POWER UP YOUR CREATIVITY WITH THE ULTRA-THIN HUAWEI MATEPAD AIR AND NEXT-GEN AI MAGIC

 

PHILIPPINES — HUAWEI changes the way modern users work, play, and create with the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air, bringing together a remarkable screen, PC-level AI productivity, and powerful performance in an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Built for modern professionals, entrepreneurs, and creators, the latest addition to the HUAWEI MatePad series gives users the flexibility to work, learn, create, and manage everyday tasks wherever they are.

The all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air is now available for pre-order in the Philippines starting September 11, 2026, giving users the chance to experience a smarter and more versatile way to work and create.

See Every Detail Better with the World’s Best Screen

The HUAWEI MatePad Air boasts the world’s best screen with its 12-inch 2.8K Ultra-Clear OLED screen and PaperMatte Display, giving users a larger canvas for productivity, creativity, and entertainment. For JC Cerezo, a remote sales trainer and founder of The Parliament, the biggest remote sales community in the Philippines, the HUAWEI MatePad Air’s screen makes it a truly productivity device. “The display matters because we’re not just watching videos, we’re also reading, writing, presenting, and working for long hours,” he said.

The screen features an ultra-slim 4.69mm bezel, which creates a more immersive viewing experience while giving users like content creator and Brew&Co MNL founder Mika Leetong more room to work with their content. With a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, and a P3 cinema-grade color gamut, the OLED display delivers sharper details, smoother visuals, and vibrant, more lifelike colors to enhance the visual experience crucial for professionals who also create content, like Leetong. “Usually, I draw or doodle effects (when I edit content), and I get to be able to do that easily with the HUAWEI MatePad Air,” she said. “Even if you’re looking at it in outdoor or indoor settings, even if the change in setting is sudden, the visuals remain clear.

The HUAWEI MatePad Air’s display also features HUAWEI’s signature PaperMatte Display technology, which not only enhances the writing or drawing experience but also protects users’ eye health. Using a high-level precision nano-level etching process, the screen is designed to minimize glare and reflections while maintaining a more natural, paper-like view and feel. According to Cerezo, the glare-free, eye-friendly screen makes a meaningful difference for when he spends long hours working. “Because it reduces glare and reflections, there’s less eye strain when I’m reviewing decks, documents, and content for long hours,” he claimed.

WHAT TO SEE, EAT, AND DRINK AROUND HONG KONG’S OLD TOWN CENTRAL

   From heritage and art to local flavours and exclusive cocktails, explore the neighbourhood from day to night along the iconic Central-Mid-Levels Escalator.

PHILIPPINES – For Filipino travellers who have already ticked off Hong Kong’s most familiar sights, the next trip could be less about checking landmarks off a list and more about discovering the neighborhoods that give the city its character.

One place to start is the Old Town Central neighbourhood that brings together historic streets, old-school shops, award-winning restaurants that sit just along the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator, the iconic Central Mid-levels Escalator. Here’s how to spend a day discovering a more local side of Central:

Old Town Signatures

These are local institutions that showcase Central Hong Kong’s traditions, flavors, and everyday experiences that have built the neighborhood for years. From the cuisines that are served at the dai pai dongs (open-air street food stalls)  of Upper Lascar Row to traditional wet markets and historic temples, Old Town Signatures offer experiences that are unmistakable Hong Kong. 

Old Town Legacy

Walk through Central’s layered history and influences that have kept the district standing for generations. Explore through the distinctive granite steps of Pottinger Street, the revitalised former police station and prison complex at Tai Kwun, the historic Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum, traditional tong lau architecture. 

Neighbourhood Taste 

Michelin-starred restaurants, acclaimed bars and beloved local institutions together side by side. Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s famous flavors such as traditional teas, dim sum, neighborhood bakeries, and cocktail bars even after dark.

Art & Soul 

Roam around the artistic side of Central, where contemporary art and design exist alongside traditional craftsmanship and historic streetscapes in every corner. From galleries and colorful murals along Hollywood road, cutting-edge creativity and design at PMQ, antiques along Upper Lascar Row, and the character-filled streets in Wing Lee Street and Tai Ping Shan Street, this creative side of Hong Kong is worth the visit. 

To get even closer to the heartbeat of the community, allow this new interactive AR web app to guide you throughout your journey along Central which not only offers dynamic, motion-activated content at key locations along each themed experience but also allows visitors to listen to immersive audio experiences, where local business owners or staff at local institutions share personal stories about Central’s evolving character.  Featured local voices include:

Bonny Yuen (Founder of Yuen’s Tailor): a family-run tailoring shop boasting over 55 years of history and craftsmanship.

Gavin Yeung (Co-founder of Kinsman): a Central cocktail bar known for its innovative drinks inspired by Cantonese and Chinese spirits.Ben Tsui (Fourth-generation owner of Kung Lee Herbal Tea Shop): a time-honoured herbal tea shop famous for its fresh sugar cane juice and traditional herbal jelly.Cecilia Chan (Co-founder of Glocal Mahjong): one of the few places in Hong Kong where visitors can pick up a unique mahjong-themed souvenir.

Take Central Memories Home with Limited-Time Keepsakes and Cocktails 

Old Town Map are available to help visitors navigate the neighbourhood’s hidden gems. Old Town Exclusive Cocktails will be also served at selected bars for a limited time.

Get a chance to redeem one of five limited-edition Street Sign Pins at Central Market, Tai Kwun, PMQ or other participating merchants when you spend HKD200 or more in a single same-day transaction at participating merchants. 

To add to the celebration, 14 neighbourhood bars will serve Old Town Exclusive Cocktails inspired by the Central’s character for a limited period. This includes 50 Best-listed bars such as COA, Montana, The Opposites, The Savory Project and Tell Camellia.

Visit Hong Kong Tourism Board’s page to start planning your Old Town Central journey!

VISTA COMMERCIAL ASSETS: KEY VALUE DRIVERS POWERING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Business viability is propelled by proximity to people, movement, and market activity. With presence in 45 provinces and 115 cities and municipalities, Vista Commercial Assets (VCA) provides partners with pathways to well-positioned properties nationwide.

PHILIPPINES – A commercial lot or space is a strategic asset that shapes community movement and transforms raw landbanks into vibrant financial activity. As the commercial arm of Vista Land, Vista Commercial Assets consolidates corporate capabilities to offer flexible sale and lease properties nationwide. 

These assets are placed within, along, and near established house-and-lot neighborhoods of Camella and Crown Asia, condominium properties of Vista Residences and Vista Manors, as well as integrated developments by Vista Estates nationwide.

This aligns with the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, positioning commercial real estate as a critical driver of local employment and long-term land appreciation. By embedding commerce within residential catchments, VCA connects institutional partners and operators to stable consumer markets, using a structured framework built around five fundamental value drivers.

Scale: Nationwide reach

Commercial viability relies heavily on immediate proximity to active residential developments and daily transit routes. 

Spanning 45 provinces and 115 cities, Vista Commercial Assets offers approximately 995 hectares of saleable and leasable lots, providing corporate partners with well-positioned pathways to high-traffic consumer markets across the archipelago.

BÚTLAK: 40TH NEGROS TRADE FAIR AT SMX AURA MARKS 40 YEARS OF EMPOWERING MSMES WITH SM SUPERMALLS

 

Unveiled during the media launch, the official BÚTLAK video sweeps across Negros—its landscapes, landmarks, fashion, and artistry—bringing the island’s creative spirit to life.

One afternoon at SM Aura was enough to show why generations of shoppers have made the Negros Trade Fair a much-awaited celebration. The Association of Negros Producers (ANP), together with SM Supermalls, officially launched BÚTLAK: The 40th Negros Trade Fair with a preview that brought together the flavors, fashion, craftsmanship, stories, and creative spirit of Negros. From September 22 to 27, 2026, the landmark anniversary edition will bring 178 brands from the Negros Island Region to the SMX Convention Center Aura.

A Journey to Negros—Without Booking a Flight!

One of the media launch’s most evocative moments was the unveiling of the official BÚTLAK video. Taking viewers through the places, flavors, craftsmanship, and stories of Negros, the film offered the kind of visual journey that could make anyone want to book a flight and experience the island for themselves. 

STRONG PERFORMANCE, STRONGER TRUST: HOW SM SUPERMALLS BECAME THE PHILIPPINES' STRONGEST BRAND FOR 2ND YEAR

 

Mall operator sustains portfolio transformation reinforced with customer-obsessed strategy following strong H1 business performance  

PHILIPPINES — SM Supermalls delivered record revenues in the first half the year, expanding 8% to P41.8 billion from P38.6 billion. Its exceptional performance was driven by higher leasable space and tenant sign-ups, along with steady foot traffic. 

Total gross leasable area grew 3 percent to 5.1 million square meters from 5.0 million square meters, while the number of tenants rose 4 percent to 23,174 from 22,192. Average daily foot traffic was steady at 3.7 million.  

“Our growth reflects the enduring trust of our tenants and shoppers. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, they continue to find value in the variety of our offerings and the strong sense of community in our malls,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “This gives us confidence to keep investing in spaces and experiences that respond to their changing needs.”

THINK YOU KNOW COCONUT? DISCOVER 5 IDEAS THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU

  From Gen Z innovation to zero-waste businesses, Filipino coco-preneurs are taking coconut somewhere new.

PHILIPPINES – A coconut may be familiar, but what Filipino entrepreneurs are doing with it is anything but. A college feasibility study has become a Gen Z-run coconut milk business. Surplus coconut shells are being transformed into handcrafted bags while helping provide livelihood to more than 100 workers. And one entrepreneur has developed around 40 products by finding new uses for virtually every part of the coconut.

Around 300 Filipino coco-preneurs are transforming the country’s “tree of life” into fresh ideas, innovative products, and businesses ready to grow.

These are among the ideas and founder stories waiting to be discovered at the DTI-Bagong Pilipinas COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair 2026, now underway at SMX Convention Center Manila until August 30.

“Over the next five days, we bring our coco-preneurs, our buyers, shoppers and partners together under one roof here in SMX as we celebrate National Coconut Week,” said DTI Assistant Secretary Nylah Rizza Bautista during the opening ceremony. 

Mounted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in partnership with the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Coconut Authority (DA-PCA) and supported by the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP), the fair brings together around 300 coconut MSMEs nationwide. With SM Supermalls, through SM for MSMEs, providing a marketplace that gives entrepreneurs greater visibility and access to more customers, visitors get an early look at fresh ideas—and perhaps the next great Filipino brands waiting to be discovered.

Coconut, reimagined. From food and beverages to fashion, home, and lifestyle finds, Filipino entrepreneurs transform the “tree of life” into innovative, market-ready products—showing there’s still so much more to discover from one coconut

SM SUPERMALLS COMMEMORATES 500TH JOB FAIR MILESTONE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TESDA FOR INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN REACH. Across SM malls nationwide, jobseekers are finding new ways to connect with jobs, skills, and brighter possibilities.

PHILIPPINES – For thousands of Filipinos, finding the right job begins with having the right opportunity within reach. SM Job Fair marked a major milestone while widening access to employment and skills development—from celebrating its 500th nationwide job fair and bringing SM Group employers directly to communities, to working with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to connect technical-vocational training with careers. Together, these initiatives reflect SM Supermalls’ continuing commitment to make the journey from preparing for work to finding meaningful employment more accessible to Filipinos.

500 JOB FAIRS—AND COUNTING! 

On August 12, SM City Daet hosted the 500th SM Job Fair, marking an important milestone in SM Supermalls’ nationwide jobs advocacy.  As of its 500th Job Fair, the program has connected around 330,000 jobseekers with thousands of employers nationwide, resulting in more than 42,000 applicants hired on the spot (HOTS). Behind those numbers are individual journeys—from fresh graduates looking for their first break and career shifters starting again to breadwinners and experienced professionals taking their next step.

500 JOB FAIRS, THOUSANDS OF NEW BEGINNINGS. At SM City Daet, a nationwide milestone became personal as another jobseeker walked away hired on the spot.

Through partnerships with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), local Public Employment Service Offices (PESO), employers, and industry organizations, SM continues to use its nationwide mall network to bring jobs closer to communities.

FROM OPPORTUNITY TO EMPLOYMENT AT THE SM GROUP JOB FAIR

The momentum continued on August 18 at SM City Fairview, where the SM Group Job Fair connected jobseekers with career opportunities across the SM Group. 

Applicants met recruiters face-to-face, explored vacancies, submitted applications, and underwent interviews in one accessible venue—simplifying the hiring journey while helping participating companies meet potential talent from the community.

ONE STEP CLOSER TO A CAREER. Jobseekers meet SM Group recruiters face-to-face, turning applications and interviews into possibilities for a fresh start.

For fresh graduate May Stephanie, the search for her first job ended with good news when she was hired by Savemore. “Masaya po kasi mahirap po maghanap ng work lalo po pag fresh grad ka po.” Her experience reflects the human impact behind every successful match: a chance to begin a career, earn a livelihood, and build toward a more secure future.