Another First Brand in Zamboanga: New Era opens in SM City Mindpro

New Era has arrived at SM City Mindpro, bringing a fresh wave of style and innovation to Asia’s Latin City! 

Be the first to explore their iconic collections of headwear, apparel, and accessories that have been making waves worldwide.

Join this milestone and discover exclusive merchandise and limited-edition items you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're a die-hard sports fan or a fashion-forward trendsetter, New Era has something perfect for you.

Don’t miss out on this incredible shopping experience and be part of a historic first in Zamboanga!

2024 Global Youth Summit in SM malls nationwide highlighting the 17 UN SDGs

2024 Global Youth Summit in SM malls nationwide highlighting the 17 UN SDGs

The Global Youth Summit, held annually by SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation (GPF) to inspire the youth to become catalysts for change, is set to return this year with its biggest iteration yet, as it will be hosted in 17 different locations across the country with its kick-off event to be held in SM City Iloilo Southpoint in Iloilo City on May 25, 2024.

The GYS is an annual event that provides the youth with an avenue where they can share their ideas and work together to create long-term and sustainable solutions to the most pressing problems and challenges affecting them today.

This year, SM Cares and GPF will be holding the GYS in 17 key locations nationwide, with each location representing each of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Elevating the excitement of this inaugural event, the GYS will feature a captivating performance by P-POP boy group Alamat, promising to set the stage for an unforgettable start to the summit's proceedings.

The GYS is one of SM Cares' numerous Programs on Children and Youth, supporting all 17 UN SDGs. Others include The Book Nook, a free library and community hub where parents and children can bond over books, workshops and activities; and supporting UNICEF’s Programs for Education of Children.

Every year, thousands of students and youth leaders from all over the country and even from overseas join the GYS to be part of numerous activities, seminars, and workshops designed to educate and empower them, explores a wide range of topics including technology, sustainable development, health, education, economic growth, and public policy.

To ensure that each event offers the best experience for the attendees, GYS invites experts and key opinion leaders from the private and public sectors and the academe, sharing their knowledge to inspire the youth into action.

Aside from its Programs on Children and Youth, SM Cares also has programs on the environment, women and breastfeeding mothers, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.

Registration for #GYS2024 became easier using SM Malls Online. Youth Leaders can search via app or by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/GYSRegistration

To learn more, visit https://www.smsupermalls.com/smcares/ (PR)

Supersized Interactive Batcave Experience Centers Batman’s 85th Anniversary at SM Supermalls

Gear up Batman fans! Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates The Caped Crusader’s 85th anniversary with rotating mall activations and retail pop-ups in SM Malls. A thematic interactive Batcave will excite fans of all generations - with five creative zones in place, shoppers can traverse through Batman’s legacy and role-play his iconic story. Collectors will also be able to get ahold of exclusive merchandise available throughout the celebration.

Created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batman was introduced in 1939’s comic book Detective Comics #27 and since then the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, courage, and justice to generations of fans for over 85 years. Batman is notable not for having any superpowers but for his intelligence, skill, and technical savvy—born out of tragedy, Bruce Wayne’s relentless pursuit of justice and willpower to protect others made him an instant icon. Today, Batman is recognized across the globe thanks to his portrayal in universally beloved comics, TV shows, animation and movies.

Through it all, Batman’s continued adventures through the pages of DC’s comics reaches readers around the globe every month. Batman has inspired countless writers and artists to tell stories of heroism and perseverance. He is vengeance. He is the night. He is Batman!

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Bat computer: Standing as the centerpiece of the activation, a towering 6 meters in height bat computer will surely amaze fans, and shoppers of all ages can easily relish the Dark Knight’s key milestones.

Batcave Vault: Inside the cave are iconic lairs that provide fans with an interactive retail experience where they can exclusive merchandise to take home.

Garage and Training Zones: Complete your Batcave experience with the legendary Batmobile set! Inside these zones, fans can play numerous interactive games to level up their journey. Don’t forget to take your photos with numerous photo-ops deployed in all corners!

Cosplay: Get a chance to meet up close to your favorite DC Super Heroes and villains from the Batman Universe.

This caravan is set to start at SM North EDSA on May 20, 2024. Fans can expect this activation in the following SM malls near their cities:

SM City Fairview: June 7-20
SM City Marikina: July 1-17
SM City East Ortigas: July 18 - August 4
SM City Masinag: August 25 - September 8
SM City Santa Rosa: September 16-30

#BATMAN85 #LONGLIVETHEBAT

For more than eight decades, the Dark Knight has consistently stood as an emblem of determination, courage, and justice. And even up to this day, Bruce Wayne’s relentless pursuit of justice and willpower has been globally recognized by fans of all ages. Make sure to not miss this exciting global celebration. See you here #SMFam! (SM Supermalls PR)

SM Foundation goes beyond building, ensures lasting quality learning environments

SM Foundation continues to advocate for quality education in the country by taking a proactive approach to ensure the longevity and optimal condition of the school buildings it has built.

In photo is the Looc Elementary School, which is set to undergo the maintenance, following SM Foundation mission to ensure optimal condition of the school buildings it has built.

Recently, the foundation refurbished the school buildings of Kalalake Elementary School in Olongapo, Tuba Central School in Benguet, and Mantagbac Elementary School in Daet City, Camarines Norte.

According to SM Foundation School Building Program head Juris Soliman, the rehabilitation has been part of the organization's maintenance program for donated school facilities. This ensures they create an environment that enables learning, teacher satisfaction, and a sense of pride within the communities they serve.

The improvements include replacing exterior ceilings, repainting walls and ceilings, fixing or installing new roof gutters in preparation for the rainy season, and refreshing paint colors.

SM Foundation refurbished the Tuba Elementary School, along with several other school constructed in 2019.

Soliman added that the SM Foundation undertakes repairs in schools every five years or sooner, depending on the building's condition while immediate repairs are carried out in cases of damage caused by typhoons or natural disasters.

Aside from this, the foundation is slated to repair other school buildings in Pedro Candido Memorial National High School in Hernani, Eastern Samar; Looc Elementary School in Nasugbu, Batangas; Zamboanga Central School-SPED Center in Zamboanga City; Balanga Elementary School in Balanga, Bataan; and Villa Kananga Integrated School in Butuan City, ensuring they are ready to welcome students for the upcoming school year.

Through this initiative, SM Foundation continues to push forth high-quality educational infrastructure, even long after the initial construction phase. Since 2002, the school building program has constructed 108 school buildings to date. (SM Foundation)