SM Prime, WWF renew partnership for 5th phase of marine conservation project
SM Prime Holdings has renewed its nearly two-decade partnership with WWF-Philippines to bolster marine conservation efforts at Hamilo Coast in Batangas. Entering its fifth phase, the project aims for sustainable development and biodiversity protection.
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