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SM Prime Embarks on a Unified Waste Management Program for an #SMWasteFreeFuture

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  MANILA – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is embarking on a unified waste management and segregation campaign in response to the growing global crises on waste. SM Prime aims to bring all its property groups and stakeholders toward an  #SMWasteFreeFuture. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), humanity generates more than 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually, of which 45 percent is mismanaged. Without urgent action, municipal solid waste will double to almost 4 billion tons each year by 2050. On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 30 as the International Day of Zero Waste. The following year, UNEP inaugurated the First International Day of Zero Waste, to bolster actions to address the global pollution crisis. It aims to encourage global action and bring the world’s attention to zero waste. Strong foundations SM Prime’s founding leader, Henry S

Worry Free Cruising: Holy Week Travels with SM Supermalls’ 50 EV Charging Stations

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As the Holy Week approaches, many Filipinos are gearing up for a well-deserved break, seeking the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're planning a road trip up north or a leisurely drive down south, you can #ReChargeWithSM through an extensive network of FREE Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) at 50 SM malls around the Philippines, ensuring your journey is smooth, convenient, and eco-friendly. #ReChargeWithSM and enjoy your Luzon road trip worry-free at SM Supermalls. Before setting off on your Holy Week adventure, drive worry-free as SM Supermalls' EVCS remain open to serve you, with the exception of The Podium from Maundy Thursday and Good Friday (March 28-29) and SM City Manila, SM San Fernando Downtown and SM San Pedro on Good Friday (March 29). Now, let's start your #EVTravelsWithSM with scenic routes and exciting destinations for your Holy Week getaway: Catch the cool breeze in Baguio and make stops up on your northbound travel routes at the

Alipay+ connects 2 million merchants in Japan as global tourists travel to the country for cherry blossom season

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  Transactions   powered   by   Alipay +   in   Japan   rose   over   200%   duri ng   the   first   three   weeks   of  March,   compared with   the   same   period   last   year ; Consumption via 16 Alipay+ partner e-wallets and bank apps in is estimated to account  for   10%   of   total   spending   amon g   users   in   Japan; Alipay,   AlipayHK,   Kakao   Pay,   T ouch   'n   Go   eWallet,   GCash   and   TrueMoney   are   among   the most   popular   e-wallets   used   by   travelers   to   Japan,   while   MPa y,   Naver   Pay   and   Toss   are   seei ng  rapid   growth   in   transactions; Alipay+ has been working with over 40 local acquiring partners to connect and service  merchants Tokyo,   March   27   –   As   merchants   in   Japan   gear   up   to   receive   c herry   blossom   tourists   across from   around   the   world,   Ant   Int ernational   announced   that   its   cross-border   mobile   payment  solution Alipay+ has connected two million merchants across