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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...

  A new generation of travelers is changing the way people experience the Philippines. They are looking beyond simply where to stay and considering how easily they can travel, how welcome they feel, what experiences they can discover, and how their choices affect the places they visit. At Philippine Travel Mart 2026, Megaworld Global Hotels & Resorts (MGHR) is putting greater focus on these emerging travelers by making Philippine destinations more accessible, inclusive, connected, and meaningful to experience. Happening from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, this year’s Philippine Travel Mart carries the theme “Nurturing Nextgen Tourism: Discover the Philippines.” The event encourages Filipinos to explore more of the country while responding to the changing expectations of the next generation. “Philippine Travel Mart gives us an opportunity to bring our destinations and offers closer to Filipino travelers, particularly the next generation who a...