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  AMA Education System, led by Founder and Chairman Emeritus Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz V, moves beyond its role as PPCRV’s IT partner to become home to the command center for the historic BARMM Parliamentary Elections. FROM PROVIDING TECHNOLOGY TO BECOMING THE NERVE CENTER For more than four decades, AMA Education System (AMAES) has built its name around technology and education. This September, that expertise takes on a distinctly civic purpose. As voters take part in the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) , an AMA facility will serve as the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) Command Center , supporting the independent monitoring of the vote. Housed at the AMA School of Medicine Annex Building along South Super Highway in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City, the command center marks a significant expansion of AMA’s longstanding partnership with PPCRV. It also reflects the vision of Dr. Amable R. Aguiluz ...

Your most-loved ambient and relaxing spaces at SM are getting a glow up, with a new indoor garden concept sprouting in the luxurious South. From Nuvali’s one-hectare indoor garden to the reimagined Sky Garden at SM North EDSA and SM Megamall, and the SM Mall of Asia Sky Park, SM is changing what spending a day at the mall can feel like. A new face to familiar favorites Part of SM’s exciting mall transformations is curating spaces that give mallgoers lush environments where they can pause, unwind, and rest with its latest innovative green space and leisure park planted at the very top of the SM Mall of Asia. With the opening of the MOA Sky , SM ushered in a new era of world-class experiences through an innovative in-mall destination blending the best of relaxing and serene spaces, activity spots, and dynamic cultural zones. MOA Sky is home to the country’s only FIFA-grade football pitch flanked by the MOA Amphitheatre and MOA Sanctuary on one side facing the MOA globe, and the MOA Paw P...

 For its second edition, MNL Fashion Week returns to SM Aura, bringing together Filipino designers whose distinct perspectives continue to shape the country’s evolving fashion landscape. Filipino fashion took center stage once again as MNL Fashion Week 2026 returned to SM Aura from September 3 to 6, bringing together a new generation of designers and established creative voices for four days of runway presentations. More than a showcase of clothes, the second edition reflected the many ways Filipino designers are telling stories through fashion. From nature and nostalgia to identity, personal experiences, and the everyday Filipino lifestyle, the collections offered different perspectives on what contemporary Philippine fashion can be. The lineup brought together Yong Studio, Charlotte Folk, Randolf, Proudrace, Antonina, nicolò, HA.MÜ, Lorico, Kill Joy Studios, Lilah Roché, and Yana Kalaw Studios, with JAG joining the Young Designers presentation. A Runway of Different Stories nicol...

There are places where beautiful objects are displayed, and then there are spaces that invite us to imagine an entirely more beautiful way of living. On September 3, The Living Atelier opened its doors at Twenty-Four Seven McKinley, bringing together the finest expressions of furniture, fashion, design, and craftsmanship in an elegant celebration of artful living. Presented by B&B Italia and Ethan Allen , the four-day experience gathered a distinguished community of designers, creatives, design enthusiasts, and tastemakers for an intimate showcase where interiors and fashion met in unexpected and inspiring ways. Adding to the allure was an impressive roster of participating designers and brands, including Alta Home, Arnel Papa, Atelier Carlene, Fine Bone, Flabelus, J.Lloren Editions, Jor-el Espina, Ken Samudio, Marana Tha, Mele + Marie, Melecio, Paperbound, Sari Lazaro, S.C. Vizcarra, Sofia Yulo Fine Jewelry, SPRUCE, Studio IF, and Zarah Juan . Together, they offered a thoughtful ...

  Mall operator sustains portfolio transformation reinforced with customer-obsessed strategy following strong H1 business performance   MANILA , Philippines, September 1, 2026 — 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 respon...

Filipino moviegoers can experience DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island in bigger and more immersive ways as SM Cinema brings the highly anticipated animated adventure to its cinemas nationwide beginning September 23, 2026. Rooted in Filipino mythology and culture, Forgotten Island offers a fitting showcase of what audiences can experience at SM Cinema, where every movie trip can be a maxed out experience. With cinemas at your most loved malls and a range of viewing formats, SM Cinema gives moviegoers more ways to enjoy the films they love, from sharing the latest releases with family and friends to choosing a more premium and immersive way to watch. Forgotten Island follows lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, whose final night together takes an unexpected turn when they are transported to Nakali, a mystical island filled with creatures inspired by the Filipino folklore they grew up hearing from their families. Their journey home forces them to confront a difficult choice that coul...