SM Prime Joins Global Conversation on Building Sustainable Cities for The Future

SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime) played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable urban development by hosting

the 7th annual Association of Pacific Rim Universities – Sustainable Cities and Landscapes (APRU-SCL) 2024Conference and 3rd International Conference on Human Settlements Planning and Development (ICHSPD) at SMX Convention Center Aura. This prestigious event, organized by the University of the Philippines Los

Baños (UPLB), brought together over 300 experts to discuss innovative solutions for building greener and

more resilient cities. Focused on the theme "Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities Through Science, Technology, and Innovation," the conference highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing urban

challenges.

SM’s commitment to sustainability was evident through the participation of its top executives. SM Supermalls’President Steven Tan showcased SM Supermalls’ eco-friendly practices and community-focused programs.

“Our malls are more than just shopping centers; they are dynamic public spaces, woven into the daily lives of millions of Filipinos. Our comprehensive environmental sustainability programs are deeply inspired by the

vision of our Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Hans Sy, a tireless advocate for environmental

sustainability and disaster resilience,” Mr. Tan said.

He added, “At SM Supermalls, we leverage science and technology to develop innovative solutions that are

seamlessly integrated into the design and operation of our malls. We remain committed to leveraging

innovation and collaboration to build a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable future for the

Philippines.”

SM Prime and SM Development Corporation (SMDC) Lead Executive for Design, Innovation, and Strategy

Jessica Bianca Sy, shared the company’s vision of creating sustainable integrated properties that foster lively

communities.

National Resilience Council (NRC) Executive Director Silvestre Barrameda Jr. highlighted SM’s role in

disaster preparedness. He presented “From Risk to Resilience: The Work of the National Resilience Council in Risk Governance” where he introduced the Resilience Local Government Unit Program (RLGUP), NRC’s

approaches and tools and how risk governance is supported by the sciences.

SM Prime’s commitment to sustainability was further emphasized during a breakout session on creating

connections and partnerships, hosted by Jonas Marie Dumdum, Senior Consultant and Sustainability Lead of

Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Manila Branch. Katherine Custodio, Executive Director of World Wide FundFor Nature (WWF)-Philippines, underscored the significance of collaboration: “Any program that aims to

build climate resilience requires strong partnerships and working together across all sectors.”

SM Prime remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and

sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people. SM Prime is pursuing the next horizon on integrated property development and onward to building sustainable cities of the future.

SM Home Fair at SMX June 28-30, 2019

SM Home, which has become the go-to home store for consumers and designers/architects alike, will be holding its biggest home fair yet from June 28 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila at the Mall of Asia Complex.

SM Cinema Joins GMovies Roster of Theater Partners

SM Cinema, the country’s largest chain of movie houses, has joined GMovies roster of theater partners, giving users of the mobile movie booking app a faster and easier way to buy tickets from any of over 300 SM theaters nationwide anytime at their convenience. For the SM Cinema partnership, Globe Telecom’s mobile money solution GCash will initially be the exclusive payment gateway for GMovies users. GCash will be used in tandem with ePLUS, SM’s integrated e-wallet and loyalty system to give SM Cinema patrons another way to enjoy the movies. At present, SM Cinema operates over 300 2D and 3D screens, 8 IMAX Theaters and 13 Director’s Club Cinemas for a total market share of over 50 percent. “We are always looking for ways to provide the best experience for our customers, thus, it is a big win for GMovies to have SM Cinema on board since it gives our users from all over the Philippines more options to choose from. With SM Cinema as a partner, GMovies now covers 77 percent of mo

Essilor and GMA Kapuso Foundation provide 500 prescription glasses

In its commitment to provide better visual health for all, Essilor, the world leader for ophthalmic optics, reached out to Filipinos in need of vision correction at the annual Kapuso 20-20 Eye Project. Together with GMA Kapuso Foundation, Essilor provided 500 pairs of prescription glasses to underprivileged Filipinos at the GMA Kapuso Foundation booth. Apart from eye glasses, Essilor also gave free vision screening and eye check up. “Many Filipinos suffer from poor vision and it is our company’s commitment to help address this problem globally,” said Dr. Emelita Roleda, General Manager of Essilor Philippines. “That’s why we are very pleased to be part of outreach programs like this where we can help Filipinos see better, raise awareness on the importance of having healthy vision and emphasize the urgency of having your vision corrected.” The event, which was held at the GMA Kapuso headquarters, was done in celebration of Sight Saving month. The outreach project was also support

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