Monday , 21 September 2026

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The Best Business Address May No Longer Be an Office

At the SM Mall of Asia Complex, ICE Tower by SMDC Heights redefines what a business address can be with a purpose-built Residential Office that supports the way people live, work, and build value today. The traditional office isn’t disappearing. It’s simply evolving. For today’s entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers, and growing businesses, success is no longer defined by having a large …

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SMDC Homes in Mabalacat Are Ready When Your Family Is

There comes a moment when a family decides the wait is over. Instead of signing another lease, paying another year of rent, or watching the kids outgrow a shared room, they choose to move forward. e For many Filipino homebuyers, that decision comes down to certainty. They want to know when they can move in, not wait through a timeline …

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Dingdong Dantes Named Brand Ambassador of MARSTEK Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Acclaimed actor, television host, and entrepreneur has officially been named the new Brand Ambassador of MARSTEK Philippines, effective July 29, 2026. The partnership marks a major milestone for the company as it strengthens its nationwide presence and reinforces its position in the country’s growing smart energy industry. As the face of MARSTEK Philippines, Dingdong will spearhead the …

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Bell-Kenz Pharma Launches Philippine Nautical Highway Sagip CPR Campaign

For two decades, Bell-Kenz Pharma has remained committed to one purpose: improving the lives of Filipinos through quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. As the local pharmaceutical company celebrates its 20th anniversary, it marks not only a milestone in business but also a legacy of becoming a trusted partner in advancing public health, empowering communities, and saving lives. “Our 20-year journey …

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Communities Grow Stronger When Schools Thrive

SMDC volunteers supported Brigada Eskwela activities in communities from Metro Manila, Iloilo and CDO  SMDC Nature brought together employee volunteers from its headquarters and projects in Cagayan de Oro and Iloilo to support public schools participating in the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2026.Conducted across the communities of Charm Residences, Spring Residences, Glade Residences and Vail Residences, the initiative focused …

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The Filipino Retirement Plan Starts in the Family Group Chat — and Leads to the Good Life

As retirement becomes a family decision, SMDC offers homes that make the next chapter easy, exciting, and enduring. In many countries, retirement planning is treated as a personal milestone. One decides where to live, how to spend the years ahead, and what kind of lifestyle to pursue. In the Philippines, it often takes more than one person to decide. A …

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As Santa Rosa Grows, SMDC Sees a New Kind of Residential Opportunity Emerging in the South

From heritage streets to new economic and innovation hubs, Santa Rosa is showing how a city can move forward without leaving behind the qualities that have long made it feel like home. For years, a good residential location in the Philippines was often defined by its proximity to Metro Manila. But as jobs, investments and infrastructure expand beyond the capital, …

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Minimalist or Maximalist?  6 Ways to Style Your Condo Around the Life You Want

For today’s urban homeowners, interior design has become more than a matter of aesthetics. It is increasingly a reflection of lifestyle, personality, and even daily habits. In compact city homes where every square meter matters, the way a space is designed can influence not only how it looks, but also how it feels and functions. Across social media and modern …

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Hidden in Every Cup: Plastic Tea Bags Are Adding to the World’s Growing Waste Crisis

For millions of people, brewing a cup of tea is a comforting daily ritual. But few realize that what seems like a simple paper tea bag may actually contain plastic. From traditional paper sachets to silky pyramid-shaped bags, many commercially available tea bags are made with petroleum-based plastics that can linger in the environment for centuries after they are thrown …

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FWD study finds only 32 percent of middle-class Filipinos are financially confident

New FWD Filipino Financial Confidence Report reveals a gap between Filipino resilience and financial confidence amid rising living costs, healthcare concerns, and retirement pressures MANILA, PHILIPPINES – FWD Life Insurance Philippines (FWD Philippines) today released the Filipino Financial Confidence Report 2026, a nationwide study conducted by Ipsos, revealing that only 32 percent of middle-class Filipinos consider themselves financially confident. The …

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