SM’s 86th mall, SM City Caloocan
The opening of SM City Caloocan, SM’s 86th mall, will better connect surrounding urban and rural communities, sharing borders with Quezon City, Valenzuela, and the cities of Marilao, Meycauayan, and San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan.
This is another venue for businesses to thrive and will provide linkages to adjacent and surrounding communities.
“Our malls have transport terminals for better access to these areas. The malls also serve as a hub for different brands and enterprises both local and foreign, all of which support economic activity,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan.
SM remains committed to serving as a catalyst for local economic growth, with 80 percent of jobs in the new mall filled by residents in the community and over 7,900 employees across its three Caloocan malls in various roles.
With the new mall, two homegrown businesses, MahiwagaCafé and Elliot Bar & Restaurant, have also expanded their presence to their fifth and second branches respectively.
Mahiwaga Café is a third-wave coffee shop advocating the quality of single-origin coffee beans and the promotion of the Filipino coffee culture. Elliot Bar & Restaurant, a neighborhood community restaurant serves all-time Filipino favorites.
Globe’s Hapag Movement reaches int’l donors
Globe has partnered with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to open up the Hapag Movement to international donors, launching the collaboration on World Hunger Day to spotlight the lingering hunger problem in the Philippines.
Driving on the positive momentum the Hapag Movement has built over the past two years, this landmark collaboration takes the initiative to the global stage, enabling Globe to rally support from individuals and organizations outside the country.
The partnership is seen to expand the Hapag Movement’s donor reach and amplify its impact. So far, it has helped feed over 95,000 beneficiaries and produced 2,662 livelihood training graduates since its launch in 2022.
The Hapag Movement aims to address involuntary hunger by providing sustainable feeding and livelihood training to vulnerable families, leveraging partnerships to raise funds and reach communities. By joining forces with the UN World Food Programme, Globe hopes to tap the Filipino diaspora and get support from other international donors to bring urgent help to the hungry.
“We are privileged to collaborate with the UN World Food Programme, global leader in the fight against hunger and the largest international ally of the Hapag Movement. With their support, we are optimistic about mobilizing the global donor community to tackle the urgent issue of hunger in the Philippines,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer at Globe.
“Private sector partnerships are critical in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger. Globe’s expansive network will allow us to support more food-insecure Filipinos. We are grateful for Globe’s strong commitment to address hunger,” said Dipayan Bhattacharyya, WFP Philippines Country Director ad interim.
Trade education program sparks students’ interest in MICE
The World Trade Center Metro Manila (WTCMM) through its Trade Education Program aims to spark interest and active participation in the vibrant world of business events within MICE (meetings, incentive travel, conferences, and exhibitions), leveraging WTCMM’s global stature as a symbol of economic advancement and a hub for international trade.
By offering interactive workshops and immersive experiences, the program introduces tourism students to diverse opportunities within the realm of exhibitions and events, covering event planning, trade missions, technology integration, and sustainability practices, among others. It bridges academia and industry, empowering students with a glimpse of hands-on learning and real-world exposure making way for impactful contributions to the global economy.
WTCMM recognizes support from industry leaders, educational institutions, and government bodies underscoring the significance of cultivating young talent for the continued growth of business events in the country.
USANA Ph discuss role of supplements
USANA Philippines met with around 300 health professionals nationwide at its inaugural symposium.
Building on their 15th anniversary celebration, this event reflects how USANA places science, specifically research and innovation, at its core.
“One very consistent value of USANA’s is the science behind its products. The foundation of everything we do is anchored in science–giving meaning to our influence on the health of our communities,” said David Mulham, chief sales officer of USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
As an industry leader, USANA conducts thorough research and evaluations to determine specific market demands and discover new ingredients to best fit evolving needs. This process creates products specifically developed to support people on their journey to maintaining wellness.
“As a company, we continuously research and innovate. We’re committed to developing new products and upgrading existing ones to be even more competitive and to continuously promote healthy living” said Dr. Rolando Maddela, USANA’s executive director of global health education and nutrition research.
This health symposium served as a way for medical professionals and others in attendance to learn and engage in meaningful discussions about the country’s current health landscape and the pivotal nurturing role supplements play.
BINI new brand ambassador of Shop
Shopee introduced its latest innovations poised to make online shopping even more accessible, easy, and enjoyable for Gen Z shoppers.
This announcement coincided with the announcement of BINI as its newest brand ambassador during the recent “Shopee Summer Surprise.”
Shopee developed new features to make shopping on their platform easier COD Unbox: Return on the Spot, where Cash-On-Delivery (COD) customers can open and inspect the items in their parcel upon delivery.
With Shopee’s Return and Refund policy, buyers don’t need to contact sellers to return their orders. Through its Return/Refund feature, Shopee will handle buyers’ return and refund requests to give them more convenience.
Shopee has introduced Change of Mind as a new option to request to return their items.This allows customers to return products if the fit and style of the product doesn’t suit them.
Through its new On-Time Delivery program, the e-commerce platform will give users a free discount voucher if their order arrives past its delivery date.
As the new brand ambassador, BINI will be the face of Shopee’s campaigns to amplify the platform’s commitment to bringing joy to shoppers and empowering them to pursue what they desire through the platform confidently.
