SM Mobilizes 100 Volunteer Teams for CSR Day

SM Volunteer teams distribute shoes to elementary school students of Balatong Elementary School in Bulacan. The activity was part of the SM Store’s CSR Day.

SM, through the SM Store, recently organized 100 volunteer teams from across its retail network for Corporate Social Responsibility Day. This initiative demonstrates the company's commitment to volunteerism and community service by encouraging employees to make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.

A total of 75 teams from the SM Store and 25 teams from various Retail Affiliates took part in a variety of community service activities. The initiative benefited over 100 people, including public schools funded by the SM Foundation, UNICEF Philippines, World Vision, Good Neighbors Philippines, and other local organizations. Volunteers distributed essential items like school supplies, shoes, hygiene kits, and food packs.

SM Retail has actively engaged its employees in meaningful social responsibility initiatives, with a particular emphasis on assisting underprivileged Filipino students. These initiatives include reading sessions, classroom painting, and community outreach. Through employee volunteerism, the company continues to empower communities and support Filipino youth.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation is one of the leading Philippine companies that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.

SM’s retail operations are the country’s largest and most diversified, consisting of grocery stores, department stores, and specialty retail stores. SM’s property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is the largest integrated property developer in the Philippines with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels, and convention centers as well as tourism-related property developments. SM’s interests in banking are in BDO Unibank, Inc., the country’s largest bank, and China Banking Corporation, the fourth-largest private domestic bank.

For more information, please visit www.sminvestments.com

Love Yourself, Love the World this Valentine’s at SM

Have a safe and romantic Valentine’s Date at The Glass Garden at Dine Under the Sky at SM City Baguio. Check out other special designated dining areas available at SM malls nationwide.

Social distancing this Valentine's Season? Everyone is! But it’s still the perfect chance to show appreciation to the wonderful people in your life, who supported you through the ups and downs of the pandemic.

Check out some of these love-themed gifts for everyone on your list:

💕Care for Self-Care!

Treat your family and friends to the same comfort they gave you during the height of the pandemic, with a few pampering items. A set of bath and shower oils is great for a relaxing aromatherapy experience at home. Or you can also give them a spa treatment set, complete with skin lotions, facial masks, and relaxing oils so they can de-stress anytime. SM has shops like Watsons, The Face Shop, and Innisfree that have all these self-care essentials.

Try Innisfree’s Black Tea Youth Enhancing Cream to moisturize and soothe dry skin.

For more intensive and deep cleansing, treat yourself with Bioessence’s Diamond facial peel. Check out Shopmag for more tips on how to pamper yourselves. 

💕Eats a Date!

Miss eating out? Lucky for you, SM will be having its Date and Dine Deals with a slew of dining promos. SM has safe and socially distant yet very cute dining spots, including a host of IG worthy outdoor hubs, for enjoyable dining moments without any worries.

Have a safe and romantic Valentine’s Date at The Glass Garden at SM Megamall. Check out other special designated dining areas available at SM malls nationwide.

💕Pamper the Plantitas.

Got a plant enthusiast friend, mom, or cousin who loves plants?  Send them a beautiful, thriving potted plant! For the best greenery gifts, you can check out pop-up plant hubs at all SM Malls and shops like Respira, Plant Space MNL, and Harbest. 

Head to your favorite SM Supermalls to shop for greens for your loved ones. Don’t know yet what house plants to get? Visit Shopmag for tips.

Head to your favorite SM Supermalls to shop for greens for your loved ones. Don’t know yet what house plants to get? Visit Shopmag for tips.

💕Air fryer or cleaning robot?

The air fryer is the newest kitchen must-have. They come in the cutest sizes and colors so they’re the perfect gifts for loved ones who have an enduring love affair with healthy cooking. Another cool home gadget to give this V-day is the robot vacuum! Available in a variety of specs, prices, and features, this handy home cleaner, along with other trendy gadgets, is conveniently available at SM Cyberzone.

Check out these air fryers available at SM Cyberzone and have a go at this newest cooking trend.

Check out these air fryers available at SM Cyberzone and have a go at this newest cooking trend.

 

💕Fashionable Loungewear.

Since most of our days are spent at home, another great Valentine's Day gift  suggestion are fashionable home OOTDs - from soft and comfortable athleisure wear to stylish loungewear and silky sleepwear so your loved ones can look Instagram-worthy during Zoom calls! Visit The SM Store or other stores like Uniqlo for these fashionably cozy ensembles.

Printed shirt dress from Mango that is good for both bedroom or boardroom (middle); Co-ords such as the striped collared shirt and shorts (left) and striped blazer and shorts with front pockets (right) available at Folded & Hung. Visit Shopmag for more comfortable fashion you can wear at home.

💕Give love to your furry friends.

Who gives unconditional love? Your furry friends! Lots of treats at pet stores located at SM malls like Pet Express, Furry Tails, and Dogs and the City. You can never run out of pet snacks, pillows, blankets, bath products, tags and collars, fragrant shampoos, and designer leashes.

Yes, love doesn’t have to be just for one special someone. It starts with you and a token of love to yourself, your pet, your family, friends, and pours out into the world. Have a love-filled month!

For more love-filled ideas, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK, and YOUTUBE.

Shops at SM Supermalls are stocked up with health essentials to help us enhance our body defenses against diseases

Turmeric Tea from Yamang Bukid is available at SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo and SM Center Angono

Shops at SM Supermalls are stocked up with health essentials to help us enhance our body defenses against diseases. Our immune system is our body’s built-in defense against illness and disease. To best protect our bodies from harm, every component of our immune system needs to perform in sync. 

Fruits, especially the citrusy ones like lemons, are natural health boosters for our bodies. Fresh fruits are available daily at SM Supermarket in:

• SM Cherry Antipolo
• SM City Masinag
• SM City San Mateo
• Savemore SM Center Angono

Lemon stands like Lemon Stop in SM Center Angono provides healthy instant refreshment without the guilt. 

Fresh lemons in packs of 6 are available at SM Supermarket Masinag, San Mateo, Cherry Antipolo and Savemore SM Center Angono. Prices subject to change without prior notice

Newly-opened Lemon Stop at SM Center Angono provides instant refreshment packed with health benefits.

Turmeric is one of the classified superfoods by health experts. Yamang Bukid Turmeric Tea is packed with more benefits from other superfoods blended to its tea powder. It is good for colds, cough, sore throat even for weight loss. 

Vitamins are aplenty at Watsons. Multivitamins, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Zinc are few of the popular vitamins that are proven to strengthen our body’s immune system. Aside from adult vitamins, there are also vitamins for kids mostly in syrup or chewable form. While almost all vitamins are readily available, it is best to consult a physician before taking any of these. 

VitaCinc and PedZinc are few of the vitamin brands available for kids and adults at Watsons. They are available at all Watsons branches in SM Supermalls.

VitaCinc and PedZinc are few of the vitamin brands available for kids and adults at Watsons. They are available at all Watsons branches in SM Supermalls.

Although there are restrictions now when it comes to exercising outdoors, there are workout equipment that is available at sports shops at SM. Treadmills, jump ropes, resistance bands are just a few of the available equipment which can help us push ourselves to keep moving while we are in quarantine. 

Trax Ultra Slim Runner from Chris Sports SM City San Mateo at P 49,998.00 completes your personal gym at home. 

This SKLZ Jump Rope Conditioning Trainer is available at Chris Sports in SM City San Mateo for P 789.00

Stay connected with the latest updates of your favorite shops through official social media accounts of your nearest SM Supermall.

Eating a healthy diet, keeping stress under control, getting plenty of quality sleep, exercise, proper hygiene, are just a few of the basic steps to maintain a healthy immune system. 

The SM Store offers so many Markdowns

Make your kids’ days more upbeat with these cute, printed SM Accessories Kids’ Earphones.  *Sold separately.  Original Price: 149.75  Markdown Price:  74.00  

This is the best time to re-visit The SM Store and enjoy its So Many Markdowns. You’ll love our great bargains and finds. Get as much as 50% OFF on selected items from July 1 to 31, 2020, whether it be fashion must-haves, baby needs, home essentials and so much more.  

Take your little one for short morning walks in your place safely and securely with this Picolo Pinkstripe Stroller.  Original Price 2,999.75    Markdown Price:  2,100.00

Keep your kids active with this Mickey Foldable Trike.  Original Price:  2, 299.75  Markdown Price:  1,999.75  

Whether it’s for organizing the home or planning for a future trip this Samsonite Popsoda Suitcase is a great bargain.  Original Price: 14,250.00   Markdown Price:  8,550.00

Rediscover how much fun it is to shop for the home and for the kids, for whom there are Mickey Medium Foldable Trikes and Picolo Pinkstripe Strollers. You can also make distance learning fun for tweens with SM Stationery Unicorn Sequins Notebooks and SM Accessories Earphones.

Neutralize noise with this noise-cancelling, Wireless Headset by SM Accessories.  Original Price:  499.75    Markdown Price:  249.00

Bring your own coffee, juice or tea with this double-wall Aqua Vacuum Flask that will help keep your drinks hot or cold from sunrise to sundown.  Original Price:  299.75    Markdown Price:  149.87

And for yourself, run errands in style with our selection of comfy sneakers and fashion must-haves, and pack your own drinks with the Aqua Vacuum Flask.

Have all the little one’s needs in one place for every important trip with this Ollin Taryn Sling Diaper Bag.  Original Price 899.75     Markdown Price:  719.80 

Relieve the pain on your neck and shoulders with this portable Neck Massager.  Original Price:  1,999.75  Markdown Price:  999.75

Add a pop of color to your kitchen with this retro Gene Elijah Bar Stool.  Original Price:  2,495.00    Markdown Price:  1,746.50

Get organized with this set of 3 tropical Mini Box.  Original Price:  399.00   Markdown Price:  280.00

Express your ideas and feelings in a notebook that is just as fabulous – Unicorn Sequins Notebook.  Original Price:  249.75   Markdown Price:  169.00  

And since your safety is our priority, The SM Store has everything to make shopping safe and secure for everyone - conducting temperature checks at entrances, regular disinfection of counters and other in-store areas, and implementation of social distancing protocols.

Put your face mask and get your list ready! Catch the best of So Many Markdowns at The SM Store today!

Check out other marked down items which you can have delivered straight to your doorstep at TheSMStore.com, and join The SM Store group on Viber today so you’re up-to-date on the latest promos at The SM Store!

The SM Store is the Philippines’ largest department store chain with 64 branches nationwide. Since our first store opened in 1958, The SM Store has been a long-time favorite one-stop-shop with the best product variety, shopping convenience, and value for money. We offer a great selection of menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, all kinds of beauty products, and things for the home. You can also find stationery, electronic gadgets, snacks, toys, hardware, and fun Philippine souvenirs here.

Find online learning system for this school year at SM Supermalls

A variety of art materials from National Bookstore SM Center Angono

School Year should have started already by this month but since due to the pandemic the safety and security of the kids are the most priorities of parents. As we adjust to the new normal, education moves along as the government introduces an online learning system for this school year. SM Supermalls knows the needs of every parent and student here are some tools, which could be helpful to efficiently catch up with lessons online. 

Powerful Huawei Matebook D14 laptop from Huawei Store SM City San Mateo

In SM City San Mateo, Huawei offers their Matebook D14 Laptop, an ideal laptop for students and productivity users especially those who prioritize value for money. Powered by AMD Ryzen 5 or AMD Ryzen 7 priced at Php 39,999 and Php 42,990 respectively. 

Miniso in SM Cherry Antipolo has varied types of earphones and headsets perfect Zoom classes or Google Classroom. Ergonomic wireless earphones are made for practical and active individuals. It has a dual-color indication, multi-band EQ, bass enhancement, and support voice prompt. It retails for Php 799.

Ergonomic Wireless Earphones from Miniso SM Cherry Antipolo

Arts materials are still a staple even on online learning, especially for tykes and young graders. From crayons, colored pens, markers pencils, oil pastels, National Bookstore at SM Center Angono has it all. These coloring items range from P99 up to P699.75. 

Hang Ten Specs upgradeable to blue lens at Ideal Vision SM City Masinag

With more hours spent staring at phone and laptop screens, kids could strain their eyes while studying online. Ideal Vision in SM City Masinag has a wide variety of eyeglasses that suit every style and need. Slim and minimalistic designs are popular among teens when it comes to eyeglasses. Hang Ten specs are versatile and unisex. Its lens can be replaced with a ‘blue lens’ which blocks harmful UV rays that affect the eyes with prolonged screen time. These specs retail for Php 2,795 with a regular multi-coated lens and Php 3,795 with a blue lens upgrade. 

Stay connected with the latest updates of your favorite shops through official social media accounts of your nearest SM Supermall.

Huge Arctic Display at SM Dasmariñas

SM City Dasmariñas brings you the giant arctic display with the fury animals from the North such as Caribou (reindeer), Arctic Fox, Seals and Penguins.

SM Dasmariñas brings the northernmost and coldest part of the Earth - the Arctic, through its launching a Huge Arctic Display in the South. In 2017, SM Supermalls made a mark by bringing to life pre-historic creatures through Dinos in the Mall. In 2018, shoppers experienced the wonders of an African savannah with Jungle Safari. These two series of life-size displays traveled through SM South Luzon’s 15 malls - from Cavite all the way to the Bicol region. 

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Ambassadors Xia Vigor and Karen Ibasco enjoy playing inside the Arctic display

The Arctic in the South is another thrilling and chilling journey to all SM shoppers as it launches on July 20, 2019, at the mall atrium of SM City Dasmariñas. This giant arctic display has a life-size interactive set-up that creates an exceptional and excellent malling experience for all, especially for children. 

SM South Luzon brings you the sub-zero adventure with its giant display dubbed as Arctic in the South.

It features eight (8) life-size replicas of Arctic animals - Polar Bear, Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Seal, Pacific Walrus, Orca, Caribou (Reindeer) and Humpback tail. These featured animals belong to UN Habitat’s 10 endangered Arctic animals. The centerpiece also fosters learning through facts and trivia related to the Arctic setting and the natural habitat of featured animals through school tours at the mall. 

Excitement rise up as dancers perform before the unveiling of Arctic in the South display.

During the launch, arctic mascot friends perform and interact with children while wearing their boots and fur costumes. Along with the display launch, in-theme pocket activities like mascot meet-and-greet, coloring sessions, and face painting are also held at the mall atrium. 

Kids in their fury arctic costumes and the Arctic Mascot Friends

The Arctic in the South is in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). SM is one with WWF in its mission to conserve nature and reduce the pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. It makes a platform for shoppers to be informed of the impact of global warming in the Arctic region.

Former SM Little Star Annastacia Penny sings during the unveiling of Arctic in the South Display.

SM Executives and VIP Guests (L to R) Assistant Mall Manager SM City Dasmariñas, Patrick Cesar Ballesteros; SM Assistant Vice President for Operations South 1, Lorenzo Leon Calingasan IV; SM Senior Assistant Vice President Marketing Operations, Ritzgerald Gonzales; SM Chief Operating Officer, Steven Tan; Dasmariñas City Vice Mayor, Rex Mangubat; WWF Vice President for Marketing, Mael Cabigao; Event Host, Show Suzuki; WWF Ambassadors, Xia Vigor and Karen Ibasco; Chi Chi the Panda; SM Senior Vice President for Marketing, Joaquin San Agustin; Assistant Mall Manager SM City Dasmariñas, Charles Yap; OIC Regional Director DOT Reg-4A, Marites Castro; Group Marketing Manager South 1, Marissa Lacorte; Mall Manager SM City Dasmariñas, Editha Tayko.

This amazing sub-zero adventure will travel to your favorite South Luzon SM Malls in:

• Cavite
• Batangas
• Laguna and as far as in Bicol.

Visit SM City Dasmariñas FB Page to know more about the schedule of the Arctic in the South.   

 SM has been a catalyst for innovation, creative activations, and massive displays. 

Doraemon celebrates its 20th year in Philippine TV with Doraemon Gadget Park event and Doraemon and Nobita in their next adventure at SM Cinema.

Doraemon has captured the hearts of the Filipinos since it was first shown in Philippine TV in 1999. The 90's kids were the time when the "Ang Mahiwagang Mensahe" became every kid's word back then. Since then, Doraemon has become a part of every Filipino kid's childhood. 

Doraemon's Gadget Park Mall Tour happening from July to October 2019 in partnership with SM Group of Malls. This coincides with Doraemon TV series being back on air since last May 27, 2019, at ABS-CBN's YEY Channel, from 5pm to 6pm every Monday to Friday. These are new episodes with a new storyline of Doraemon's adventures. ABS-CBN's iWant mobile app also has the episodes for any time, any day binge-watching.

Doraemon's Gadget Park mall tour will be happening in the following malls:

• SM Mall of Asia, July 19-30, 2019
• SM City Dasmarinas, August 16-25, 2019
• SM City Cebu, October 11-20, 2019

Doraemon's Gadget Park will showcase limited-edition Doraemon merchandise at the pop-up store within the event area. All the Doraemon merchandise will only be available during the event period. Catch Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Chronicle of the Moon Exploration starting July 24 exclusively at SM branches nationwide. Book your tickets through the website, www.smcinema.com or download the SM mobile app. You may also follow/SMCinema on Facebook and @SM_Cinema on Instagram for updates.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

“It is a record of what Marawi looked before the government completes the rebuilding of the city. My first in Marawi was at the height of the siege when my husband & I brought blankets and mats to displaced residents in the evacuation centers. We also brought socks and underwear for soldiers and policemen.” ~Former journalist Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photo Exhibit will make you revisit the tragic backstory of the Maranaos featuring the heart-tugging photos of the Marawi siege aftermath immortalized by Former journalist Mylah Reyes Roque, wife of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who now works with PAG-IBIG fund, one of the government's key shelter agencies. during their official visits to Marawi.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Mrs. Roque takes on a personal mission to capture and record the memories in Marawi City after the devastating war and just before the government completes its full refurbishments. To let the rest of the country understand the current challenges faced by Filipino Muslims in Mindanao.

Mrs. Roque's first visit in Marawi was at the height of the siege when her husband brought blankets and mats to displaced residents in the evacuation centers. They also brought socks and underwear for soldiers and policemen. On her second visit was with Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG officers to provide housing assistance to affected employees of Mindanao State University. and on her third visit was with Cielito “Honeylet” Avancena, President Rodrigo Duterte’s common-law wife, and the Du30 Cabinet Spouses Association. They distributed cash assistance and relief goods to the women of Marawi.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

This photo was taken a year after the siege, on the third level of the mosque. Task Force Bangon Marawi will rehabilitate the grand mosque, following pledges of support from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and United Arab Emirates.

The Philippine flag is planted near the dome of Marawi's iconic Islamic Center.

Bato Mosque is historically significant to the Maranao. It served as the last stronghold of the rebels.

Bato Mosque

Located in Mapandi bride, Mapandi mosque is one of the many smaller mosques or masjids in the area. A Maranao explained that Muslims pray five times a day, so it is common practice for families to build easily accessible mosques near their homes.

Mapandi Mosque

Marawi is officially known as the Islamic City of Marawi, and its grand mosque - the city's icon - is referred to by the locals simply as the Islamic Center.

The exhibition explores the aftermath of the Marawi siege with a collection of photos taken at ground zero a year after the siege ended. There are many narratives from and of Marawi. This one is a story about the aftermath of human conflict but there are no people or guns in the pictures. The story is narrated through images of buildings that are deserted but still speak of the community that used to make it alive. The exhibit memorializes a vanishing landscape and attempts to engage viewers to provoke a greater understanding of the conflict.

The Osmena Street, which used to be a busy two-way commercial street that was home to the Marawi Doctor's Maternity, Medical and Children's Clinic, as well as shops selling hijabs and care accessories.

Osmena Street

The Agus River separates the battle are from the safe zone in Marawi.

This is Quezon Avenue. Rizal Park is located towards the left. Dr. Jose P. Rizal's bust can no longer be found.

Marawi is a city whose landscape is packed with mosques. The mosque view is taken from the second floor of another mosque.

The Islamic Center uses a modern sound system on its third floor to broadcast its call to prayer. The sound system was not spared from the shelling.

The Islamic Center's minarest has some damage from the shelling but is otherwise upright. From the minaret, the call to prayer is made five times a day.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Residents spray-painted their names on their homes to mark their ownership. The expansive devastation caused by the Marawi siege — bullet-riddled mosques and cathedrals, crushed commercial and residential buildings and wrecked bridges and roads.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

This is Mapandi Bridge, one of the three bridges approaching the main battle area that the military locked down. The Most Affected Areas (MAA) cannot be entered. This was an important bridge because it was the military's main supply route. Thirteen soldiers died here on June 9, 2017, as they fought to recover the area from the Maute Group

Mapandi Bridge

There are two big mosques within the most-affected areas (MAA), but there are some smaller mosques or masjids in almost every road. 

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

The Al-Farabi International Academy, Inc. bears marks of the siege. It is located along with the rotunda in the pumping area, near one of the three bridges that connect the battle area from the safe zone.

The Al-Farabi International Academy, Inc.

The sign of the four-story Marawi Doctors' Maternity, Medical and Children's Clinic lie on the ground. The city residents prefer to go to a private hospital for minor and regular medical consultations rather than the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, which was bigger but a bit farther. Around the hospital are structures that looked like residential houses but were actually business establishments. It was common for Maranao to hold their business on the ground floor and live on the upper floor.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

"Bombang hindi sumabog" or unexploded ordnance (UXO). This is Menor Street, the road where the Islamic Center or Grand Mosque is located. Task Force Bangon Marawi allowed the city's residents to see their homes a year after the siege after officials felt comfortable enough that they have cleared the place of UXOs.

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Catch the photo exhibit in the following SM Malls:

• Megamall (June 3 to June 11)
• Southmall (June 24 to 29)
• Sucat (July 22 to 28)
• Rosario (August 5 to 11)
• Telabastagan (August 25 to 31)

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Picturing Marawi Photographs by Mylah Reyes Roque

Generous support for "Picturing Marawi" has been provided by SM Supermalls, with help from the National Museum of the Philippines.