SM Scholarship helps shape real-world-ready scholars We’re familiar with how scholarships open the door to academic dreams, alleviating financial burdens and allowing for focused studies. Yet, their significance goes beyond the classroom. Scholarships, such as those provided by SM Foundation, are not just educational opportunities; they ignite personal growth, empowerment, and the realization of potential. The educational support nurtures essential …

This is the bread of your dreams: Guilt-free, handcrafted, and freshly baked every day.   As the first gluten-free bakery in the Philippines, Baking Therapy—the wholesome  bakery by Healthy Options—is transforming its kiosk at Shangri-La Plaza in  Mandaluyong City to a full-fledged café offering freshly-baked breads made with healthy  and wholesome ingredients.  Whipping up innovative and classic breads and pastries for …

As March approaches, excitement builds for the Filipina CEO Circle (FCC) Women’s Run PH on March 10 at SM By the Bay North Fountain. With just under a month to go, we extend a warm invitation to all to join this extraordinary event celebrating the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of women from diverse backgrounds.  RUNRIO, the organizer of Women’s Run …

MR.DIY PHILIPPINES, the household name synonymous with affordability, variety, and quality, proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey as a retail trailblazer in the Philippines. With the opening of its 500th store, MR.DIY Philippines continues to redefine the true meaning of expansion in the retail format. Pioneering Progress: MR.DIY Balagtas, Bulacan, the inaugural MR.DIY Store in the Philippines, paving …

With the popularity of online dating and the prevalence of online interactions, it’s harder to spot the so-called ‘red flags’ today than ever before. This is why leading fiber broadband provider Converge teamed up this Safer Internet Month with citizen cyber education organization Scam Watch Pilipinas to outline the do’s and don’ts when it comes to finding love online.  “When …

The Figaro Coffee Group, a stalwart in the Philippine food and beverage industry, proudly presented its quarterly financial report for the period spanning October 1 to December 31, 2023, demonstrating robust growth and a solid financial standing. The company saw improvements in top-line sales, bottom-line margins, enhanced store operations, strengthened commissary capacities, and laid the groundwork for further growth in …

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Deutsche Bundesbank formalized their partnership on capacity building for BSP personnel through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on 22 January 2024 at the BSP Head Office in Manila. Deutsche Bundesbank is the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. said, “For many years now, …

A new survey, commissioned by Kaspersky of 21,000 people worldwide, reveals shocking data about the extent of digital abuse.  A third (34%) of respondents believe that Googling/checking social media accounts of a person you had started dating as a form of due diligence is acceptable and 41% admitted to doing so when they started dating someone Almost a quarter of …

Get fully absorbed in the celebration of love as Valentine’s Day (V-Day) takes center stage! Whether you’re dating exclusively, getting to know each other, in a relationship, happily married, or purely want to celebrate love with family and friends, explore these five fun V-Day activities that SM By the Bay Amusement Park has to offer. MOA EYE. Enjoy an intimate …

February is bursting with joy and celebration at SM malls. This year, the allure of Valentine’s Day intertwines with the stirring energy of Chinese New Year, creating a month filled with “Luck in Love” happenings. Whether you’re seeking romantic moments, festive traditions, or fun activities with loved ones, SM malls offer an array of treasures tailored to suit every taste …