DOST-backed mall exhibit series highlights SM Prime’s sustainability, DRR journey

by SM - @Brand Zone | February 28, 2022

As part of its commitment to the community and the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) recently launched a series of mall exhibits on sustainability and disaster resilience. The kick-off event was held last Feb. 24 at SM Mall of Asia.

During the event, SM and DOST highlighted numerous initiatives geared toward promoting sustainability and disaster resilience in the country, including those that are in line with addressing climate change. Through the exhibit, the proponents aim to reiterate the importance of working together in creating solutions to the most pressing environmental concerns of today.

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In his message, DOST Undersecretary and PHIVOLCS OIC Dr. Renato Solidum mentioned how Filipinos repeatedly face the risks of natural hazards and the effects of climate change in the country, saying that our story should not be just one of survival, but that of becoming victors over disasters. For this, continuous education about disaster resilience and sustainability, he said, is a must.

“This project is evidence of the fusion of science and the arts, with the goal of influencing our kababayans to be informed, and to be prepared against disasters,” Dr. Solidum said.

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan thanked the DOST for continuously partnering with SM towards promoting a more sustainable and disaster-resilient Philippines. He also said that amid the country’s collective efforts to revitalize the economy, stakeholders also should not forget about preserving the environment.

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“As one of the country’s leading and trusted integrated property developers, SM Prime Holdings takes its responsibility to the environment and community seriously. While we underscore the importance of ensuring livelihood, business continuity and economic prosperity, it is equally – if not, more importantly – that efforts to protect the environment are in place,” Mr. Tan said.

Aside from Mr. Tan and Dr. Solidum, the event was attended by SM Prime President Mr. Jeffrey Lim, SM Prim Senior Vice President Mr. Glenn Ang, and DOST-NCR Regional Director Jose Patalinjug.

The event is the first of a series of exhibits scheduled over the coming weeks. After the kick-off event in SM Mall of Asia, the exhibit will travel to several other SM malls nationwide.

To learn more about the exhibit and other activities at SM Supermalls, visit www.smsupermalls.com.

LPA, namataan sa Caraga at Eastern Visayas — PAGASA

ni Lolet Abania | January 22, 2022

Magdudulot ang namataang isang low pressure area (LPA) ng maulap na papawirin na may kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at thunderstorms sa buong Caraga at Eastern Visayas, habang ang Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) ay makaaapekto sa Northern at Central Luzon, batay sa ulat ng PAGASA ngayong Sabado.

Ayon sa 4PM weather forecast ng PAGASA, ang Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Aurora, at Quezon ay makararanas ng maulap na papawirin na may mga pag-ulan dulot ng Amihan.

Makararanas naman ang Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, at ang natitirang bahagi ng Central Luzon ng bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap na papawirin na may pabugso-bugsong mahinang pag-ulan.

Habang ang natitirang bahagi ng bansa ay makararanas ng bahagyang maulap hanggang sa maulap na papawirin na may kasamang pabugso-bugsong pagbuhos ng ulan o thunderstorms na posibleng magdulot ng mga pagbaha o landslides sa panahon ng severe thunderstorms.

Sa wind speed forecast ng PAGASA sa natitirang bahagi ng bansa, katamtaman hanggang sa malakas na pagbugso habang ang coastal waters ay magiging katamtaman hanggang sa mabigat na pag-alon nito.

Ang araw ay sisikat ng alas-6:25 ng umaga ng Linggo.

LPA sa Mindanao, ganap nang tropical depression – PAGASA

ni Lolet Abania | December 12, 2021

Ganap nang tropical depression ang namataang low pressure area (LPA) sa Mindanao kung saan papasok ito sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), habang posibleng maging bagyo sa mga susunod na araw, batay sa ulat ng PAGASA ngayong Linggo.

Sa latest bulletin ng PAGASA, bandang alas-10:00 ng umaga, ang tropical depression ay nasa layong 2,095 kilometro sa silangan ng Mindanao na nasa labas pa ng PAR.

May maximum sustained winds ito na aabot sa 45 kilometers per hour (kph) malapit sa gitna habang may pagbugso ito ng hanggang 55 kph.

“The tropical depression is forecast to gradually intensify and may reach tropical storm category within the next 24 hours,” ayon sa PAGASA.

Sinabi rin ng PAGASA na inaasahang papasok ang tropical depression sa bansa sa Martes na papangalanang “Odette” na posibleng tumama sa ilang lugar sa Visayas at Mindanao.

“By Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, the tropical cyclone will begin to move westward and may make landfall over the Eastern Visayas-Caraga area. Due to favorable environmental conditions, the tropical cyclone will likely continue to intensify and may reach typhoon category by Tuesday evening or Wednesday early morning,” pahayag ng ahensiya.

“Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to continue monitoring for updates related to this tropical cyclone,” sabi pa ng PAGASA.