PASAY CITY, METRO MANILA — November 22, 2025 — SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, successfully hosted its annual celebration for National Bike Day 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia. The grand event, attended by thousands of cyclists, advocates, families, and community members, underscored a powerful shared commitment to promote active mobility and create a more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable future for all Filipinos.
A Unified Movement for Change
The celebration brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including officials such as Councilor Luigi Rubiano, Metropolitan Environmental Office Director Rodelina de Villa, and mobility advocates. The key message of the day resonated with the theme: "Mobility is Freedom," a freedom powered by the everyday heroes who choose to bike to work, school, errands, or simply to connect with their communities.
"It is inspiring to see so many cyclists today, Pati ang kanilang mga pamilya, advocates at lahat ng communities gathered together here with one mission and that is to create a safer, greener, and more bike friendly Philippines," stated an SM representative during the program [00:31]. The event emphasized the spirit of bayanihan—riding together not just for fun, but for a healthier future, a cleaner environment, and a resilient community.
Enhancing the Biking Experience
As a champion for active mobility, SM Cares reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to making its malls genuinely bike-friendly spaces. The program highlighted various initiatives under the SM Bike Friendly Champions banner:
- Enhanced Facilities: SM continues to improve its infrastructure, including the enhancement of bike racks, repair stations, and dedicated bike lanes.
- Safety and Convenience: The malls are equipped with essential safety signages and end-of-trip facilities to ensure a smooth and secure experience for cyclists.
- Data-Driven Improvements: SM is actively gathering real-world data through programs like "Bilang Siklista" to better understand and serve the needs of the cycling community, ensuring its facilities are highly relevant and effective [01:34].
"This year, mas pinalakas pa natin ang support for active mobility across the malls... Lahat ito ay bahagi ng commitment namin sa SM to create spaces that are more accessible, inclusive and sustainable," the speaker added [01:14], stressing that small, everyday choices, such as biking, can spark big positive changes.
SM Cares for National Bike Day 2025
Acknowledgments
SM Cares extended its gratitude to all its partners, including mobility advocates, cycling groups, and the Pasay Local Government Unit (LGU), led by Mayor Emy, for their consistent support in making the annual National Bike Day event a success [02:26].
As the movement pedals forward, SM Cares invites more Filipinos to join the push for a future that is safe, inclusive, and sustainable for all.
About SM Cares
SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, committed to creating a better future for the communities it serves. Among its programs are the environment, persons with disabilities, women and breastfeeding mothers, children and youth, older persons, and disaster risk reduction.
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