The activity is part of the massive mangrove planting activities of the Iloilo City Government, set to spruce up banks of the Iloilo River particularly along new sections of Esplanades.
The mall, headed by SM Regional Operations Manager for Visayas 3 Girlie Liboon, responded to the call of collective efforts in conserving the waterway at the heart of the city.
Mangroves serve as a sanctuary to fishes and home to other marine life.
Several batches of employees and personnel will be deployed on specific days to complete the target of 2,000 mangroves at Esplanade 9