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Shopping in Northern Metro Manila has become more than simply checking items off a list. It's about discovering fashion that suits your style, finding everyday essentials you didn't know you needed, and capping off the day with a satisfying meal or coffee break. At SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan, every visit unfolds like a curated lifestyle adventure. Style That Inspires Start your fashion journey at SM City Grand Central, where international-inspired brands present novel approaches to daily attire. Create a timeless wardrobe with Cotton On's carefree silhouettes and effortless basics, then add a youthful edge with Terranova's European-inspired collections that are full of trendy pieces. Continue to SM City Valenzuela, where denim takes center stage. Explore Denim Hub's selection featuring trusted brands such as Stylistic Mr. Lee, Rough Rider Jeans (RRJ), Petrol, and Bobson, then complete your look with Jag's versatile range ...

  Newly awarded SM Foundation scholars pose with members of the Sy family, together with partners and guests, during the 2026 SM College Scholarship Awarding Ceremony at SMX Manila.  The annual gathering celebrates a shared commitment to expanding access to quality education and empowering deserving Filipino youth to pursue their dreams and create a better future for themselves and their communities. SM Foundation formally welcomed its largest-ever batch of 1,100 college scholars during its Scholarship Awarding Ceremony, strengthening its long-standing commitment to expanding access to higher education for deserving but financially challenged Filipino youth. The 1,100 new scholars are the largest group to be admitted into the SM College Scholarship Program since its founding, which represents another significant achievement in the Foundation's endeavors to increase the accessibility of high-quality education for young Filipinos. They join thousands of students from all over ...

Home and life improvement retailer, MR.DIY has officially opened its newest branch at SM Center Sangandaan , expanding its footprint in Metro Manila and bringing its wide selection of affordable products closer to residents of Caloocan and neighboring communities. The new store offers shoppers access to thousands of products across multiple categories, reinforcing MR.DIY’s commitment to providing quality merchandise at competitive prices under its well-known tagline, “Always Low Prices.” From household essentials and hardware tools to toys, stationery, mobile accessories, and beauty products, customers can now enjoy a one-stop shopping experience for their everyday needs at the conveniently located branch inside SM Center Sangandaan. MR.DIY is one of the biggest home and life improvement retail chains in the world. It started out as a tiny hardware store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in July 2005. Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Turkey, Spain, Vie...

Every single person can make a huge impact on the environment through simple, everyday choices. From reducing food waste, saving household energy, minimizing single-use plastics and reusing containers, small collective habits help lower the carbon footprint and conserve global resources. That’s why the fifth edition of the Vermosa Green Run on June 28, 2026 is raising public awareness about ecosystem conservation, pushing for an active lifestyle and sports development, and supporting animal welfare, a fundamental pillar of sustainability. Lani Tan, General Manager of Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub and an athlete herself, says Green Run participants this year are made more mindful of the role they play in saving the planet. The Run wants to teach runners that being planet-friendly starts with simple habits that can easily be incorporated into training and race-day routines. “Using reusable hydration bottles or collapsible cups, properly segregating waste, picking up litter along the route or ...

Volunteers from your most-loved SM Malls came together to help prepare schools for a  new year of classes. Through Brigada Eskwela  2026, SM hopes to encourage and empower a new generation of students with schools and classrooms refreshed for learning. SM Supermalls joins Brigada Eskwela 2026 to help create cleaner, safer, and more welcoming learning spaces Through SM Cares, SM Supermalls supported the Department of Education’s Brigada Eskwela 2026 as part of its continuing commitment to youth empowerment, nation-building, and community service. In time for the start of classes, participating SM teams from its most-loved malls nationwide worked hand in hand with partner schools to help create learning environments that are cleaner, safer, and more inspiring for students and teachers. Guided by this year’s theme, “Bayanihan sa Paaralan: Nagkakaisa para sa Kaayusan at Kaalaman,” SM employee-volunteers, together with school communities, local partners, teachers, parents, and vo...

  The mall operator continues to pioneer eco-friendly programs MANILA , Philippines — SM Supermalls’ quest to create a more sustainable, greener planet began in the 1990s with the installation of a wastewater treatment plant at SM Southmall. The pioneering initiative, which recycles wastewater for irrigation and sanitary systems, laid the foundation for the company’s long-standing drive toward environmental stewardship and resource conservation.  The man behind the concept was Mr. Hans Sy, the current Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings. Apart from his business acumen, Mr. Sy is regarded within the community as a champion of environmental sustainability, believing that business growth and environmental responsibility should go hand in hand.  Mr. Sy’s groundbreaking vision has been deeply ingrained in how SM Supermalls are designed and managed. Over the years, the institution has launched industry-first programs that focus on waste management, water co...

MANILA , Philippines, June 2026 - When more than 25,000 runners took over EDSA for the historic Galaxy Manila Marathon, they were not just participating in one of the country's biggest races. They were part of a growing movement that is transforming how Filipinos experience running. Galaxy Manila Marathon 42km gunstart on June 12, 2026 From record-setting marathons and major race series to inclusive community runs and pet-friendly events, SM Supermalls is emerging as one of the driving forces behind Philippine running. Through its expanding portfolio of race events and the SM Active Hub platform, SM continues to bring world-class running experiences closer to communities across the country. Runners took on the historic EDSA route, connecting SM Mall of Asia and SM North EDSA, with the course passing SM Megamall and crossing the iconic Guadalupe Bridge before looping back to SM Mall of Asia The Galaxy Manila Marathon marked a defining moment in that journey. For the first time, par...