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Take small steps for big change: SM Waste-Free Future illustrates doable actions for a cleaner, greener planet.

  Take small steps for big change: SM Waste-Free Future illustrates doable actions for a cleaner, greener planet.   MANILA, Philippines - Becoming part of the solution toward better waste management practices has been made easier by SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) with The SM Waste-Free Future (WFF) Manual.    Launched at SM’s first Sustainability Expo, the 17-page visual guide offers a simple and easy-to-follow resource on how everyone can engage with waste management touchpoints available in their most-loved SM Supermalls.    "The easiest way to adopt sustainable practices is a two-pronged approach," said SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability, Liza Silerio. "The first is building the avenues that make waste management accessible and easy to do. The second is ensuring that these are easy habits to build and practice in our daily lives.”    The manual combines text and visuals to enhance the "Learn - Practice ...
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Why More Filipino Families Are Choosing Online Education (OEd) for Senior High and Lifelong Learning

  As education continues to evolve in response to changing lifestyles, technology, and family priorities, more Filipino households are rethinking what quality learning looks like today. Increasingly, that conversation is leading parents and students to Online Education (OEd)— particularly for its Online Senior High School (SHS) and Short Courses, which have seen growing interest nationwide. For many, the shift is not simply about convenience. It reflects a deeper belief that education should adapt to the learner—not the other way around. Learning That Fits Real Life OEd students often describe their learning experience as more personal and empowering than traditional classroom setups. With fully online access to lessons, modules, and assessments, students are able to study at their own pace while managing other responsibilities at home. Senior High School learners, in particular, say the flexibility has allowed them to focus better, revisit lessons when needed, and develop stronger...

Mark Your Calendar for SM Supermalls’ 6th Annual International Women’s Day Summit

  Register to celebrate women’s vision and future at SM Supermalls  Actresses Bela Padilla and Gabbi Garcia headline SM Supermalls’ International Women’s Day Summit on March 6, 2026 MANILA, Philippines 26 February 2026— Reaffirming its commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, SM Supermalls will celebrate its 6th annual International Women’s Day (IWD) Summit, “The Future is Hers. Create. Lead. Thrive.” on March 6, 2026, 10 AM at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura. This year’s event will bring together inspiring and meaningful dialogues on women as drivers of digital transformation, mental health wellness, and business growth. Each conversation is thoughtfully designed to shed light on the challenges women face today and to celebrate their resilience and determination. Hosted by content creator and social media advocate Janina Vela, the Women’s Day Summit will feature panel discussions on mental health in the digital age, creativity, and technology, and the role of women in...

Make Your MOA Trip More Exciting: Check In and Swipe for Exclusive Deals and Rewards

If you’re attending this year’s Philippine International Pyromusical Competition at the Seaside Boulevard in SM Mall of Asia, you’re in for a maxed out treat. Not just from the all-out global showdown of world-class pyrotechnics, perfectly synced music, and explosion of colors—but from exclusive deals from SM Malls Online , too.  What better way to start the festivities than to shop and dine with a handful of special deals in tow, right? You can enjoy major discounts until March 31—and even win #aweSM prizes along the way.  What’s in store? Be on the lookout for exclusive deals of up to 50% off from participating brands on the SM Malls Online app and plan your visit to SM Mall Of Asia for a maxed-out day.  Check-in by redeeming at least one (1) deal from your chosen brand via the SM Malls Online app for a chance to play at the Check-in & Swipe Booth to score these winnings: SM Gift Certificates SM Malls Online Food Voucher Dining gift certificates  Pop Mart Bli...

AMA Education System (AMAES) Supports Nationwide Lab for All Program in Negros Occidental

Even as Bago City reeled from the effects of Typhoon Verbena, one thing remained unmistakably present: the quiet determination to serve. Against the backdrop of challenging weather and logistical hurdles, the AMA Education System (AMAES) pressed on with its commitment to community healthcare, joining the second leg of the nationwide Lab for All initiative in Negros Occidental. The medical mission, held in Bago City, reached more than 1,500 residents—many from vulnerable and underserved sectors—who lined up not just for treatment, but for reassurance and care. At the heart of the effort was the AMA School of Medicine, working alongside medical volunteers from AMA Computer College Bacolod. Physicians and medical students provided free consultations, basic diagnostic services, and immediate medical guidance—small yet crucial interventions that emphasized early detection and preventive care at a time when access to health services was especially limited. The a...

Feed Your Empty PET Bottles into SM’s New Green Recycling Machines.

GR Machines deployed in SM Malls nationwide set to make recycling easy, fun, and rewarding    Your empty PET bottles have somewhere better to go than landfills—and SM is taking them there. Through the newly-deployed Green Recycling Machines (GR Machines), SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) uses the nationwide reach of SM Supermalls to make sustainable action easy, accessible, and rewarding for mallgoers all over the country. "The GR Machines enrich the SM Group's existing waste management efforts under the SM Green Movement," said SM Supermalls President, Steven Tan. "Through the deployment of these machines, we hope to collaborate with our customers in caring for the environment by helping recycle PET bottles whenever they enter their most loved SM Supermalls." Each GR Machine can be operated with ease by any user and can accept PET bottles up to two liters. Together, the GR Machines nationwide can collectively hold up to 5,000 bottles in one collection cycle wh...