THOUSANDS TROOPED TO LABOR DAY JOB FAIR AT SM

May 1, 2012, Labor Day- Two hours before the start of the registration, a heavy turnout of jobseekers flocked and started to queue outside SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag for the Job Fair 2012.

 This year’s job fair carried the theme “We Create Jobs” as a response to the National Government’s endeavor of providing a full, decent and productive employment for every Filipino. Held at the event centers of both SM Supermalls in Bulacan, the fair was organized by the Department of Labor and Employment Region 3 (DOLE-R3) in cooperation with the Bulacan Provincial Youth Sports, Employment, Arts, and Culture Office (PYSEACO) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) in Baliwag and Marilao. Local officials of the provinces, with DOLE, PESO and SM Executives, welcomed the graduates of class 2012 and other job hopefuls looking for better opportunities.

During the event, Ms. Elizabeth Alonzo, president of PESOPHIL Federation, thanked SM for being the perfect venue for all jobseekers to meet potential employers. She also encouraged companies to evaluate the applicants right away for possible ready employment or hire on the spot.

The fair had drawn a crowd of 4,325 applicants and 111 participating companies. Particularly in SM City Marilao, a total of 61 companies participated while over 50 employers joined in SM City Baliwag, offering 7,191 job vacancies. Over hundred applicants were hired on the spot at SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag.

Aside from the job fair, applicants also benefitted on the one-stop-shop where various government services were offered including NBI clearance, SSS membership, community tax certificate, police clearance and PhilHealth membership. Likewise, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) conducted skills demonstration on massage therapy, as well as the basics in electrical and cellphone repair.


The job fair was simultaneously held in all 46 SM Supermalls nationwide as part of its corporate social responsibility. It brings together private and government sectors in pursuit of generating job employment and aims to lessen the inconvenience of job seeking process by providing valuable exposure to companies of their respective industries and vacancies.

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SM City Marilao prioritizes safety and emergency preparedness

MARILAO, Bulacan – As part of precautionary measure to ensure safety of clients, mall tenants and employees, SM City Marilao recently conducted its mall based earthquake and fire drill.

The emergency preparedness exercise provided opportunity for the participants to put into practice the things they have learned and work together in case of fire and earthquake. Simulations of earthquake and fire incidents were executed to illustrate the proper response before, during and after these hazards happen. This action sought to enhance skills in mobilization, communication and response, as well as the ability to account for all the people within the affected premises.

Likewise, the drill served as a refresher course for the emergency response team (ERT). Topics like prevention, nature of earthquake and fire disasters, emergency and first aid treatment were also discussed in an earlier seminar.

The earthquake and fire drill was a part of the simultaneous program observed by different government agencies in Bulacan. It is also a national activity in which all provinces, cities and towns are encouraged to participate to convey the importance of being alert in case tragedy happens.

SM CITY MARILAO BOOSTS TOURISM AWARENESS AMONG ITS EMPLOYEES

MARILAO, Bulacan -- In partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and Marilao Tourism Council, SM City Marilao rounded up its first month of the year with a specialized tourism awareness seminar to one hundred ninety two frontline service personnel at the event center.

The seminar aimed to equip tenants and mall staff members with the knowledge needed to serve the growing number of local and foreign tourists visiting the mall. Likewise, the seminar is expected to upgrade customer service and eventually contribute to the tourism process. By being a tourist oriented establishment, tourists can get information or directions on spots or festivals they plan to see or visit.

During the seminar, speakers emphasized the important role of SM employees in promoting tourism and further nation building. Employees were also asked to stimulate pride and love for the country.  “Malling is not only to entertain but also a way of educating tourists and visitors who frequent our malls for shopping and leisure”, added by SM City Marilao Mall Manager Ms. Bernadette D. Velasco.

Topics like introduction and overview of Philippine Tourism, behavioral patterns and local tourism products and services were likewise undertaken. Speakers were Ms. Avon Timbol from Department of Tourism, Councilor Allane Sayo and Chairman Ricky Manalo from Marilao Tourism Council in Bulacan.

Yes Tourism is one of the programs of SM Cares that is simultaneously conducted in all SM Supermalls.

SM’s bold step beyond the hour

Echoing the campaign to “save the planet”, SM City Baliwag and SM City Marilao went beyond the symbolic 60- minute lights switch off by promoting energy-saving alternatives.

At exactly 8:30 pm, SM City Baliwag and SM City Marilao simultaneously turned off lights on both malls’ perimeter which includes external signages, bill boards and lamp posts. Likewise, a selection of stores and car park lights were reduced to conserve energy while ensuring the safety of mall customers.

 In sync with this year’s theme dubbed, “I will, if you will,” SM City Baliwag, in partnership with Bulacan State University and Solartech Enterprise, highlighted the renewable energy source through the Solar panel and converter. Huge, solar-powered lanterns adorned the 50-meter stretch of the mall as it was dramatically lit following the switched off of lights. Each paper lanterns measuring at least 3 feet in diameter used LED bulbs which were all powered by solar energy.

Synchronously, SM City Marilao called on community members, institutions and government authorities to commit for the earth protection by encouraging sustainable living. To make it significant, rows of votive candles were lit on the symbolic sixty (60) minute candelabra as prayers were offered to show solidarity with the worldwide campaign of saving the earth. A ceremonial passing of light from generation to generation led the 10-second countdown for the earth hour.

Special performances from Sophia School in Marilao and the Bulacan State University Saring Himig, Jazz Band and Alexian Street dancers in Baliwag were carried out, inspiring mall patrons of the urgent need for action as regards to global warming.

Because earth hour is more than just switching off lights, SM City Marilao and SM City Baliwag, have been committed in actively promoting earth-friendly activities through the unified environmental programs under SM Cares. Among the series of activities launched were the Trash to Cash Recycling Market, Green Retail Agenda and BioFuel Talks, Green Bag campaign, and solid waste management program in the malls. Without a doubt, these activities have shown great things in achieving sustainability and proving that people come together for a common cause and that is to save the earth.

JUST BEAUTY-FULL AT SM

It was a beauty-full evening for Jenna Pertgen when she was named the Grand Prize Winner in the recent SM Department Store Plus Size Model Search.

“Dreams can be fulfilled and what size you are shouldn’t hold you back from reaching them,” says this young and stylish Jenna Pertgen. And Jenna, who joined the search “for adventure and for proving that plus sized women do have a place in the fashion scene”, not only saw her dreams transform into reality, but also won exciting prizes like a trip for two to some of Asia’s fashion capitals – Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Macau with pocket money. She was also awarded P20,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates and a six month modeling contract, as well as gift packs from Dove and Etude.

The search was equally fulfilling for First Runner Up Christine Montalbo and Second Runner –Up Jennafer Ilagan. Christine believes that “each woman is unique and beautiful no matter what her size, shape, color or look.” She adds that she joined the search “to let plus sized women love and accept themselves and enhance their beauty.”

Jennafer, on the other hand, says that joining the search made her realize that “fashion has no size.” She unabashedly says that she is “proud of the beauty God bestowed on me, and I want to inspire other plus size women to share this confidence.” Both Christine and Jennafer won P10,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates and gift packs from Dove. The rest of the finalists received P5,000 worth of SM Gift Certificates.

Thousands of applicants joined the search, which was held nationwide, and eight finalists were eventually chosen. The finalists were presented during the Grand Finals held at the Filipinas Heritage Library, where the Grand Prize winner was also announced.

More than just a model search, the contest allowed full figured women not only to embrace their curves but also to dress fashionably as well. They learned more about the stylish 1L to 4L clothes from the SM Department Store’s Jus’ Ur Size and Jus’ Jeans collection.

Jus’ Ur Size offers stylish and comfortable day-to-night clothes in extended sizes. Designed for full figured working women whose on the go lifestyle calls for a versatile wardrobe, it features classic investment pieces and on-trend numbers.

Jus’ Jeans, on the other hand, is perfect for weekends with a collection of denims in a myriad of cuts perfect for the full figured woman. It features smart looking shorts and skirts, as well as chic knit tops in cotton, knit, or weaves.

Because healthy, full-sized women are riding the wave of runways, Plus Size Model Search is one of the many exciting events of the SM Department Store. Check out the fashionable clothes that are made of high quality fabric designs that fit a woman’s body curves.