In its continuing relief operations to assist the families and individuals affected by typhoon Karding(Noru), SM Foundation, through its Operation TulongExpress Program (OPTE), distributed Kalinga packs tomore than 1,400 families affected by the typhoon in San Mateo, Pampanga and Cabanatuan. OPTE is a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets which aims to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises.

