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SM Supermalls bags top honor at 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

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  Recognized as the Organization of the Year, SM Supermalls won 30 awards across diverse categories Aside from the Organization of the Year recognition, SM Supermalls also won four Gold, 13 Silver, and 13 Bronze Stevies. SM Supermalls continues to raise the bar for customer excellence after being named Organization of the Year at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, one of the region’s most prestigious programs recognizing innovation in business. The win marks the second time SM Supermalls has received the prestigious honor, earning a total of 52 award points across Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie recognitions. The achievement highlights the company’s sustained commitment to delivering meaningful, innovative, and customer-first experiences across its most-loved malls. SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Joaquin L. San Agustin (third from right) and Senior Assistant Vice President for China Marketing   Vivian Chen (second from right) led the company’s delegatio...

SM Coastal Cleanups Go Beyond Trash, Teach Communities to Care

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  In celebration of  World Water Day , SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm,  SM Cares , organized coastal cleanup activities across six locations with seven participating malls nationwide, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management in its most-loved malls. This year’s coastal cleanup emphasized enhanced  waste segregation education  to deepen understanding among volunteers and communities on proper sorting, recycling, and disposal of collected waste. It also underscored that everyday actions—from responsible waste disposal to recycling—play a critical role in protecting marine ecosystems.  The coastal cleanup activities took place across  SM City La Union, SM City Urdaneta Central, SM City Tanza, SM City Daet, SM City Consolacion, SM Seaside City Cebu, and SM J Mall,  bringing together communities in a shared effort to protect local coastal environments and divert w...

Discover Award-Worthy Meals in the Metro at SM Supermalls

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  Drum rolls, please–because your every craving just won! The votes are in, the winners are clear, and honestly, it’s all hands down, no competition. These are the dishes that carried, stole the show, and left no crumbs, giving bites worth every bit of applause. So whatever it is you’re up for, know that there’s a grand-winning craving just waiting for you in the Metro at SM Supermalls, where more spots are coming in with more exciting experiences and award-worthy eats that’s All For You. Most Iconic Meal Award And the main plates that stole the show go to the ones that came in strong, who delivered unforgettable flavors with an impact you can never forget. No words left to say, other than these eats definitely understood the assignment.  Azela by Balay Dako The best Pinoy heritage award goes to the soon-to-open Azalea by Balay Dako at The Block, Level 2 of SM North EDSA with its beloved traditional staples like Kare-Kare and Kansi!  Jiang Nan Hotpot Offering unlimited pr...

SM Supermalls Opens Doors to Jobs, Skills, and New Beginnings this Labor Day

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  Successfully hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) applicants proudly pose after securing jobs at the SM Job Fair, highlighting how SM Supermalls continues to create real, immediate employment opportunities for Filipinos nationwide. As Filipinos continue to navigate a challenging job landscape, the search for meaningful and stable work remains a daily reality for many. Across almost-loved SM Supermalls nationwide, job fairs are held year-round—continuously providing accessible employment opportunities within local communities. This Labor Day season, the initiative takes on greater significance. In observance of  Araw ng Manggagawa  on May 1, SM Supermalls brings together jobs, skills development, and essential support systems at scale—highlighting the vital role of employment in nation-building and reinforcing its commitment to helping Filipinos move forward. Massive crowd of job seekers during Labor Day Job Fairs at SM City Bacolod (left photo) and SM Mall of Asia (right photo). A ...

Happy Walk 2026 assembled 10,500 advocates, breaking the record as the largest gathering for Down Syndrome in Asia

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  Happy Walk 2026 broke records as the largest gathering of allies for the Down Syndrome community in Asia with 10,500 advocates gathering all over the country as the strongest show of solidarity and empowerment to date Led by SM Cares and the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines Inc., the celebration was held simultaneously on  March 29  in  SMX Manila, SM City Bacolod, and SM City Cebu . This year’s Happy Walk showed that the strength of the movement is not only found in size, but in SM’s commitment to create spaces where people with Down syndrome are seen, celebrated, and encouraged to thrive. Big change through continued, united steps Since the very first Happy Walk in 2003, the event serves as a joyful gathering for the Down syndrome community and its supporters. This year’s program highlighted self-expression, talent, and community participation through activities such as the Happy Walk parade, stage performances, activity booths, and  DS Got Talen...

Explore Unexpected Finds in Visayas at SM Supermalls

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  Not everything goes according to script, but honestly, that’s where the best parts can happen. It’s all twist after twist, one minute you’re in a regular run, the next you’ve stumbled on something you didn’t expect, and suddenly it’s the highlight of your day. The kind you didn’t plan for, but made the detour oh-so-worth-it. So if you’re up for a little scene switch, there’s always something waiting to surprise you at SM Supermalls in Visayas, where new and upcoming spots bring unexpected finds, exciting firsts, and moments that are all for you. A Sudden Drip Addition Just when everything’s right on track, a new name enters the mix to change the scene. Here comes the first-ever  Salomon  in Cebu, now open at the 2nd Level of SM J Mall–bringing in performance-driven design that moves seamlessly between function and everyday wear, adding a fresh, unexpected edge to your usual lineup.  A Tasty Surprise  Right when you think you’ve seen it all, something new slips...