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SM Cinema premiered Top Gun Maverick at SM City Sta. Mesa

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                                                                           (Pilot Chezka Carandang)                                                                          (Kim Uy of Support Local MNL PH)   On the evening of May 25, 2022, SM Cinema premiered Top Gun Maverick at SM City Sta. Mesa’s newly opened Director’s Club with a Fan’s Screening Night that was attended by representatives of various media outlets in Metro Manila, and some of this generation’s remarkable social media influencers in Pilot Chezka Carandang and Kim Uy of Support Local MNL PH. The new Director’s Club at SM Cinema Sta. Mesa officially opened its doors on May 20, 2022 at the 4 th Level of SM City Sta. Mesa. The theatre features super-soft, deep cushioned foam, Opus gliding seats by Ferco, laser projectors for crystal clear images, and Dolby surround sound for rich movie audio. On top of that, a butler service that adds up to the convenience of our movie-goers. Tickets can be booked with ease onlin

The importance of Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

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    File photo: Flooding brought about by Typhoon Ondoy 2009   A person's safety during calamities is mainly dependent on their community's disaster preparedness. No matter how ready they are for all possible catastrophic scenarios, every bit of preparation can go down the drain if their community cannot respond effectively to such events.    It is why a community-based disaster risk reduction and management plan ( CBDRRMP ) is essential. It places the responsibility of being prepared for calamities and other emergencies on the community as a whole, ensuring that organizations, households and individuals can work together in making their community more resilient in the face of disaster.   CBDRRMP is important, especially for countries highly vulnerable to disasters, such as the Philippines. Situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, the Philippines is frequented by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

SMDC: Building places Filipinos can call home

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A home, to which one can call their own, is one of the most fundamental human needs for survival. In building one’s family, buying housing or investing in property is often a crucial discussion that takes into consideration price, location, amenities and even the environment as these all impact the way people and families live and grow and how communities thrive in the long-run. Recently, the many changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused Filipinos to reassess the way they live, work and reside. The topic on home ownership and residential space has only become much more prominent as its impact towards one’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing was emphasized when companies shifted to work-from-home setups and schools introduced blended learning. It has become likely that up and coming homeowners are looking for new and affordable housing that responds to the new realities of school and work, as well as a healthier and more self-sufficient lifestyle. For leading real estat

Food Nutrition Health and Safety : Facing The Challenges of The New Normal

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  The guest   m edia and the whole team of DOST -ITDI met today May 17, 2022 via zoom webinar hosted by The Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Development Institute to thoroughly discuss " Pagkain Nutrisyon Kalusugan at Kaligtasan   Paghatap sa Hamon Ng Makabagong Panahon - Food Nutrition Health and Safety : Facing The Challenges of The New Normal Indeed we are all concerned about what the future brings us this new normal that brought us by the COVID 19 pandemic. It has been 2 years that Filipinos , our business industries, economic status, health and wellness and even our mental health have been  shaken and seriously affected not only in our country but all over the world . And because of that w e really need to have this awareness to prepare us preserve and have prevention as well in the underlying circumstances that can guarantee " Food Nutrition Health and Safety : Facing The Challenges of The New Normal To begin with the webinar Dr Ma Luisa Enriquez

ITDI-MMHRDC to hold webinar

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The Metro Manila Health Research and Development Council (MMHRDC), in collaboration with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), will be holding a virtual forum to be held on 17 May 2022 with the theme, " Pagkain, Nutrisyon, Kalusugan at Kaligtasan: Pagharap sa Hamon ng Makabagong Panahon." There will be a series of talks during the forum, which will highlight health, nutrition and food safety. Speakers from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and ITDI will discuss about health and nutrition during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, proper food handling, nutraceuticals and functional ingredients, food packaging contaminants, and food preservatives. The forum is open to members of the MMHRDC consortia, DOST community, and public. It aims to spread awareness on the interventions being done by the scientific community to address the public’s needs in terms of he

8 Cool Things to Do this Summer in Ortigas

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With all the hustle and bustle in the Metro, you need to chill out and experience an #AwSMBurstOfSummer with SM Megamall and The Podium! Here’s everything you need to check out this Summer time. 1. Preview of Mega Whale Shark  The #AweSM3DWhaleShark was first spotted at the SM Megamall LED billboard last April 28, 2022. It is the first-ever 3D immersive experience in Manila and everyone can enjoy this sight daily at 7pm to 9pm every 15 minutes. Stay tuned for more awesome experience as this is just the first preview and we’ll give you more of the Mega Whale Shark soon! Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/smmegamall/videos/786805132726449 #First3DPreview #OnlyAtMega 2. Mega Play Park  Experience the #AweSMBurstOfSummer as SM Megamall brings you a fun and exciting experience at the Mega Play Park located at the Ground Floor, Mega Fashion Hall. The gigantic doll house, funnest games such as golf, table tennis and colorful photo spots, are perfect for the young ones and kids-at-heart. Enj