SM Supermalls , in partnership with the City Government of San Pedro and key national government agencies, officially inaugurated the Government Service Express (GSE) at SM Center San Pedro on May 25, 2026—further expanding access to essential public services through a convenient, one-stop hub within the mall SM Supermalls and its government partners reaffirm their commitment to accessible, people-centered services with the opening of the Government Service Express at SM Center San Pedro. Leading the ribbon-cutting ceremony are (from left) Pag-IBIG Area Head Sally Banal; Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division (CALABARZON) Chief P/Col. Gerald S. Dee; SSS South Luzon Division 1 Vice President Engr. Edwin Igharas; SM Supermalls SAVP Division Head John Jason Terrenal; San Pedro City Mayor Art Joseph Mercado; San Pedro City Vice Mayor Nina Almoro; Laguna Police Provincial Office Provincial Director P/Col. Sando J. D C Tafalia; SM Supermalls AVP South 3 Aurea Angeli...
Amid the current energy state of emergency and as demand for electricity rises during the summer months, SM Supermalls reinforces its energy efficiency practices to serve its customers and surrounding communities undisrupted, on top of sustaining its operations. SM Group operates the country’s largest rooftop solar panel network among property developers. Its investment in renewable energy started in 2014 with the very first installation of solar panels in SM North EDSA—long before government mandates on sustainability and the current pressures on alternative sources of power amid the energy crisis. With over 200,000 panels installed across 59 mall properties, covering 65 hectares , this expansive system powers SM’s most-loved malls through a hybrid energy strategy, helping them run more efficiently and sustainably . Impact on Communities Collectively, these panels generate 106 MWp of solar power, meeting over 50% of the mall operator’s electricity needs and helping ensure stable op...