Father’s Day is about more than finding the perfect gift. Sometimes, the best way to celebrate Dad is by spending quality time together and creating memories as a family. This weekend, malls across Metro Manila are going beyond the usual shopping promotions, offering everything from interactive...
SM Supermalls is bringing more giant-sized fun, immersive experiences, and memorable moments to communities across the Visayas and Palawan with the expansion of the SM Giant Squad to SM City Iloilo, SM City Roxas, SM City Bacolod, and SM City Puerto Princesa. As part of SM Supermalls '...
The best childhood memories happen in school. For 10 months out of a year, students spend most of their time studying their favorite subjects, joining extracurricular activities, and making friends. No matter how old they get, they’ll always carry these priceless moments with them. Seeing kids...
By Margaret Siytangco A few years ago, my husband and I unexpectedly found ourselves spending more time with the local “Star Wars” community. Actually, that 's not entirely true. What really happened was that we started attending more and more movie premieres because we 're both...
SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has nearly sold out its Balea Suites at the ₱3-billion Pico Terraces in Hamilo Coast and is on track to turn them over to buyers by the fourth quarter of 2027. Balea Suites is the second residential offering...
You’re now engaged. Congratulations, but what’s next? The usual step is to attend wedding fairs to meet suppliers, compare services, and gather ideas for the big day. But this can be quite overwhelming. This is precisely what Miel Villamor-Coronel hopes to change through Hitched Bridal Fair. ...
The world may be separated by water, distance, and language, but music has always had a remarkable way of bringing people together. We 've seen it happen in moments of joy and also in times of hardship. It transcends cultures and speaks to emotions through its rhythms and melodies. While...
Traditionally, the financial services industry has often been associated with sales figures, targets, performance metrics, and a fast paced environment. Building long term relationships was not always considered a primary focus. But over the years, businesses have increasingly recognized the value...
There’s something special about summer in the Philippines that makes everything feel alive and vibrant. The light lingers longer, the skies stretch endlessly blue, and weekends quickly fill with celebrations, from intimate garden ceremonies and seaside vows to city receptions that spill late into...
Megaworld Lifestyle Malls emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 Retail Asia Awards held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, earning four major recognitions across its mall destinations in the Philippines. Leading this year’s wins is Lucky Chinatown, which was named Mall of the Year in...
When travel becomes expensive and days become gloomy, many Manila-dwellers seek accommodations within the capital that provide a convenient escape and a break from the demands of everyday life. This is where Manila-based hotels truly shine, with their accessibility, quality facilities, and warm...
No family is ever truly prepared for loss. One moment, life feels steady and familiar, and in a snap, everything changes in ways no one could have imagined. For Mary Ann Bensal, that moment came on Nov. 21, 2019. Her husband died in a vehicular accident along Marcos Highway, leaving behind a...
