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PLDT Global, SM Cinema reach overseas Filipinos through Ramdam

  As businesses seek new avenues for growth beyond the domestic market, overseas Filipinos are emerging as an increasingly important consumer segment. Recognizing their influence on family spending, purchasing decisions, and everyday life back home, PLDT Global and SM Cinema are leveraging Ramdam, PLDT Global's audience engagement and digital advertising platform, to connect with Filipinos beyond the Philippines.  (L-R) PLDT Global Head of Consumer Ecosystem and Growth Jules Salonga and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Vice President for Cinema Marketing Myra Moñozca seal partnership for OFW initiatives. The collaboration marks one of the first major brand initiatives to use Ramdam to engage overseas Filipinos, highlighting how companies can extend customer engagement beyond domestic borders and into global Filipino communities. While they live and work abroad, they remain closely involved in supporting their families and influencing household decisions in the Philippines. This continu...

BIWIN Signs Multi-Year License with Acer, Will Further Extend Product Ranges of Personal Storage Memory

BIWIN, a global leader in flash storage and memory chip manufacturing, announces a major new multi-year official license agreement with Acer Incorporated. Building upon the success of their initial partnership established in 2020 , this extended agreement re-affirms BIWIN as Acer’s official license partner for the design, manufacturing, and global distribution of both Acer-branded and Predator-branded personal storage, DRAM, and memory cards solutions. BIWIN will continue to produce, innovate, and expand the comprehensive Acer and Predator memory and personal storage portfolio available worldwide via www.acerstorage.com and www.predatorstorage.com . The partnership leverages BIWIN’s deep engineering capabilities, chip packaging expertise, and state-of-the-art production facilities alongside Acer’s global brand presence. Elevating Higher-Performance Personal Storage and Memory Since its inception six years ago, the official license awarded to BIWIN has delivered an extensive range of ...

Online Education (OEd) Commencement 2026 Marks a New Chapter in Flexible Education

  AMA University Online Education (OEd) will hold its 2026 Commencement Exercises on October 26 , bringing together graduates from the Philippines and around the world in a celebration that reflects how flexible education has reshaped the traditional academic journey. The day begins with the Virtual Commencement at 10 a.m., followed by a Baccalaureate and Thanksgiving Mass at 12:15 p.m. at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, before culminating in the Face-to-face commencement at 3 p.m. at The Proscenium Theater, Rockwell Center in Makati City. This year , 550 students will graduate from OEd—250  face-to-face and 300 virtually —across Senior High School, undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs. More than three ceremonies taking place on the same day, the occasion reflects OEd's approach to education itself: giving students different ways to participate without losing the sense of a shared academic community. A graduating class beyond borde...

SM Supermalls Kicks Off the Christmas Season with Nationwide Tree-Lighting Celebrations

The countdown to Christmas begins October 16 in SM Megamall, bringing festive moments and holiday surprises to communities nationwide. The countdown to Christmas begins at SM Megamall! Get ready for the launch of Mega Holidays 2026 on October 16, as the mall prepares to welcome the most wonderful time of the year. MANILA, Philippines, 14th October 2026 – The most wonderful time of the year is almost here! Starting October 16, SM Supermalls will usher in the Christmas season with a series of tree-lighting celebrations nationwide, bringing families and friends together for the holiday traditions they look forward to year after year. From October 16 to 25, SM Supermalls from Luzon to Mindanao will unveil their Christmas centerpieces in a series of festive launches. Each celebration promises a holiday experience of its own, with lively performances, special appearances by Santa Claus, and the much-awaited countdown that will illuminate each mall’s Christmas tree. The designs and themes o...

New Ways to Satisfy Your Cravings at SM Supermalls in Visayas

  Iloilo foodies, your monthly food plans are about to get a whole lot more exciting! 😍 Whether you're the friend who always suggests trying a new restaurant or the one who takes forever to decide where  to eat, SM Supermalls has a fresh lineup of dining spots worth checking out this month. From Italian comfort food and Japanese favorites to juicy steaks, four well-loved restaurants are making their first appearance in Iloilo and Western Visayas at SM City Iloilo. 👀 Ready to update your must-visit list? Here are four new reasons to head to your nearest SM Supermall this month. George & Onnie’s Good food and great company go hand in hand at George & Onnie’s! Bringing its comforting Filipino favorites to the Visayas for the first time, this well-loved dining spot serves up hearty meals, familiar flavors, and dishes made for sharing. Soon to open at SM City Cebu, it’s a new go-to for family gatherings, casual catch-ups, and satisfying cravings. Cibo Craving pasta? Say...

SM Seaside City Unites Entertainment, Tourism, and Lifestyle in Cebu’s Most Ambitious Destination Estate

SM Seaside City Cebu anchors a growing destination estate in Cebu, bringing together diverse experiences across entertainment, tourism, sports, lifestyle, and business.  CEBU , Philippines, 9th October 2026 - Cebu continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for entertainment, tourism, business, and leisure, with your most-loved SM Seaside City Cebu at the center of an evolving destination estate that brings together some of the city’s biggest experiences. More than a retail destination, SM Seaside City Cebu is part of a wider ecosystem that brings entertainment, tourism, sports, dining, hospitality, business events, and lifestyle experiences together, creating more ways for Cebuanos and visitors to experience the city. From retail finds to active entertainment, SM Seaside City Cebu brings together a diverse mix of retail, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences.   At SM Seaside City Cebu , retail, dining, entertainment, and lifestyle experie...

SB19’s ‘Wakas At Simula’ Concert Film Comes To SM Cinema

  MANILA, Philippines, October 2026 — Fresh from being named Concert of the Year at the Filipino Music Awards 2026, SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale is set to bring one of the group’s biggest live events to the big screen, with screenings beginning October 7 in the Philippines via SM Cinemas and select international markets. Held on April 18 at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City, the sold-out Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale drew nearly 100,000 fans and marked the culmination of SB19’s concert trilogy. The landmark show brought together the group’s music, storytelling, choreography, and large-scale production for a finale that has since earned recognition as one of the year’s standout live events. Now, 1Z Entertainment and CJ 4DPLEX, together with SM Cinemas and SCREENX , bring the concert to cinemas through SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale . The concert film captures the scale, energy, and defining moments of the historic fi...