Daily Newsmakers

Access to clean and potable water is one of today’s most pressing challenges, with rapid urbanization and  population growth straining freshwater resources. United Nations (UN)-Water emphasizes that effective water management is crucial for society and the environment.

Every first Friday and Saturday of the month, SM Supermalls transforms into a hub of sustainability through  its nationwide ‘Trash to Cash’ (TTC) recycling market, where individuals can exchange recyclable waste for  cash. This initiative, part of SM Supermalls’ Waste-Free Future campaign, has been a long-running program  since 2007 that encourages waste segregation, recycling, and environmental awareness while also benefiting  communities financially.

SM Supermalls is making job hunting easier, faster, and more rewarding! February’s job fairs set the stage for 2025, with the SM Retail Job Fair at SM North EDSA successfully connecting more than a thousand job  seekers with top employers. Now, the momentum continues with a nationwide series of job fairs this March,  offering even more opportunities for Filipinos to build their careers. The March schedule includes: March 21 (Friday) – SM City Trece Martires and SM City Naga March 25 (Tuesday) – SM City Bacoor March 27 (Thursday) – SM City Daet March 28 (Friday) – SM City Sta. Mesa and SM City Trece Martires March 29 (Saturday) – SM Seaside City Cebu

This March 30, 2025, thousands of families, advocates, and supporters will come together to celebrate Happy Walk 2025 , a nationwide movement dedicated to fostering awareness, inclusion, and empowerment for  individuals with Down Syndrome.

Manila’s food scene is about to get a major upgrade. Global dining sensation Burger & Lobster is finally  making its Philippine debut at SM, the #HomeofFirsts, bringing its world-famous wild-caught lobsters and  prime cut burgers to Manila’s most discerning foodies, ready to redefine casual dining with a premium feel in  the country.

In a dynamic celebration of Filipino entrepreneurship, SM Supermalls proudly unveiled the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) Champions' Wall, a visual tribute to the resilience, dedication, and excellence of the country’s 17,000 MSMEs. Held at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA), the special event gathered distinguished  guests to honor the 2024 Presidential Awardees for MSMEs, recognizing their invaluable contributions to the  nation’s business landscape.

In recognition of National Women’s Month and Fire Prevention Month, SM Cares launched Women on Fire, a celebration of the remarkable leadership, strength, courage, and resilience of women in fire prevention,  disaster response, and community safety. Through collaboration with key government agencies and private  organizations, Women on Fire served as a platform for education, awareness, and empowerment, reaching over 25,000 participants across all initiatives.

The SM Waste-Free Future initiative endeavors to reduce waste generation and increase the rate of diversion. It is not “out of sight, out of mind”; landfills are not just eyesores in remote areas, but they also pose a  significant health risk to the communities around them and emit a substantial amount of greenhouse gases from decaying food waste.

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 of  t he Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate AgreementNew Urban Agenda, and other global commitments.

The irresistible aroma of freshly baked dough, the rich tang of slow-simmered tomato sauce, and the creamy indulgence of delicate milky mozzarella–all coming together in perfect harmony. This is the unmistakable experience of Rossopomodoro–, the largest pizza chain in Italy, now officially landing in the Philippines, with its first-ever branch in Asia at SM Mall of Asia.