Calling All Foodies: SM Supermalls celebrates the best of the regions this September

by Info @Brand Zone | August 31, 2024

Discover the food lover’s ultimate destination at SM Supermalls, where a showcase of the best regional cuisine awaits! 

This September, SM Supermalls transforms into a vibrant food haven with a series of exciting events designed to bring the finest regional flavors to you. From irresistible dining deals to festive decorations and lively entertainment, the SM malls are set to provide exceptional food and fun.

Experience EATS & TREATS, where SM Foodcourt and mall tenants unveil exclusive dining deals and promotions that highlight the best regional flavors. Whether you’re craving local specialties or trending international dishes, enjoy a range of discounts and special offers both in-store and online, making every meal a celebration.

Step into the FOODIE BESTIVAL VILLAGE, an enchanting transformation of SM malls into a festive, gram-worthy wonderland. Adorned with colorful banderitas, twinkling lights, and dazzling lanterns, this vibrant setting invites you to hang with your besties in a truly festive atmosphere.

Indulge in the FAVOREATS FOOD MARKET, where a curated selection of the best regional and homegrown dishes await. This features authentic and trending cuisines from SM tenants and local MSMEs, offering a diverse array of flavors that showcase the rich culinary heritage of various regions.

Enhance your dining experience with BEATS & BITES, a specially curated playlist that complements the festive food exploration at the SM malls. Enjoy a dynamic mix of tunes that elevate the vibrant atmosphere, making every visit an enjoyable sensory experience.

For an extra dose of excitement, select SM malls will also feature BESTIVAL CHEF, highlighting the region’s finest homegrown specialty dishes prepared by mall tenant chefs to showcase this unique culinary experience. Additionally, don’t miss BIG BITES, where oversized foodie displays create perfect photo opportunities, adding a fun and memorable twist to your visit.

Spend a month of fun at SM Supermalls, and celebrate the best of regional flavors from September 1 to 30, 2024!

Are the cravings coming in? For more information and to stay updated, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on Facebook.

Grand celebrations await this Grannies Day with SM Supermalls

by Info @Brand Zone | August 30, 2024

Grannies can definitely still party, and SM Supermalls is making sure Grannies Day is something you and your beloved grandparents will enjoy. Bring your Lolos and Lolas, Inays and Itays, Mamas and Papas to celebrate Grannies Day with SM!

From September 1 to 8, 2024, SM Supermalls around the country will be hosting a variety of fun activities and events for our dear grandparents, and their apos, too!

Looking for something special, local, or handmade to surprise your Grannies with? Visit GRANNY’S BAZAAR at your fave SM malls and support Grannie MSMEs by patronizing their heirloom recipes and produce!

Do you have a groovy Grannie that loves to sing and dance to classic hits? They’ll surely have a blast at SM’s GROOVY GRANNIES event! Dancing Grannies can showcase their best moves at the G! GRANNY! ballroom and disco weekend, while Grannies who can belt and croon will enjoy singing to their favorite songs with GRANNY’S VIBE. Bonus points because apo can duet with them too!

Make Grannies Day a family affair—the bigger the family, the bigger your chance of winning GRANNY’S APO! Grannies who show up with the most grandchildren can win as much as P20,000 SM shopping money, perfect for the Grannies who show their love by giving gifts to their precious grandkids.

Walk, walk, fashion, Grannie! Celebrate your most stylish Grannies by twinning with them! Show off GRANNY TWINNING OOTDs with their grandchildren during Grannies Day weekend for a chance to win special prizes and be featured across SM Supermalls’ platforms. Don’t forget to take a GRANNY SNAPSHOT at the dedicated photo booth!

And of course, we can’t forget to thank God for the gift of our grandparents! A special GRAND THANKSGIVING Mass will be held for Grannies as they celebrate Grannies Day at their nearest SM mall.

Finally, make your Grannies Day experience at SM last forever by posting photos, videos and more on your social media accounts and use the hashtag #HappyGranniesDayAtSM!

Celebrate our Grannies and make each moment with them count at SM Supermalls! For more information and to stay updated, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow SM Supermalls on Facebook.

Embracing net zero: The Philippines' urgent call to climate action

by Info @Brand Zone | August 28, 2024

As we enter the typhoon season, recent extreme weather events have once again underscored the Philippines' vulnerability to such conditions.

As the nation grapples with the potential aftermath, it is clear that being part of the global conversation on achieving net zero emissions is imperative. This typhoon has highlighted the urgency for the Philippines to be an active participant in the fight against climate change, not only to mitigate future impacts but to also contribute to global solutions.

The concept of net zero refers to balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere. For the Philippines, a country frequently in the crosshairs of severe weather, achieving net zero is a crucial step towards enhancing climate resilience. The recent typhoon has made it evident that the country cannot afford to be a bystander in the global efforts to combat climate change. Instead, it must be a proactive player, advocating for and implementing strategies that contribute to the global net zero target.

One of the key areas where the Philippines can make a significant impact is by leveraging its abundant natural resources to transition to renewable energy sources. By increasing investments in solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, the nation can reduce its reliance on fossil fuels, thereby lowering its carbon footprint. 

This transition is crucial for achieving net zero and offers the added benefit of creating a more resilient energy infrastructure less susceptible to disruptions caused by extreme weather.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. recognizes the equal importance and urgency of both climate change adaptation and mitigation. As part of our strategy, we are investing 10% of our Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) in sustainability and disaster resilience design.

A significant initiative supporting this commitment is SM Prime’s pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. As the country’s leading integrated sustainable property developer, we have committed to the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), a recognized global standard for corporate decarbonization targets. This makes us one of the few corporations in the Philippines to do so. To ensure our near and long-term science-based targets for 2030 and 2040 align with the global commitment to achieve net zero by 2050, SM Prime collaborates with the World-Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF) through their Corporates for a Better Planet Initiative (CBPI) program.

This ambitious target is supported by concrete actions, such as the installation of onsite solar panels across various properties and strategic partnerships for renewable energy sourcing. These initiatives not only reduce the company's carbon footprint but also set a precedent for other businesses to follow, demonstrating that sustainable practices can be integrated into core business operations.

Pledging to advance every person’s right to a better quality of life through heightened climate action, disaster risk reduction, biodiversity protection, and our strategic corporate social responsibility programs, this commitment places climate action at the forefront as one of SM Prime’s sustainability agenda.

Using solar panels or other renewable energy sources lowers the carbon footprint, leading to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and decreased reliance on non-renewable energy.