A total of 4,808 books were officially handed over by SM City Valenzuela, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Grand Central to libraries in Valenzuela City, Malabon City, and the nearby municipality of Guiguinto in Bulacan, capping a months-long literacy drive that drew strong community support.
The turnover followed the July 7, 2025 launch of the SM Cares book donation drive, anchored on the theme “Under the Same Sky: Share the Magic of Stories.” The initiative invited mallgoers, tenants, business partners, and local communities to donate quality, pre-loved books for public use.
Of the total donations, 765 books were turned over by SM City Valenzuela to the Valenzuela City Library. SM Center Sangandaan contributed 624 books to the Guiguinto Municipal Library, while SM City Grand Central accounted for the largest share with 3,419 books donated to the Malabon City Library.
During the campaign’s pre-release and rollout phase, each participating mall served as an official drop-off point, with specially designed donation boxes placed in strategic in-mall locations. Donors were encouraged to give books in good condition, including fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and young adult books, academic, and reference materials, as well as magazines and comics.
SM Cares said the strong turnout reflected a shared commitment to promoting reading and learning, particularly among children and underserved communities. Beyond collecting books, the campaign underscored the group’s long-term vision of transforming SM malls into spaces that support inclusive education, community engagement, and social development.
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