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  The honest truth: No one came out of the COVID-19 pandemic in quite the same way. The pandemic was an isolating period of self-discovery, emotional growth, and life-altering realizations. It changed people, and in the process, it shaped the way so many of us view ourselves and the world around us. Because of this, consumer tastes and behaviors have shifted. Where in a pre-pandemic world, people often spent on luxuries and experiences that allowed them to celebrate their accomplishments, studies show that consumers now want a different experience, one that is kinder and more embracing of the changes that each individual had gone through in the past 2 years. People are now prioritizing their personal wellness and supporting products and services that champion growth. As consumer tastes have shifted, brands are starting to adapt to these changes. And true to its foundational commitment to make people happy, SM is ready with a host of new offerings as the entire brand is poised fo...

  We all know that the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) is a popular destination for unforgettable gastronomic and recreational experiences, but did you know that the 67-hectare Mall of Asia Complex where MOA stands is engineered to withstand disasters caused by natural hazards? The foundation of the Mall of Asia Complex was built to be safe and secure because SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers incorporates disaster resiliency measures in every project, with the MOA Complex as one of its biggest investments. SM Prime collaborated with a team of local and international experts to ensure the feasibility of both water and land before the MOA complex was built and once finalized, Belgium’s renowned coastal development construction company,  Jan de Nul , developed it from the ground up. The reputable Jan de Nul made sure the terrain was stable and the complex’s roads were made resistant to earthquakes and erosion, following the Nationa...

  Get ready for an aweSM summer as SM Supermalls gives kids a glimpse into the future with a brand-new virtual entertainment zone in the Metaverse where they can immerse themselves in the biggest gaming and social experience platform for kids, Roblox! This new aweSMspace by SM Supermalls is now open for super kids to safely explore, play, and meet with friends. With restrictions easing up, SM Supermalls wanted to bring the excitement of going back to the malls online through a virtual space in the metaverse gaming platform, Roblox – the most popular gaming app for Filipino children. Roblox serves as an avenue for kids to express themselves through custom avatars, while also serving as a safe place for kids to reconnect with their friends digitally in over 4 million different worlds! SM Supermalls partnered with SVEN The Digital 1st Agency, as its metaverse partner, to become the first mall chain in the Philippines to enter the metaverse. With this simulated digital reality, kids...

    From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager Twenty years ago, high school student Rizaly Lim and her four siblings would watch in awe every time they pass by the construction of the first SM City in her hometown Sta. Rosa, Laguna.  All five children, packed in the tricycle their father rides for a living, were all excitedly looking forward to happy family weekends they would be spending at the huge mall. Today, after graduating Summa Cum Laude through a scholarship from SM Foundation, Rizaly is now a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working as Accounting Manager for the head office of SM Prime Holdings, a leading property developer in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.  From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager At a young age, Rizaly was headstrong about getting her family out of poverty. She shares, “My father was the only one who worked for our family, and because we were a large family, his daily earnings as a tricycle driver we...

One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual reopening of the economy not just in the country, but around the world, brings hope to more job opportunities for Filipinos who lost their jobs because of the health crisis. Indeed, the support for individuals eyeing to be part of the skilled industry is needed now more than ever. It was in this light when SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), together with SM Foundation (SMFI), Don Bosco One TVET Phils. Inc. and the city government of Pasay partnered to give educational support to 20 deserving youth coming from Pasay. To date, SMFI has already produced more than 4,500 tech-voc graduates who are now gainfully employed. A dream to be fulfilled SM-Pasay tech-voc scholar Stephen Parina One of the ...

Vivo surprised everyone with the launch of not just their latest phone, the V11, but with another powerful mid-range smartphone at a lower price point: the V11i. A closer look at the Vivo V11. The global smartphone brand gave two options for its consumers to ensure the consumers’ best  mobile experience. The V11i is another midrange phone priced at just P15,999. It is the first  smartphone with “Halo Notch” or Halo FullViewTM Screen 19:9 with a 90.4 % screen-to-body  ratio in that price range. The Vivo V11i is also equipped with high-end specs including a 6.3-inch FHD+1080*2280 In-  Plane Switching (IPS) display panel, a Helio-P60 2.0 Ghz processor, Mali-G72 MP3 800 mhz  GPU, 16MP+5 MP rear camera, 4GB RAM + 128 GB ROM memory, rear fingerprint, 3315mAh  battery, and 9V 2A fast charging, which makes it better at its price point. The Vivo V11 will feature a halo-like notch to for a more immersive screen experience. Vivo keeps on surp...

The Vivo V11 hives tech entusiasts a glimpse of the future Filipino tech enthusiasts nationwide can now enjoy a futuristic and functional beauty at the palm of their hands with the launch of the Vivo V11 retailed at  Php19,999 . At this price point, the all-new Vivo V11 features an In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology—a first for the smartphone’s popular V series—on its Super AMOLED Halo  FullView™ Display housed in a curved 3D body. With the V11, Vivo continues to prove that  high-tech smartphones need not be unreachable in terms of pricing. This is true to Vivo’s desire  to make high quality smartphones that most discerning would approve available to all. The latest Vivo smartphone is available in two stylish colors of Starry Night and Nebula that  show the beauty of the cosmos. The Vivo V11, moreover, already has an impressive 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera and a 25MP front camera. But these hardware specs are further  enhanced with...