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Sun‑Powered Spaces: How SM Is Transforming Malls into Energy Hubs

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   To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls. Since its pioneering installation of solar panels over SM North EDSA in 2014, clean solar energy generated through SM is now large enough to power a city as large as Mabalacat, Pampanga or Mandaue, Cebu.   “The use of solar power enables SM Supermalls to elevate the service we provide to our customers by embedding sustainability into our daily operations,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “When Filipinos visit their most-loved SM malls, they are entering a space that actively helps preserve the environment through responsible resource management, reducing carbon emissions while ensuring more resources remain available for our surrounding communities.”     Maximizing space makes room for energy effic...

Take Your Malling Experience to the MAX with all the Best New Firsts in Cebu at SM Supermalls

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   We all want the best for ourselves, and we’ll do whatever it takes to get it. We wanna look good, feel good, and be our absolute best, all the time. We want every experience that takes us to the MAX! Good news: SM Supermalls has you covered. From fashion fits to foodie spots that hit different, here are all the new ways you can max-out your malling experience with your most-loved mall in Cebu City! STEP 1: Stylemaxxing – Get in your best fit It all starts with what you wear. Does it fit? Is it swag? More importantly, does it make you appreciate yourself more? Anothersole  A first in Cebu, this Singaporean footwear brand is where fashion meets sustainability. Known for its eco‑conscious, leather laced-up flats and sandals, Anothersole in SM Seaside City Cebu’s Upper Ground Level, City Wing, is a globally-renowned brand that’s sure to bring casual comfort and everyday wearability to your elegant fits, while keeping conscious fashion at a maximum level of simplicity. Char...

SM Supermalls Delivers a Maxed Out Race Weekend with 32,000 Runners

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  SM2SM run now on its 14th year where runners race from SM Seaside and SM City Cebu SM Supermalls strengthened its position as one of the country’s premier running destinations as more than 32,000 runners filled two major race events in Cebu and SM Mall of Asia this weekend. From large scale road races to women led running communities, SM spaces transformed into vibrant race venues where runners gathered to compete, celebrate milestones, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. As running continues to surge across the Philippines, many runners now look for venues that offer safe routes, accessible locations, and strong community support. Across its nationwide network, SM Supermalls has become a natural hub for runners, hosting major race events while providing everyday spaces where communities can train and grow. Today, this ecosystem spans 24 malls with dedicated running paths, supports 45 active running clubs, and has mounted 55 running events to date, reinforcing SM Supermalls’ pos...

DTI and SM Supermalls Strengthen Partnership to Help MSMEs Scale

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   “Apatnapu’t dalawa kaming kababaihan sa aming barangay na dati ay walang hanapbuhay. Sa tulong ng aming kooperatiba at ng DTI, nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataong kumita. Lalo na kapag nandito kami sa SM Supermalls—mas dumadami ang aming bulk orders.” —  Elsie Balidiong , Salngan Livelihood Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Oton, Iloilo The 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair, which brought together MSMEs, institutional buyers, and consumers in a highly accessible, high-engagement setting that transformed commerce into a shared public experience, came to an end at SM Megamall after five days of showcasing Filipino enterprise, creativity, and resilience. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque and DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Bautista together with Embassy Officials and stakeholders mark the opening of the DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair 2026, highlighting how accessible platforms like SM Supermalls help bring national initiatives closer to the public DTI Key Officials...

WE ATE THAT! Best New Eats in the Metro at SM Supermalls

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  You can tell it’s good when you know it is. Additionally, SM is here to provide us with the best culinary experiences in the Metro when it comes to recently released cuisine recommendations. Prepare to eat in your favorite mall as we highlight new restaurants that are sure to fulfill your appetite and make you exclaim, “Girl, we ate that!”. It’s giving OG eats from Japan Nothing beats the real ones! So, when it comes to Japanese flavors, we crave nothing but authenticity. Kaiju Ramen Serving authentic Japanese ramen, the soon-to-open Kaiju Ramen offers broths and noodles that hit just right. Their tonkotsu and shoyu bowls? Absolutely  ate.  First in the PH, every bite is a moment of pure, slurp‑worthy satisfaction at Level 5, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall. Yappari It’s giving classic. It’s giving rich. It’s giving TASTE! Known for its premium steak offerings, this new Japanese restaurant in Upper Ground, SM Southmall, turns every slice into celebration. Slayin’ the sof...

Take small steps for big change: SM Waste-Free Future illustrates doable actions for a cleaner, greener planet

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  The SM Waste-Free Future (WFF) Manual from SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has made it easier to contribute to the answer for improved waste management practices. The 17-page visual guide, which was introduced during SM’s first Sustainability Expo, provides a straightforward and user-friendly resource on how anybody may interact with waste management touchpoints found at their favorite SM Supermalls. “The easiest way to adopt sustainable practices is a two-pronged approach,”  said SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability, Liza Silerio.  “The first is building the avenues that make waste management accessible and easy to do. The second is ensuring that these are easy habits to build and practice in our daily lives.” The manual combines text and visuals to enhance the “Learn – Practice – Champion” workflow, a three-step approach to make these practices easy to adapt and eventually pass on, with additional green tips and trivia.  Unde...

Women Entrepreneurs Shine at SM Supermalls this Women’s Month

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   Successful Women Strong Network event launched at SM Lanang showcasing women-led MSMEs. L-R: Irene Boey Lin Fong,  Chairperson of AWEN Singapore, Toukta Chounramany, Focal Point of AWEN Laos, Rhoda Caliwaran, Chairperson of  WomenBizPH, Maika Nurhayati, Focal Point of AWEN Indonesia, Baby Montemayor, Trustee of Women Biz PH Davao, Mylene  Abiva, Trustee of WomenBizPH, Mr. Lin Fong and Russel Aldaba, SAVP for Marketing in Mindanao of SM Supermalls. Women-led businesses took center stage as the WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully opened at SM Lanang Premier from March 12–14, celebrating the creativity,resilience, and growing impact of Filipina micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Organized by WomenBizPH in partnership with SM Supermalls, the three-day trade fair brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs showcasing a vibrant mix of proudly local products—from artisanal pastries and handcrafted accessories to healthy snacks, woven apparel, delicacies...