Egg Hunts, Parades, and More: Easter Comes Alive at SM Supermalls

OLONGAPO CITY | April 4, 2026 — This Easter, SM Supermalls transforms into a vibrant playground filled with egg hunts, parades, and colorful photo spots until April 5. Whether you’re bringing the kids or planning a fun day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy to the max. Expect a full lineup of activities, from… Read More Egg Hunts, Parades, and More: Easter Comes Alive at SM Supermalls

GCash urges vigilance against online scams and fraud this Holy Week

THE country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, GCash, is reminding users to stay vigilant and take simple yet meaningful steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud this Holy Week. As more users go online, GCash encourages everyone to remain vigilant—particularly against scams that take advantage of vulnerable users, as well as government subsidy payouts, such as… Read More GCash urges vigilance against online scams and fraud this Holy Week

Specialized ‘pharma-ecozones’ eyed in Clark Freeport

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 1, 2026 CLARK FREEPORT — State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has teamed up with government-owned Philippine Pharma Procurement, Inc. (PPPI) to develop new ecozones here in a bid to create a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and life sciences in the country. A memorandum of agreement signed by… Read More Specialized ‘pharma-ecozones’ eyed in Clark Freeport

SM celebrates Women’s Month by moving conversation into meaningful action

IN line with the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” SM Supermalls celebrated Women’s Month 2026 through a series of collaborative initiatives that sought to elevate conversations on matters that affect women into meaningful actions. Through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares, and in partnership with United Nations Philippines, the Philippine… Read More SM celebrates Women’s Month by moving conversation into meaningful action

GCash expands retail digital integration with Lawson chain to over 200 branches in the Philippines

BUILDING on a foundation of shared innovation, Japanese convenience store chain, Lawson Philippines, and GCash, the country’s #1 digital finance super app, are strengthening their long-standing partnership to further digitalize the local retail landscape. By expanding their seamless digital integration to all Lawson branches nationwide, the two brands continue to grow together, ensuring that more… Read More GCash expands retail digital integration with Lawson chain to over 200 branches in the Philippines

Cebu Pacific caps 30th anniversary month with PHP88 Blowout Sale

CEBU Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, wraps up its 30th anniversary month celebration on a high note as it rolls out another round of the Super Seat Fest, with up to 750,000 seats on sale to give travelers more opportunities to score the lowest guaranteed fares for their dream vacations. From March 27… Read More Cebu Pacific caps 30th anniversary month with PHP88 Blowout Sale

SM STANDS ALL FOR DOWN: ALL SM MALLS UNITE NATIONWIDE FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

ACROSS all SM Supermalls in the country, one message rang clear: SM is All for Down. In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), SM mounted a unified, nationwide activation through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, SM Cares. The activation reaffirms SM’s long-standing commitment to becoming a truly inclusive Mall for All where every… Read More SM STANDS ALL FOR DOWN: ALL SM MALLS UNITE NATIONWIDE FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY

BDO wins Gold Anvil for ‘Best Use of Influencer Marketing’

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 10, 2026 BDO Unibank, a member of the SM Group, clinched the Gold Anvil Award for Best Use of Influencer Marketing Category, besting more than 170 companies that vied for the honor in the recent 61st Anvil Awards. The Anvil Awards, organized by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines… Read More BDO wins Gold Anvil for ‘Best Use of Influencer Marketing’

DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City

RECOGNIZING the potential of sports as a key driver of tourism and economic growth, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) have joined forces to strengthen sports tourism promotion in New Clark City and its world-class sports facilities.  Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and BCDA President and Chief Executive… Read More DOT, BCDA energize sports tourism in New Clark City

Converge Global Business clinches ‘B2B Client Initiative of the Year’ at 2026 Asian Telecom Awards

MANILA, Philippines (March 9, 2026) — Converge Global Business, the corporate and large enterprise unit of leading fixed broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. (Converge), has been honored with the B2B Client Initiative of the Year – Philippines at the prestigious Asian Telecom Awards 2026. Recognized for its Elevating Connections series, this initiative… Read More Converge Global Business clinches ‘B2B Client Initiative of the Year’ at 2026 Asian Telecom Awards