Unicef commends SM Supermalls
THE SM Cares Program for Youth and Children’s Welfare recently received a plaque of appreciation from Unicef for its continued contribution and commitment that made a huge impact on the realization of children’s rights to survival and development.
Unicef lauded SM Cares projects that involved the promotion of proper hygiene, good sanitation practices, proper breast- feeding and providing clean and safe water to remote communities in the country for the well-being of the Filipino youths. Unicef also recognized SM Prime Holdings Inc. and 10 other SM malls as “champions for children”.
SM regularly protects children’s rights by providing “child safe” technology and malls staffs are oriented daily to be aware of the needs and safety of children while inside SM premises. A Global Hand Washing Day is also celebrated in SM malls nationwide that taught 9,000 students proper hand washing techniques. Breastfeeding stations are also provided in SM malls that benefited more than 135,000 babies in the recent past. SM also undertook the “Drink for 2” project wherein proceeds OFFICIALS of the Nestlé Pulilan factory recently met with representatives of three major partners in implementing local corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives benefiting the community, with the groups composed of Samahan ng Kababaihang Mananahi ng Barangay Tibag, Samahan ng Mangingisda, and Linis Brigada/Farmville. Facilitated by factory HR Specialist Aimee Ballesteros, the meeting provided a chance for each partner group to discuss its CSR activities, review objectives, clarify concerns, and draw up action plans. from the sale of the project’s bottled water supported Unicef’s water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in remote barangays in Masbate, Capiz Eastern Samar and Zamboanga del Norte. SM was also the venue of Unicef’s Face-to-Face fund raising campaign since 2009 up to present.
SM continues to uphold its commitment to the Filipino youth in many ways by providing them with a venue for change and various projects and activities that enhance their love for learning and for life as a whole.
To know more about the SM Cares Program, please visit www.facebook.com/smsupermalls. AS FLOODWATERS brought by the torrential rains continue to engulf parts of Metro Manila and nearby provinces, the public is once again reminded to remain guarded against the proliferation of common infectious diseases such as leptospirosis.
Individuals who contracted leptospirosis are advised to consult immediately with a physician. Common symptoms include high fever, chills, severe headache, watery or red eyes, muscle pains, and vomiting. When overlooked and not treated properly, the disease can lead to more serious complications and even death.
Infection in humans usually happens when waters, contaminated by the bacteria found in urine of infected rats and other animals, come in contact with open wounds, unhealed lesions or other openings such as the eyes and mucous membranes.
For mild cases, however, a steady intake of antibiotics such as Doxycycline is the most effective treatment. The drug is also highly recommended as a preventive medication.
Treating leptospirosis has become easier with the arrival of generic medicines. Doxycycline is available for just P2 per capsule at the country’s largest drugstore chain, The Generics Pharmacy (TGP).
To know more about generic medicines, call its free Dial-A-Doctor service at tel. no. 732-3333, or visit www.genericspharmacy.com. MAYBANK recently inaugurated its 53rd branch in Tarlac City, affirming its confidence and commitment to grow in the Philippines.
A mass was officiated by Archbishop Florentino Cinense of Tarlac, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony. Among those present were Tarlac City Mayor Gelacio Ace Manalang (second from left), William Co of Tarlac New World Trading (leftmost), Doña Mary “Maring” Chan of Fortune Restaurant (center), Benjamin Chan and Hung Pik Ha of Benry & BMC 888 (second and third from the right), and Lydia Co of the Tarlac City Tourism Office (rightmost). The event was also attended by Tarlac’s business community and Maybank officials.
Maybank Tarlac is located at 105 Benry Square, No. 1 F. Tanedo St., Poblacion, Tarlac City.
Maybank PH is a member of the Maybank Group, Malaysia’s largest and leading financial services provider, with presence in 19 countries worldwide, including key cities such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, London, Jakarta and Singapore. Backed by over US$142 billion in group assets, Maybank is currently ranked fourth among South East Asia’s top banks.