SM Supermalls Lauded as Government's Largest Private Sector Partner for its National Vaccination Program

SM Supermalls was awarded for its continuous nationwide efforts by the DILG, DOH, DTI, and DICT for their unwavering support of the National Vaccination and VaxCertPH Programs, as well as carrying the DTI Safety Seal in all 76 of their malls.

In photo from L-R, Department of the Interior and Local Government Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya, Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ireneo Vizmonte, National Task Force Against Covid-19 Deputy Chief Implementer Secretary Vivencio Dizon, Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Emmanuel Caintic, Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.

In recognition of the vaccination efforts of the best performing local government units (LGUs), the DILG held an awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at the SM Mall of Asia, with the opening remarks led by Mr. Steven Tan, President of SM Supermalls.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, in a video message, congratulated the winners for their strong leadership during the pandemic and for being valued partners of the national government in implementing important projects that contributed to the country's improved COVID-19 status.

"Salute to all the recipients of this day's awards for your robust commitment and partnership with the national government as we altogether implement these programs down to the grassroots. I know and acknowledge that without your support, we would have not surmounted the past two years of this pandemic. Kaya nais kong ipaabot sa inyo ang aking taos-pusong pasasalamat," President Duterte said.

SM Supermalls awarded with Certificates of Recognition by the DILG, DOH, DTI, and DICT for their vaccination efforts.

The winners have shown synergy with the government's implementation of numerous programs, according to DILG Secretary Eduardo M. Año, two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. He believes that the other LGUs can learn from the winners and should strive to emulate their victory.

"The victory of today's winners are founded on their cooperation and support to these programs which have changed the landscape of the country's COVID-19 response. Pagbati sa inyong tagumpay at hangad namin na kayo ay pamarisan ng iba pang mga LGU sa bansa," Año said.

In Zamboanga City, the Local Government Unit bagged the 1^st place in 2^nd dose accomplishment during the 4^th National Vaccination Days held last March 10-18, 2022.

SM Supermalls will continue its commitment with all the local government units, especially in the administration of vaccines to Filipinos nationwide. (SM PR)