SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation’s (SMHCC) regarded hotel property in the North takes pride and joy in welcoming Ms. Marissa Basa, its first hire from the program, as a Housekeeping Attendant under Multi-Access Cooperative. Through a groundbreaking collaboration, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA, with the full support of Radisson Hotel Group and its owning company, SM Hotels and Conventions Corp. (SMHCC), aims to create lasting, positive change by giving PDLs the tools to build better futures for themselves and their families.
Last February 13, 2025, the hotel officially celebrated this momentous occasion led by no less than Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, together with the rest of the Quezon City Government, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA and SMHCC Executives, Multi-Access Cooperative, and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

In October 2024, with its commitment to responsible business, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA officially launched a long-term initiative to provide Basic Housekeeping Skills Training for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory. This program aligns with Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte’s No Woman Left Behind initiative, which aims to empower women and equip them with the skills needed to rebuild their lives.



In partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, which provided the global Housekeeping Curriculum, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA ensures that the training adheres to international hospitality standards. To support hands-on learning, a Park Inn Standard Room was constructed within the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory, allowing trainees to practice and apply their skills in a real-life setting. The Quezon City Skills and Livelihood Foundation, through a TESDA-certified trainer, conducts the training. One of the program’s participants regained her freedom and, in February 2025, was provided an employment opportunity at Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA through Multi-Access Cooperative.

This initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration and the impact of providing opportunities for rehabilitation and empowerment. Through continued efforts, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA and its partners remain committed to making a meaningful difference through the newly-found competence of these women.