Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Surpassing expectations, this year’s Friendsgiving celebration was truly meaningful. Hosted by Jack Diao in collaboration with The Manila Social community, the recent gathering offered a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Thanksgiving experience. It fostered a spirit of gratitude and camaraderie among working professionals and entrepreneurs, allowing them to come together and share a meal in the warm and inviting ambiance of Paradise Dynasty, a renowned restaurant located on the 3rd Level of Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. Each attendee enjoyed an afternoon filled with delightful flavors, networking, and heartwarming conversations,…

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Greenfield District, Mandaluyong to host two-day festival and the Origami Cup Philippines 2026 national brewing competition, September 5–6, 2026 MANDALUYONG CITY — Coffee, matcha, and the art of the perfect pour come together for one irresistible weekend as the Origami Coffee + Matcha Fest arrives at Greenfield District, Mandaluyong, from September 5 to 6, 2026. Hosted by Toyo Specialty Coffee + Matcha, the two-day festival brings together cafés, roasters, brewers, and matcha enthusiasts under one roof. A weekend built around intention, craft, and community, shared over a good cup. Guests…

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Why BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair deserves a spot on your calendar
Forty years of Negrense flavor, fashion, craftsmanship, creativity, and enterprise come together as BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair returns to SMX Convention Center Aura from September 22 to 27.
From iconic food and contemporary fashion to handcrafted home pieces, new product discoveries, and the stories of the entrepreneurs behind them, this milestone edition celebrates everything shoppers have loved about NTF for four decades—while offering a glimpse of where Negrense creativity is headed next.
Through SM for MSMEs, SM Supermalls continues its collaboration with the Association of Negros Producers, helping connect homegrown businesses with greater market access, visibility, customers, and opportunities to grow.
Here are 7 reasons to come hungry, shop curious, and celebrate the Big 4-0 with us.

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One familiar crop. Hundreds of Filipino ideas waiting to be discovered.
Around 300 coco-preneurs nationwide are transforming the Philippines’ “tree of life” into innovative products and growing businesses at the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair 2026.
Beyond the products are stories of Gen Z founders, zero-waste innovators, farmers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning local resources into livelihoods and opportunities. Through partnerships among DTI, DA-PCA, SM Supermalls, and SMX, these homegrown enterprises gain greater visibility and opportunities to connect with customers and new markets.
There’s still more to discover. Visit the fair until August 30 at SMX Convention Center Manila. Admission is FREE.
Come curious. You might just discover the next great Filipino brand.

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Navigating Metro Manila’s roads can be especially challenging around major schools and universities, where heavy traffic has become a daily reality throughout the academic year. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), several school zones across the metropolis continue to experience recurring congestion, particularly during the morning and afternoon rush hours when students, employees, and commuters converge on the same corridors. To help riders plan their trips more efficiently, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) has put together this Tropang MAALAM traffic guide highlighting some of Metro Manila’s…

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La Mesa Ecopark strengthens its role in championing “biodiverCity” or biodiversity in the city, environmental protection and water security as it recently hosted the La Mesa Ecopark its Executive Committee (ExeCom) meeting, welcomed ECO-Content Creators for an exclusive preview and reopened Phase 2. La Mesa Ecopark strengthens its role in championing “biodiverCity” or biodiversity in the city, environmental protection and water security as it recently hosted the La Mesa Ecopark its Executive Committee (ExeCom) meeting, welcomed ECO-Content Creators for an exclusive preview and reopened Phase 2. The La Mesa Ecopark…

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How ‘Toast: The Best of Bread’ echoes Araneta City’s timeless charm Bread’s recent stop at Smart Araneta Coliseum gave fans a reason to celebrate the kind of music that never really leaves. Held last August 12, Toast: The Best of Bread drew a strong crowd to the Big Dome, where longtime listeners and younger fans sang along to familiar favorites such as Make It With You and Everything I Own. For some, the evening brought back memories tied to songs they had loved for decades. For others, it was a…

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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in partnership with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has awarded today winners of its smartphone application development challenge called “MMITS Bagong Gawi, Bagong Galaw Challenge”.  The competition which engaged innovators in creating digital applications that encourage positive behavioral changes among road users is under the Output 2 of the Project for Capacity Enhancement on Traffic Management with Improvement of Intelligent Transport Systems in Metro Manila (MMITS). Aligned with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr’s administration of providing a more convenient, accessible, and comfortable…

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An event held at The Grand Atrium. What today’s best event venues must get right There is a reason some events linger in memory long after the program ends. It is not always the keynote speaker, the menu, or the entertainment. More often, it is a feeling that everything unfolded exactly as it should. Behind that effortless experience is something guests rarely think about but event professionals understand intimately: the venue. A well-chosen venue shapes the rhythm of an event. It influences how guests arrive, how they move through a…

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