Bulacan has been identified as one of the flood-affected provinces in Luzon due to the onslaught of Tropical Storm Kristine.
In response, SM Supermalls and SM Foundation Inc., through the Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, initiated a series of relief operations to provide urgent aid to the communities affected by the typhoon in the province.
Rounds of relief operations were conducted by SM City Marilao in at least 4 barangays in the town, including Ibayo, Nagbalon, Poblacion 1, and Poblacion 2.
A total of 1,000 beneficiaries were given help during the respective relief distributions on October 28 and 29.
In the City of Baliwag, two barangays received relief packs on October 29.
With the combined efforts of volunteers from SM City Baliwag and the help of the rescue team from each barangay, a total of 300 families were given aid in areas like Concepcion and Tibag.
SM Center Pulilan, on the other hand, carried out the distribution of relief packs in Barangay Poblacion on October 31, benefiting at least 150 families here.
OPTE, a social good initiative of the SM Foundation in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Markets, is designed to quickly deliver essential supplies to communities affected by calamities and crises.
With a focus on vulnerable populations, the program ensures critical aid reaches those who need it most.
SM is dedicated to expanding its relief efforts to reach more communities in need as the situation evolves.
