SM Center Pulilan Empowers Young Changemakers at Global Youth Summit 2025

“We are proud to be one of 17 SM Malls nationwide celebrating the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. And together with the Global Peace Foundation, we will continue to support events like this—helping young leaders like you stay ahead and make real impact.” ~Alvin De Galicia, Assistant Mall Manager of SM  Center Pulilan

Participants from schools, organizations, and communities across Bulacan gathered for the Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan.

On August 22, 2025, SM Cares, SM Supermalls' corporate social responsibility division, partnered with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines to organize the Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025, which brought together hundreds of young leaders, innovators, and advocates at SM Center Pulilan.

Students and young leaders actively participated at this year’s Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan. 

At least 200 participants gathered for a day of insightful discussions and collaborative activities during the Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan.

An estimated 200 people from towns, organizations, and schools throughout Bulacan came together for the event to participate in motivational talks and cooperative activities that promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Atty. Julius Victor C. Degala, Department Head of Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office (BENRO), is one of the key speakers at the recently held Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan.

Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office OIC-Head Atty. Nikki Manuel S. Coronel presents his topic, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, as the 1st Speaker of the recently held Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan.

The program this year included Atty. OIC-Head of the Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office, Atty. Nikki Manuel S. Coronel. Bulacan Environment and Natural Resources Office Department Head Atty. Julius Victor C. Degala and Atty.  Mildred F. Ople, Managing Partner of Ople Law Office, who offered their perspectives and experiences on issues including Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

Hon. Rolando S. Peralta, Jr., Municipal Mayor of Pulilan, Bulacan, delivers his message to the youth during the opening ceremony of the Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 at SM Center Pulilan.

The GYS 2025 Bulacan leg is a part of a series of summits that began at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and will take place at 17 SM Malls Nationwide.  Young changemakers can network, pick the brains of experts, and work together on SDG-supporting projects at each leg.

GPF and SM Cares are still dedicated to empowering the next generation by giving them the tools and chances to spearhead projects that improve their communities.

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