SM Scholar Alumna pursues a career in SPED Teaching surpasses the realms of jobs or professions–it encompasses service, vocation, and life mission. Proving this day and night are millions of Filipino teachers who stand as second mothers to students. One of them is Rosalie Macaspac, an SM scholar alumna who chose to pursue a career in Special Education (SPED). Life’s work Choosing to teach, especially pursue SPED, is a path less travelled. Out of over 800,000 public school teachers, only about 4,000 are in SPED, and Rosalie is one of the few who took the path. For 21 years now, the SM scholar ..read more

Stability is the foundation of a well-lived life. With basic needs fulfilled, people have the opportunity to develop themselves, explore various facets of life, and contribute to the welfare of the community. When aspiring youth, especially those from low-income households, are given the chance to stand on solid ground, they readily take the chance. They utilize it as a seedbed where they can cultivate their dreams and aspirations. One testament to this is SM scholar alumna Jonnah Jane Sacamay, who grew up in a family where stability seemed like an uncharted territory. Years back, Jonnah’s fa ..read more

SM Supermalls, together with its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, is joining the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour this coming March 25 as the company renews its commitment to environmental stewardship. This year’s Earth Hour is all about “creating the Biggest Hour for Earth,” and those who want to participate in the global activity are encouraged to spend 60 minutes doing something positive for the planet, in addition to switching off their lights. SM Supermalls has been supporting Earth Hour and the WWF since the initiative was first held in the Philippines in 2008. Th ..read more

When I’m trying to relax in the middle of work, I love to browse games online. I saw this site Mortage Calcuator.Org and I enjoyed playing with it. Games are related to financing and money. This one is also good for our kids to enhance their mathematical skills and learn the value of money. TOP FAVORITES GAMES GROCERY CASHIER My number one choice is the grocery cashier; every little girl loves to play this one. When I saw it. I immediately tried and enjoyed every minute. We can also introduce this game to our kids to practice addition and subtraction. SUPERMARKET NUMBERS Another arithmeti ..read more

Travel anywhere, charge e-nywhere at SM Supermalls’ EV Charging Stations Going on a road trip using your e-Vehicle? Never worry about running out of juice while exploring the country because traveling sustainably has now been made possible and much more convenient as SM Supermalls rolls out additional Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations in multiple locations nationwide. From an initial rollout in 2022 of 15 EV charging stations in Metro Manila alone and one in SM City Baguio, SM Supermalls will be opening EV charging stations from Luzon to Mindanao so shoppers and travelers can charge e-n ..read more

  Whether you’re single but not going solo, in a committed relationship, or just happy and in love with the fam, SM Supermalls will give you the sweetest Valentine’s Day ever! SM Supermalls has got a slew of activities coming up for you from February 1 to 14. So if you are looking for ways to celebrate the sweetest valentine, look no further because SM Supermalls’ gotchu! Keep the love burning with the sweetest dining deals They say food is the way to a man’s heart. So why not treat your SO to a sumptuous dining experience? With hundreds of restaurants to choose from, SM got lotsa lovin ..read more

ILOILO City – With thousands of domestic and foreign visitors packing various festival activities, Dinagyang’s return to the city’s streets exceeded expectations, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. A “complete success” was how he described the festival’s return to a face-to-face celebration after two years of restrictions due to the coronavirus disease pandemic. “Everyone wanted a strong comeback…It was a complete success, and this showed that Dinagyang and our Sto. Niño are beyond politics,” added Treñas. Dinagyang Festival is known far and wide for its participants’ impressive choreography ..read more

This 2023, say goodbye to the roaring tiger and usher in the spirited rabbit as you celebrate Chinese New Year at your favorite SM malls nationwide! From January 9 to 22, SM Supermalls has lined up exciting activities and events for a prosperous Year of the Water Rabbit festivities. If you are up for some hoppin’ fun adventures, here are exclusive CNY deals for you to enjoy. Share good luck over good food at SM Chinese New Year will always be about family dining and spending time together. This month, indulge in a delicious dine-in experience at SM with the whole family and enjoy sumptuous ..read more

Because of this Covid most of us have difficulties in our finances We have learned the importance of savings, emergency funds, and insurance. Now that we are coping and trying to get up in this pandemic, we need to secure our investment and learn how to save and manage our finances.  Let’s start learning how to save our money Budgeting Learn how to budget our money. We need to set a budget for all our expenses and as much as possible let’s stick to it. Track your Expenses Tracking spending habits can make us aware how much we spend and help us to identify which area that we need to cut ..read more

A healthy, active child needs a snack with Strength Builders to help support their growth and development. After two long years, kids are finally starting face-to-face classes again. With the opening of school comes the familiar routine of acquiring school supplies, making sure your child’s uniforms are in order, and planning and preparing the week’s baon. As a mom who always wants the best for her growing child, it’s important that snacks don’t only taste delicious, but they should be nutritious and strength-building too. A well-loved brand, Cheez Whiz has been providing Filipinos of all ag ..read more