Category: SPECIAL FEATURE

Las Casas Quezon City transformed into a music lover’s paradise last October 20, 2023, as the much-anticipated Rocktober Fest concert featured an electrifying performance by rock icon Bamboo. This event celebrated the timeless appeal of rock music and delivered a night of unforgettable music, high-energy entertainment, and pure rock and roll spirit. The night began with a mesmerizing tango performance by none other than Asia’s Tango Champions, Jen and Jang Lopez. Their graceful and passionate dance set the tone for an evening with electrifying music and entertainment. The event also…

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Over 13,000 SM employees across the country joined the anniversary event SM employees joined the company’s Super Fun Run event held at the Mall of Asia complex last October 22 to celebrate SM’s 65th anniversary. PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, October 24, 2023–In celebration of SM’s 65th anniversary, employees from the SM Group of Companies, including SM Investments Corporation, SM Retail, Inc. and its affiliates, SM Store, SM Markets, SM Prime Holdings, SM Development Corporation, and SM Supermalls joined the Super Fun Run held last October 22. Over 13,000 employees consisting of…

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Grand Prize winners Aljon Christoff Banaira from SM City San Pablo (2nd from left) and Jourdanne Baldonido from SM City Dasmarinas (center) with, from left to right, 1st runner-up Eduardo Joson II from SM Megacenter Cabanatuan, 3rd runner-up Joachim Gale Olpindo from SM Center Muntinlupa, and 2nd runner-up Mara Hestia Caballero from SM City Cebu Representatives from SM City San Pablo and SM City Dasmarinas were hailed as boy and girl Grand Prize winners of the recently concluded SM Little Stars 2023 Grand Finals held at the SM Mall of…

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Manila, Philippines – The 8th STY International Gymnastics Cup, held at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, was a breathtaking display of talent and skill of young gymnasts from around the globe. From October 20-22, 2023, over 600 young gymnasts from Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines converged to compete in this prestigious event. Hosted by the PGAA STY Gymnastics and Sports Center, this competition highlighted the exceptional skills and unwavering commitment of these promising athletes. One standout athlete who graced the event was ten-year-old Euan “EJ” Jireh, a…

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Enchanted Kingdom (EK), the first and only world class theme park in the Philippines, marks its 28th year of creating and providing magical experiences and memories that last a lifetime for the Filipino – today, October 19, Santa Rosa, Laguna. The theme park opened its gate to the public in 1995 and started with seven meticulously themed zones interspersed with food, merchandise outlets, kiosks, and various skill games. Almost three decades after it opened, EK grew to nine themed zones – which houses more than 30 rides and attractions, 13…

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New Manokan Country design will be future-ready, embracing tech and sustainability 20 October, BACOLOD CITY – SM Prime Holdings, Inc. yesterday turned over Php131.89 million to Bacolod City Mayor Albee B. Benitez for the redevelopment of the iconic Manokan Country, signaling the start of its transformation into a future-ready tourist destination that honors Ilonggo food culture and tradition. The amount turned over by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan to Mayor Benitez represents seven years of advance rental payments for Manokan Country, under the 40-year lease agreement with the city at…

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SM Store’s 74th branch arrives in Sto. Tomas, BatDiscover an upgraded shopping experience like never before at the all-new SM Store Sto. Tomas in Batangas, opening on October 27, 2023. As the 74th branch of SM Store, it promises an exciting retail adventure. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should visit: 1. One-Stop Shopping: SM Store Sto. Tomas offers an extensive range of merchandise, including fashion, beauty, and home essentials, catering to everyone’s needs. 2. Deals you can’t miss: Enjoy enticing discounts on select items, including Shoes, Bags,…

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Another win for the brand as ArenaPlus, your 24/7 sports betting app, proudly announces itself as the official sportsbook partner in the Philippines for the East Asia Super League (EASL), the premier basketball league in East Asia. Started March of this year, the East Asia Super League (EASL) aims to bring together top men’s basketball club teams from Greater China, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines to compete in a home-and-away regional championship, elevating the sport in the region. Joining the league are the country’s top-tier PBA teams, TNT Tropang Giga…

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How a childhood memory inspired this employee to work at the SM Store If you told Johans Juruena that he’d be working at SM 12 years after he met its founder Henry Sy, Sr., he probably wouldn’t have believed you. It was 1978, and the nine-year-old Johans was just looking forward to his yearly summer visit to Manila. Summers from his childhood were filled with memories of hanging around at what was then Shoemart along Carriedo Street in Quiapo, Manila, where his mother, Erlinda, worked as a sales clerk. He…

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