Because teddy bears still remain an iconic Christmas gift, SM Malls in Grand Central, Sangandaan, and Valenzuela invite shoppers to play Santa and send love to the less fortunate kids with their SM Bears of Joy campaign.

This year, SM is excited to introduce the 2023 BPOP Bears of Joy, inspired by the vibrant worlds of KPop and PPop. These adorable plushies come in four unique designs, collectively known as the BPop Squad 2023, featuring characters like Eya (the rapper), Bin (the dancer), Rina (the leader), and Ace (the vocalist).

What sets this campaign apart is the unwavering commitment to giving back. With each Bears of Joy purchase, shoppers not only gain an adorable companion but also play a pivotal role in making children’s Christmas special. Shoppers can buy a pair of toy bears, where one goes to the customer and the other is left for donation. All collected toy bears will be donated to SM’s chosen beneficiaries. These beneficiaries range from orphanages, child community centers, or related non-government organization.

Get ready to spread joy on November 15, 2023, as the Bears of Joy become available at designated booths in SM City Grand Central, SM Center Sangandaan, and SM City Valenzuela.

This heartwarming initiative is a collaborative effort between SM Cares, Toy Kingdom, and SM Supermalls, reflecting the true essence of the Christmas season.

Make this holiday season extra special by sharing the gift of warmth and joy with children in need through SM Bears of Joy!

The SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was the venue of the 21st-anniversary celebration of CHILD Haus, an institution founded by ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes to be a bastion of hope for children stricken by cancer. Throughout its history, one consistent major supporter of the establishment has been the Sy family – in its early years, Henry ‘Tatang’ Sy, Sr., and over the last decade, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy continuing the tradition established by his father.

CHILD Haus founder ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy (center) celebrate the institution’s 21st anniversary with the CHILD Haus beneficiaries.

Leading the event were Mr. Sy and ‘Mader’ Ricky, and several individuals and companies who, over the years, have contributed to the well-being of CHILD Haus were invited. Many children, who have been ‘adopted’ by CHILD Haus and now call it home, were also in attendance. The media was present as well, recognizing how establishments like CHILD Haus make a big difference and become the ‘answered prayers’ of so many children and their parents.

CHILD Haus founder ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes

 

SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy

 

Three CHILD Haus stories, featuring Aya, Laura, and Jessa, were turned into video vignettes that highlighted the message of hope and the life-saving work of the organization. While it is easy to describe such events as heartwarming and tear-jerking, it was truly remarkable to witness even the most seasoned press photographers being moved to tears by these videos. This is a clear testament to the profound impact that these testimonials had on the audience at the event.

CHILD Haus founder ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes, SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy, and three inspiring CHILD Haus children, Aya, Laura, and Jessa.

 

After ‘Mader’ Ricky’s heartwarming welcome, Mr. Sy himself took the stage to present plaques of appreciation to the many friends of CHILD Haus whose generous donations have made the organization’s life-saving work possible.

CHILD Haus founder ‘Mader’ Ricky Reyes and SM Prime Holdings Inc. Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans Sy award plaques of appreciation to the generous friends of CHILD Haus whose contributions have enabled the organization’s life-saving mission.

 

Singer Karylle leads the CHILD Haus children in an uplifting song.

Gilren Bajado, lady security guard of RJC Security Solutions, was recognized as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year at the 43rd Founding Anniversary of the Civil Security Group at Camp Crame. The recognition ceremony was presided over by PNP Chief PGen Benjamin C. Acorda Jr., SM Supermalls Customer Relations Services Senior Assistant Vice President Mr. Almus J. Alabe and Regional CRS Manager Harold James E. Herrera were also in attendance to witness the awarding ceremony.

LG Bajado’s outstanding accomplishment stems from her remarkable act of honesty and integrity on August 3, 2023, at SM Cinema, SM City Marikina. During her clearing duties, she discovered a lost black pouch containing 64,800 pesos, along with ATM cards and assorted ID cards belonging to Mr. Starsky D. Paunan, a 44-year-old staff member of Palarong Pambansa.

Without hesitation, she reported this to the CRS office, ensuring the safe return of the lost valuables to their rightful owner. Her integrity, honesty, and dedication have earned her this prestigious recognition and admiration from her peers and superiors.

SM Supermalls and RJC Security Solutions take immense pride in her achievement, as it reflects the company’s core values of professionalism, honesty, and integrity. Her commitment to her duties, her sense of responsibility, and her exemplary character have brought honor not only to herself but also to RJC Security Solutions as a leading provider of comprehensive security services.

The recognition of LG Gilren Bajado as the Outstanding Security Guard of the Year strengthens SM Supermalls’ commitment to maintaining the highest standards of excellence. The company consistently strives to provide security solutions while ensuring that its employees embody the highest ethical standards.

SM Supermalls extends its warmest congratulations to LG Gilren Bajado for her outstanding achievement and for being a shining example of integrity and professionalism. Her actions serve as an inspiration to all and remind us of the impact that a single individual can have on building a safer and more trustworthy society.

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) held the topping off ceremony of the Henry Sy Sr. Hall last October 7.

The seven-storey building is a tribute of the Sy family, the SM Group, and UST to the SM founder for his life-long education advocacy.

The Henry Sy Sr. Hall will serve as a hub for simulation in medical education, interactive student centered-learning, collaborative multidisciplinary research, and interprofessional education. It will house the Sts. Cosmas and Damian Simulation and Research Center.

“The Henry Sy Sr. Hall will be a state-of-the-art structure designed to meet the challenges and expectations of a digitally-inclined medical education landscape. It will house technologically advanced facilities and equipment, which will complement the existing teaching, learning, and research practices of the University. It is yet another milestone, securing the UST FMS (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery)  a relevant spot, a significant spot in Catholic medical education in the country, the region, and the world,” said Dr. Ma. Lourdes Maglinao, dean of the FMS.

Medical students can access a broad range of digital tools and resources to enhance their learning and education as we were compelled to shift to e-learning and online course platforms,

Designed by C.A. Ventura & Partners, the Henry Sy, Sr. Hall is on track to be completed by June 2024.

Recognizing today’s youth’s key role as tomorrow’s guardians of the environment, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) and World-Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) have teamed up to launch YOUth are the Future, a leadership program aimed to equip young student leaders on environmental conservation, climate change, and sustainability issues.

“There is no better time than now to educate the youth. As stewards of the planet, it is important that they have an opportunity to learn about environmental conservation, encourage them to voice out their fresh ideas, and share new perspectives,” said WWF-Philippines Education for Sustainable Development Project Head Dino Calderon.

“When we provide our young student leaders with learning opportunities and expose them to practical solutions, we have a chance to help them design a sustainable future. We are committed to make sure that things change for the better,” says Hans “Chico” Sy, President of SM Engineering Design and Development Corporation (SMEDD) and SM sustainability champion.

Commencing with the grand launch on October 10, 2023, the student ambassadors from various Metro Manila high schools participated in a discovery tour around the SM Mall of Asia Complex, which features SM Prime’s sustainability efforts and disaster resiliency practices. The formal introduction of YOUth is the Future Ambassadors was held at the SMX Convention Center and along with a pinning ceremony. Leaders and representatives from SM Prime, WWF-Philippines, government agencies, and foreign dignitaries are also present at the event.

In a message she delivered during the event, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said, “Our journey is really about the race to resilience, as our climate changes, society is changing. Sustainability is our pathway to survival as a planet and that is what resilience is really about, the ability to withstand the impacts of the hazards that we know and those that we could face in the future.”

The youth ambassadors will participate in a three-day eco-camp at the Pico De Loro Beach and Country Club in November, where they will learn about waste and energy management, resource optimization, and climate mitigation and adaptation strategies from some of the country’s experts.

Renowned for its role in Olive Ridley Sea Turtle conservation, the 3-day eco camp in Hamilo Coast also serves as an immersive natural classroom in environmental conservation. The expected output from the eco-camp is a Green Manifesto that outlines their plans to effect change and a storybook module co-authored by all the participants. The program will culminate through a series of mall and school tours throughout Metro Manila to boost youth engagement and student ambassador recruitment.

In a message sent by her excellency Vice President and Department of Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte, she said, “This visionary program embodies the transformative power of education and empowerment in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future. Taking advantage of this program will give you all a head start on becoming influential figures in creating a more sustainable and ecologically aware culture.”

Together with its partners, WWF-Philippines hopes to empower young Filipinos further to become the next generation of sustainability champions. Programs like YOUth are the Future, can help future generations become proactive leaders who can #ChangeTheEnding for the planet.

RAINWATER harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable water management strategy.

SM group’s social good arm, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), for one, has embraced this by installing rainwater harvesting systems in two of the local health centers it recently refurbished–Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility.

SMFI’s Health and Medical Programs proactively implemented this innovation to help sustain the health of the local community while preserving the environment.

Ready in times of emergency

Dr. Alfredo P. Manugas VI, Municipal Health Officer and Health Department Head of San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility, said that while water is crucial to their operations, water supply is not always available in their municipality, even their center.

SMFI Health and Medical Programs senior project manager Albert Uy runs through how the system functions

SMFI ensures that the facility is convenient and manageable to maximize its purpose. It operates without electricity, increasing its sustainability. To harvest water for non-potable use, it collects rainwater from the roof and gutter. The water is filtered through vinyl-coated mesh filters to ensure its quality before being stored in the 800-liter storage tank.

To guide users for safe recycled water use, all faucets connected to the facility have visible labels. Alongside this innovation, SMFI also used air-cleaning paints, LED lighting fixtures and appliances, and locally sourced plants to create a clean and comfortable environment for patients and health workers.

These green innovations exemplify the SM group’s commitment to the environment and community health within the broader context of the SM Green Movement. With the social good impact of the two rainwater harvesting systems, SMFI targets to replicate this initiative in other health centers in its pipeline, further improving water security in the face of challenges.

Manila, Philippines, November 3, 2023 – According to the latest Canalys, IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, and Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service studies for the third quarter of 2023, HONOR is a clear landslide winner getting the first spot for all reports.

“This success gives us more confidence here in the Philippines to do even better and achieve greater heights sooner than later. We are very young, but you know what they say, the youngest is the most aggressive so better watch out for HONOR Philippines especially in 2024,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Although the smartphone market subsequently fell in China, it is still seen that HONOR had an outstanding annual growth with 1.8%, 1.1% and –1% in IDC, Counterpoint and Canalys respectively – the most impressive performance among other brands. In terms of market share, HONOR is without a doubt the No. 1 smartphone brand, getting 19.3% from IDC, 18.3% from Counterpoint, and 18% from Canalys with the second seed in both reports at 16-17%.

This feat is led by HONOR taking over the foldable market having HONOR Magic V2 as the No. 1 choice among all foldable models in China, as authorized by IDC and Counterpoint.

HONOR Philippines is eager to replicate this success in no time. To check out the wide array of HONOR devices in the country, you can go to an Experience or Partner store near you or online via: Lazada (bit.ly/HONORPHLaz), Shopee (bit.ly/HONORPHShpe), and TikTok Shop (bit.ly/HONORPHTikTok). 

For more announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

A new spin to spinach pizza? Pwede pa kayang pasarapin? Greenwich just did that!

The number one pizza chain in the country launched a new flavor under its Overload® Creations line that combines all your favorite vegetable and meat toppings on its signature crust. Introducing: the mouthwatering and creamy Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza!


Experience the perfect and levelled-up slice of spinach pizza with this new flavorful creation from Greenwich. It’s freshly baked and loaded with creamy spinach, made savory with pepperoni and chorizo, drizzled with spicy honey: a satisfying combination that gives the pizza an irresistible sweet and savory taste and mild spiciness all at once.

“The Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza has got to be the creamiest pizza that Greenwich has ever created yet. Just imagine the perfectly balanced blend of taste of the creamy spinach, pepperoni, chorizo, and spicy honey— certainly made to please the palate of every pizza lover out there,” said Ali de Torres, Greenwich’s Head of Marketing.


The new Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza will be offered a la carte and will be available in three sizes: 6” (P165), 9” (P345), and 12” (P605). And because it’s already the ‘ber’ months, the season for get-togethers, Greenwich will also offer the Holiday Overload® Bundle that will include a 9” Honey-Glazed Spinach & Pepperoni Pizza, two Lasagna Supreme® Chicken Combo, and two regular Iced Teas* for only P599.

The Honey-Glazed Spinach and Pepperoni Pizza and Holiday Overload® Bundle is available in all Greenwich branches nationwide for dine-in and take-out. It will also be available for delivery by ordering online at order.greenwich.com.ph, via GrabFood and foodpanda, or through Greenwich delivery hotline at #5-55-55.


*Drinks are not available via delivery

With the onset of flu season these coming holidays, it’s good to know Watsons at SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan are here to provide a wide range of products to keep us safe and well as we brave the holidays.



While catering to products that boost immunity, Watsons, likewise, raises the bar high when it comes to holistic beauty with premium anti-aging and skin vitamins to keep our bodies fit and healthy.


Health Supplements for Immunity and Energy

Nutrabliss by Watsons offers innovative vitamin products that are fun and easy to take: Nutrabliss Multivitamins and Minerals Chewable Tablets, which help prevent and treat mineral deficiencies; and Nutrabliss Ascorbic Acid with Rosehips Vegetarian Capsules, which help improve skin, bone, and joint health.

Health Supplements for Youthful Beauty


Achieve younger-looking skin through Watsons quality collagen products. There is Nutrabliss Collagen + Vitamin C, which helps increase collagen production, and Nutrabliss Collagen Tablets, which improve skin elasticity and firmness. For those who prefer adding a daily dose of collagen to their favorite drinks or smoothies, Nutrabliss Daily Collagen Sachets are a must-try. For hydrated and moisturized skin, there is Nutrabliss Hyaluronic Acid + Collagen.

Health Supplements for Overall Wellness

For individuals with an active lifestyle who are always on the go, Watsons also offers vitamins and supplements with multiple benefits in one. These include Nutrabliss Vitamin B-Complex + Vitamin E for nerve health; Watsons Vitamin C + Zinc + Vitamin D Effervescent Tabs for immunity; and Watsons Vitamin D3 Softgel Capsule that helps strengthen bones and muscles, aids in weight loss, and improves heart function.

Do not let the fear of sickness get in the way of enjoying the holiday season and beyond. Check out Watsons for your daily dose of immunity-building, anti-aging, and skin health needs, available at SM malls in Marilao, Baliwag, and Pulilan. You can also shop anytime and anywhere through these online channels: Watsons mobile app, http://bit.ly/WatsonsMobileApp, or www.watsons.com.ph. For more information, you may visit https://www.facebook.com/WatsonsPH/.