Seven SM companies are recognized as top business taxpayers by Pasay City in an appreciation ceremony on Dec. 7, 2022 at the Conrad Manila. The awards are among the highlights of the 159th founding anniversary of the city. Attending the event are (from left) Pasay business permits and licensing office head Michelle R. Talavera-Pardo, assessor Fernando Fandino, treasurer Emelito Tecson, councilor Joey Calixto Isidro, vice mayor Waldetrudes Del Rosario, Mayor Imelda Calixto-Rubiano, SM Investments Corp. vice president for contollership Helen Grace Dela Cruz and senior assistant vice president for corporate tax Ma. Cristina Agbunag.