The Special Recognition Award for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2021 was bestowed upon a homebuilder making positive contributions that extend beyond property.
SM Development Corporation’s efforts know no bounds. Recently, the developer teamed up with local government units and the Philippine Red Cross on a vaccination program for all its residents and employees. Throughout the pandemic, SMDC has found ways to give back.
“We have medical missions, and we also have bloodletting. We even worked with the Red Cross on blood drives during the COVID-19 pandemic and we able to donate a lot of blood which was needed,” SMDC President Jose Mari Banzon said during an interview with Dot Property Group.
However, that is just one of the reasons why they are known as The Good Guys. SMDC continues to find new and inspiring ways to support local communities, such as its efforts to promote local farmers and home-based entrepreneurs by creating markets.
“The local farmers can bring produce and sell it on the weekends at market stalls in SMDC developments. This provides them with extra income,” Banzon explained. “Of course, residents are encouraged to sell their own products such as baked good. As a matter of fact, we have had a lot of OFWs who lost their jobs overseas and came back to Manila. They have joined our weekend markets and it turns out they don’t even want to go back because their income is very secure.”
By fostering community spirit, promoting healthy lifestyles and developing secure and safe neighborhoods, SMDC truly are the Good Guys. They are worthy winners of the Special Recognition Award for Corporate Social Responsibility at the Dot Property Philippines Awards 2021.
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