UNDRR, SM Prime laud women leaders in disaster resilience

SM Prime Holdings (SMPHI) recently announced its support for the global search for women leaders in disaster resilience.

For the second consecutive year, SMPHI is sponsoring Women’s International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards, a flagship program of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

SMPHI Vice President for Corporate Compliance Liza B. Silerio said that the support is aligned with the company’s drive to recognize women’s leadership in disaster risk reduction.

“This is important in inspiring other women to fully and effectively participate in promoting gender equality and empowerment while building our collective resilience.” ~Liza B. Silerio, SMPHI Vice President for Corporate Compliance

UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Mami Mizutori expressed gratitude for the support.

“The awards highlight the key role of women as leaders and agents of change in building resilience and actively participating in the creation and implementation of DRR strategies, policies, plans and programs in their regions. Their stories reflect the diversity of solutions required to meet the converging challenges of accelerating climate change and disasters in the region. We look forward to continued collaboration with SM in our DRR agenda. women’s equal participation and leadership in public life including disaster risk reduction is important and it is also essential to reducing disaster risk in achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals.” ~Mami Mizutori, UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction

The WIN DRR Excellence Awards 2022  sponsored by SM Prime has 15 finalists shortlisted from 420 nominations received.

UNDRR, SM Prime laud women leaders in disaster resilienceved from across 24 countries in the Asia-Pacific. The winner will be announced at the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Brisbane on 21 September 2022. US$10,000 will be awarded to an individual woman who has achieved exceptional professional success in DRR.

The WIN DRR partnership is consistent with SM Prime Holdings’ social commitment towards women empowerment, resilience, good health and well-being of women. The company’s corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, supports programs that advance these causes. 

The Women's International Network on Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) is a professional network to support women working in disaster risk reduction, in all their diversity. Its overall goal is to empower women to attain leadership and enhance their role in decision-making in disaster risk reduction in Asia-Pacific. The WIN DRR Philippine Network is powered by SM Prime and Asia Pacific College.

Earlier this year, SM Prime through its SM CARES, partnered with UNDRR in celebrating women empowerment through a webinar on the role of women in disaster resilience.

For more information on SM Prime Holdings and its other programs towards disaster preparedness, visit their website at www.smprime.com.

ABOUT SM PRIME HOLDINGS
SM Prime, one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, remains committed to its role as a catalyst for economic growth, delivering innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities, thereby enriching the quality of life of millions of people. Sustainability and Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience form part of SM Prime's core business strategies. It ensures that its risk-informed investments catalyze sustainable development and positive change in the communities where it operates.

Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto To Unveil Unique Product Offerings at Ortigas Market on Oct. 1

Recycled Rubber Tire Materials by Siklo

Delicious local and international dishes from the Philippines, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Korea, Vietnam and other countries along with artisan crafts await visitors to the Ortigas Market every Saturday, starting October 1, 2022 at F. Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue) in Pasig City.

Ortigas Market is spearheaded by DTC Promos Inc.in partnership with Pasig City, Ortigas Center and Barangay San Antonio.

This project is made possible by Media partners, Manila Bulletin, Business Mirror, DWIZ, Home Radio, Pilipino Mirror, Cook Magazine, Health & Fitness and Graphic Magazine and Mayani.

For more information:
Contact Person: Richard Bayles

Email: richard.bayles@dtcpromos.com.ph

Own your Emery home now at Lumina Pilar, Bataan

Every couples dream is to have their own house where they can build all their wishes in life. Good enough Emery is a new offering from Lumina located at Pilar, Bataan just a few hours from Manila. 

It was a privilege and inspiring at the same time to witness the launch of Emery Lumina's newest addition to affordable homes. Lumina Homes Pilar offers exciting new homes designed for the up-and-coming family and investment-conscious OFW's.

With an introductory price of Ph 6,002.00 per month, this new home model is definitely worth the investment. Just minutes from Vista Mall Bataan and close to daily necessities, it is an ideal place to live and a potential source of income.

Owning your own home is something you should always be proud of. It gives you the freedom to be creative and renovate it however you like. At the same time, owning real estate allows you to pass it on to your children, ensuring a bright future for them.

Get your own Emery home now at Lumina Pilar, Bataan. 

You can get an extra ₱500 off by using my promo code LMNJOSEPH500 when you reserve your Lumina home. Go to https://luminahomes.info/pinoytrendsonline now know more.

CSMC tackles challenges and opportunities of the DOH with latest webicon

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) recently held its 13th webicon entitled “Challenges and Opportunities of the Department of Health – CSMC Healthcare Summit” last Sept. 9, Friday. The event was livestreamed via Zoom and on Facebook.

For this webicon, CSMC brought together top professionals in the field of medicine and healthcare to discuss different topics and issues that need to be addressed by the Department of Health (DOH) and its incoming secretary. The webicon was moderated by the President of the Philippine College of Physicians, Prof. Diana A. Payawal.

The panel of speakers consisted of former DOH Secretaries Dr. Esperanza I. Cabral and Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit, former DOH Undersecretary Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, and the current President of the Philippine Medical Association Dr. Minerva P. Calimag.

Opening the webicon was Cabral, who provided a discussion on the Universal Healthcare Law.

“The COVID-19 pandemic magnified existing gaps in the healthcare sector,” she said. “The bright side of this is that the acknowledgement of these gaps has provided some impetus for the government to fast track the implementation of universal healthcare initiatives and opened opportunities for additional funding of health programs and services. The government has guaranteed that every person will be enrolled in PhilHealth. Having said that, there must be a commitment to paying the premium of the PhilHealth members who cannot afford to pay it.That is one way of increasing the equity base of PhilHealth.” ~Dr. Esperanza I. Cabral, Former DOH Secretaries

Dayrit shared his insights on healthcare financing and how to facilitate the effective alignment of policies, programs, and funds.

“We must be able to use our budgets wisely and support those chronically underfunded areas and sustain them over time. Hopefully by doing that, and by financing health as the country develops socioeconomically, we move closer to what we call a health financing transition.” ~Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit, former DOH Undersecretary

Herbosa stressed the importance of pandemic preparedness and gave his recommendations on the improvement of health infrastructures.

“What happened during the COVID-19 pandemic showed us that many things can be done through digital technology,” he stated. “Digital technology can be used to fast track the implementation of services to remote areas via telemedicine and digital health services. This can help make Universal Healthcare a reality.” ~Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, Former DOH Undersecretary

Finally, Calimag talked about health human resources, and what improvements can be made to the distribution of doctors and nurses in the Philippines, especially to the more remote parts of the country.

“Most healthcare professionals are centered in cities. And yet, we have many geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas. Healthcare reform will demand a shift towards a new breed of generalists to meet healthcare needs and absorb the impact of increased access to care under Universal Healthcare.” ~Dr. Minerva P. Calimag, President of the Philippine Medical Association

To end the webicon, a Q&A session was held, with all the speakers taking part in answering participant questions.

Through the session, CSMC President and CEO, Mr. Raul C. Pagdanganan asked the speakers for their suggestions on how the national leadership can increase the equity base of PhilHealth, which is also experiencing the after effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CSMC is committed to using the webicon format to help shape the conversation around the healthcare landscape in the Philippines. By bringing in experts and leaders in their respective fields, CSMC webicons tackle difficult topics and discuss new developments in medicine and public health. Previous webicons discussed the shift of COVID-19 from pandemic to endemic, self-care strategies for workers during COVID-19, detection and treatment of cancer, and more.

For more information about the programs and services that CSMC offers, please visit https://cardinalsantos.com.ph/. CSMC is also on Facebook, like and follow them at www.facebook.com/CardinalSantos.

ABOUT CARDINAL SANTOS MEDICAL CENTER

Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is a 269-bed private tertiary hospital located in West Greenhills, San Juan City. The hospital is known for its pioneering and world-class services in the fields of Neurosurgery, Oncology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Cardiology, and Minimally Invasive Surgery. CSMC boasts of some of the most respected medical professionals today with expertise in a variety of specialties, ensuring that patients can access the healthcare that they need and deserve. With a commitment to clinical excellence and a dedication to compassionate care, CSMC is one of the most sought-after medical institutions in the country today. 

Flex your moves and get a chance to win a Galaxy Z Flip4 with Samsung’s #ClackFlex Challenge

Following the launch of Samsung's new foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung Philippines has unveiled the #ClackFlex Dance Challenge in partnership with TikTok.

The #ClackFlex Dance Challenge focuses on the iconic and sassy clack sound of flip phones, while also highlighting the flexibility and form factor of the Galaxy Z Flip4, which enables users to shoot self-portraits from unique new angles made possible by the phone’s hands-free capabilities.

Five lucky winners will receive a brand-new Galaxy Z Flip4 and have their videos featured in digital billboards all across Metro Manila. Entries will be judged by their creativity, originality, and brand integration.

To join the challenge, creators must upload their best rendition of the official clack flex challenge dance with the official hashtags #ClackFlex #GalaxyZFlip4 and tag @samsungph. To officially qualify for the challenge, entries must then be registered on samsung.com from September 17 to October 9, 2022.

Participants can get more chances of winning if their #ClackFlex challenge is filmed at one of the Samsung Clack Flex TikTok Stages across these various locations nationwide:

• Ayala Center Cebu
• Abreeza Mall Davao
• SM Aura
• SM Mall of Asia
• Trinoma

The Galaxy Z Flip4 is now available on samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, MemoXpress Online, and operator partners, Globe and Smart.

Order the Galaxy Z Flip4 until September 30, 2022 and enjoy discounts and freebies worth up to PHP 25,700. Enjoy a FREE Clear Slim Cover worth PHP 1,199 50% off on 2 Years Samsung Care+ worth PHP 19,999, 50% off on the new Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 30% off on the new Galaxy Watch5 Series.

Get up to 40% off when you trade in your old smartphone for the new Galaxy Z Flip4 and enjoy up to PHP 18,050 in savings, plus a top-up token worth up to PHP 8,000.

Customers can also avail of flexible payment terms in select Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores for as low as PHP 2,457.92/mo for the Galaxy Z Flip4 at 0% interest for up to 24 months with participating credit cards. Citibank cardholders, on the other hand, can enjoy 0% interest for up to 36 months.

Experience a greater galaxy with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4. To learn more about these brand-new devices, visit www.samsung.com/ph/.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

BPI enables easy way to send donations digitally

 

For Filipinos, the rainy season has become synonymous to calamities such as typhoons, severe flooding, and landslides. One super typhoon alone – like Odette in December 2021 – can lead to the deaths of dozens of people, the displacement of thousands, and the widespread destruction of buildings and vital infrastructure across cities and provinces in the Philippines. Located along the ring of fire, the country is also vulnerable to havoc-wreaking volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Therefore, in the event of a disaster, people need to come together quickly and help those in need. To address this issue, the Bank of the Philippines Islands (BPI) this September made it possible for anyone to provide instant assistance to those who need it most, when they need it most. A new feature in his BPI Online and his BPI Mobile app called eDonate now allows users to digitally donate to charities and foundations that can help thousands of marginalized Filipinos.

“The goal of the donation facility is to make helping and caring for more people more convenient and accessible. We are helping empower our clients to support charities and advocacies they believe in by providing them a centralized online portal to send financial support safely, easily, and free of charge. With this new digital service, we hope to further spark the bayanihan spirit of our kababayans and inspire them to be socially conscious and to give back to communities, particularly those devasted by typhoons, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and other catastrophes. We are also launching this in time for the ‘ber months’ – the widely known start of the holiday season in the country, which is indeed a time for caring and sharing. The donation facility provides our clients an easy and error-free option to send help without the need to enroll the beneficiary or key in an account number.” ~Noel Santiago, BPI Chief Digital Officer

Customers can now send donations to 10 charities through BPI's eDonate service. These include Asia World Center for Mission, Ayala Foundation, Caritas Manila, CBN Asia, Friends of Hope, Jesuit Communication Foundation, Operation Blessings Foundation, Save the Children, TV Maria Foundation and WWF Philippines.

More charities and foundations are in the pipeline, according to Santiago. 

Send donations conveniently

All clients with BPI Online credentials can use the new digital service simply by going to the BPI Mobile app, swiping up, tapping “BPI eDonate,” and following the steps indicated in sending a donation. Likewise, the service can be accessed directly by visiting https://bpiedonate.com/.

Once a transaction is completed, eDonate gives donors the option to request an official receipt of donation. The user can simply send a request to the charity or foundation using the email address provided in the email confirmation. 

For more information, you may visit  www.bpi.com.ph. 

ABOUT BPI

The 170-year-old Bank of the Philippine Islands is the first bank in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. We are licensed as a universal bank by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to provide a diverse range of financial services: deposit taking and cash management, payments, lending and leasing, asset management, bancassurance, investment banking, securities brokerage, and foreign exchange and capital markets. BPI has significant financial strength, with robust Tier 1 capital adequacy ratios and profitability, underpinned by a stringent compliance and risk management regimes. E-mail: Media: mjsilvestre@bpi.com.ph Investors: Investorrelations@bpi.com.ph. Bank of the Philippine Islands l Ayala North Exchange Tower 1, Ayala Avenue corner Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229 PH l +632 8246 6364l www.bpi.com.ph

SM Supermalls begins 100 Days of Happiness

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan giving his welcome remarks during the launch of 100 Days of Happiness

To kickstart the Christmas countdown, SM Supermalls began its 100 Days of Happiness last September 16, where they aim to create a circle of happiness with 76 participating malls, shoppers, the marginalized communities of women, persons deprived of liberty, artisans, cause-oriented organizations, and select local government units.

"We want to create a circle of happiness in all our SM malls by featuring products of cause-oriented programs which we will offer to our shoppers who, in turn, give them to friends and family, and ultimately, benefit the communities that created these products. All these and more will start to unfold in the coming days as we continue spreading happiness across all SM malls around the country. Let us not waste our next 100 days and use it to make one another happy by giving. Today, let the countdown begin to a hundred days of happiness!" ~Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls President

In photo: men and women of substance from the Quezon City LGU, SM Supermalls, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Brownies Unlimited, Spark PH, and Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines

Through the campaign, SM Supermalls encourages Filipinos to support the advocacies of individuals and organizations that provide opportunities and create livelihood for their communities. For this year, SM partnered with bag designer Zarah Juan, Spark PH, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP), the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists of the Philippines, UNICEF, and the Quezon City LGU for its Vote to Tote initiative, among others.

The launch event held at SM North EDSA The Block was attended by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and SVP for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin; Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, and select councilors of the city; Spark PH Founder Mica Teves; GSP President Dr. Nina Lim-Yuson; Designer Zarah Juan; and Brownies Unlimited Marketing head Dustin Ngo.

• Equipping young girls to lead and build the future, one box of brownies at a time

For this year’s 100 Days campaign, SM Megamall, along with 9 other SM malls, is collaborating with Brownies Unlimited and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines. For every purchase of a special GSP-themed box of brownies in-mall and via the SM Malls Online App, one girl will be sponsored with a GSP membership for a year. 

Members of the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. come together to spread the holiday cheer.

"We have a lot of young girls across the country and they've had such difficult times during the pandemic. Our membership dropped significantly. By buying a box, you can sponsor a girl for one year and she can learn so many things like being independent, loving her country more, and helping her community." ~Nina Lim-Yuson, GSP President

Girl Scouts of the Philippines come together to spread the holiday cheer.

Recently, SM Supermalls helped the GSP vaccinate all its 70,000 members nationwide. By providing them with convenient and safe COVID-19 vaccines, SM Supermalls was able to ensure that the GSP members have access to quality healthcare services. 

SM shoppers can purchase a box of brownies from 46 Brownies Unlimited branches nationwide and the SM Malls Online App.

In its commitment to building communities, especially for women and the youth, SM Supermalls and the Girl Scouts of the Philippines sign a memorandum of agreement to formalize a meaningful partnership beyond the year 2022.

In partnership with SM Supermalls and Brownies Unlimited, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines launch GSP-themed brownies from September 16 to December 15, 2022. For every purchase of a box of brownies, in-mall and via the SM Malls Online app, one scout will be sponsored with a year’s free membership.

Giving marginalized women and persons deprived of liberty hope for the future

Apart from the GSP partnership, SM Supermalls also partnered with the local government of Quezon City for its Vote to Tote program, Spark PH, and bag designer Zarah Juan to sell upcycled tarpaulin handmade tote bags sewn by marginalized women and female persons deprived of liberty.

"Christmas is all about giving. We are very happy that this year, the communities of Quezon City are included as beneficiaries in this program. And apart from helping the women in our communities, we are also able to help the environment by upcycling 70 tons of election tarpaulins that we've collected." ~Joy Belmonte, Quezon City Mayor 

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Vice Mayor Gian Sotto advocate for the “Vote to Tote” project during the Happiness Walk

Juan, the designer, was the brainchild of the upcycling initiative. 

"During the elections, there were tons of election campaign wastes. I wanted to do something and I thought I have my platform– my designs. If my designs can actually solve this problem, then it's worthwhile. Then I pitched the idea to Maica Teves, the founder of Spark PH. From there, we gathered all the help we can– from the Quezon City LGU who will help us collect tarpaulins, the women communities that can help us create, and SM Supermalls who can provide us the platform to distribute." ~Zarah Juan, Designer 

Designer Zarah Juan, along with the local government of QC, Spark PH, and SM Supermalls partner on the Vote to Tote program - an initiative fueled for, and by, marginalized women and female persons deprived of liberty.

Women of Subtance Gina Pareño walk the runway to show support for the 100 Days of Happiness’ causes and initiatives.

Women of Subtance Ces Drilon walk the runway to show support for the 100 Days of Happiness’ causes and initiatives.

A Happiness Walk was done to showcase the upcycled tote bags that shoppers can buy in SM malls. Joining the Happiness Walk were men and women of substance including select Girl Scouts members, Jeremy Lapena and Bernce Sevilla of the Downs Syndrome Association of the Phils, Mylene Abiva of WomenBiz, media celebrities Ces Oreña Drilon, and Gina Pareño among others.

The proceeds of the upcycled tote bags will be given to the women PDLs in Camp Karingal, and the marginalized women of Barangays Sto. Cristo, Greater Lagro, and Pinyahan in Quezon City. The tote bags will be sold in the following SM malls:

• SM Aura Premier
• SM Southmall
• SM City Fairview
• SM City North EDSA
• SM Megamall

• Helping a community of artists 

And in the south of Metro Manila, the SM Mall of Asia family will be partnering with the Association of Foot and Mouth Artists in selling painted Christmas cards to the shoppers.

This is the second time SM Supermalls has started a holiday countdown campaign. In 2021, the biggest mall network in the Philippines showed the world more than a hundred ways of giving through 100 Days of Caring. Underserved communities surrounding the 76 SM malls were provided with their urgent needs through in-kind and monetary donations by the malls, its various business units, and the employees. 

For the list of all partner institutions and their beneficiaries visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media accounts.