Joyfully Yours: SM Group of Companies

Thursday, November 14, 2013

SM Foundation Sends Out 50,000 Relief Packs to Yolanda Victims

The SM Group of Companies, through the SM Foundation's disaster relief program, Operation Tulong Express, has started relief operations in typhoon-stricken areas across Luzon and the Visayas region to provide assistance to the families greatly affected by super typhoon Yolanda.

Survivors receive aid from “Operation Tulong”, an SM Foundation relief drive, in typhoon-ravaged Cebu.

“The SM Group of Companies has mobilized SM Foundation’s Tulong Express disaster relief facility. We are distributing 50,000 kalinga packages to typhoon victims in Tacloban, Samar, Panay Island (Iloilo, Antique, Capiz), Cebu, Bicol and Bacolod," said SM Foundation executive director Debbie Sy.

A resident of Cebu clasping a relief pack she received from SM Foundation’s “Operation Tulong”.

Following the onslaught of “Yolanda,” SM Foundation volunteers and partners were able to immediately prepare 20,000 relief goods and have repacked 30,000 more for distribution to various areas at once. The Kalinga relief packages consist of bottles of mineral water, rice, ready-to-eat ulam packs, and instant noodles. A total of 50,000 relief packs are allocated in the following areas, Tacloban (20,000 packs); Cebu (10,000); Panay Island (7,000); Samar (5,000); Bohol (4,000); Bicol (3,000); and Bacolod (1,000). The distribution is done in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Philippine Air Force, local government units, SM Malls, SM Hypermaket, SM Supermarket, and SaveMore.

An SM Foundation “Operation Tulong” truck carrying relief goods for disaster survivors arrives in Cebu.

SM Foundation also accepts donations in kind through Tulong Express booths in all SM Malls nationwide or in cash deposited at BDO account name: SM Foundation Inc.-Operation Tulong Express with savings account number: 15000 70694. SM Foundation will issue receipt of donations for deposit slips faxed to 831-8282. For SM employees, they were able to raise more than Php100,000 for the Bohol earthquake victims. Currently, the employees are raising funds for the victims of typhoon Yolanda. While for its other ongoing relief efforts, the Foundation vowed that it will push through with the assistance it is currently extending to other regions in the country that were hit by previous calamities, such as the earthquake that struck Bohol and Cebu in October and typhoon Maring which battered various parts of the Philippines last August.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Suiteblanco Invades Manila

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Filipinos will get to experience another foreign brand brought in by the SM Group of Companies, Spanish fashion firm, SUITEBLANCO! The flagship store will be opening this May 2013 and it will be located in SM Aura Premier at the Fort.

According to SUITEBLANCO's official press release, "The Philippine fashion scene is teeming with foreign brands and we have understood how the country is becoming extremely acquisitive for the past several years. As we probed into the Philippine market, it has come to our knowledge that Filipinos are embracing foreign brands now more than ever, consciously adapting the image of these brands to the way they live. So as we cultivate SUITEBLANCO as a brand on a global scale, we would like to strike the iron while hot and include the capital Manila in our store map."

Therefore I say, "Welcome to Manila, SUITEBLANCO Philippines!" *Clap! Clap! Clap!*

The SUITEBLANCO History

SUITEBLANCO is a family business founded by Bernardo Blanco Solana which originated in Spain in 1960. Currently, SUITEBLANCO has over 270 stores in 23 countries, the brand continues to rapidly expand in the Middle East and several regions in Asia.

The SUITEBLANCO Philosophy

SUITEBLANCO speaks to the individuals who are undaunted by the latest trends and are bold in making decisions. It is for the individuals who are confident with their style and the choices that they make. With on-trend, aspirational, and affordable products, the store promises to give the optimal shopping experience to consumers.

SUITEBLANCO focuses on giving young, modern men and women with an uninhibited urban spirit the freedom to choose and decide what they want to include in their lives, and the freedom to express their style and combine garments as a form of personal expression.

SUITEBLANCO is a brand that understands what freedom is all about.

The SUITEBLANCO Spring Summer 2013

For Spring Summer 2013, SUITEBLANCO presents their Spring Bloom collection!

The collection features fun, bright pastels which is perfect for the tropical weather here in the Philippines! The sleek, tailored pieces will dominate any office or party scene!

Light, and laidback, cool and collected, just like famed Victoria’s Secret model Anne Vyalitsyna, who fronts SUITEBLANCO’s new campaign. The Russian beauty lends a youthful, energetic vibe to denim, knits, and lightweight casuals.

I love how their Spring Bloom Collection pieces look very easy to mix and match! The pieces seem basic but it has a certain character that spells C-L-A-S-S-Y! I can't wait to see the store and the things they can offer!

Before I forget, they also offer man's clothing so you can bring your guy with you and go shopping together for your new date outfit! ;)

If you're interested with more SUITEBLANCO products, you can go to their website www.blanco.com to start shopping online or go to their Facebook page: SUITEBLANCO.

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