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DTI and SM Supermalls Strengthen Partnership to Help MSMEs Scale

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  “Apatnapu’t dalawa kaming kababaihan sa aming barangay na dati ay walang hanapbuhay. Sa tulong ng aming kooperatiba at ng DTI, nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataong kumita. Lalo na kapag nandito kami sa SM Supermalls—mas dumadami ang aming bulk orders.” —  Elsie Balidiong , Salngan Livelihood Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Oton, Iloilo MANILA, Philippines, 23rd February 2026 -  The 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair concluded at SM Megamall after five days of showcasing Filipino enterprise, creativity, and resilience—bringing together MSMEs, institutional buyers, and consumers in a highly accessible, high-engagement setting that turned commerce into a shared public experience. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque and DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Bautista together with Embassy Officials and stakeholders mark the opening of the DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair 2026, highlighting how accessible platforms like SM Supermalls help bring national initiatives closer to the...

WE ATE THAT! Best New Eats in the Metro at SM Supermalls

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When you know it’s good, you know it’s good . And when it comes to food recommendations that just hit, SM is here to serve and deliver us the best of the best foodie experiences in the Metro. Get ready to dine with your most-loved mall as we spotlight new dining destinations guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and get you saying, ‘Girl, we ate that!’ It’s giving OG eats from Japan Nothing beats the real ones! So, when it comes to Japanese flavors, we crave nothing but authenticity. Kaiju Ramen Serving authentic Japanese ramen, the soon-to-open Kaiju Ramen offers broths and noodles that hit just right. Their tonkotsu and shoyu bowls? Absolutely ate. First in the PH, every bite is a moment of pure, slurp‑worthy satisfaction at Level 5, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall. Yappari It’s giving classic. It’s giving rich. It’s giving TASTE! Known for its premium steak offerings, this new Japanese restaurant in Upper Ground, SM Southmall, turns every slice into celebration. Slayin’ the soft life...

Take small steps for big change: SM Waste-Free Future illustrates doable actions for a cleaner, greener planet.

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  MANILA, Philippines - Becoming part of the solution toward better waste management practices has been made easier by SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) with The SM Waste-Free Future (WFF) Manual.    Launched at SM’s first Sustainability Expo, the 17-page visual guide offers a simple and easy-to-follow resource on how everyone can engage with waste management touchpoints available in their most-loved SM Supermalls.    "The easiest way to adopt sustainable practices is a two-pronged approach," said SM Supermalls Vice President for Corporate Compliance and Sustainability, Liza Silerio. "The first is building the avenues that make waste management accessible and easy to do. The second is ensuring that these are easy habits to build and practice in our daily lives.”    The manual combines text and visuals to enhance the "Learn - Practice - Champion" workflow, a three-step approach to make these practices easy to adapt and eventually pass on, with addition...

Women Entrepreneurs Shine at SM Supermalls this Women’s Month

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  Women-led businesses took center stage as the   WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully opened at SM Lanang   Premier from March 12–14 , celebrating the creativity,  resilience, and growing impact of Filipina micro, small, and  medium enterprises (MSMEs). Organized by  WomenBizPH  in partnership with SM Supermalls , the three-day trade  fair brought together inspiring women entrepreneurs  showcasing a vibrant mix of proudly local products—from  artisanal pastries and handcrafted accessories to healthy  snacks, woven apparel, delicacies, and wellness products.  Successful Women Strong Network event launched at SM Lanang showcasing women-led MSMEs. L-R: Irene Boey Lin Fong, Chairperson of AWEN Singapore, Toukta Chounramany, Focal Point of AWEN Laos, Rhoda Caliwaran, Chairperson of WomenBizPH, Maika Nurhayati, Focal Point of AWEN Indonesia, Baby Montemayor, Trustee of Women Biz PH Davao, Mylene Abiva, Trustee of WomenBizPH,...