Village Connect
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPH) has partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to advance air quality monitoring in support of the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 (RA 8749). This collaboration underscores SMPH’s commitment to environmental stewardship by enhancing efforts to assess and address air pollution levels through advanced technology.
The initiative is part of the DENR’s Adopt-a-Continuous Ambient Air Monitoring System (CAMS) program, led by the Environmental Management Bureau – National Capital Region (EMB-NCR). Under a five-year Memorandum of Agreement signed during DENR’s Airshed Governing Board Year-End Meeting on November 26, SMPH has donated a CAMS unit valued at ₱7 million. The equipment, installed on SMPH property in Quezon City, will provide real-time air quality data to aid pollution management.
SM Supermalls Vice President and Sustainability and Resilience Lead, Engr. Liza Silerio, highlighted the critical role of clean air initiatives:
“There is a need for programs like this to raise awareness about public health and enable data-driven solutions for cleaner air. Partnering with DENR allows us to contribute meaningfully to building healthier and more sustainable communities.”
The CAMS unit will provide real-time data, empowering local authorities and communities to understand pollution trends, identify sources, and implement solutions. SMPH’s contribution reflects the private sector’s growing role in addressing environmental challenges.
For more information on air quality updates, visit the EMB’s monitoring site at https://air.emb.gov.ph/ambient-air-quality-monitoring/. Through this partnership, SMPH and DENR take a significant step forward in creating a cleaner and more sustainable environment for Filipinos.
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