Daily Newsmakers

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.

In a joint effort for Manila Bay, SM Prime Holdings (SM Prime), together with the Department of  Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), was present for the handover of a state-of-the-art catamaran  trash boat to complement the ongoing battle against water pollution. DENR received the boat last January 31,  along with essential navigation and safety equipment as well as cleaning tools. The 30-foot catamaran will be  operated by the DENR Metropolitan Environmental Office - South Zone and will contribute to the agency's  capacity to combat water pollution and preserve the vital marine ecosystem.