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The SM Foundation has launched its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon.

The SM Foundation has launched its Kabalikat sa Kabuhayan (KSK) program in Southern Luzon, with 100 farmers from San Juan, Batangas commencing a 14-week training on modern agricultural practices.

The program provides practical instruction in organic farming, crop rotation, and climate-resilient techniques. In addition to agricultural training, participants will undergo learning sessions in financial literacy, bookkeeping, and marketing to support the development of farm-based enterprises.

With SM Foundation’s social good partners, 100 farmers from San Juan, Batangas a 14-week training on modern agricultural practices.

The training is enriched with dynamic sessions that delve into the inspiring Life Principles of SM Group founder Henry Sy, Sr., offering practical strategies that not only enhance their personal and professional development but also empower them to make a positive impact within their communities.

The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity and strengthen livelihood opportunities in farming communities. Following the rollout in Batangas and Quezon, the SM Foundation plans to implement the KSK program in Lucena, Quezon, Camarines Sur and other locations nationwide.

Over 30,000 farmers have successfully graduated from the program, with many now thriving as seasonal suppliers for the SM Group, local markets, and as sellers at the SM Weekend Market.

Over 30,000 farmers have successfully graduated from the KSK farming program, with many now thriving as seasonal suppliers for the SM Group, local markets, and as sellers at the SM Weekend Market.

Ortigas Land opens its estates for a quiet, prayerful Holy Week experience from April 12 to 19

Pasig City, Philippines – This Holy Week, Capitol Commons offers a quiet space for reflection and renewal through “A Journey of Redemption: Stations of the Cross,” an immersive Lenten experience from April 12 to 19, 2025. Set across three Ortigas Estates—Capitol Commons Park, The Grounds at Ortigas East, and CV Strip—the event invites the public to pause and reconnect during one of the most solemn seasons in the Filipino religious calendar, especially among members of the Roman Catholic church.

Each location will feature a complete set of the Stations of the Cross, beginning with an introductory station followed by all fourteen traditional stations. Capitol Commons Park will feature eleven select stations that incorporate simple reflective or devotional activities, offering a space for quiet moments for prayer, contemplation, and meaningful pause during Lent. The Grounds at Ortigas East and CV Strip will present all stations in their traditional form, offering a more meditative and familiar pathway for prayer.

A Thoughtful and Grounded Experience

At Capitol Commons Park, visitors will find opportunities to engage in acts of quiet reflection. At one station, guests may write down personal burdens and tie them to a frame, a simple act of letting go. In another, they may hold or carry a life-sized cross and reflect on the weight of Christ’s sacrifice on the way to Calvary. A darkened room invites a moment of silence, allowing visitors to pause and contemplate in stillness.

The experience concludes with a prayer wall where participants may leave their intentions and are gently encouraged to take someone else’s request to heart. The initiative was aimed at offering the Ortigas Estate residents and habitués a pensive alternative to the usual activities — this time a space for the soul and spirit for meaningful reflection during Holy Week.

Open to All, Wherever You Are on the Journey

Running from April 12 to 19, 2025, “A Journey of Redemption” is free and open to the public. All venues will welcome visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Whether you are observing Lent, taking a reflective break, or simply looking for a space to pause, this experience offers a meaningful way to spend time in stillness—alone or with loved ones.

This Holy Week, rediscover the Stations of the Cross in a way that invites calm, reflection, and quiet connection. Join us, experience the journey, reflect, and pray.

Mas makakaginhawa ang mga commuter sa Quezon City dahil opisyal nang binuksan sa publiko ang bagong SM North EDSA Busway Concourse ngayong Huwebes (Marso 13).

Mahalagang interchange station sa Quezon City ang bagong busway concourse na konektado sa SM North EDSA, kung saan may bus at jeepney terminals pati na iba’t ibang tindahan at pasyalan. Pasok din ang bagong busway sa layunin ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) na bigyan ang mga Pilipino ng Comfortable, Accessible, Safe, Sustainable, and Affordable (CASSA) na transportation system.

Para sa ligtas at maginhawang paglalakbay ng mga commuter, may sapat na ilaw at glass cover ang walkways ng bagong concourse. Meron din itong elevators at ramps na malaking tulong para sa mga commuter lalo na sa senior citizens, buntis, at persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Sa isang press conference na ginanap noong Pebrero 2025, tinawag ni Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon ang SM North EDSA at SM Megamall concourses na “model stations” para sa plano ng ahensya na magtayo ng dedicated bridgeways para sa buong EDSA carousel system.

Flagship initiative ng Department of Transportation (DOTr) ang EDSA Busway Project. Layunin nitong pagandahin ang mass transportation system ng bansa lalo na sa EDSA.

Upang mapabilis ang pagkakaroon ng maayos at mabisang concourses, nagkaisa ang DOTr at mga pribadong kumpanya tulad ng SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI). Ang SM Prime ang nanguna sa pagdisenyo, pagtayo, at pamamahala ng busway concourse na matatagpuan sa harap ng mga mall nito sa kahabaan ng EDSA.

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