tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59527574308432022552024-03-05T06:06:05.520-08:00Imagine GreenEnvironment. Science. Health. Education. Conservation. Preservation. Recycling.Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-7009517628814330162023-10-31T02:32:00.009-07:002023-11-05T01:34:42.386-08:00 Tears from Heaven: CHILD Haus celebrates 21 years<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRo8tgpUZf0yT1um29QB2JIkv8grcu4jKm5KH_S7HUuJ3KEWz1i69005hvi67Ehd6I54QQ8uojE_465UG9nTRSo8qGSgxO2iRr4GXTAEZIn_tS9-ht4xfq9rlUEdijgkWKv1UrZG-7VbSj8Z_QYs2VcAOn5goy1dkmmZ_mX0C0ij2_xFQnzLsBuG6eKY/s2048/Tears%20from%20Heaven%20CHILD%20Haus%20celebrates%2021%20years%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="2048" height="379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMRo8tgpUZf0yT1um29QB2JIkv8grcu4jKm5KH_S7HUuJ3KEWz1i69005hvi67Ehd6I54QQ8uojE_465UG9nTRSo8qGSgxO2iRr4GXTAEZIn_tS9-ht4xfq9rlUEdijgkWKv1UrZG-7VbSj8Z_QYs2VcAOn5goy1dkmmZ_mX0C0ij2_xFQnzLsBuG6eKY/w544-h379/Tears%20from%20Heaven%20CHILD%20Haus%20celebrates%2021%20years%202.jpg" width="544"></a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was the venue of the 21st-anniversary celebration of CHILD Haus, an institution founded by ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes to be a bastion of hope for children stricken by cancer. Throughout its history, one consistent major supporter of the establishment has been the Sy family – in its early years, Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy, Sr., and over the last decade, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy continuing the tradition established by his father.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/10/tears-from-heaven-child-haus-celebrates.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-51288627508580539022023-10-28T02:07:00.019-07:002023-11-05T01:13:27.152-08:00SM Supermalls' Lady Security Guard Gilren Bajado honored for exemplary act<p style="text-align: right;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lkdO2fdpdsOKFHSb3MxZCDKXZFrY3AdFUcIdECw7r6H7B5j7QcBHovhQfFMRQR7TtI55mwGXHf41F1OQTc5fLVN32j1g4reYep-RuxCIPY9VHY5SyU4dXlgFR0RqlazumJcxxiB4grV64jzs0fMUpqWYCfESZaDH6BHVCg5vK3StYlb6sD_vW09OWVE/s854/SM%20Supermalls'%20Lady%20Security%20Guard%20Gilren%20Bajado%20honored%20for%20exemplary%20act%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="854" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lkdO2fdpdsOKFHSb3MxZCDKXZFrY3AdFUcIdECw7r6H7B5j7QcBHovhQfFMRQR7TtI55mwGXHf41F1OQTc5fLVN32j1g4reYep-RuxCIPY9VHY5SyU4dXlgFR0RqlazumJcxxiB4grV64jzs0fMUpqWYCfESZaDH6BHVCg5vK3StYlb6sD_vW09OWVE/w524-h393/SM%20Supermalls'%20Lady%20Security%20Guard%20Gilren%20Bajado%20honored%20for%20exemplary%20act%202.jpg" width="524"></a></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Gilren Bajado, lady security guard of RJC Security Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year at the 43rd Founding Anniversary of the Civil Security Group at Camp Crame. The recognition ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. SM Supermalls Customer Relations Services Senior Assistant Vice President Mr. Almus J. Alabe and Regional CRS Manager Harold James E. Herrera were also in attendance to witness the awarding ceremony.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/10/sm-supermalls-lady-security-guard.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-78366607242518567712023-10-26T01:56:00.001-07:002023-11-05T01:57:38.524-07:00 UST tops off Henry Sy, Sr. Hall at Manila campus<p style="text-align: center;"> Description automatically generated" height="246" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/e_1cdaJ6n98GNCaJJwe01rsTWhYwExPDGpuri4XcvaqBiw8y9isx-coYK6h7WIEKouhkFZXfBNqHzMH8aZsxUSFhGC76DDpFR6lvMGiZZa-XmtLjyiQ0WOaSz7TEWfsqOiH68pI9L0oxspYf4-_tyQ=w413-h246" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;" width="413"><br><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">The artist’s rendition of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall, which will rise near Gate 10 (Dapitan St.).<br><br></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;">The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall last October 7, 2023. The ceremony is a builder’s tradition that highlights the placement of the final beam on top of the structure. </div><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">The seven-storey building is a tribute of the Sy family, the SM Group, and UST to the SM founder for his life-long education advocacy. It is equally a manifestation of the ever-growing desire of the UST Research and Endowment Foundation, Inc., Anargyroi: FMS Foundation, Inc. (AFI) and the 152-year old UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery (FMS) to further level up in the field of medicine. </div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2a8d14d0-7fff-040a-e7cd-dc3ab6a534dd"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></span></span></div><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/10/ust-tops-off-henry-sy-sr-hall-at-manila.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-17556398458500752602023-10-20T01:40:00.000-07:002023-11-05T01:44:29.139-07:00 SM Prime, WWF-Philippines join forces to nurture the future sustainability champions<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvChDHRKqErwvGmHbkRN_i1Svl3cJCCLL8pVKNzUG1vBuyOI1YPsBrhH3gwS70jnwcbqX8Ox3LPfZ9sWxvRbg6Ag0YmCFlOLF8fdWLtQ3KwMIgtTp1JPub2twXPPM312BJxIcg9GckxjtzgfiJ3wAJ90ciy8wY-T9ac8HqlybHAXm-OY61Ew23dsPUCNM/s750/SM%20Prime,%20WWF-Philippines%20join%20forces%20to%20nurture%20the%20future%20sustainability%20champions%201.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="750" height="349" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvChDHRKqErwvGmHbkRN_i1Svl3cJCCLL8pVKNzUG1vBuyOI1YPsBrhH3gwS70jnwcbqX8Ox3LPfZ9sWxvRbg6Ag0YmCFlOLF8fdWLtQ3KwMIgtTp1JPub2twXPPM312BJxIcg9GckxjtzgfiJ3wAJ90ciy8wY-T9ac8HqlybHAXm-OY61Ew23dsPUCNM/w582-h349/SM%20Prime,%20WWF-Philippines%20join%20forces%20to%20nurture%20the%20future%20sustainability%20champions%201.png" width="582"></a><br><br></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recognizing today's youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have teamed up to launch YOUth are the Future,a leadership program aimed to equip young student leaders on environmental conservation , climate change, and sustainability issues.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">“There is no better time than now to educate the youth. As stewards of the planet, it is important that they have an opportunity to learn about environmental conservation, encourage them to voice out their fresh ideas, and share new perspectives,” said WWF-Philippines Education for Sustainable Development Project Head Dino Calderon.<br><br></p><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/10/sm-prime-wwf-philippines-join-forces-to.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-19035601460398447392023-10-10T01:16:00.005-07:002023-11-05T01:20:42.582-07:00Expanding sustainability: SM Foundation's 2nd rainwater harvesting system<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="238" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/ON9ZSDe7yUywfS8m8tGK2y7YDL_fDXhjjXwjGHle3ZkM3abwfLqSmhls88KHhCgxRGIcjswrlyLTB9f5H11iYtLOqfoNlTkK_LiYMpyHuJCMiT74GQTzk01bH3h0I8OnuMbVL4vfO5ErFJblDNebWw=w320-h238" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;" width="320"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">Health workers in San Fernando, Cebu Primary Healthcare Facility water the locally sourced plants using the water from the rainwater harvesting system.<br><br></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Rainwater harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable water management strategy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/10/expanding-sustainability-sm-foundations.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-14360680757780451972023-09-26T01:42:00.001-07:002023-09-30T01:43:20.721-07:00SM group turns over 104th school building<p style="text-align: center;"> <img height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g8sJ1bp_dr9E1ZHaLMkgAOD9zRGIMDLzlwd9e9WVqVLm88I-3NdW_Zhd4nYMReeVSelmGTh-cz034g-1py6wmvEkyeshUSH3tkCpuJsx0uE50vGMUdo51p4ADpFWosftdcuzgg9QKsiLsnF-qy6rsQ" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;" title="Inserting image..." width="480"><br><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">SM scholars from Roxas City volunteer to clean the new school building ahead of its turnover.<br><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In time for the school year opening, SM Prime through SM Foundation turned over a fully furnished two-storey building to the <b>President Manuel Roxas Memorial Integrated School-South</b> in Roxas City, Western Visayas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The 104th school building made through the collaboration is built in accordance with specifications set by the Department of Education (DepEd). It holds four classrooms, each furnished with desks, chairs for left-handed students, toilets per classroom, including a special toilet for PWDs on the ground floor.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/09/sm-group-turns-over-104th-school.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-86471816420230382172023-09-24T02:18:00.005-07:002023-09-30T02:19:22.609-07:00SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPVdjLRArR6nUodFovxrLZBwEknTPwo5WzumdouHZS6r33tO8HmkOBTJ3tR0xvVG19qk44IHrf7pcokBiZh9reyG1ctBFGudSCzu0RPir1RGs6qwoq4CaIuSVcLzpUE23kDoeb9fH-u04DsVrAdPSMHlse32O3fROv8daQhR8r2Adu_rQxT8NWEhaWBSo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPVdjLRArR6nUodFovxrLZBwEknTPwo5WzumdouHZS6r33tO8HmkOBTJ3tR0xvVG19qk44IHrf7pcokBiZh9reyG1ctBFGudSCzu0RPir1RGs6qwoq4CaIuSVcLzpUE23kDoeb9fH-u04DsVrAdPSMHlse32O3fROv8daQhR8r2Adu_rQxT8NWEhaWBSo=w446-h297" width="446"></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 12.84px; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">(L-R): SM Supermalls Vice President Liza Silerio, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, GUUN </span></i><span class="ui-provider"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 12.84px; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda, GUUN Philippine Branch Senior Managing Director and General Manager Takeshi Konishi</span></i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 12.84px; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br>Leading real estate developer in Southeast Asia, <b>SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime)</b> recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s <b>GUUN Co. Ltd.</b> to explore a potential partnership to implement waste management solutions by recycling waste paper and plastics as an alternative source of energy called ‘fluff fuel’.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Fluff Fuels</b> are one type of <b>RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel)</b> which are produced from shredded and compressed plastics, papers, and fibers. These are used </span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">as fuels in cement manufacturing, </span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-language: JA;">paper mill</span><span lang="EN-PH" style="color: #040c28; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> companies, or power companies</span><span lang="EN-PH" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> in Japan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-PH" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/09/sm-prime-explores-potential-partnership.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-18507852519248488132023-09-18T03:57:00.002-07:002023-09-30T10:25:29.435-07:00 Water Sustainability: Leading the change at SM Supermalls<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The ripple effect of the water crisis has reached every part of the globe. According to the World Wildlife Fund, some 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to , and a total of 2.7 billion find water scarce for at least one month of the year. Worst, two-thirds of the global population may face water shortages by 2025 and ecosystems will suffer.<br /><br />As the gravity of these issues becomes increasingly apparent, several countries have taken significant steps to forge a more sustainable future for the Earth. Noteworthy examples include Singapore's water management plan and The Netherlands' intricate conservation practices.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU1d0j7S2nDueIFzxXxFaQv5ftis1oHFQ7fvJoqtoNdghE1-Ut2d-7qiyabZgiIFLpWrNx-hudFsZS1LjxjUdeCfSZtGmyNug8LYmCx4MF_KpMvN09X_zVDZNRlGu3nNw-skPsPnx4-ocrutjVDtmYjPmNF1fJFTgTSdsTdpri00RMG0dofVBd4veR9oI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiU1d0j7S2nDueIFzxXxFaQv5ftis1oHFQ7fvJoqtoNdghE1-Ut2d-7qiyabZgiIFLpWrNx-hudFsZS1LjxjUdeCfSZtGmyNug8LYmCx4MF_KpMvN09X_zVDZNRlGu3nNw-skPsPnx4-ocrutjVDtmYjPmNF1fJFTgTSdsTdpri00RMG0dofVBd4veR9oI" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Singapore’s Desalination Plant</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"> Source: <a href="https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater">https://www.pub.gov.sg/watersupply/fournationaltaps/desalinatedwater</a> </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfj2aqYrp-JVdsXCTGFckuTFWmgO9BP3EWVp1yjRhmb0SW2uK9xnvAdpXObRhXQDYIBOvtoZCk4Yep1lfXLgz77qS0R9Ly3y0YfebraXAgVm2gg3rrCqNK3_WRoB9wuwaUVDkzjJDzjLNPmomGkbkdI_G-kUHdR_hBzlHKXqC19nw1ysOz-qS-kRJxWVE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfj2aqYrp-JVdsXCTGFckuTFWmgO9BP3EWVp1yjRhmb0SW2uK9xnvAdpXObRhXQDYIBOvtoZCk4Yep1lfXLgz77qS0R9Ly3y0YfebraXAgVm2gg3rrCqNK3_WRoB9wuwaUVDkzjJDzjLNPmomGkbkdI_G-kUHdR_hBzlHKXqC19nw1ysOz-qS-kRJxWVE" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br />The Delta Works in The Netherlands was built by Rijkswaterstaat to protect the country against flooding from the North Sea.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Source: <a href="https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/">https://www.water-technology.net/projects/delta-works-flood-netherlands/</a> </span></div><p><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Inspiration for the Philippines</span></b></p><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;">In the Philippines, a multifaceted approach has also been embraced by the public and private sectors in safeguarding and managing water resources. SM Supermalls are at the forefront of the conservation and management of water resources in its mall facilities. Its endeavors form the foundation of a more sustainable and water-secure future that the company has long been advocating.</div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>SM's Vision: Greening the Future</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SM has been recycling water since the 1990s, treating an average of 1 billion gallons of water annually in recent years, equvalent to 1,600 Olympic-sized swimming pools. In line with the SM Green Movement, SM has been continuously working towards responsible consumption and water conservation in its properties.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To illustrate, the SM Supermalls’ comfort rooms have smart fixtures to manage water flow. There are also signages in the mall that advocate wise water use. Wastewater is channeled to the malls’ sewage treatment plants that recycle an estimated total of 4 million cubic meters of water, lessening their dependence on freshwater sources for non-potable uses. SM did this even before the measure was required by way of the Clean Water Act in 2004.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9GbCiTh8PR-KhlGKYSbi4U_36DT2NtwOtNinPYlJciqeNwTsJhLW15a8TFkvzn5yGqrfNYhDFLt0bkDIKdy1-nXy-sYfXQhTwNE_e7mmtvz4EtvfrOzVtNhX-fkSMVIO4WJd1KI4SXPIqfo_6y_ETKcctrjZumjmQ21rVPDGcdMvKCPBvXScVwsQvfpI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9GbCiTh8PR-KhlGKYSbi4U_36DT2NtwOtNinPYlJciqeNwTsJhLW15a8TFkvzn5yGqrfNYhDFLt0bkDIKdy1-nXy-sYfXQhTwNE_e7mmtvz4EtvfrOzVtNhX-fkSMVIO4WJd1KI4SXPIqfo_6y_ETKcctrjZumjmQ21rVPDGcdMvKCPBvXScVwsQvfpI" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">SM Mall of Asia has been involved in various sustainability and environmental initiatives, including water recycling among others.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOzxIYr6Mgz9WiBryn4Ny7O8BuJhof_5REpXE9h3bQORFbq5x73V4iTA6oyLzEzN17TSsOnF6J789WJoDHVJHD8s3LoesGLxBpnTnjir4P1RMVhLMT26Seg0bLKs-PaZYYUz1KCrHKyhGJUBsIfuK-uTkCnnRmPuIzJSFpHMdoz3x4SefZw11mJ_37gdo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOzxIYr6Mgz9WiBryn4Ny7O8BuJhof_5REpXE9h3bQORFbq5x73V4iTA6oyLzEzN17TSsOnF6J789WJoDHVJHD8s3LoesGLxBpnTnjir4P1RMVhLMT26Seg0bLKs-PaZYYUz1KCrHKyhGJUBsIfuK-uTkCnnRmPuIzJSFpHMdoz3x4SefZw11mJ_37gdo" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">SM Supermalls utilizes recycled wastewater from the mall for irrigating its gardens.<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZn1LMDWDJq78T6CK96j_iAJLrzkOJ5uq2o1Ed08097vJ2vZQsq7OV2nvQqlZgg_d3oN94YiRiUc2UUjPCQh6mqOz0X-0wjwnoe_BhEfl94QY1dm-BBvdLjF7DEGy8uHHUThibpT7q3ip-rMmYRvtmEWj8NWRFdWCPoBCCP67_uBPg8iPMdcmzn8B-7VQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZn1LMDWDJq78T6CK96j_iAJLrzkOJ5uq2o1Ed08097vJ2vZQsq7OV2nvQqlZgg_d3oN94YiRiUc2UUjPCQh6mqOz0X-0wjwnoe_BhEfl94QY1dm-BBvdLjF7DEGy8uHHUThibpT7q3ip-rMmYRvtmEWj8NWRFdWCPoBCCP67_uBPg8iPMdcmzn8B-7VQ" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">SM Malls have “Save Water” signages that typically aim to create awareness about water conservation and inspire people to take simple actions to reduce their water consumption.<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Recently, SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at SM City Baguio. This facility can turn collected rainwater into potable water for mall tenant use such as washing and cooking as well as dishwashing and handwashing, allowing the mall to further lessen its dependence on the freshwater supply of the Baguio community.<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjJX7d9n4S249xq6vvmJLLri_Awr1q01qeXcB0u8zz51NY2Cnffs4pNvZGhSyIHvoO0nc3iNels410EC6tJK-bOhBlloMvDO9c1cvhpULY_llcUWOeXrbVwCNv9icRoHrQ9vOgEOWE7eplr9jlJ3M6yHHtDAO09qWxQE0mDhV4mIFOp3rxOJtCk8lFNQU" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjJX7d9n4S249xq6vvmJLLri_Awr1q01qeXcB0u8zz51NY2Cnffs4pNvZGhSyIHvoO0nc3iNels410EC6tJK-bOhBlloMvDO9c1cvhpULY_llcUWOeXrbVwCNv9icRoHrQ9vOgEOWE7eplr9jlJ3M6yHHtDAO09qWxQE0mDhV4mIFOp3rxOJtCk8lFNQU" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">SM took a step further in resource management by launching the first-ever water filtration system at SM City Baguio.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxZn9OhkAXSOEzUmX7UA2y9iEHUB0pCqzkNh_DB7Rn3fwi5kPkr43zMPSLWPfIwqVp0rmX5ltd40wfoNMuGx3dUPJELebEbvnRkvC3NkStoQ2gBKc7RwPqrfbF9tRwHJMP_RUNFcEllANZa8KqPAzMBt282nY2I6y7l-K6QPDhpAtmI6no-zLQPzs6RTo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhxZn9OhkAXSOEzUmX7UA2y9iEHUB0pCqzkNh_DB7Rn3fwi5kPkr43zMPSLWPfIwqVp0rmX5ltd40wfoNMuGx3dUPJELebEbvnRkvC3NkStoQ2gBKc7RwPqrfbF9tRwHJMP_RUNFcEllANZa8KqPAzMBt282nY2I6y7l-K6QPDhpAtmI6no-zLQPzs6RTo" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The Rainwater Treatment Facility at SM City Baguio<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong (right) samples the potable water from the SM Baguio rainwater treatment facility with SM SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin (left) and SM VP for Corporate Compliance Engr. Liza Silerio (center).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">SM's dedication aligns with the world’s environmental sustainability and climate action goals. Rainwater catchment basins in flood-prone areas and the rainwater filtration in SM Baguio further exemplify this commitment. These significant efforts underscore the ongoing need for sustainable practices and policies.<br /><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">A Brighter Future Ahead</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The journey towards sustainable water management is ongoing. SM Supermalls, through its initiatives, paves the way for a greener, more secure future. </p><div><br /></div>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-43234987031278972362023-09-15T03:16:00.007-07:002023-09-30T03:18:27.189-07:00SM Scholars aspire to share the gift of education <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZxozSZ9PM63JDmfa97Sb93pDjPU7OoXWr3V4q7PXtqxEV5eb1m6pJJ8yEWuIFFTC1rLPMBJA2pG0BFGR8iZONBy_s1GTEK_zKq5_y3j561p-NDWj3ei9ac7iXpGnp9tT48D1lT9xH3lr4twu2D3NDrWmKEbqYFgWpd7Wdknc77mvb6-5ojIRq8RE56rw" style="font-size: 9pt; font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZxozSZ9PM63JDmfa97Sb93pDjPU7OoXWr3V4q7PXtqxEV5eb1m6pJJ8yEWuIFFTC1rLPMBJA2pG0BFGR8iZONBy_s1GTEK_zKq5_y3j561p-NDWj3ei9ac7iXpGnp9tT48D1lT9xH3lr4twu2D3NDrWmKEbqYFgWpd7Wdknc77mvb6-5ojIRq8RE56rw=w506-h336" width="506"></a></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">New SM scholars recently joined the contract signing event in Pasay.</span><br><br></span></span></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">"I desire to become an educator not just to fulfill a dream but also to be a blessing to the next generation."</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;">These inspiring words come from 18-year-old Princess Eunice Motel, an SM scholar currently pursuing her education at the Philippine Normal University. She is one of two children of Hildajane, an on-call factory re-packer, and Richard, a set man, hailing from Caloocan City.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18.4px;"><span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/09/sm-scholars-aspire-to-share-gift-of.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-58620839603971279742023-08-27T02:13:00.025-07:002023-08-28T02:20:03.140-07:00 Coastal land reclamation: A glimpse into today’s urban development strategies<p style="text-align: center;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-51efc892-7fff-2aeb-4505-4f0b9d968f83"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 304px; overflow: hidden; width: 542px;"><img height="304" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8o6CvUE31uSU2CXjs_iz0b-lrs1rJHynfofjAJjFEVox4eY0eOeG-B1LuBkQSUHHO03qoY-uRfJgTY0IGCIVe63gOf_Ba34AIKbNG4LaJY7EDR_W74xdNMkM-twt-QZpspqThfzLr5OkcgR-PEpZlw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="542">
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</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br>Coastal land reclamation is increasing and will continue to grow and be a popular urban strategy in places that experience urban growth. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is according to a study, “Mapping 21st Century Global Coastal Land Reclamation,” that analyzed landsat satellite images from 2000 to 2020 to quantify spatial extent, scale, and land use of urban coastal reclamation of 135 cities globally with populations exceeding one million. Key findings indicate that 78% of these cities have turned to reclamation to create additional land, resulting in 253,000 hectares of new land, an area equivalent to Luxembourg.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/08/coastal-land-reclamation-glimpse-into.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-36312401331372123882023-08-24T01:54:00.007-07:002023-08-28T02:08:07.252-07:00 SCPW, UAPSA join hands with SM Prime in promoting wetland conservation <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd-L_Zis5to6uIfoxlg4CfkrcutM-ArjKgUyZ89pUXXl6vGA9Si6N3D7Nv7t5uuEpxQQydlhPNKThP5QrljQP_XQkFqaRxw5KZiPDhKUNTKa6o13aiBkVHtnen_mA0wgs5h8WKwahY5U4iGcABpTrDyQel6F1itcLteWvdlXGVONvyW0Fgea0ir3YsgU/s1024/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAd-L_Zis5to6uIfoxlg4CfkrcutM-ArjKgUyZ89pUXXl6vGA9Si6N3D7Nv7t5uuEpxQQydlhPNKThP5QrljQP_XQkFqaRxw5KZiPDhKUNTKa6o13aiBkVHtnen_mA0wgs5h8WKwahY5U4iGcABpTrDyQel6F1itcLteWvdlXGVONvyW0Fgea0ir3YsgU/w493-h277/Copy%20of%20SCPW%20x%20SM%20Prime_Wetland%20Center%20Design%20Symposium.jpg" width="493"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">SCPW president Arch. Celestino Ulep leads a discussion on nature-based architecture during the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium. Photo from SCPW</span></div><p><br></p><div style="text-align: justify;">As the world celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity 2023, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) joined the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) hosted the fourth SCPW Wetland Center Design Symposium on May 29th at the MAAX Building in the Mall of Asia Complex.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Bannering the theme "Build Back Biodiversity: Wetland Centers and Nature-Based Architecture," the hybrid symposium featured presentations centered on fostering knowledge and awareness about wetland conservation and innovative design approaches. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/08/scpw-uapsa-join-hands-with-sm-prime-in.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-57023808535131740712023-08-20T22:04:00.005-07:002023-08-28T03:08:09.116-07:00 Sec. 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(L-R): Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, journalist Ces Drilon, Secretary Loyzaga, urban planning and landscape architect Paulo Alcazaren, United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) co-chair Michaela Rossette Santo-Tayag and SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza Silerio. Photo credits: Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Office of the Mayor.<br><br><br></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;">DENR, SM Prime calls on cities to innovate and invest in water-saving technologies to avert water crisis.</div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading real estate developers in Southeast Asia, recently called on local public officials to avoid the extraction of groundwater and, instead, invest in rainwater collection for recycling and impoundment, as well as explore new technologies such as modular desalination and modular sewage treatment plants, to manage the effects of climate change on the country’s water resources.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/08/sec-loyzaga-invest-in-rainwater.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-51358300806115764042023-08-16T01:29:00.001-07:002023-08-28T01:48:39.897-07:00 SM Foundation introduces rainwater harvesting for sustainable impact<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The <b>Department of Trade and Industry National Capital Regional Office </b>is inviting the public in the National Capital Region to visit and support the <b>17th ‘Padday na Lima’ Regional Trade Fair</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The event will take place at the Carousel Court of the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City from <b>August 7 to August 13, 2023</b>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Don’t miss the incredible opportunity to discover the bounty of the Cagayan Valley as an investment and tourism destination and its unique advantages as a business base, and indulge in the exciting product innovations and trademark products straight from our local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and farmers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Be part of this celebration and share the excitement of supporting ‘Padday na Lima’ by putting on our special Facebook profile picture frame: <a href="https://twb.nz/17thpaddaynalimartf" style="text-decoration-line: underline;">https://twb.nz/17thpaddaynalimartf</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-24458229409741171412023-07-27T03:57:00.002-07:002023-07-31T04:03:15.298-07:00SM Prime taps Citicore Renewables for the supply of clean energy<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KR4eq_IrW3P81z3mhVUDdQ_WAQhl4iIbdAW8NSsRotg6A5nl_46ckfhHsksPPNjgn1bDszE3CkeW0r4bcDlsYeiHap7MVK65qddAzm-t9AAPC70BcH_nHcWC4DXLh9jw_Bmw6i59vvefv7csdAQDSGMBO5h6m0otkQVM-clawlMWSKc1n-R5L_yzLc0/s1000/SM-Prime-x-Citicore.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KR4eq_IrW3P81z3mhVUDdQ_WAQhl4iIbdAW8NSsRotg6A5nl_46ckfhHsksPPNjgn1bDszE3CkeW0r4bcDlsYeiHap7MVK65qddAzm-t9AAPC70BcH_nHcWC4DXLh9jw_Bmw6i59vvefv7csdAQDSGMBO5h6m0otkQVM-clawlMWSKc1n-R5L_yzLc0/s320/SM-Prime-x-Citicore.jpg" width="320"></a></div><p><br></p><p>SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and Citicore Renewable Energy Company (CREC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement on 11 July 2023 as a joint commitment to champion renewable energy. </p><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/07/sm-prime-taps-citicore-renewables-for.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-84674185930360380432023-07-25T03:47:00.002-07:002023-07-31T04:03:32.923-07:00SG Hassan Pasco receives a plaque of recognition from CDRRMO<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4j7OQoajtGO7Y5Qc35C8d1Ev0kuk_YwV7c7nEVC0zPQCK-vN7l79Z0y3rdirigf1DU2DiwScag5Xn_Yi5VeJ-5X9AJWa722imdmfYftA5QZs3cosDqzi5Bsb8T-bIIXDvlLqcHinpGaiL73akxULnvij-6dBC_qB2wscOfO_-doG_nQHkR0MdlWLONmo"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4j7OQoajtGO7Y5Qc35C8d1Ev0kuk_YwV7c7nEVC0zPQCK-vN7l79Z0y3rdirigf1DU2DiwScag5Xn_Yi5VeJ-5X9AJWa722imdmfYftA5QZs3cosDqzi5Bsb8T-bIIXDvlLqcHinpGaiL73akxULnvij-6dBC_qB2wscOfO_-doG_nQHkR0MdlWLONmo" style="display: block; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 90%; padding: 4px;" width="400"></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">SG Hassan receives a plaque of recognition from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office officials: (L-R) Ralph Kristian Eustaquio, Research and Planning Division Head, Vanessa T. Reyes, CGADH-I, CDRRMO , Rolly Asaula Administrative Division Head and John Edward Babani Administration and Training Division Head. With them is SM City San Pablo CRS Manager Ramon Domingo (3rd from right).</span></i></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;">City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office awards SM City San Pablo guard SG Hassan Pasco a plaque of recognition for his selflessness and courageous efforts in saving a life during a critical and life-threatening situation on June 25, 2023.</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"></p><p><i style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"></i><a name="more" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"></a><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #37474f; letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><span></span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/07/sg-hassan-pasco-receives-plaque-of.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-83513520905344001762023-07-24T03:38:00.002-07:002023-07-31T04:05:25.794-07:00A Founder’s Dream: Urban Farming and the SM Foundation <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">SM City Cebu</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Based on a vision put forward by founder Henry Sy, Sr., and a program that began in earnest in 2007; SM Foundation mounted simultaneous Urban Farming initiatives last July 7, at the SM City North Edsa Annex and 16 other SM malls. It was a wonderful way to highlight its progress over the years and to celebrate the vision with the strategic government agencies and LGUs that have been such valuable partners over the 16 years.</div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">SM City North Edsa</div></div><div><br /></div><div>This Urban Farming initiative is led by the SM Foundation through its Kabalikat Sa Kabuhayan on Sustainable Agriculture Program (KSK-SAP). It’s about uplifting the farmer community, fostering environmental consciousness, food security, and creating livelihood and income opportunities for marginalized urban communities. Through the KSK-SAP, a comprehensive program of urban farming techniques, product development, marketing, and basic accounting are offered in strategically-located field schools.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">SM City Roxas</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The KSK program has successfully conducted over 260 sustainable agricultural trainings, benefiting a total of 28,550 farmers. These trainings have taken place in both rural and urban settings, where participants have been exposed to sustainable farming modules that promote the cultivation of nutritious, high-quality vegetables and fruits. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">SM City Cabanatuan</div></div><div> </div><div>Who would have thought that this vision of Henry Sy, Sr., back in 2007, would have been so uncanny in predicting the mounting problems and issues we face today in agriculture, sustainable food production, food security, and urban development? It’s a vision and dream that those in the SM Foundation are very proud to carry on, and deliver.</div><div><br /></div><div>SM is in the business of creating a sustainable environment. From being the first to consider renewable energy in mall buildings, to implementing energy-saving devices, we continue to meet significant sustainability milestones. </div><div><br /></div><div>Join us as we commit to a more sustainable lifestyle at smgreenmovement.com and #SMGreenMovement</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>During the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education sector needed guidance on how students would continue learning despite limitations at home. Many digital learning management systems (LMS) were explored, searching for the best alternative to physical classrooms. Among them, Rex Education's Schoology has grown in popularity and has become one of the most useful and impactful LMS.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Schoology is a cloud-based LMS that helps educators and academic institutions create engaging content, teach lessons, and evaluate students' performance, bringing learning and assessment together in one platform.</div><div><br></div><div>This digital tool enables users to utilize new and existing content, making it easy to create instructional materials. It contains rich shared resources, including user-generated lessons, assignments, and exams. Furthermore, its assessment tools aid teachers in more efficiently annotating and grading student responses. It also includes data and analytic functions for tracking student progress and identifying learning gaps.</div><div><br></div><div>LMS oversight is more complex than it appears. Apart from the country's challenges with Internet connectivity, some people may need more technical expertise to use this kind of system. However, this is manageable with Schoology because it is easy to navigate, user-friendly, and has a broader reach.</div><div><br></div><div>Moreover, Schoology is the only LMS with a built-in collaboration feature, connecting everyone to the same network to improve communication and sharing in the classroom, throughout the institution, and even globally. It makes linking apps, materials, and systems easier, allowing any institution's system or requirements to run and be monitored more seamlessly. Additionally, using its mobile application, any student or teacher can access resources, classes, assignments, and discussions no matter where they are.</div><div><br></div><div>As witnessed, especially in the last three years, learning management systems are becoming increasingly crucial in helping teachers and learners manage, plan, deliver, and track the learning process. Therefore, selecting the best system, such as Schoology, is vital to meet everyone's needs and assist schools, teachers, and learners in achieving their goals.</div><div><br></div><div>The country has reopened schools recently and returned to a face-to-face learning modality. Despite this, it is safe to conclude that some pandemic breakthroughs, such as online learning, are here to stay. After all, Schoology is not a replacement for physical classrooms but rather a tool to aid learning strategies, provide flexibility to accommodate more students and strengthen the educational system.</div><div><br></div>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-39808710810660399702023-06-23T04:59:00.000-07:002023-07-30T05:01:16.541-07:00PCPPI adopts, commits to rehabilitate Magdaong River<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div>In partnership with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) and the City Government of Muntinlupa, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) recently formally committed to look after the cleanliness and beautification of the Magdaong River as part of the Adopt-A-River Project. The program allows for the collaboration between local government units, private sector organizations, and residential communities towards cleaner and safer waterways. The Adopt-A-River Project is also supervised by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB).</div><div><br></div><div>Last month, PCPPI volunteers joined members of the Muntinlupa City’s Lake Management Office (LMO) and Environmental Sanitation Center (ESC), the LLDA, and the DENR’s “Estero Rangers” to clean up a portion of the Magdaong River perpendicular to the Poblacion Bridge in Sto. Nino Village. Before the activity, PCPPI’s employees set up safety rails and solar-powered LED lights, and even painted a colourful wall mural by the aforementioned bridge. Volunteers also donated and planted Indian trees by the bridge to enrich the soil further ahead of the rainy season.</div><div><br></div><div>The photo above shows volunteers from Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) – Metro Operations Services team with representatives from the City Government of Muntinlupa, the Laguna Lake Development Authority, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, in front of the company’s colorful mural-marker along the Magdaong River in Sto. Nino, Muntinlupa City.</div><div><br></div>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-61838848196722730282023-04-24T23:31:00.000-07:002023-04-29T23:45:35.904-07:00SM Prime, UPLB team up for sustainability scholarship<div style="text-align: center;"><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Through a scholarship grant, SM Prime aims to assist select students pursue undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology (BSHE) and Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF) – courses geared towards sustainability.</p>
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</div><p style="text-align: justify;">SM Supermalls, in collaboration with its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), local government units and partner schools and organizations joined the rest of the world in celebrating Earth Day at SM malls nationwide on April 22, 2023.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/04/every-day-is-earth-day-at-sm-supermalls.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-65691897405125168682023-04-20T00:32:00.000-07:002023-04-30T00:36:01.606-07:00Medical care brought closer to low-income families in Cagayan<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While access to quality healthcare continues to be hampered by challenges, medical missions have become an increasingly vital source of support for low-income communities. Through time, they have gone beyond providing medical care and have taken up a new role: transforming the lives of individuals and communities.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></div><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/04/medical-care-brought-closer-to-low.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-70069590028461351352023-04-15T00:51:00.001-07:002023-04-30T00:52:32.957-07:00Five urban development aspirations for Metro Manila<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjff9aaUxKF7WvZZibv5uGTT_StcOooa7pjpqQCiAdhKQIdHKeKL-bmM1ocYBVkOZpBNpdykGSQqIL20o8sSayZyo4xSvGTZHD9pJht4xeIxIfT1RmHNAf4C-tEKuCgL_shEj7O8Mw6CaLdpv1rwj8C9X4TV8WHoC3srzhyKF85xJrI_Mi1tdV460V1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjff9aaUxKF7WvZZibv5uGTT_StcOooa7pjpqQCiAdhKQIdHKeKL-bmM1ocYBVkOZpBNpdykGSQqIL20o8sSayZyo4xSvGTZHD9pJht4xeIxIfT1RmHNAf4C-tEKuCgL_shEj7O8Mw6CaLdpv1rwj8C9X4TV8WHoC3srzhyKF85xJrI_Mi1tdV460V1" width="400"></a></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Metro Manila is comprised of 16 cities and one municipality. It is the economic, political, and cultural capital.</span></i><br><p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">METRO Manila's forecast of becoming a global power city is challenged by the consequences of rapid urbanization. The UN-Habitat lists the effects of climate change, natural disasters that hamper urban infrastructures and city competitiveness, unequal livability, job creation, and poverty reduction.</p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></p><a name="more"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span></span></div></a></div><a href="https://www.imaginegreen.org/2023/04/five-urban-development-aspirations-for.html#more">Read more »</a>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-48817219115829213542023-03-28T00:02:00.002-07:002023-03-28T00:05:25.508-07:00Fujifilm Philippines brings healthcare service to communities<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div>Fujifilm Philippines, one of the most trusted leaders in imaging solutions, continues its commitment to enhancing healthcare in the Philippines by conducting health outreach programs in various parts of the country.</div><div>Masahiro Uehara, Fujifilm Philippines President, said the Japanese company will partner with local government units to provide free medical consultations and diagnostic tests to communities using their innovative medical equipment. These include the FDR nano and FDR GO Plus for tuberculosis screening and X-ray.</div><div><br /></div><div>"As part of our corporate social responsibility and commitment to adapting to the changing times, Fujifilm Philippines is taking action by implementing social initiatives to aid Filipinos and local government units. Through these outreach programs, we want to show our dedication toward the betterment of communities," he said.</div><div><br /></div><div>Uehara noted that Fujifilm Philippines will first go to Majayjay, Laguna to kick off the outreach program and provide medical assistance to around 300 individuals.</div><div><br /></div><div>"Majayjay is committed in providing quality healthcare to its citizens and its commitment makes it an ideal site to launch our health outreach program," he explained.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div>During the event, Fujifilm Philippines will also turn over medical kits, including sphygmomanometers and thermometers, to the local government of Majayjay to augment the local health centers' medical instruments.</div><div>"We are committed to providing medical assistance to communities in need. At the same time, we look forward to launching more programs that will benefit more Filipinos," Uehara added.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pivoting to healthcare</b></div><div>Fujifilm Philippines started its Medical Systems business in 2012 offering five of its pillar products starting from the Digital X-ray Systems, Computed Radiography Systems, Medical Informatics, Dry Imaging Printers and X-ray Imaging Films. Introduction of these products paved the way to establish Fujifilm Brand.</div><div><br /></div><div>In 2013, the business expanded to include Ultrasound Systems, Dry Chemistry, Digital Flat Panel Detectors, Endoscopy Systems and Digital Mammography Systems. Fujifilm then become one of the most competitive brands in the market as it continuously increase its installation around the Philippines.</div><div><br /></div><div>Moreover, with FUJIFILM Corporation latest acquisition of Diagnostic Imaging-related Business of Hitachi, Ltd in 2021. Fujifilm Philippinesnow offers a comprehensive product lineup covering CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound systems, endoscopy, in-vitro diagnostic systems Pictures Archiving and Communications System (PACS).</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><br /></div><div>As part of its "Never Stop" global brand campaign, Fujifilm offers a diverse selection of products and services, such as Healthcare (medical equipment and pharmaceuticals), Materials (data storage media, electronic materials, sensor films for touch panels, film for LCD monitors, inkjets, and graphic systems), Business Innovation (office printers, digital production printers, and business solutions) and Imaging (instant photography/instax and advanced digital cameras).</div><div><br /></div><div>Established in 2012 as a sales subsidiary of Fujifilm's regional headquarters in the Asia Pacific, Fujifilm Philippines is committed to promoting sustainability and addressing social issues through developing innovative products, services, and technologies.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information about Fujifilm Philippines, visit <a href="http://www.fujifilm.com/ph">www.fujifilm.com/ph</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Imagine Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265461323822413884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952757430843202255.post-24001499615740029362023-03-24T23:24:00.000-07:002023-03-31T03:58:53.164-07:00Daughter of flower farmers lives a vibrant life through the SM Scholarship grant<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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