EXPLORE THE TRIBUTE HOTEL: SOPHISTICATED ACCOMMODATIONS AND EVENT VENUES IN THE HEART OF TOMAS MORATO

  

PHILIPPINES – Right in the heart of Tomas Morato in Quzon City, touted as the “Entertainment Capital of the Philippines,” lies The Tribute Hotel Quezon City, a chic and comfy hotel quietly making its mark as one of the city’s newest lifestyle destinations for staycations or dazzling celebrations.

An establishment that blends comfort, thoughtful design, and a sense of ease that feels both modern, welcoming, and rejuvenating, The Tribute Hotel had its soft opening in November 2024. Since then, the hotel has been drawing attention for offering a refined yet relaxed stay experience in one of Quezon City’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

With a design that eyes both business and leisure travelers, The Tribute Hotel offers well-appointed rooms that balance function and comfort. Currently available for booking are the Deluxe Room and Superior Twin Room, both equipped with lifestyle essentials such as flat-screen TVs, unlimited Wi-Fi, safety deposit boxes, mini refrigerators, kettles, and complete bathroom amenities. 

HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON IS IN! HERE’S YOUR ULTIMATE CHECKLIST FOR A TRIP THAT’S WORTH IT

  

PHILIPPINES – For many of us, a holiday trip isn’t just a break – it’s the moment we look forward to all year, the hard-earned vacation after months of juggling work. But as every traveler knows, holiday travel often brings added stress. With hotel and flight bookings filling up fast, experiences selling out quickly, and larger crowds of travelers everywhere, the trip you’ve been anticipating can easily become stressful.

This year, make it different. A truly worthwhile holiday trip starts with being prepared for everything. As you start getting ready, check out these four pro tips to make sure that every second of this long-awaited trip is worth it. 

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2. Arrive earlier than normal during the holiday rush 

With reports of long lines at the bag drop and longer queues at immigration, traveling during the holidays calls for being just a little bit earlier than usual – and doing everything you can ahead of time. 

Check in online through your airline’s app or website, complete your e-travel in advance, and keep all your documents organized in one secure, easy-access pouch with digital copies also ready and saved on your phone.  A few extra steps of preparation can save you a lot of airport stress later.

NATIONWIDE CHRISTMAS MAGIC: VISTA MANORS ILLUMINATES VERTICAL VILLAGES IN SYNCHRONIZED HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

  PHILIPPINES – Vista Manors welcomed the season with a radiant display of celebration and community spirit as its vertical villages across the archipelago, illuminated development markers and their Christmas installations. The lighting event is a heartfelt invitation for residents, buyers, and investors to capture the festive spirit of the season in their condominium property, where comfort and connection come alive.

Sonnet in Stanza: The Christmas Tree lighting event was followed by sparklers, musical serenades, and a community showcase that further kindled the spirited atmosphere.

From the fast-growing university clusters in Luzon to the thriving economic epicenters and tourist destinations in Visayas and Mindanao, Vista Manors have become gathering places of warmth and wonder. Each vertical village unveiled its Christmas Tree or Light Display, lit through synchronized countdowns, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating enhanced experiences where meaningful moments unfold.

Vibrant vertical villages

The evening program opened with Christmas carols performed by choirs and local performers, echoing the notes and nostalgia woven into Filipino traditions. Guests were handed lanterns, symbolizing gratitude and hope, creating a moving spectacle of soft lights held high by families and future homeowners.

Santerra Residences in Naga: Vista Manors welcomed the season with celebration and community spirit as its vertical villages across the country illuminated development markers and Christmas installations.

Castellana Residences in Baliwag: As the shared switch-on reached its peak, each Vista Manors vertical village was unwrapped in unison.

Group Head Eduardo Aguilar shared, “Our lighting ceremony is more than a vivid display across our vertical villages; it reflects the Vista Manors vision of giving families sound real estate investments. As we unwrap the season in this wonderful spectacle, we aim to make it easier for every Filipino to secure a space in a vertical village where their stories can shine for years to come.”

As the shared switch-on reached its peak, each vertical village was unwrapped in unison. Christmas trees were lit in vivid colors, facades shimmered with seasonal splendor, and landmarks lit open spaces. In select sites, the lighting was followed by sparklers, musical serenades, refreshments, and charming community showcases.

Home for the Holidays: A Christmas invitation to come home

Through its annual Home for the Holidays campaign, Vista Manors extends spot-cash savings to buyers and investors seeking the advantages of early purchase. Additional reductions on ready-for-occupancy (RFO) properties enable a smoother transition into immediate move-in, whether for end use or through leasing. It also offers flexible payment terms for its non-ready-for-occupancy (NRFO) condominiums with a manageable 15 percent down payment for up to 45 months, with the final down payment free. This structure eases short-term commitments, securing a contemporary living space ahead of market adjustments. 

Vista Manors sweetens the season with reservation rewards in select vertical villages, including premium gifts, gift certificates, or shopping privileges valued at up to PHP 10,000. It encourages buyers and investors to explore these holiday offerings and discover the possibilities that await in its condominium properties nationwide. Terms and conditions apply until December 31, 2025. 

Sandera Residences in Davao: The evening’s festivities opened with Christmas carols performed by choirs, echoing the notes and nostalgia woven into Filipino traditions

Elevating condominium living for Filipinos nationwide 

Vista Manors integrates the convenience of a condominium with the facilities familiar to every neighborhood, a combination that appeals to buyers and investors seeking enhanced experiences in their vertical villages. Its reduced floor-to-floor density provides unimpeded movement across several levels, granting its residents an elevated lifestyle with a range of layouts—all nestled in mixed-use buildings with access to bustling business districts and commercial centers. The roster of amenities, including swimming pools, function halls, play courts, gyms, landscaped parks and gardens, and view decks, creates a resort-themed environment, making coming home a restful retreat at the end of every day. 

Valencia Residences in Mactan: Each vertical village unveiled its own Light Display through synchronized countdowns, reinforcing the company’s commitment to creating enhanced experiences where meaningful moments unfold.

Vista Manors ensures that all the necessities and requirements of its residents are met through flexible payment terms and comprehensive sales services. Offering sound real estate investments amid shifting economic trends, these condominium properties have shown consistent appreciation annually, presenting promising prospects for long-term stability.

To learn more about Vista Manors and its vertical villages, visit www.vistamanors.com.ph and follow

BELL-KENZ’S SAGIP CPR PUTS LIFESAVING IN EVERY HAND

  PHILIPPINES – In the Philippines, the holiday season stretches long and wide, starting as early as September, building toward Simbang Gabi, Noche Buena, and back-to-back reunions that fill homes, churches, and town plazas. Families gather, lechon tables appear, and streets light up with parols as the country embraces the most festive weeks of the year. But even as celebrations surge, so do heart-related emergencies. 

With the Department of Health (DOH) observing a yearly rise in cardiovascular emergencies, ranging from stroke and heart attack to sudden cardiac arrest, the toll of holiday stress and excess has become increasingly evident. During DOH rounds in 2023, the government-run Philippine Heart Center (PHC) reported a steady uptick in cases, with stroke incidents climbing from 38 in December to 42 in January 2024—the highest monthly count that year. The surge reflects a familiar holiday pattern, when celebrations often bring excessive drinking, lack of sleep, heightened stress, and indulgent food choices that quietly raise blood pressure and strain the heart. In such moments, knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and loss. 

SM AND JOBSTREET EMPOWER FILIPINO MSMEs AT THE 2025 NATIONAL MSME SUMMIT 2025

 

 

Entrepreneurs and partners gather at the MSME Summit 2025 hosted by Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines in partnership with SM Supermalls at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia.

PHILIPPINES – SM and Jobstreet Champion Filipino MSMEs at 2025 MSME Summit — Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, in partnership with SM Supermalls, welcomed entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to the MSME Summit 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event showcased the shared commitment of Jobstreet and SM Supermalls to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and foster sustainable growth for the nation’s backbone industries. Ms. Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, highlighted the summit’s goal: supporting MSMEs as a driving force of the Philippine economy.

“SM aims to be a partner in every MSME’s success story.” Joaquin L. San Agustin, Executive Vice President for Marketing of SM Supermalls, reinforces SM’s commitment to supporting Filipino entrepreneurs as he delivers the inspirational message and accepts a Plaque of Appreciation from Ms. Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK, during the MSME Summit held at the Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, on November 25, 2025.

Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, in partnership with SM Supermalls, welcomed entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to the MSME Summit 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event showcased the shared commitment of Jobstreet and SM Supermalls to empower Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and foster sustainable growth for the nation’s backbone industries. Ms. Dannah Majarocon, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Philippines, highlighted the summit’s goal: supporting MSMEs as a driving force of the Philippine economy.

DISCOVER THE LATEST FIRST-IN-CEBU BRANDS AND EXPERIENCES AT SM SUPREFERMALLS

 PHILIPPINES – Life’s more fun when you have more access to discovering new things. From small errands to bigger adventures, you get to enjoy the best of living when you continue to expand the things you love!

SM Supermalls brings a new era of firsts to explore and discover, with exciting brands heading your way—now closer than ever, right here in Cebu. With SM Supermalls, you no longer have to travel across regions, because the best experiences are now within reach.

Sweet & Savory at SM City Cebu

Craving for some authentic Japanese food experience? Check out the newly opened YAYOI—savor the taste of traditional Japanese Teishoku, offering a completely satisfying set meal of main entrée, steamed rice, miso soup, and seasonal sides.

Lookout for these food spots heading your way this May, serving food items you’ll love closer to you:

• Manam—a celebrated Filipino bistro offering both classic and modern interpretations of traditional dishes is opening its first-in-Cebu branch this May 26.

• Ooma—a modern Japanese dining spot known for its bold flavors and creative dishes, blending traditional Japanese cuisine with contemporary twists. It is opening its first-in-Cebu store this May 28.

• Café Laguna—a well-established Filipino restaurant chain, renowned for its authentic Tagalog-style dishes, bringing the comforting flavors of Luzon to the Visayas, is set to open this May 8.

• Abaca Baking Company—beloved Cebu-based café and bakery chain serving artisan-crafted breads, all-day breakfast offerings, and premium coffee selections, opening this May 10.

• Ramen Kuroda—a popular Japanese restaurant serving authentic, high-quality ramen, crafted with homemade noodles and rich, flavorful broths.

Indoor Sports & Japanese Favorite Meals at SM J Mall

The experience of Japan continues in Mandaue City, Cebu with Yuki-Kun—savor Japanese cuisines, featuring familiar flavors and beloved dishes available at the mall’s Food Hall area. 

Expect more fun soon with even more First in Cebu experiences: 

• Ramen Nagi—authentic, customizable ramen bowls featuring rich, savory soup and handcrafted noodles, because your J Mall experience isn’t complete without a sizzling bowl of this Japanese favorite. 

• iSwing Golf Arena—enjoy a round of golf without the scorching heat of the sun, all thanks to their indoor, high-tech golf simulation experience. 

EXPLORING DAVAO'S EXCITING NEW SPOTS: PERSONAL FINDS FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

  

PHILIPPINES – This month marks a new chapter for Davao as SM Supermalls welcomes a bold new era with evolving finds just for you.

SM City Davao, the first and largest SM mall in Mindanao, opens its Expansion Building bringing fresh urban experiences for every Davaoeño. From Insta-worthy dining scenes to stylish hangouts, every spot is designed to be pure feed goals.

With over 120,000 sqm of added space, this is more than an expansion—it’s an evolving destination made for shopping, style, and leisure to come together in ways you’ve never seen before. All to show that here at SM Supermalls, we truly got it all for you.

Dining Hotspots Ready to Serve You

Hungry? You’re in for a culinary treat as we bring you a lineup of handpicked restaurants serving everything from casual fine dining to comforting Filipino classics and bold Singaporean flavors.

• Brique - If there’s one thing our bisaya brothers from Cebu know best, it’s good food! Bringing their distinctly Cebuano flavors for the first time in Davao, Brique—soon to open at the 2nd Level, Main Mall Expansion—combines modern cuisine with a provincial touch that’ll fondly remind you of nanay’s home cooking.