operations in our developments nationwide. It is aligned with SM Prime’s target of achieving net zero by the year 2040. SM Prime ensures that its risk-informed investments catalyze sustainable development and positive change in the communities where it operates,” said Mr. John Ong, SM Prime Chief Finance Officer.

The agreement with SM Prime adds to CREC’s long list of blue-chip company partners, attesting to the company’s solid performance and service excellence.

“We are happy to partner with SM Prime in providing clean and safe renewable energy for their power requirements,” said Mr. Oliver Tan, CREC President. “We believe that their support and trust in us through this partnership reflects our commitment as a renewable energy provider, and we are glad that SM Prime shares in our vision of a sustainable future,” Mr. Tan added.
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A Founder’s Dream: Urban Farming and the SM Foundation

 SM City North Edsa


This Urban Farming initiative is led by the SM Foundation through its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). It’s about uplifting the farmer community, fostering environmental consciousness, food security, and creating livelihood and income opportunities for marginalized urban communities. Through the KSK-SAP, a comprehensive program of urban farming techniques, product development, marketing, and basic accounting are offered in strategically-located field schools.

SM City Roxas

The KSK program has successfully conducted over 260 sustainable agricultural trainings, benefiting a total of 28,550 farmers. These trainings have taken place in both rural and urban settings, where participants have been exposed to sustainable farming modules that promote the cultivation of nutritious, high-quality vegetables and fruits.


SM City Clark

Partnering with the SM Foundation, SM Supermalls, and SM Markets are the following government agencies; the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Department of Trade and Industry, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, the Department of Science and Technology, the Department of Tourism, and the Quezon City Government. Each government organization and LGU plays a vital role in maintaining the viability of the program, and so that no stone is left unturned in ensuring its success.

As an example, the SM Foundation has brought SM Supermalls and SM Markets into the picture so that as these urban farmers successfully harvest, they’re given an opportunity to market and sell their produce at the Sunday Markets that are now being held in several malls across the nation. When the produce reaches a volume that goes beyond this Sunday marketing mechanism, the SM Markets offer other alternatives.


SM City Naga

It’s about creating integration and circularity so that a mini-economic ecosystem is realized. After all, it can’t be about teaching them what and how to farm and then leaving them with no outlet with which to monetize this harvest. The SM Foundation creates these strategic partnerships so that true income opportunities become part of the overall scenario.


SM City Cabanatuan

Who would have thought that this vision of Henry Sy, Sr., back in 2007, would have been so uncanny in predicting the mounting problems and issues we face today in agriculture, sustainable food production, food security, and urban development? It’s a vision and dream that those in the SM Foundation are very proud to carry on, and deliver.

SM is in the business of creating a sustainable environment. From being the first to consider renewable energy in mall buildings, to implementing energy-saving devices, we continue to meet significant sustainability milestones.

Join the commitment to a more sustainable lifestyle at smgreenmovement.com and #SMGreenMovement
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Thursday, July 27, 2023

SM Supermalls, Mesa ni Misis team up for the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup

 Just in time for Nutrition Month, SM Supermalls partnered with Mesa ni Misis to celebrate the healthiest SuperMoms Meetup at the SM Megamall Event Atrium on July 22, Saturday.



SuperMoms gathered once again for the biggest and grandest super momma convention, which also marked the launch of Juana’s Table, the newest recipe book by Mesa ni Misis’ Juana Manahan Yupangco.

“We SuperMoms hold the power to shape the future of our children’s health. By embracing a plant-based diet and introducing it to our families, we can ensure that our little ones grow up strong, vibrant, and armed with the necessary tools to lead a healthy and fulfilled life,” said Grace Magno, SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Marketing.

SM Supermalls and Mesa ni Misis, through the recipe book, aimed to educate moms on the importance of healthy and sustainable eating. Written by Yupangco herself, who is a food security champion and advocate for local produce and farmers, the book is filled with healthy and affordable meal options that moms can easily create in their kitchen using the freshest produce found at the SM Sunday Market.

During the event, participants were treated to a cooking demo by Yupangco, who was then joined by celebrities and certified SuperMoms, Dimples Romana and Patti Grandidge Herrera who whipped up a veggie gimbap using fresh, local ingredients. They showcased how easily one can create a delicious and healthy meal for the whole family using one of the many recipes found in the book. Also, moms got the chance to discover how to practice sustainability in the household through cooking.




The meetup featured on-ground activities for moms such as the SuperMoms Club Photo wall where SuperMoms got to take photos with their goodie bags and a raffle draw where lucky SuperMoms won special prizes and other awesome surprises from partners and sponsors.


Started in 2018, SM Supermalls’ SuperMoms Club is the Philippines’ largest mommy community on Facebook. Its on-ground event, the SuperMoms Meetup, has become an avenue to further build a stronger community of inspiring women and super mommas who uplift, support, and encourage each other.

“This meetup was designed with your well-being in mind. We want to make you feel valued and cared for, and at the same time, we want to give you a voice to be heard at home, in the workplace, and in your community. Your SM Supermalls family will always be here for you, listening to you and understanding your needs and helping you throughout your motherhood journey,” said Juana Manahan Yupangco.

The healthiest SuperMoms Club meetup in the metro was supported by SM Markets, SM Store, Fully Booked,Viu, NutriAsia, UnMeat, Tévian, Skin Poem, Designer Blooms and Blims Furniture.

Never miss out on the latest SuperMoms gatherings at SM Supermalls!
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

SG Hassan Pasco receives a Plaque of Recognition from CDRRMO


City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office awards SM City San Pablo guard SG Hassan Pasco a plaque of recognition for his selflessness and courageous efforts in saving a life during a critical and life-threatening situation on June 25, 2023.

While conducting his regular rounds, SG Pasco noticed a 74-year-old customer experiencing difficulty breathing due to something stuck in his throat. Fortunately, as a trained guard in first aid rescue techniques, he performed the Heimlich maneuver (Abdominal Thrusts) right away, and that saved the customer. 


SG Pasco is trained in first aid rescue techniques and regularly undergoes refresher courses with the assistance of a Certified First Aid Trainer from the Philippine Red Cross. These training sessions are conducted every morning before the mall opens.

CDRRMO Management Council in San Pablo, Laguna said that his quick thinking, decisive action, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the preservation of human life have made a remarkable impact on the community. SG Pasco also received P10,000 from the city Administration Office.


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Thursday, July 6, 2023

A Young Ceo’s Success: Turning Indulgence To An Inspiring Advocacy




What was once a solely self-indulgent fascination has transformed this 22-year-old CEO into an inspiring young entrepreneur for many fellow young Pinoys. “As a kid, I have always indulged in making myself look good. I have always loved wearing makeup to the point that my teachers have scolded me for wearing it in school,” shares Jean Bonilla, chief executive officer of G21.



Jean believes that her fascination with looking good (and make-up) is a common interest among most women. “While accepting who we really are is the first step to being confident, there are means by which we can become even more confident. If wearing make-up or using beauty products is our way to feel beautiful and confident, we always have that freedom.”


She added that if there’s one thing a person will never regret spending on, it is self-care. But she emphasized that self-care through caring for our looks shouldn’t always be expensive. For instance, when it comes to beauty products of choice, there are alternatives that are of the same quality like the leading brands. “With G21, we are able to provide beauty products that are at par with the global ones. They are tested safe and effective.”



G21 was born out of Jean’s realization that if she was able to sell and make other products trend as an influencer, it’s definitely possible for her to create her own brand and promote it. So from being a reseller and influencer of ‘divi products,’ she took the opportunity and built G21.



With an initial capital of PHP 10,000 in 2018, G21 has grown to having around 30,000 distributors nationwide and in other parts of the world. It offers both skincare and cosmetic products that are locally-produced. Celebrating its fifth year this July, G21 offers a wide-array of products for skincare and cosmetics all made to enhance its customers self-care routine.



Among the skincare products are soaps for skin lightening, brightening, micro peeling, and anti aging, serum for moisturizing, lotion for skin hydration, clay mask for skin tightening, pimple patch for fast-acting pimple curing/drying. For cosmetics, it offers blush, BB cream, lip ink, eyebrow liner, and lip gloss. All these products are not only carefully and scientifically made, they come in cute, youthful, eye-candy packaging. All products under G21 are FDA-approved so you’re not only assured of effectiveness, it’s guaranteed safe to use.\




From inspiring young people to prioritize self-care through beauty products, G21 has transcended to a local company that provides business opportunities to Filipinos. It has become a source of income for many Pinoys advocating for self-care. “We haven’t only provided confidence to our users/supporters but we’ve also provided them with financial freedom. We have a number of distributors who have built their houses and bought their first cars. We’re also proud that we have members who have finished their studies through selling G21 products.”



Jean looks forward to growing the company with more affordable and quality beauty products while providing a stable income to more Filipinos. “I will really work harder to keep this business growing. Many are dependent on our products to make them feel confident and more importantly, a lot rely on our business for their livelihood. We’re actually lucky that it’s gaining international awareness as well.”

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