SM Foundation Inc. (SMFI) and Japanese global apparel giant retailer Uniqlo Philippines recently turned over a hand washing facility to Masamat Elementary School (MES) in Mexico, Pampanga.
Selected MES pupils from Grades 4, 5, and 6 joined in with School Head Lowie Lupos and SMFI Assistant Vice President for Outreach Programs Cristina Angeles with SM Senior Assistant Vice President for North Luzon Engr. Junias Eusebio and SM City Pampanga Mall Manager Mr. Aaron Montenegro in the turnover rites.
In the same occasion, SMFI awarded the winners of the Mural Contest, whose theme is “How to take care of the Earth and become more sustainable.” The 3rd Place winner is Rhea Joy Bucton with coach teacher Mario Taguinod. Clifford Enzo Simoy with coach teacher Cristina Ruiz, bagged 2nd Place, while Andreah Rayne Simoy with coach teacher Lodivina Aguilar won 1st Place.
“It’s fun doing hand washing together. It’s important that the students build that habit in their early age,” said SM SAVP Engr. Junias Eusebio, who stressed that SM Foundation, in collaboration with Uniqlo Philippines “is committed to building a sustainable community by upgrading school facilities.”
SMFI AVP Cristina Angeles commended the school officials for providing quality education and partnering with SM Foundation for the improvement of its facilities and services. “Kung magagaling ang namumuno, magaling ang sumusubaybay,” she said.
Masamat Elementary School Head Lowie Lupos emphasized that through the strong partnership and collaboration between the school and SM Foundation, students can attain equity and resiliency to become 21st century learners who are ready for any adversaries of life.
Lupos expressed his warmest gratitude to SM Foundation. “Their social responsibility and commitment are the reflection of true humanity. Kung para sa iba, ang ibig sabihin ng SM ay Supermalls, para sa amin sa Masamat, ang SM ay Super Mapagmahal, Super Maalaga.”
The SM Foundation Inc. and Uniqlo Philippines are staunch advocates of health and wellness in grassroots communities. The importance of proper hand washing is strongly promoted in schools because both SMFI and Uniqlo Philippines believe that the students’ hygiene consciousness is their first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses — from the common cold to more serious infections.
