PASAY CITY, Philippines, April 2026 — SM Supermalls marked the first anniversary of SM Active Hub with a nationwide activation across its malls, transforming them into the largest playground in the country and the biggest shared space for movement in one synchronized day. Launched a year ago, SM...
Fashion is something that goes beyond just covering the body. It is a tool for self-expression, enhancing one’s natural features, and giving someone a boost of confidence. In some cases, however, it becomes something many dread—and it is not just about the pieces, but also the pressure to...
SM Supermalls’ bike initiative, launched during the pandemic, has become a nationwide active mobility system and won 36 recognitions at the 2025 Mobility Awards for promoting safe and accessible cycling across its properties. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) recognized SM Supermalls with...
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mary Joy Tabal, the country’s first-ever Filipina marathoner to compete in the Olympics, has found a new purpose in life: to share her knowledge to aspiring athletes who dream of becoming achievers someday. Champion marathoner Mary Joy Tabal Tabal defied odds and...
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Continuing to honor its commitment of helping the country’s grassroots programs, MILO Philippines officially launched the 2025 Active Pilipinas here at the Mandaue Central City School Saturday, Feb. 1. Jamie Lim, from left, POC's Nikko Huelgas, DepEd's Miguel Mantaring,...
Story By Sean Uy Bomping Business and Lifestyle Writer, Metro Promo Concepts Corp. Offering eye-catching views of Taal Lake, Active Group Inc.'s Mozzafiato Lakeside Community shows how we can live in harmony with nature. The company has five decades of experience in building homes, communities,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is seeking more budget for the construction of more secured bike lanes in the country amid the government’s efforts to promote active transport. DOTr Secretary Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Andy Ortega said the...
President Marcos revealed that he had brought Benjamin Diokno to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) as he thanked him for his service as former secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF). Marcos said this as he officially announced that former senator Ralph Recto would take over the DOF on...
OF SUBSTANCE AND SPIRIT Let me share an edited version of what we sent out through GlobalSource Partners as principal advisor for the Philippines last week. This is about President Marcos’ Executive Order (EO) No. 49 which established the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Sermon on the Mount has often been referred as the Magna Carta of Christianity; it contains the core of the Gospel message. One who practices these teachings of the Lord is called “blessed” or “fortunate.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church (n 1968) declares: “The...
The Department of Health (DOH) logged 136 new Covid-19 cases on Sept. 18, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country to 4,112,799. Manila Bulletin Meanwhile, DOH said there were no new Covid-19-related deaths recorded, maintaining the fatality rate at 1.6 percent. Based on the data,...
By NIKOLE JAVIER The Milo National Marathon is set to return for its 44th edition as online registration officially kicked off on Feb. 3. After three years of inactivity due to the pandemic’s restrictions, the longest-running marathon in the country will be coming back on Mar. 26 at the SM Mall...