SM Cares Celebrates World Oceans Day 2025 with Coastal Cleanup
The World Oceans Day event is part of the cleanup efforts conducted by SM Cares.
SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, will hold its annual Coastal Cleanup Drive on June 7, 2025. The cleanup effort is in celebration of World Oceans Day, which is on June 8.
With the theme “WONDER: Sustaining What Sustains Us,” the Coastal Cleanup Drive is held in partnership with local government units (LGUs), environmental organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, SM employees, security and janitorial personnel, and affiliates.
On this day, cleanups will be held simultaneously in multiple coastal locations nationwide. The World Oceans Day event marks the first of three major coastal cleanups planned by SM Cares for the year.
“As part of our commitment to the environment, we believe in community action to protect our oceans and waterways,” said SM Cares Program Director for the Environment Engr. Liza Silerio. “Ultimately, we want to raise overall awareness on marine pollution, contribute to preserving biodiversity, and help in inspiring responsible waste management practices among Filipinos.”
“The World Oceans Day Coastal Cleanup is more than just a one-day event—it’s part of our ongoing pledge to build a better, cleaner world,” Engr. Silerio.
World Oceans Day Cleanup Locations
The following SM Malls and communities will be participating in the Coastal Cleanup Drive on June 7:
- NCR: SM by the BAY (cleanup site), SM City Manila, SM City San Lazaro, SM City Sta. Mesa
- South Luzon: SM City Rosario, SM City Batangas, SM City Lipa, SM City Lucena, SM City Tanza
- North and Central Luzon: SM Center Dagupan
- Visayas: SM City Bacolod, SM City Iloilo
- Mindanao: SM City Davao, SM CDO, SM CDO Downtown
Search for Volunteers
SM Cares is encouraging those who wish to volunteer and participate in the coastal cleanup to register through the SM Malls Online App via this link.
Site-specific updates and schedules will be available through the official social media pages of the participating SM malls.
Frequently Asked Questions
SM Cares’ Coastal Cleanup Drive is an annual environmental initiative under the theme ‘WONDER: Sustaining What Sustains Us,’ held to mark World Oceans Day. It mobilizes SM employees, security and janitorial personnel, local government units, and community groups to clean coastal areas at SM Mall sites nationwide.
SM Cares held its 2025 Coastal Cleanup Drive on June 7, one day ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8, with simultaneous cleanups across 15 SM Mall sites spanning NCR, South Luzon, North and Central Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
According to Program Director for the Environment Engr. Liza Silerio, the initiative is part of an ongoing pledge to protect oceans and waterways through sustained community action.
SM Cares partnered with local government units, environmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and community groups for the Coastal Cleanup Drive, alongside SM employees and security and janitorial personnel at participating SM Mall sites, reflecting a coordinated, multi-sector approach to marine conservation.
Volunteers can register for SM Cares’ coastal cleanups through the SM Malls Online App. Site-specific schedules and updates are shared through the official social media pages of each participating SM mall, allowing volunteers to coordinate with cleanups happening near them.
