SM Supermalls rolls out PH’s biggest chain of e-Vehicle charging stations nationwide

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Travel anywhere, charge e-nywhere at SM Supermalls' EV Charging Stations



Going on a road trip using your e-Vehicle?

Never worry about running out of juice while exploring the country because traveling sustainably has now been made possible and much more convenient as SM Supermalls rolls out additional Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in multiple locations nationwide.

From an initial rollout in 2022 of 15 EV charging stations in Metro Manila alone and one in SM City Baguio, SM Supermalls will be opening EV charging stations from Luzon to Mindanao so shoppers and travelers can charge e-nywhere, as long as there is an SM mall. Check out the list of additional locations below:


SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown

SM City Clark

SM City Trece Martires

SM City Sta. Rosa

Sky Ranch Tagaytay

SM City Naga

SM City Cebu

SM Seaside City Cebu

SM City CDO Uptown

SM CDO Downtown Premier

SM Lanang Premier



Each SM mall will have one Wallbox Pulsar Plus AC charger with charging power of up to 7.4kW and a 5m integrated charging cable. It is compatible with all Type 2 electric cars including Audi e-tron, BMW i3, Hyundai Ioniq, Jaguar, Kia, Range Rover, Renault Zoe, Mercedes Benz EQC, Mini Countryman, Porsche Taycan, Tesla, Volkswagen, Volvo XC T8, as well as Japanese cars Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander, and China cars such as BYD, Weltmeister, and Chery.

The charging stations are open from 10 am to 10 pm daily. And the good news is, charging your e-Vehicle at SM is FREE!

SM Supermalls is the first mall chain to establish in-mall e-Vehicle charging sites in the Philippines, with multiple installed chargers in 27 malls nationwide. Since 2022, SM Supermalls has made traveling anywhere in a sustainable and worry-free way is possible!

The free EV charging station further advances the Zero Emissions agenda of SM, helping decrease carbon footprint while addressing air pollution concerns all over the country.

Also, this initiative supports The SM Green Movement that enables more Filipinos to make sustainable lifestyle choices including having e-Vehicles. This promotes the use of a more sustainable and cleaner alternative form of transportation that is supported, encouraged, and made even more accessible by the government. These charging stations are a result of SM Supermalls’ partnership with the Department of Energy, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Trade and Industry to accelerate the government’s sustainability initiatives.

To know more about SM Supermalls’ EV Charging Stations, check out this link. Visit www.smsupermalls.com and follow @smsupermalls on all social media platforms for news and updates on exciting deals and promos.

Mars Petcare launches ‘Fur The Best’ SWAP consumer recycling program in the Philippines

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Mars Petcare partners with Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) as part of its global efforts to increase the circularity of packaging waste



Mars Petcare recently announced a packaging recycling initiative in the Philippines as part of its global efforts to create a circular economy for plastic packaging where it doesn’t become waste. The collaboration with Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) and retailer Pet Express is called “Fur The Best”, which is an extension of the “SWAP Recycling” initiative from Thailand that will enable the collection and recycling of mixed post-consumer flexible plastic packaging waste into useful products. It’s one of the many sustainability initiatives that Mars Petcare is running to give pet parents the opportunity to recycle their plastic packaging.

At Mars, we take our responsibility for sustainable packaging seriously, so we’re working globally toward 100 percent recyclable, reusable or compostable plastic packaging and reducing our use of virgin plastic by 25%. To reach our goal, we’ll need not only recyclable materials, but we also need collection and recycling infrastructure in place and the right consumer behavior to make it happen.

According to the 2021 Who Cares, Who Does report by Kantar Philippines, 75% of Filipinos actively seek out brands that offer ways to reduce their impact on the environment. In the Philippines, the passage of the Extended Producer Responsibility (RA 11898) law has heightened attention on solid waste management, particularly of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods post-consumer waste.

Petcare commits to a sustainable business–Johny Racoma, General Manager of Mars Philippines, highlighted how Mars Petcare takes a sustainable approach in dealing with the plastic pet-food bags. He was joined by Ian Miguel Garcia, Business Development Manager of PCX, who demonstrated the step-by-step process of how to swap empty pet-food packages. All recycled materials will be handed to PCX, the recycling arm of the program where the materials will be recycled and upcycled.

Mars PetMars petcare: Making the world a better place for pets–Mars Pet Nutrition Scientific Communications Manager for Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore Dr. Saza Curaming shares how Mars is committed to helping the country by raising the quality of pet food, investing in education opportunities to better serve the pet health ecosystem, help those pets who are in need, and support the Filipino veterinarians. Dr. Curaming is also joined by veterinary experts (From Left to Right: Dr. Jomar Castro, Dr. Gen Maala-Castro, and Dr. Norbert Robles.

Mars Petcare: Making the world a better place for pets–Mars Pet Nutrition Scientific Communications Manager for Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore Dr. Saza Curaming shares how Mars is committed to helping the country by raising the quality of pet food, investing in education opportunities to better serve the pet health ecosystem, help those pets who are in need, and support the Filipino veterinarians. Dr. Curaming is also joined by veterinary experts (From Left to Right: Dr. Jomar Castro, Dr. Gen Maala-Castro, and Dr. Norbert Robles.

Local petLocal pet owners can collect and recycle the empty food packaging of their pets–Pet Express Assistant Vice President for Marketing Janine Ngo shares that participating pet parents will scan the QR code to register and answer the survey and will receive a Php 100 coupon per transaction, once daily, regardless of the quantity given. Ngo also shared the recycling drop-off points are available in 15 of the participating Pet Express locations in in Metro Manila. Customers can redeem the Php 100 discount until May 31, 2023.

Johnny Racoma, General Manager for Mars Petcare in the Philippines, highlighted that Mars Petcare aims to meet consumer desire for more sustainable packaging options. He said, “Consumers continue to be concerned not just about the content of what their pets eat but also about reducing their environmental impact.”

Packaging plays many vital roles: protecting ingredients, preserving freshness, conveying nutrition and health information, and differentiating brands. However, it also poses real challenges. This means it can end up in landfills, as litter, or even find its way into the environment.

As a leader in manufacturing, Mars Petcare believes it is important to work to address environmental challenges and create a more sustainable future. “As more Filipino shoppers are willing to shift to sustainable practices, this presents us an opportunity to invest in eco-friendly practices and take the lead in meeting consumer needs while reducing waste and increasing circularity,” stated Racoma.

To implement its collection for the recycling program, Mars Petcare is partnering with Pet Express and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX). Through this partnership, pet parents can collect and surrender clean and empty packaging of any number of PEDIGREE, IAMS OR WHISKAS Dry food and any petfood flexible plastic packaging in any of the following sizes: 1kg, 3kg, and 8kg.

Recycling drop-off points are available in 15 of the participating Pet Express locations in International Toyworld Inc. stores in Metro Manila, such as Megamall, Mall of Asia, SM Fairview

Pet Express North Edsa, Bonifacio Global City, SM Masinag, SM Cubao, SM Makati, Festival Mall, Pet Express Dasmarinas, Pet Express Hyper Makati, Grand Central Caloocan, Pet Express Molino, Pet Express Madison Alabang, and Pet Express Estancia.

All collected materials will be handed to PCX, the recycling facilitator of the “Fur The Best” program. The materials will be recycled into useful products such as benches that will be donated to pet shelters in the Greater Manila area.

“PCX has always advocated the need for both upstream and downstream solutions to the plastic pollution crisis. Mars’ “Fur The Best” campaign is an important step to ensuring that brands are attempting specific recovery which builds a more circular economy “, said Nanette Medved-Po who founded PCX.

Participating pet parents should scan the QR code to register and answer the survey and will receive a Php 100 coupon per transaction, once daily, regardless of the quantity given. With the Php 100 coupon, pet parents can use it on the same day of swapping as a discount when the customers purchase ANY Mars Pet Nutrition Products for their fur babies. Customers can redeem the Php 100 discount until May 31, 2023.

“Our chances of achieving a sustainable future will be determined by how we protect our planet. As a result, sustainability activities will always be a component of our global efforts. We want to see significant development in the Philippines, where customers can join our ‘Fur The Best’ program,” Racoma added.

“Fur the love” of our dear pets and the environment, head to the nearest Pet Express in your area to SWAP empty packaging of pet foods and EARN P100 discount vouchers!

#furthebestSWAPrecycling #proudlymars #marsphilippines

For further information on the Mars Sustainable in a Generation Plan and Circular Packaging commitments, visit www.mars.com/sustainability-plan.

Cover photo:

Mars Petcare, Pet Express, and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) work together ‘Fur the Best’–World-leading manufacturer of pet food Mars Petcare partners with Pet Express and PCX to promote the principle that plastic packaging should be collected, recycled, and have commercial value and not end up as waste. From Left to Right: Plastic Credit Exchange Sustainability Campaign Manager Meg Anne Santos, Mars Philippines General Manager Johnny Ludger Racoma, and Pet Express Assistant Vice President for Marketing Janine Ngo.    

Philippine Post Office launches Express Pada-LOVE on Valentine’s Day

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Express your Love with a Song!

The Philippine Postal Corporation (Post Office) Mega Manila Area launches the “Pada-LOVE! Magpadala, Kiligin, Ma-inlove”, offering its traditional “Singing Kartero package” worth P2, 500, which includes a bouquet of flowers, a greeting card, and two (2) songs from the singing mailman.

The “Express Pada-LOVE” is not just for Filipino lovers but also to promote its Domestic Express Mail Service (DEMS) which will run until February 15.

Postmaster General Norman Fulgencio said that the project caters same-day/next-day delivery of flowers, chocolates, cakes, stuffed toys, cards, and other gift items along with the services of Singing Kartero to their loved ones during the week-long celebration of Valentine’s Day.

The Manila Central Post Office in Liwasang Bonifacio will serve as the central hub for swapping of parcels/gift items for delivery. The services will be delivered within Metro Manila.

Aside from the Singing Kartero Package, the public can also buy flowers, chocolates and other Novelty items to be delivered by the Post Office.

This special Valentine’s Day service is also available in Iloilo City {Area 6}, Cagayan De Oro City (Area 8) Tuguegarao City (Area 1), Cebu City (Area 5) and Davao City (Area 7).

The public is advised to pre-book their orders online at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088016513954, or thru the following: Mobile No. 0927-2450837 or 8527-01-35 and Ms. Liaver Briones at 0915-9418196.

Meanwhile, along with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, on February 10, at 11:00 in the morning, the Post Office in cooperation with Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, will launch the Valentine’s Day Stamps and Greeting Cards entitled “Pupusuan Kita – Araw ng mga Puso 2023” to be held at the Ponte Lobby OF Venice Grand Canal, McKinley Taguig City. The public is invited to witness and participate in all of the activities prepared by the Post Office meant to celebrate the season of hearts by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends.