In the wake of Typhoon Carina, SM Supermalls and SM Foundation Inc. swiftly mobilized relief efforts, providing immediate assistance to 3,200 families impacted by the recent flooding.
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| SM Mobilizes Relief Efforts, Reaching 3,200 Families Affected by Typhoon Carina |
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| SM City Grand Central focused their outreach on the hardest-hit areas in Caloocan City. |
Simultaneous "Operation Tulong Express" initiatives were conducted across multiple locations, delivering essential supplies and support to affected communities. In Caloocan City, 1,000 families received "kalinga packs" containing rice, canned goods, noodles, and bottled water. The distribution focused on the hardest-hit areas of Barangays Maypajo, 3, and 4, with SM City Grand Central and SM Center Sangandaan spearheading the efforts.
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| SM Foundation Inc., through SM City Valenzuela, distributed 1,200 relief packs in designated evacuation centers of Valenzuela City. |
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| A heartwarming moment as an all-smiles senior citizen receives a much-needed relief pack from SM City Valenzuela. |
SM Savemore Malabon also contributed 1,000 relief packs to Caloocan, with volunteers from SM Savemore Malabon and SM Center Sangandaan conducting door-to-door distribution in Barangays Tañong and Potrero. This proactive approach, coordinated with local rescue teams, ensured that individuals and families unable to reach centralized relief centers received essential aid directly at their homes.
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| Volunteers from SM Savemore Malabon and SM Center Sangandaan took a proactive approach by conducting door to door relief pack distribution in Barangay Tanong and Barangay Potrero. |
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| Families were happy to receive their relief packs distributed by the SM Foundation through SM Center Sangandaan. |
Meanwhile, SM City Valenzuela conducted relief operations at designated evacuation centers in Valenzuela City. A total of 1,200 "kalinga packs" were distributed to evacuees at Pinalagad Elementary School, Malinta National High School, and Malinta Elementary School.
These relief efforts are part of Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a corporate social responsibility program spearheaded by the SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets. OPTE aims to address the urgent needs of communities during calamities and crises. The program's successful implementation relies on close coordination with SM Supermalls employees and volunteers, demonstrating a commitment to community support and disaster response.
