Maja Salvador, Coco Martin and John Lloyd Cruz Join Kadayawan Fun

ABS CBN’s most bankable actors are all set to heat up the Kadayawan weekend at SM Davao Parking C on August 20.

John Lloyd was recently named as Yes! Magazine’s Most Beautiful of 2011. During the press conference held July 28, John Lloyd said that it was a "very interesting recognition." JLC is set to do a movie project with Angel Locsin under Star Cinema.

Maja and Coco on the other hand is on their last taping dates for the very successful “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin” series. Maja rose from a family of celebrities while Coco gained popularity through starring in award-winning indie films.

Join the fun and excitement at the Kadawayan Kapamilya Caravan on August 20, Saturday, 4 PM at the SM Davao Parking C!

Avail of amazing discounts on great selections at SM Davao’s Kadayawan Sale on August 15-20. Mall Hours extend until 12:00 MN on August 19 and 20.

Witness the Moda Mindanaw 2011

Year after year, Davao’s Moda Mindanaw surprises its avid followers among the fashion industry and the culture and heritage aficionados.

The Moda Mindanaw has indeed gone far—from promoting Davao’s indigenous materials to showcasing Mindanaoan textile and fiber. Moda has now evolved to be a platform for young and vibrant Mindanaoan designers to showcase their craft.

“We want to showcase what is hip and new but still preserve that Mindanaoan identity in the process,” SM Davao mall manager Lynette Lopez says. “We are glad that we are one with the city in this endeavour. Plus, we have confirmed entries from Zamboanga, South Cotabato, Tagum City and the Island Garden City of Samal. That is what makes Moda Mindanaw unique—it’s wide reach.”

This year, apart from the ladies’ street and evening wear, and men’s wear categories, the floral bouquet design competition will also showcase the skills and talents of Davao florists.

“It is always refreshing to see new concepts and ideas from the young,” organizer Oca Casaysay adds. “I am no fashionista but working with talents like what we have (in Davao and Mindanao) is pretty exciting.”

Interested parties may call 297.6998 for inquiries. Sketch proposals will be accepted until August 8, Monday. Top designs will be featured in the Moda Mindanaw Fashion Show set on August 21, 6 PM at SM Davao Event Centre where the final judging will take place.

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.