San Fernando, La Union, Philippines — With climate change driving heavier rains and more frequent floods, proactive flood prevention has become a key part of building resilient communities.
SM City La Union, now the 30th mall of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) that features a rainwater catchment facility, expands its network of climate-resilient infrastructure nationwide.
For SM Supermalls, catchment facilities are designed to collect and store large
volumes of stormwater, preventing runoff that could otherwise overwhelm
drainage networks.
During heavy rainfall, the
catchment temporarily holds stormwater, allowing gradual discharge through
proper channels. Collectively, SM City La Union’s underground rainwater catchment
system can provide a total capacity of 760 cubic meters
The newly opened SM City La Union becomes the 30th SM mall to install a rainwater catchment system, supporting thousands of residents in flood-prone areas and demonstrating how business innovation protects communities.
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Each drop contributes to a safer, more sustainable future for all. Mapping every opportunity to achieve Water for Tomorrow, treating and reusing water as a supplemental water source also significantly decreases freshwater consumption.
In 2024, SM Prime achieved a
26.23% increase in recycled water volume, rising from 4.42 million cubic meters
in 2023 to 5.59 million cubic meters.
Social resilience is equally
important as the physical infrastructure. SM Cares raises awareness on water
conservation and adopting sustainable practices in daily life, helping to
empower community action.
“Our rainwater catchment systems
go beyond flood control — they help create safer spaces for our communities. We
hope to show how climate-smart infrastructure and innovation can protect lives,
livelihoods, and progress,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.
About SM Green Movement
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) is one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, committed to creating sustainable, innovative, and inclusive spaces for Filipinos.
Guided by its vision of building a better future, SM Prime develops
malls, residences, offices, hotels, and leisure properties that support the
growth of communities across the Philippines.
Through the SM Green Movement, SM Prime champions sustainability by focusing on waste management, water stewardship, and energy efficiency for lasting impact.
The movement empowers
individuals, families, and communities to take part in simple acts that create
shared prosperity for generations to come.