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| Powered by SM Cares’ unwavering commitment to uplift children and youth, the Global Youth Summit 2025 brings together passionate youth advocates, transforming bold visions into lasting change for communities nationwide. |
The Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 has marked a historic milestone,
gathering over 40,000 young leaders, innovators, and advocates nationwide
through simultaneous events across SM malls. Organized by SM Cares, the
corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, in partnership with the
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines, the summit highlighted the strength
of the Filipino youth as a nationwide movement for change.
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| Young changemakers show up strong at the Global Youth Summit 2025 in SM Center Pulilan—ready to spark impact and inspire communities nationwide. |
From Luzon to Mindanao, students, youth groups, and advocates came
together for thought-provoking discussions, keynote sessions, and collaborative
activities that amplified the collective voice of the Filipino youth. The
summit tackled pressing themes of empowerment, sustainability, innovation, and
leadership, reflecting the youth’s role in shaping the country’s future.
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| A student advocate raises a powerful question at the Global Youth Summit 2025 in SM City Butuan— amplifying youth voices for meaningful community change. |
“The youth are not just leaders of tomorrow—they are a driving force for change today. The Global Youth Summit proves what is possible when we empower young people nationwide,” said Royston Cabunag, SM Cares Program Director for Children and Youth.
Leonard Faustino, Executive Director of Global Peace Foundation
Philippines, added: “Collaboration across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao has created one of
the largest youth platforms in the country. This summit is proof that when
given space and support, our youth can lead transformative change.”
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| Youth advocates at SM City Iloilo celebrate youth empowerment during the Global Youth Summit 2025—energized to lead change and uplift communities. |
While the SM Mall of Asia Arena leg drew thousands of participants and
nationwide recognition, the heart of GYS 2025 was its collective nationwide
reach—with simultaneous summits held across 17 SM malls.
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| Driven by shared hope and collective action, youth advocates at SM Southmall stand together at the Global Youth Summit 2025 to shape a better future for their communities. |
Each of the 17 provincial summit locations was deliberately anchored
on one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring
that every global goal receives equal importance within a holistic platform
that champions innovative and actionable solutions for communities nationwide.
In line with this, the provincial legs gave young people in local communities
the chance to share solutions and contribute to projects aligned with the
respective SDGs.
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| With conviction and hope, a young changemaker takes the Youth Pledge at SM Center Dagupan during the Global Youth Summit 2025—committing to lead with purpose and drive positive change. |
By empowering more than 40,000 Filipino youth across regions, SM Cares
and its partners reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity, accessibility, and
meaningful youth participation on a national scale. The Global Youth Summit
2025 stands as one of the largest youth movements in the Philippines, uniting
voices that will shape the country’s future.
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| Boy Scouts of the Philippines present the scout salute at SM City Bacoor during the Global Youth Summit 2025—honoring youth leadership and unity. |
Celebrating 40 Super Years of Evolving With Every You, SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers with 88 malls in the Philippines—marks four decades of growing with Filipinos and becoming a trusted space where diverse lifestyles and generations connect, while continuously evolving to redefine the malling experience through sustainability, innovation, and a deep commitment to shaping the future of retail and urban life with inclusive and meaningful experiences. (SM PRIME)
