Sky Garden at SM Lanang Premier - Davao

One of the many places to go at SM Lanang Premier is the Sky Garden, which is visible from the outside if you happen to pass by. Its accessible via stairs when you enter SM or on the second floor if you are inside the mall. 

So far only two dining spots have open in the sky garden, the Marina Tuna and Giligan's. But more are sure to open this October such as Blugre Coffee, Army Navy, Toryano's Chicken Haus and Manna Garden.

Here are some photos of SM Lanang Premier's Sky Garden.

View of SM Lanang Premier at the top of Sky Garden

SM Lanang Premier Opening on September 26,2012

Just several days this week and SM Lanang Premier will have its opening day. I can't wait to go there. Several social media sites states that on the first floor of SM Lanang Premier will house establishments engaged in services, while the second floor will host shops for local and foreign brands, the second floor will also have the 122 meter dancing fountain.

On the third floor will be the restaurants, and the five regular cinemas, and the show venue Center Stage and of course the 466 seat IMAX theater.

There will be also be the Radisson Hotel, a 204 room business hotel that will be connected via bridge to the SM Lanang Premier, but will open in 2013. 

If you happen to pass by the area you will also see the Sky Garden which is also connected to the mall's second floor.

My wife on the other hand is excited to come to the opening since there will be a Forever 21 store in Sm Lanang. 

Well, for now that is all I can say about SM Lanang Premier, hope to see you guys there come September 26. 

Ecobags to Take Care Mother Earth at SM

Mutya ng Dabaw beauties Vanessa Chan and Samantha De Leon at the SM Davao Ecobag launch

“It is my great appreciation not just as a leader of the youth but also as an advocate for fighting the adverse effects of climate change and protection of the forests that SM launches its 3^rd edition of its Ecobags,” SK Federation President Jashera Gonzales tells audience.

Davao Doctors College students at the SM 3^rd edition Ecobag launch

3^rd Ecobag Launch. In the photo (L-R) are City Environment and Natural Resources Office’s Dolly Remojo, DENR-EMB’s Soc Mallare, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer Napoleon Paje, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Jashera Gonzales and SM Davao Brand Manager Fred Lasmarias.

Last August24, marked another milestone for SM and its Environmental Program, as over 40 SM Malls nationwide simultaneously launched the 3^rd edition of the SM Eco Bag, inspired by the UN theme the International Year of the Forest.

The project is part of the Environmental Program under SM Cares, which stems from SM Prime Holdings President, Mr. Hans T. Sy.

“SM is no longer simply a business, we act as a catalyst for environmentalism and nation building, and are deeply aware of the privilege and responsibility that comes with serving 3 million customers daily,” SM Davao Brand Manager says.

SM has worked with the DENR, DOE, PBE, Dep Ed, The World Bank, WWF, ASEAN, and the Earth Day Network, among others. This year, SM signs an MOU with the United Nations Development Program.

“Through advocating re-usable bags, we can literally be involved in the environmental movement by reducing waste, promoting recycling, and minimizing plastic use,” SM Davao Mall Manager Lynette Lopez adds.

At the Davao launch, the occasion was graced by CENRO staff Dolly Remojo, DENR EMB’s Soc Mallare, SK Federation President Jashera Gonzales and DENR Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer Napoleon Paje.

The SM Eco Bags are now available at P35 and Eco Sando Bags at P10.

Green Retail Agenda Participated by Holcim, Smart and Joe Green

Last July 27, SM City Davao once again conducted the Green Retail Agenda dubbed Empowerment through Sustainability. This is the mall’s 3^rd GRA which was initiated by the SM Prime Holdings in 2009.

The forum provides a venue for the business sector to showcase their best environmental practices. This is to encourage business players—big or small, to incorporate ‘green practices’ in their operations.

Gracing the said forum were environmental advocate City Agriculturist Leo Avila III, HOLCIM Environment Officer Faye Gerasta, City Organic Farming Coordinator Engr Joselito Tabora, SMART Community Partnerships Program Manager Nova Concepcion and Social Entrepreneur Joseph Castillo.

Avila discussed the impact of global warming to Philippine agriculture while Gerasta presented alternative ways in cement production. Holcim has garnered numerous citations for their environmental programs including the 2010 Presidential Award from Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association.

Engr. Tabora presented the city’s program on organic farming and Concepcion presented PLDT-SMART’s initiatives which involved community partnerships. SMART Communications also partnered with WWF, SM along with other stakeholders for the “Magtanim Tayo” cinema ad—a campaign for the International Year of the Forest.

Completing the list is Castillo who inspired the participants with his passion not only for recycling but for social transformation as well.

“We have put together this Green Retail Agenda with the end goal of equipping the business sector in our efforts to mitigate the effects of global warming and with a message that green indeed is worth it,” says SM Davao Mall Manager Lynette Lopez.

SM Supermalls has incorporated green mall operations through its mall’s architecture and programs on solid waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation and air quality.

SM Green Film Festival features Environment Themed Film "Sangtuwaryo"

With the opening of a new academic year, SM Supermalls once again rolls out its Green Film Festival, a project by SM Prime Holdings which provides free screening of environment-themed films for students.

Spreading the environmental advocacy using the visual medium, SM aims to show the beauty of the planet, to teach the value of conserving man's shared resources and to plan and practice environmental efforts towards a sustainable future. Free screenings are available every third Monday and Tuesday of the month at SM Cinema 2 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

This year, SM features Sangtuwaryo, a 2009 film by Cebuano artists about blast fishing aims to prod local government units to establish marine sanctuaries.

Sangtuwaryo is an 80-minute film revolving around the life of a poor but scrupulous fisherman who finds himself in a compromising position by engaging in blast fishing when his son falls ill.

The film was written by Corazon Rosales-Jayma and directed by Archie Modequillo and was produced by the Law of Nature Foundation and the Visayan Sea Squadron headed by lawyer Tony Oposa, a 2009 Ramon Magsaysay awardee. Part of the film shows the efforts of residents of Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, in establishing a marine sanctuary.

Also featured in the festival are the documentaries are State of the Planet and Project Noel.

For bookings and inquiries, public schools may contact 297.6998.