MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In honor of World Oceans Day 2025, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, is set to make waves once more with its nationwide Coastal Cleanup Drive happening on June 7. This year’s theme, “WONDER: Sustaining What Sustains Us” is a tribute to the ocean’s life giving force and a reminder that protecting our waters is a responsibility we all share.
With thousands of volunteers expected to descend on shorelines across the Philippines, this sweeping initiative goes beyond just picking up trash. It’s a show of solidarity bringing together SM employees, students, local government units, NGOs, community groups and everyday citizens under a common cause: to keep our oceans clean and thriving.
The cleanup will unfold simultaneously in key coastal sites, including SM by the BAY in Manila, SM City Bacolod, SM City Davao, and SM City CDO, among others. A highlight of SM Cares’ broader #SMWasteFreeFuture campaign, the event underscores the company’s year-round environmental mission, which includes recycling markets, e-waste drives, and plastic reduction efforts across its malls.
“As part of our commitment to the environment, we believe in community action to protect our oceans and waterways. Ultimately, we want to raise overall awareness on marine pollution, contribute to preserving biodiversity, and help in inspiring responsible waste management practices among Filipinos. The World Oceans Day Coastal Cleanup is more than just a one-day event—it’s part of our ongoing pledge to build a better, cleaner world,” said Engr. Liza Silerio, SM Cares Program Director for the Environment.
Volunteers are encouraged to sign up now through the SM Malls Online App: https://click.smmallsonline.com/DFqS/SMCOASTALCLEANUP2025. Stay tuned to the official social media pages of participating SM malls for site-specific schedules and updates.
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