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This Christmas season, families have a brand-new place to explore and enjoy. Fantasy World, the newest premium indoor playground in the North Metro, has officially opened at SM Center Sangandaan, welcoming kids and kids at heart into a vibrant escape filled with color, energy, and nonstop fun. Located on the 3rd Level of SM Center Sangandaan, Fantasy World feels like stepping into a dazzling festive fantasy. The space is filled with intriguing attractions that light up the senses and create genuine joy. Every area is intended to make your visit unforgettable, from vibrant slides to enormous trampolines, a gentle and calming sand pool, and secure soft play areas for younger children. It is clean, bright, family friendly, and created for parents and children who want a safe and happy space to play. Whether you're bringing toddlers, teens, or the entire barkada of cousins, the whole place invites you to move, laugh, and enjoy the season together. With Christmas break just around the ...

SM City Grand Central commemorated the National Bike Day with a spectacular celebration that put young bikers at the center of the drive toward a greener, healthier future. Sixty-eight children aged 5 to 10 from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela joined the Kid’s Push Bike Ride, a fun and instructive activity encouraging safe cycling and sustainable mobility. The event, part of SM Supermalls’ nationwide Bike Day celebration, highlighted the importance of cycling as a culture of care. Young participants learned bike basics, practiced on a mini obstacle course, and took part in helmet and safety check demonstrations designed to build confidence and awareness at an early age. Parents and guardians cheered on the kids as the mall transformed into a hub of active play and environmental advocacy. SM City Grand Central was selected as one of the flagship venues based on the SM Bicycle Count Traffic Report , which identified it as among the top malls with the highest volume of cyclis...

  For many Pinoy Netizens, Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year. It is the season for long-awaited grand reunions, when families and friends finally come together after months or even years apart. It’s one of the most cherished traditions in the country. But not everyone is privileged to make these gatherings happen. Some spend the holidays away from their families, missing out on the joy of being together. This year, McDonald’s Philippines hopes to bridge that gap by giving select groups a chance to celebrate for free. Dubbed “Grand Reunion at McDo,” this nationwide holiday initiative will transform select McDonald’s Party Rooms into festive spaces for meaningful reunions with families or friends, which is happening simultaneously across the country, bringing the warmth of the season back to those who need it most. “By creating spaces where groups can once again gather meaningfully, McDonald’s taps directly into the Filipino cultural values of pagsasam...

Confidence starts with bright, healthy skin. Between work, errands, family, friends, and the flurry of the upcoming holidays, our schedules are packed - yet our skin deserves to stay bright and radiant through it all. Because even on the busiest days, confidence shouldn’t take a back seat. That’s why Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance partnered with SoFA Design Institute for its 2025 Graduation Show, where models, designers, and artists balanced packed schedules yet still took the runway with confidence and radiance. The collaboration celebrated creativity, courage, and individuality in full color, spotlighting the next visionaries of Filipino fashion while reminding us that confidence isn’t just about what we wear — it begins with the self, and with skin that looks and feels its healthiest. As the runway came alive with personal stories and self-expression, Cetaphil Bright Healthy Radiance stood beside them, championing radiance that feels as good as it looks; not only under the spotlig...

Haier Philippines successfully staged its inaugural Haier Half Marathon 2025, gathering 2,500 runners, families, fitness groups, and partner organizations for a vibrant celebration of wellness and community service. More than just a sporting event, the marathon highlighted Haier’s commitment to promoting active lifestyles while extending meaningful support to local running communities. This year’s run championed a special cause through Haier’s CSR initiative for the Father Saturnino Home for the Elderly. As part of its advocacy on community care, Haier will provide essential goods and food supplies to help sustain the daily needs of the senior residents. The initiative reflects Haier’s belief that true innovation is most impactful when it uplifts lives, especially those in vulnerable sectors. The event featured 21K, 10K, and 5K race categories, encouraging participants of all skill levels to push their limits and enjoy a safe, well-managed route supported by hydration stations, medical...

  MANILA, Philippines—During the Holidays, everything feels a little bit more special - — from the lights and music to every shared meal.This season, McDonald’s Philippines is bringing the same warmth to every salo-salo by adding an extra sprinkling of happiness with its new Honey Butter Chicken McDo. Available starting November 17, this limited-time offering can be made even better by adding their choice of Garlic Parmesan or Snow Cheese Powder on the Much Pinasarap Chicken McDo. They’re perfect additions to every Christmas table, bringing family and friends together to share special flavors made for the most special season! “There’s something about Christmas that brings out the happiest side of every Filipino—and that’s exactly what we wanted to capture in every bite,” said Ada Lazaro, McDonald’s Philippines Chief Marketing Officer. “With the new Honey Butter Chicken McDo and McFlurry® White Choco Cereal, as well as the McFlurry® Matcha with OREO® we launched earlier this year, w...

The holidays have a way of reminding us what truly matters — those quiet mornings filled with light, the laughter that lingers long after dinner, and the comforting spaces that feel like a warm embrace. This season, OUR HOME captures that spirit through the Holiday 2025 Collection — a celebration of warmth, beauty, and togetherness in every details within our home. A retreat from the rush, where your holiday home awaits. From cosy sofas by the tree to softly lit corners that capture the wonders of the season, every texture, every tone, and every touch of green invites you to slow down — to surround yourself with comfort that feels both personal and timeless. The green story speaks of calm and renewal: a modern sanctuary inspired by nature, where simplicity and serenity take centre stage. Then comes the feeling of being back home for the holidays — wrapped in the richness of red. Bold, joyful, and full of heart, this palette of deep crimson, berry, and wine brings warmth and vibrancy to...

  Hanabishi Baby Shield Desk Fan When it comes to your family’s comfort and safety, Hanabishi Appliances is a brand you can always trust. Staying true to its commitment of creating practical household solutions, it has launched new cooling solutions -- the Hanabishi Baby Shield Fans and Hanabishi Mosquito Repel Fans. “Like all the products we manufacture, the Hanabishi Baby Shield Fans and Hanabishi Mosquito Repel Fans are designed with Filipino families in mind. We want to make your everyday living less stressful and more enjoyable at home,” said Cherish Ong-Chua, VP for Finance and Marketing of Hanabishi Appliances. Safe and Gentle Cooling for the Home Hanabishi Mosquito Repel Stand Fan The Hanabishi Baby Shield Fans are available in two variants: a desk fan and a stand fan, and are perfect for both modern home spaces as well as kids’ rooms and nurseries. They have safety-first features like mesh fan grills and thermal fuse-protected motors for worry-free use.   Th...

  Horror fans, it’s that time of the year again — Sine Sindak: Ika-6 na Kabanata is back, and it’s bigger, bloodier, and scarier than ever! Starting October 29, SM Cinema in Grand Central, Sangandaan, and Valenzuela is turning into your ultimate horror hangout. So, grab your barkada, hold on to your popcorn, and prepare for a full-blown fright marathon that’ll have you screaming, and gasping all at once. Now on its 6th year, Sine Sindak is serving next-level horror — from ghostly hauntings and demonic possessions to slashers that’ll make you check under your bed twice.  This year’s hair-raising selection includes 6 must-see horrors like: 🎬 Hidden in the Dark  🎬 The Fetus 🎬 Near Death  🎬 No Tears in Hell  🎬 Push  🎬 1978 Choose your scare level! Grab a Single Pass for just Php 150 or go for the All-Day Pass at Php 300 for a non-stop heart-stopping terror. Gather your bravest friends and family for an unforgettable movie marathon filled with jumps, gasps...

  Christmas came early in the North Metro as SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan unveiled their awe-inspiring holiday centerpieces, each glowing with the warmth of love, unity, and wonder that define the Filipino Christmas. Every light, ribbon, and tune in the malls—from Caloocan to Valenzuela—told a tale of unity, transforming them into magical wonderlands. Through stunning decorations, enchanted attractions, and endearing performances, SM malls in Grand Central, Valenzuela, and Sangandaan allow families to rediscover the joy of Christmas. The malls are anchored by the iconic Grand Holiday Red Ribbon, a symbol that united all three launches. At SM City Grand Central, Christmas took on a grand new form through the Grand Central Yuletide, a multi-sensory celebration that turned every level into a chapter of a festive Christmas storybook. The towering Grand Yuletide Christmas Tree, wrapped in a magnificent red ribbon, stood as a beacon of hope and ...

  Tanduay brought out its premium rums and treated attendees to creative collaborations and gashapon prizes at its recent participation in Whisky Live Manila 2025 held at the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City. “We wanted to bring new experiences to this year’s event by highlighting our soon-to-be-available Reserve Rums. We gave attendees a teaser of Tanduay’s latest premium products, and they were both well-received. Those who had a taste of the rums were impressed with its flavor and good quality,” said Roy Kristoffer Sumang, International Business Development Manager of Tanduay. Tanduay’s Reserve Rums Series includes the Tanduay Reserve Rum - 10 Years, and the Tanduay Reserve Rum - Overproof. Like all of Tanduay’s products, they are made with high quality sugarcane.  All Tanduay products are proudly Philippine-made. Definitely , This is not the first time that Tanduay has participated in Whisky Live Manila, which is considered as the biggest premiere whisky e...

  Kapuso Stars test new All-Angle Water-Resistant HONOR X7d, lead HONOR Experience Store Openings Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines continues to expand its retail footprint with the grand opening of its newest HONOR Experience Stores in SM City La Union and SM City Olongapo, perfectly timed with the nationwide availability of its newest All-Angle Water-Resistant smartphone — the HONOR X7d.  Adding star power to the celebrations were GMA Kapuso celebrities Lianne Valentin and Sean Lucas, who joined HONOR Executives, partner dealers from Fonerange and PCC Zone, and SM Mall Management to mark this exciting milestone for the brand.  “The day has come for our HONOR stars and fans to get their hands on our newest water-resistant AI smartphone, the HONOR X7d. We are truly grateful to our HONOR community from La Union and Olongapo for their unwavering support and love for the brand. This celebration is a testament to HONOR’s promise to bring the HONOR...