{"id":3582,"date":"2025-03-27T01:28:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T01:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2025-03-27T01:28:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T01:28:56","slug":"bang-manalad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/bang-manalad\/","title":{"rendered":"Bang Manalad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Faces-of-SM-Bang-Manalad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3583\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">SM has been a place where my growth and leadership potential were nurtured based on my efforts, not my gender. Equal opportunity here in SM for me means being given the tools, the support, and the trust to achieve your goals, no matter where you start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">-Genevieve \u201cBang\u201d Manalad, President SM Savemore<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Genevieve \u201cBang\u201d Manalad\u2019s journey with SM began 25 years ago. She didn\u2019t start at the top, nor did she have grand expectations &#8211; she was simply looking for a place to build a career. \u201cIf you want to know a person who\u2019s homegrown, that\u2019s me,\u201d Bang says. \u201cI\u2019ve been with SM since day one, and I\u2019ve never worked for another company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, she has steadily climbed the ranks, embracing challenges and proving that hard work pays off. What sets her story apart is how SM has supported her every step of the way. \u201cHere, success isn\u2019t about gender, background, or where you come from\u2014it\u2019s about what you bring to the table,\u201d she says. \u201cIf you\u2019re willing to learn and grow, SM will help you get there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Bang, SM\u2019s commitment to equal opportunity isn\u2019t just a corporate statement\u2014it\u2019s a reality she has lived. She worked her way up, mastering roles from operations to leadership, proving that success is built on passion, discipline, and determination. \u201cSM recognizes your efforts and gives you the chance to lead if you prove yourself,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as the first woman President of SM Savemore, Bang is committed to fostering the same culture of growth for others. Her focus isn\u2019t just on business\u2014it\u2019s on creating a workplace where everyone has the tools and support to succeed. \u201cIt\u2019s about providing opportunities for people to thrive, just as I was given,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bang\u2019s journey proves that SM is more than just a workplace\u2014it\u2019s a company that invests in its people. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about what you do; it\u2019s about being part of a company that truly values your growth,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her advice to young women starting their careers? \u201cFind a company that invests in you, recognizes your efforts, and helps you grow. If you have the chance to work somewhere that fosters your potential, take it.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SM has been a place where my growth and leadership potential were nurtured based on my efforts, not my gender. 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