Caring for indigent families through Medical and Dental Missions is always a part of SM Foundations Health program. Through its partner government agencies and private organizations, such as the City Health Office, Olongapo City Medical Society, Barangay Health Workers, medical examinations of 780 beneficiaries/patients were conducted at the SMX Convention Center of SM City Olongapo Central last September 4, 2024.

Dubbed “Gamot Para sa Kapwa”, SM Foundation provided a total of one thousand two hundred fifty four (1254) services, such as medical checkups, blood tests, ECG, X-rays to the residents of Olongapo City. Apart from the medical services, free medicines for common illnesses and vitamins were also distributed to patients. “Malaking tulong po ito sa amin na walang pampa check up sa doctor, Maraming salamat sa SM sa pagbibigay nila ng libreng gamot at check up”, remarked one of the patients.

Through the generous support of its partners and volunteers from the Local Government of Olongapo, City Health Office, Olongapo City Medical Society, Barangay Health Workers and MX3 Natural Food Supplements, the free Medical Mission was a success. “Gamot Para sa Kapwa” is a yearly activity in all provincial malls and its barangay health center counterpart, the Felicidad T. Sy Wellness Center. Through medical missions, SM provides free medical care and services to thousands of patients which include medical consultations, basic laboratory tests and dental check-ups, as well as proper and complete dosage of medicines.(30)

In the past years, SM City Olongapo has been very active in its efforts to intensify the environmental protection program, to date, they’ve already planted 1,000 seedlings of narra tree in Sitio Banca Banca, Brgy. Gordon Heights, 2,000 in Sitio Redondo , Brgy. Cawag; 5,000 trees in San Antonio, Zambales and 12,000 Narra trees in Sitio Yutang, New Cabalan as part of SM’s Grow A Million Trees (GAMT) project.

According to reports, planting mangroves can reduce shoreline erosion and can protect coastal communities against coastal flooding, high winds and waves, and tsunamis. Mangroves absorb more carbon than the other land-based forests.

Customers can now enjoy specialties from their favorite restaurants with to-go and delivery service, book from the comfort of their home as their essentials are delivered by a personal shopper as SM Olongapo malls redefine customer service during these challenging times.

Through its official delivery partners such as ordermo.ph, Olongapo Delivery Service and Groover delivery, SM Online services fulfill the customers needs.

Shoppers can chat and contact SM Olongapo Malls viber community to find out the availability of essentials and answers to any mall queries that they may have. Afterall, it’s a system designed for convenience and tailored to their preference.

With this, you can treat your family to culinary specialties from Max’s, Mesa, Xtremely Xpresso, Nabe Mitasu ; southern fried chicken at KFC, Shakey’s as well as delightful desserts from JCO, Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts, Breadtalk, drinks from Starbucks, Dakasi and Macao Imperial.

You can also order online and pick up your essentials from The SM Store, Ace Hardware, Our Home, SM Appliance, Watsons, and Miniso at the store’s designated pick up point. Goods can also be delivered at a preferred location.

SM Olongapo Malls will also have your basics covered as essential and non-leisure stores open and gradually resume operations on May 18. Adapting to the “new normal,” customers will experience #SafeMallingAtSM.  The mall will continue to practice safety measures such as  No Mask, No Entry policy, body temperature scanning, disinfectant mats, alcohol and hand sanitizer stations, physical distancing, Safety Protocol Officer(SPO) deployment to assist customers, Specialized Sanitation Team  to disinfect high touch areas such as grocery carts, baskets, elevator buttons, ATM buttons, restroom surfaces,  and handrails,  one step apart when using the escalator, elevator will only carry 50% of its load capacity, one way movement in aisles shall be observed, spaced out chairs in dining area, even motorcycles must be parked in every other slot.

Ushering a new era of customer experience, SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown will continue to provide safe and efficient solutions for the benefit of its shoppers. For more information follow SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown on Facebook and Instagram.