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The National Resilience Council’s colloquium proves resilience thrives in collaboration

  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 the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Climate Agreement, New Urban Agenda, and other global commitments. Held as the 2025 Resilient Local Government Unit Program (RGLUP) Colloquium, the event showcased progress and updates from participating cities and municipalities in the NRC’s Adopt a City (AAC) Initiative. This initiative enables corporations to move beyond disaster relief, investing in risk reduction through preparedness funding, prevention, pre-disaster recovery planning, and long-term resilience progra...
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Step Forward for Inclusion: Happy Walk 2025 Unites Communities Nationwide

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.   Hosted by SM Cares in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI) , this year’s event will take place at SMX Convention Center – Manila with simultaneous celebrations at SM City Cebu, SM City Bacolod, and SM CDO Downtown Premier , making it a truly nationwide effort to highlight the abilities and aspirations of individuals with Down Syndrome. Two Happy Walkers take small, but meaningful steps with support and fanfare from the SM community. More Than Just a Walk: A Movement for Inclusion For more than two decades, Happy Walk has been more than an event—it is a powerful movement that highlights the strengths, talents, and contributions of individuals with Down Syndrome. It is a day of joy, unity, and acc...

SM Job Fairs: Bringing career opportunities nationwide

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. SM Retail's Job Fair at SM North EDSA bridges thousands of job seekers with leading employers. 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   Success stories: Real people, ...

Women on Fire 2025: Empowering Women, Building Resilient Communities

  Women on Fire 2025: Empowering Women, Building Resilient Communities T he iconic SM Mall of Asia Globe lights up in purple to celebrate gender equality, together with SM Cares, United Nations Philippines, and the Philippine Commission for Women. 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.   SM Cares, in partnership with the United Nations Philippines and the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), kicked off Women’s Month on February 28 with the Purple Illumination Ceremony, lighting up the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Globe and mall façades nationwide. As a globally recog...

Celebrating #WomensMonthAtSM

  The Ultimate Youniverse Bucket List—Celebrating #WomensMonthAtSM March is all about YOU! This Women’s Month at SM, we’re celebrating empowered women with beauty, wellness, and joy-filled experiences. Treat yourself to self-care, confidence boosts, and fun outings with friends. Step into your girlboss era with glow-ups, indulgences, and unforgettable moments. Start checking off the ultimate Women’s Month bucket list—only at SM Supermalls!     Own Beauty That Empowers: A Self-Love Glow-Up Self-care is more than a treat—it’s a celebration of you! This Women’s Month, refresh, recharge, and embrace your glow-up with a makeup refresh, wardrobe upgrade, and an indulgent beauty experience at SM Supermalls!   Start with a beauty upgrade at Look at Me in its first branch in the Philippines, SM Aura, now also available at SM Mall of Asia (MOA), where you’ll find luxury brands perfect for high-end skincare and makeup essentials.   For timeless beauty ...