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For many Filipino women, education is often postponed—not for lack of ambition, but because of competing responsibilities. Work, family, and caregiving frequently take precedence, leaving little room for traditional schooling. Yet across the country and even beyond its borders, more women are finding ways to return to learning on their own terms through Online Education (OEd). Through its fully online programs, OEd has quietly become an option for working mothers, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and shift workers who want to continue their education without stepping away from their everyday roles. Learning Between Shifts, Childcare, and Workdays For working moms, the idea of going back to school can feel unrealistic. Between managing households and meeting professional demands, fixed class schedules are often impossible to commit to. OEd’s online format changes that equation by allowing learners to study at their own pace, at hours that fit their routines. Some women ...

Sam Bruce, Mika De Guzman, and Shaina Nitura on discipline and resilience in elite sport In high-level competition, toughness is rarely measured by volume or bravado. More often, it shows up in preparation, in restraint, and in the ability to stay composed when margins tighten and expectations rise. This Women’s Month, three Filipina athletes supported by Smart Sports competing in badminton, golf, and volleyball offer a clear picture of how that toughness is formed and sustained. Professional golfer Sam Bruce, top badminton player Mika De Guzman, and Queen Falcon Shaina Nitura operate in very different arenas, but their approach to competition reveals common ground: discipline over drama, process over impulse, and resilience under pressure. Consistency as a competitive edge In badminton, where rallies can stretch and decisions are made in seconds, control is everything. For Mika De Guzman -- 32nd SEA Games bronze medalist, Top 168 international, and 3x UAAP MVP in women’s badminton -- ...

In life, we want nothing more than REALNESS. We cling to those who show true signs of authenticity; we seek out those who are honest with themselves, and in return, we often do our best to stay true to our own honest selves. Sincerity is something we can all agree on, because when it comes to the best things in life, nothing beats the real ones. But be for real—authenticity these days? It’s somewhat hard to find. That’s why SM Supermalls is dedicated to giving you all the best new options to actualize the version of yourself that’s true to who you are. From moments to pause and reflect, to simply sipping on a few relaxing drinks, your most-loved mall has got it all for you—FRFR! Looking for REAL-axation? Ah, to be one with your true self… but honestly, where do you begin? Look no more, because finding your core starts with some REAL-axation. Nuat Thai When it’s time to truly unwind, the newest Nuat Thai at the Lower Ground Level of SM City Marikina offers a range of authentic Thai mas...

One community. One message. all malls. SM Supermalls stands proudly All for Down — reaffirming our commitment to inclusion, dignity, and belonging for the Down syndrome community nationwide. Together, we create spaces where everyone belongs to experience joy, wonder, and celebration. Center: SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, joins members of the Down syndrome community in enjoying the Pyro Musical Festival with SM Supermalls Senior Assistant Vice President for Regional Operations, Perkin O.So (in red) March 22, 2026 — Manila, Philippines — Across all SM Supermalls in the country, one message rang clear: SM is All for Down. In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares. The activation reaffirms SM’s long-standing commitment to becoming a truly inclusive Mall for All where every individual is welcomed, respected, and valued. Observed every 3/21 to symbolize the triplication ...

To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls.   Since its pioneering installation of solar panels over SM North EDSA in 2014, clean solar energy generated through SM is now large enough to power a city as large as Mabalacat, Pampanga or Mandaue, Cebu.     “The use of solar power enables SM Supermalls to elevate the service we provide to our customers by embedding sustainability into our daily operations,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “When Filipinos visit their most-loved SM malls, they are entering a space that actively helps preserve the environment through responsible resource management, reducing carbon emissions while ensuring more resources remain available for our surrounding communities.”   Maximizing space makes room for energy efficiency ...