VCM demo at mock polls sa mga malls, isinagawa ng Comelec

ni Lolet Abania | April 23, 2022

Nagsagawa ang Commission on Elections (Comelec) ng vote counting machine (VCM) demonstration at mock elections sa maraming mga malls sa Metro Manila ngayong Sabado.

Sa ulat, ang naturang aktibidad ay ginawa sa SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, at SM Aura Tower.

Ilan sa mga nag-monitor ng mga activities sa mga malls ay sina Comelec Commissioner Aimee Ferolino at Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez.

Ayon kay Jimenez, nakatanggap sila ng mga positibong feedback sa ginanap na events mula sa mga lumahok dito. Aniya, marami sa mga mall goers ay madaling natutunan ang automated election system, kung saan gagawin din nila ito sa aktuwal na eleksyon sa Mayo 9.

Sa ginanap na VCM demonstration, tinuruan ang mga botante ng tamang pag-shade ng mga balota, pag-insert ng balota papasok sa machine, at tamang pagkuha ng voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT).

Ka-partner ng Comelec ang mga SM Supermalls para i-educate ang mga botante kaugnay sa automated election system na isasagawa sa bansa.

Sinabi naman ni SM Supermalls President Steven Tan na lahat ng kanilang 78 malls nationwide ay handang lumahok sa nasabing inisyatibo.

Ang VCM demo sa Luzon ay tatagal mula Abril 20 hanggang 24, habang sa Visayas at Mindanao ay mula naman Abril 22 hanggang 24.

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.

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.

“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.

Lucky days at SM

by SM - @Brand Zone | January 22, 2022

Celebrate Chinese New Year with SM! Your favorite malls have prepared a bevy of “lucky” treats for you to enjoy starting January 16 to February 2.

Click here to know more: bit.ly/3qVJzIG

Gong hei fat choy! #LuckyDaysatSM will come your way when you visit your fave SM mall!

Check out the complete CNY line-up of activities and best deals by clicking here.