THE S.I.L.Y.A. (Sa Iyo Lolo at Lola Yantok aming Alay) project of Artist hop in partnership with the SM Cares Program on Senior Citizens Affairs installed the first batch of rocking chairs for senior citizens at the SM Mall of Asia, SM North Edsa, SM City Naga and at SM City Fairview. The second batch is scheduled for deployment this January 2013. Rocking chairs are now permanent fixtures in these malls as seniors tire easily and they need to rest every now and then before resuming their malling activities.

‘We at Artistshop together with SM Cares are committed to an advocacy of giving our dear seniors a comfortable shopping experience whenever they visit SM Supermalls. It’s also our way of saying thanks for all the love and care they have given us,’ said Tito Alcala, managing director of Artistshop.

SM has always been in the forefront of senior citizens advocacy. It continues to implement programs which hone senior’s skills and grant them the opportunities to maximize their talents and experiences. SM activities for seniors will not only make their malling experience at SM more meaningful, it will also allow them to remain key contributors to society.

For more info about SM Cares, visit www.facebook.com/smcsrprogram.