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A new era of intimate luxury experiences arrives in Manila as The Amenity Studio partners with Conrad Manila to unveil “The Suite Experience,” an exclusive holiday showcase set inside the hotel’s prestigious Presidential Suite. Designed for tastemakers, and discerning guests, The Suite Experience marks the official introduction of the Hermès Hôtelier Collection in the Philippines, curated and distributed by The Amenity Studio. A New Luxury Venture Rooted in Hotel Expertise The Amenity Studio, led by entrepreneur Michelle Garcia-Arce, brings to the country an exceptional portfolio of Hermès hotel amenities and fine fragrances. Beyond her leadership of Storytellers PR & Marketing, Michelle’s career foundation includes a notable stint as a hotelier at a five-star Marriott property — a background that shaped her deep understanding of hospitality standards, guest experience, and luxury service. “It feels like coming full circle,” Michelle shares. “Having worked in a five-star hotel earl...

From left to right: Rona May Cadelino (Associate, CSR) Sharlene Mae Tabañar (Manager, Administration) Jackson Digno (Senior Manager, Human Resources) Marivic Acuyong (Manager, CSR) Francis Miel Dilig (Associate, CSR) [MANILA, PHILIPPINES – 4 December 2025] – Vena Energy, a leading green energy solutions company in the Asia-Pacific region, was recently recognized at the prestigious AmCham Philippines 2025 Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards. The company, through its entity, Helios Solar Energy Corp. (HSEC), was honored with the Bronze Award in the highly competitive Community Impact & Civic Engagement category for its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Program. Presented by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, this award underscores Vena Energy’s strong belief that its role extends beyond clean energy production to encompass holistic sustainable development within its host communities. The Impact of Clean Water and Sanitation ...

    Entrepreneurs and partners gather at the MSME Summit 2025 hosted by Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines in partnership with SM Supermalls at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia.   Pasay City, November 12, 2025 — Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, in partnership with SM Supermalls, welcomed entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to the MSME Summit 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event showcased the shared commitment of Jobstreet and SM Supermalls to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and foster sustainable growth for the nation’s backbone industries. Ms. Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, highlighted the summit’s goal: supporting MSMEs as a driving force of the Philippine economy. “SM aims to be a partner in every MSME’s success story.” Joaquin L. San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing of SM Supermalls, reinforces SM’s commitment to supporting Filipino entrepreneurs as he de...

  Life’s more fun when you have more access to discovering new things. From small errands to bigger adventures, you get to enjoy the best of living when you continue to expand the things you love! SM Supermalls brings a new era of firsts to explore and discover, with exciting brands heading your way—now closer than ever, right here in Cebu. With SM Supermalls, you no longer have to travel across regions, because the best experiences are now within reach.   Sweet & Savory at SM City Cebu Craving for some authentic Japanese food experience? Check out the newly opened YAYOI —savor the taste of traditional Japanese Teishoku, offering a completely satisfying set meal of main entrée, steamed rice, miso soup, and seasonal sides.   Lookout for these food spots heading your way this May, serving food items you’ll love closer to you: ●       Manam —a celebrated Filipino bistro offering both classic and modern interpretations of tradi...

     This month marks a new chapter for Davao as SM Supermalls welcomes a bold new era with evolving finds just for you.   SM City Davao, the first and largest SM mall in Mindanao, opens its Expansion Building bringing fresh urban experiences for every Davaoeño. From Insta-worthy dining scenes to stylish hangouts, every spot is designed to be pure feed goals.   With over 120,000 sqm of added space, this is more than an expansion—it’s an evolving destination made for shopping, style, and leisure to come together in ways you’ve never seen before. All to show that here at SM Supermalls, we truly got it all for you.         Dining Hotspots Ready to Serve You Hungry? You’re in for a culinary treat as we bring you a lineup of handpicked restaurants serving everything from casual fine dining to comforting Filipino classics and bold Singaporean flavors.     ●       Brique - If th...

  Cebuana Lhuillier has officially named Zacarias Mansing Jr., a passionate literacy and disability inclusion advocate, as the 2025 Happiest Pinoy. His remarkable journey of transforming personal adversity into a nationwide mission for children’s literacy resonated deeply across the country. Selected from more than 500,000 entries, his win marks one of the most extraordinary achievements in the history of Cebuana Lhuillier’s pioneering advocacy. The awarding ceremony, held last December 2 at Dusit Thani Manila, highlighted the depth and diversity of this year’s competition. Zacarias first emerged as one of the ten national category winners before advancing to the final round, where he stood alongside inspiring finalists representing youth and senior citizens, entrepreneurs, persons with disabilities, OFWs, members of the workforce, the LGBTQ+ community, creatives, indigenous peoples, and Cebuana Lhuillier clients. A distinguished panel of judges—comprising public servants, med...

Manila, Philippines — At SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) , water stewardship has come a long way since its early initiatives. As part of its environmental sustainability strategy, the programmatic Water for Tomorrow campaign looks beyond water recycling and efficient water management. For SM Supermalls, this urgent call to action to protect and preserve a valuable resource makes any large-scale investment in water security a sound opportunity to do good for both people and planet.   SM Southmall in the late 90’s. Located in the water-challenged area of Las Pinas, the mall was the first to have a sewage treatment plant (STP) for water recycling. It opened to the public in 1995, followed by SM Bacoor in 1997, saving a significant volume of water otherwise used for flushing.   Amplified impact With 89 malls nationwide, SM Supermalls high-impact yet practical water management systems and circularity practices build long-term capacity for future water disruptio...