Being a Single Mom made me stronger.
Sustainability-driven initiatives Art From All and SM Green Movement gain international recognition for community impact and innovation MANILA, Philippines, 19th May 2026 — SM Supermalls continues to bring purpose-driven initiatives to the global stage after earning two Silver Awards at the prestigious ICSC MAXI Awards, one of the world’s most respected recognitions for excellence in…
MANILA, Philippines – Since the energy crisis, many Filipinos have been exploring alternative modes of transport and rediscovering the benefits of cycling—whether for daily commutes, quick errands, or weekend leisure rides. All for cyclists across the country, SM is making it sustainable to choose two wheels over four at their most-loved SM Supermalls. Designed with…
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has advanced resource stewardship through water circularity initiatives, implementing water conservation measures across its nationwide network of SM Supermalls since the late 1990s. Embedded in its operations, SM Malls uses innovative water management systems that save water and reduce wastage – drawing less from the national water grid and…
SM Active Hub powers the Philippines’ largest sports playground across 90 malls nationwide MANILA, Philippines, June 2026 — Across the country, a growing community of runners, pickleball players, skaters, bowlers, cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and aspiring athletes are embracing more active lifestyles at SM Supermalls. Through SM Active Hub, millions of Filipinos have found opportunities to…
SM Supermalls and the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) formally strengthened their commitment to empowering Filipino job seekers through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at the SM Supermalls Headquarters in Pasay City. This partnership reflects SM’s steadfast support for PMAP’s HumanITy mission—a vision that emphasizes a human-led, digitally enabled,…
A comprehensive look at how SM Supermalls supports greener communities A supplementary report on environmental impact: The SM Supermalls Sustainability Digest 2025: Work and Wins showcases how sustainability is deeply ingrained in SM’s mall operations for the benefit of its customers and surrounding communities (L-R: Bel Gonzales, SM Supermalls Section Head for Sustainability; Kitchie Limoanco,…
Metro Manila, Philippines — This May, SM Supermalls, through its SM for MSMEs program, continues to empower entrepreneurs and communities by rolling out a series of high-impact initiatives across the country—creating spaces where local businesses grow, jobseekers find opportunities, and communities thrive. From local bazaars to job and business programs and regional trade showcases, SM…
In the exhausting world of solo parenting, there is a specific breed of absent father that is particularly draining to deal with: The Victim-Blaming Martyr. This isn’t the parent who simply walked away and never looked back. No, this is the parent who walks away, turns around, and yells, “Look what you made me do!”…
Co-parenting is supposed to be a partnership. Even when a relationship ends, the biological and moral responsibility to your child does not. Yet, for many solo parents—especially those raising children with special needs—co-parenting often feels like a solo marathon where the other person only occasionally hands out water, and expects a gold medal for it…
Wakes and funerals are often described as moments that bring people together. They are spaces meant for remembrance, respect, and compassion during one of life’s most difficult moments. But sometimes, they also reveal the quiet complexities of family relationships. Recently, I attended a wake with the simple intention of paying respects. There was no expectation…
