March, 2026

• 27 March

  SMDC Introduces Renewable Energy Systems Across Key Residential Projects

  

  Marking a shift where sustainability moves beyond advocacy and starts shaping how communities operate day to day As sustainability conversations continue to evolve, a more practical question is beginning to take hold for many homebuyers and residents. Beyond awareness, how does it actually improve everyday living? SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is taking a step in that direction with the introduction …

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• 27 March

  Former Commissioner Amielyn “Asliyah” Limbona on WEF ASEAN 2026: “A Platform Where Every Woman’s Voice Matters”

  

  Manila, Philippines — As the Philippines prepares to host the highly anticipated Women Economic Forum (WEF) ASEAN 2026, Former Commissioner and Country Chair Amielyn “Asliyah” Limbona shares her vision for what is set to become a defining global gathering—one that elevates Filipina leadership and strengthens the country’s voice on the international stage. This vision will formally take shape during the …

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• 27 March

  Celeste Legaspi gathers OPM friends to mount a show for others

  

  by Boy Villasanta This is a personal news story. I have just written a libretto about Vicente Salumbides. Vicente Salumbides who? Vicente Salumbides, the Philippine film pioneer in 1924 right after the so-called Father of Philippine Movies Jose Nepomuceno’s film laboratory in San Juan was razed to the ground. I asked Celeste if I could pitch the project to her. …

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• 26 March

  South Metro Demand Shifts Toward Practical Living, with Sucat Emerging as a Key Residential Hub

  

  Accessibility, infrastructure, and everyday convenience drive growing interest in Parañaque’s Sucat district – where developments such as SMDC’s Bloom Residences are responding to evolving residential needs. As urban living continues to evolve, homebuyers are increasingly prioritizing practicality over prestige—placing greater value on accessibility, proximity to essential services, and the ability of a location to support everyday life efficiently. In South …

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• 25 March

  Our Market Engages Over 700 Students at St. Paul College Pasig During the OMG! Campus Tour

  

  Our Market successfully concluded its third school visit for the OMG! Campus Tour at St. Paul College Pasig (SPCP) on February 9, 2026, attracting over 700 students to join the platform. The one-day event simultaneously conducted a hands-on chocolate-making workshop featuring Chef Christian Valdes, Founder and Head Chocolatier of CMV Txokolat, and a sponsors’ fair with Evian, Barilla, Ceres, Australia’s …

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• 24 March

  ‘Love, Sessionistas’ live in Cebu

  

  PHILIPPINES — Following three sold-out concerts in Manila, the beloved OPM collective Sessionistas is bringing their highly celebrated show Love, Sessionistas to Cebu for one unforgettable night on April 18, 2026 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino. Cebuano audiences are set to experience an evening of timeless Original Pilipino Music (OPM) as some of the country’s most beloved …

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• 24 March

  Stars on the Floor Season 2: Celebrity and P-Pop Dance Stars

  

  Step Into New Worlds and Genres  Stars on the Floor Season 2 returns this week with a fresh set of performances from its Celebrity and P‑Pop Dance Stars. Dance Star Duos will explore different worlds  — ranging from the wild world of bugs, to the chaos of the streets, and the vibrant spirit of drag culture. Last Sunday, the SOTF shuffler …

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• 24 March

  Sparkle enters pact with college

  

  QUEZON CITY, Philippines— Sparkle GMA Artist Center and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) altogether launched a scholarship partnership that will allow young artists to pursue their education while continuing to build their careers in the entertainment industry, reflecting both organizations’ shared commitment to developing well-rounded individuals and future leaders. The first batch of Sparkle scholars includes Angel Cadao (Incoming Grade 10), …

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• 24 March

  Vinfast unwraps ‘trade gas for electric”

  

  Vingroup will introduce a special “Trade Gas for Electric” program across Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines designed to encourage motorists to transition from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric mobility through additional incentives on VinFast electric vehicles and scooters. Customers who switch from old gasoline vehicles to new VinFast electric vehicles may receive an additional 3 percent discount on cars and …

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• 24 March

  SLEX, STAR Toll rebates for 2 months

  

  SMC Infrastructure will provide toll rebates for select public utility vehicles and cargo trucks using the South Luzon Expressway and STAR Tollway starting March 23, following the government’s call to help ease the impact on the transport and logistics sectors of rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Eligible vehicles will receive rebates on a …

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