IN time for World Water Day on March 22, SM — a longtime partner of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-National Capital Region — celebrates its commitment to clean water at the fourth Gawad Taga-Ilog awards ceremony at Park Inn by Radisson in SM City North EDSA.

The Gawad Taga-Ilog is a search for the most improved estero (waterway) in Metro Manila, and SM has been a consistent supporter of this local government-led project in the past 4 years.

The Gawad Taga-Ilog program recognizes the significant efforts of local governments, particularly barangay (villages), in keeping Metro Manila's waterways clean and trash-free.

The theme, "Transforming communities through the Gawad Taga-Ilog," emphasizes sustainability, a cornerstone of SM's philosophy. It focuses on three core concepts: economic growth, environmental enhancement and social inclusion.

This aligns with SM's environmental initiatives, which include the Adopt-A-River/Estero Program, a partnership with the DENR and local governments of Pasay and Parañaque.

It focuses on improving water quality, cleaning up solid waste and implementing sustainable solutions for the Pasay and Parañaque rivers.

As part of a 5-year memorandum of agreement, SM works to decongest the river of garbage, improve water flow, and foster community participation through cleanup initiatives, engineering solutions and educational materials.

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