A coconut may be familiar, but what Filipino entrepreneurs are doing with it is anything but. A college feasibility study has become a Gen Z-run coconut milk business. Surplus coconut shells are being transformed into handcrafted bags while helping provide livelihood to more than 100 workers. And one entrepreneur has developed around 40 products byContinueContinue reading “Think You Know Coconut?Discover 5 Ideas That May Surprise You”
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SM Megamall Becomes Part of Metro Manila’s Transit Backbone with Busway Link
As ridership on the EDSA Bus Carousel increases, infrastructure evolves to meet daily demand Commuters no longer have to take the inconvenient walk across EDSA to arrive at the SM Megamall station MANILA, Philippines, 28 August 2026 – Every day, over 170,000 commuters board the EDSA Bus Carousel to get to work, school, and everywhereContinueContinue reading “SM Megamall Becomes Part of Metro Manila’s Transit Backbone with Busway Link”
SM and PMAP Mega Job Fair, Creating an Employment Ecosystem
Neither rain nor disrupted schedules could stop jobseekers from pursuing their next opportunity. FROM JOBSEEKER TO HIRED! Successful applicants proudly mark their new beginnings after being hired on the spot at the PMAP Mega Job Fair 2026, where SM Job Fair and PMAP brought employment opportunities closer to Filipino communities. After being rescheduled to AugustContinueContinue reading “SM and PMAP Mega Job Fair, Creating an Employment Ecosystem”
Your EDSA Commute is Getting An Upgrade at My SM
SM Supermalls’ twin initiatives make the everyday journey more accessible SM malls are evolving to support access to key transportation points. (In photo: The SM Megamall EDSA Busway Concourse and Pedestrian Bridge enhances pedestrian circulation and seamless access within one of Metro Manila’s busiest commercial and transport hubs.) MANILA, Philippines — For millions of FilipinosContinueContinue reading “Your EDSA Commute is Getting An Upgrade at My SM”
Universal Accessibility by Design and Practice earns SM Group 23 industry distinctions
Through its group-wide drive to create truly inclusive and accommodating spaces for Persons with Disabilities, SM was commended by key industry organizations focused on disability affairs. With inclusivity and access as a key pillar in SM’s corporate purpose, inclusive spaces and facilities enhance the SM Group’s portfolio of malls, offices, and retail spaces. It isContinueContinue reading “Universal Accessibility by Design and Practice earns SM Group 23 industry distinctions”
New Tables to Try, New Corners to Discover at SM Supermalls in Mindanao
Your saved list is about to get longer! 🙈 This month, SM Supermalls is bringing even more reasons to plan that next mall trip across Mindanao. Think new cafés, fresh dining spots, and exciting brands making their debut! Here’s a quick roundup of the latest openings you won’t want to miss. Let’s get into theContinueContinue reading “New Tables to Try, New Corners to Discover at SM Supermalls in Mindanao”
Award-Winning Circularity: SM Waste Free Future Transforms Closed-Loop Systems
Manila, Philippines – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) received the Gold Award in the Transformation Category at the 2026 ESG Edge Impact Awards for its SM Waste Free Future initiative. The Transformation Category celebrates businesses and organizations that have significantly improved and evolved overall sustainability performance and operational models over time. From Vision toContinueContinue reading “Award-Winning Circularity: SM Waste Free Future Transforms Closed-Loop Systems”
The Blackout Zone: SM Cares, CHED Turn Experience Into Understanding
QUEZON CITY, Philippines—SM Cares, in partnership with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), brought The Blackout Zone to the CHED Central Office Auditorium at the Higher Education Development Center Building in Diliman, Quezon City from July 21 to 22, 2026. Developed through SM’s Mall for All drive on inclusivity, the immersive exhibit invited students, educators,ContinueContinue reading “The Blackout Zone: SM Cares, CHED Turn Experience Into Understanding”
