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“Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy” shows the obvious deep well singing talent of Filipinos

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  There is no denying that singing, just like basketball, remains to be a national pastime in the Philippines. Singing competitions has proven time and again to be a big ticket for those aspiring for stardom in the local music scene. And this was made even more clear today at Market during the Grand Finals of "Your Song of Excellence: Duo Legacy," the nation's oldest and most prestigious singing and songwriting competition, which is currently in its fourth season! Shop! in Taguig City, which was hosted by multi-award winning singer-songwriter Nicole Asensio, who is also a skilled host and theatrical performer. Unlike the previous seasons of “Your Song of Excellence,” this year’s format involved singing-songwriting duos battling it out with other pairs from all over the country, who gave their all during the audition, preliminaries, the semifinal stages and ultimately, the grand finale, where three duos were chosen. During the grand finals, each duo was given the herculean...

AT SM CENTER SANGANDAAN, FIND FOOD FINDINGS WORTH THE DETOUR

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  A good food crawl does not have to take you far. At SM Center Sangandaan, two levels bring together quick bites, coffee runs, comfort food and casual dining for students, barkadas and families. Come hungry, follow your cravings and discover what is worth ordering at your most loved mall.   First Level: Start with a Bite   Start with avocado treats at Avocadoria, then indulge in cheesy bites from Chizmozza or crispy favorites from Chic'N Fritz. Do you need a drink? There are many options for milk tea, cool beverages, and caffeine fixes at Coco Fresh Tea & Juice, Cotti Coffee, and Pickup Coffee.   For something made to share, Eat Pizza is an easy group pick. If you are ready for a proper meal, Ribshack Grill serves up hearty grilled favorites. And for big appetites, Yowell All You Can brings more bang for the buck, making it a natural choice for families and barkadas.   Second Level: Stay for the Feast   Upstairs, bigger cravings tak...

BER-Y READY: FESTIVITY KICK-OFF SEASON WITH HIGH-STYLE SAVINGS & BIG TECH WINS AT SM SUPERMALLS.

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The calendar has officially flipped to September, and in true Filipino fashion, the arrival of the 'Ber' months signals a celebratory shift in the air. As the festive spirit takes over, SM Supermalls is giving shoppers plenty of reasons to get ahead on holiday shopping, refresh their personal style, and power up their everyday tech. Redefine Your Wardrobe with The SM Store Fashion Sale From September 1 to 30, The SM Store at SM City Valenzuela and SM City Grand Central are serving up serious closet inspiration with the return of the Fashion Sale . Shoppers can score up to 50% off on select fashion items, making it the ultimate destination for early holiday wardrobe updates. SMAC and SMAC Prestige Cardholders, enjoy extra savings every Wednesday! Maximize your shopping experience with these exclusive perks: Extra 10% off on all fashion items with a minimum purchase of ₱3,000. Extra 15% off on all fashion items with a minimum purchase of ₱5,000. For ad...

40 Years of Negros Trade Fair: championing MSMEs partnered with SM Supermalls

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  Unveiled during the media launch, the official BÚTLAK video sweeps across Negros—its landscapes, landmarks, fashion, and artistry—bringing the island’s creative spirit to life. One afternoon at SM Aura was enough to show why generations of shoppers have made the Negros Trade Fair a much-awaited celebration. The Association of Negros Producers (ANP) , together with SM Supermalls , officially launched BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair with a preview that brought together the flavors, fashion, craftsmanship, stories, and creative spirit of Negros. From September 22 to 27, 2026 , the landmark anniversary edition will bring 178 brands from the Negros Island Region to the SMX Convention Center Aura . A Journey to Negros—Without Booking a Flight! One of the media launch’s most evocative moments was the unveiling of the official BÚTLAK video. Taking viewers through the places, flavors, craftsmanship, and stories of Negros, the film offered the kind of visual journey that could make an...

SM Job Fair celebrates its 500th anniversary and increases employment opportunities and future-ready skills.

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OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN REACH. Across SM malls nationwide, jobseekers are finding new ways to connect with jobs, skills, and brighter possibilities. For thousands of Filipinos, finding the right job begins with having the right opportunity within reach. SM Job Fair marked a major milestone while widening access to employment and skills development—from celebrating its 500th nationwide job fair and bringing SM Group employers directly to communities, to working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to connect technical-vocational training with careers. Together, these initiatives reflect SM Supermalls’ continuing commitment to make the journey from preparing for work to finding meaningful employment more accessible to Filipinos. 500 JOB FAIRS—AND COUNTING! On August 12, SM City Daet hosted the 500th SM Job Fair, marking an important milestone in SM Supermalls’ nationwide jobs advocacy. As of its 500th Job Fair, the program has connected around 330,000 jobse...

SM Supermalls adapts to the needs of the upcoming generation of consumers with strong performance and increased trust.

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  Mall operator sustains portfolio transformation reinforced with customer-obsessed strategy following strong H1 business performance   SM Supermalls delivered record revenues in the first half the year, expanding 8% to P41.8 billion from P38.6 billion. Its exceptional performance was driven by higher leasable space and tenant sign-ups, along with steady foot traffic.  Total gross leasable area grew 3 percent to 5.1 million square meters from 5.0 million square meters, while the number of tenants rose 4 percent to 23,174 from 22,192. Average daily foot traffic was steady at 3.7 million.   “Our growth reflects the enduring trust of our tenants and shoppers. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, they continue to find value in the variety of our offerings and the strong sense of community in our malls,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “This gives us confidence to keep investing in spaces and experiences that respond to their changing needs.” SM’s Transform...