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9 Exciting New Stores and Dining Spots to Visit at SM Supermalls

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9 Exciting New Stores and Dining Spots to Visit at SM Supermalls If you’re always on the lookout for what’s new, you’re in the right place! And yes, we’re sure you saw the photo above…the most-awaited tumbler brand now officially made its way to the Philippines! 🫶🏼 From brands opening their very first stores to exciting new dining concepts and lifestyle favorites arriving at SM, brings plenty of fresh reasons to stop by. Here’s a look at the latest openings across Metro Manila. Garmin Experience the newly opened biggest Garmin store in Southeast Asia at Level 4, Mega B, SM Megamall . Explore Garmin’s full lineup of GPS smartwatches, fitness trackers, cycling computers, dive watches, and outdoor navigation devices—all in one immersive space designed for athletes, adventurers, and everyday movers alike. Benlai Find your next everyday essential at Benlai , now at Level 1, North Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia ! Making its Philippine debut , the brand brings functional lifestyle wear tha...

One Bottle at a Time: SM and Sparklo Make Recycling Easier Across the Philippines

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   One Bottle at a Time: SM and Sparklo Make Recycling Easier Across the Philippines     What if your used plastic bottle could become part of something much bigger? Through the right machine it can! SM Cares, through the SM Green Movement, has partnered with recycling technology company Sparklo to deploy SM Green Recycling Machines to 30 SM Supermalls across the country. Through the nationwide deployment across SM’s network of most-loved malls, responsible waste disposal becomes easier, more engaging, and more rewarding for mallgoers.  The reverse vending machines empower customers to deposit eligible plastic bottles in exchange for rewards. The partnership turns simple mall, customer visits into pathways to help support the SM Green Movement through responsible waste management and segregation to divert waste away from landfills and maximize resources through recycling. SM Green Recycling Machines are now available in key locations across Metro Manila, Batanga...

From Thousands to Two Stars: SM Little Stars 2026 Celebrates the Philippines’ Youngest Talents

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From Thousands to Two Stars: SM Little Stars 2026 Celebrates the Philippines’ Youngest Talents     Gratiela Thresse M. Urmeneta of SM City Manila and Amiah Kaea Yzobel Quimzon of SM City Butuan capture SM Little Stars 2026's highest honors The Grand Shining Star, Grand Dazzling Star, and runners-up pose with the SM Little Stars 2026 judges and organizers following the Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. From thousands of hopefuls across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, thirty of the country’s brightest young dreamers took center stage at the SM Little Stars 2026 Grand Finals. Captivating the audience at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, the finalists showcased exceptional talent and charm in a nationwide celebration of Filipino youth. More than a talent search, the annual competition highlights SM Supermalls’ commitment to discovering and nurturing limitless potential from every corner of the Philippines as these children embrace the biggest stage of their young lives....

Start Small, Change Big: Practical Green Habits with SM Waste-Free Future

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  Start Small, Change Big: Practical Green Habits with SM Waste-Free Future The SM Waste-Free Future (WFF) Manual from SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has made it easier to contribute to the answer for improved waste management practices. The 17-page visual guide, which was introduced during SM’s first Sustainability Expo, provides a straightforward and user-friendly resource on how anybody may interact with waste management touchpoints found at their favorite 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...

Built by Women: Inspiring MSME Stories at SM Supermalls This Women’s Month

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Built by Women: Inspiring MSME Stories at SM Supermalls This Women’s Month 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, Mr. Lin Fong and Russel Aldaba, SAVP for Marketing in Mindanao of SM Supermalls. The  WomenBizPH Trade Fair successfully launched at SM Lanang Premier from March 12–14 , showcasing the inventiveness, tenacity, and expanding influence of Filipina micro, small, and medium-sized firms (MSMEs). The three-day trade event, which was organized by  WomenBizPH   in collaboration with SM Supermalls,  brought together motivating female entrepreneurs and featured a colorful assortment of proudly local goods, from artisanal pastries and handcraf...

No Supporting Roles Here: Mindanao Owns the Spotlight at SM Supermalls

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   No Supporting Roles Here: Mindanao Owns the Spotlight at SM Supermalls To be honest, Mindanao has never played a supporting role. We proceed with a certain assurance. We are astute, fearless, and certain of our goals. To reveal who the main character is, we don’t have to be loud. And since we are aware of the iconic quality we offer, where do we spend our time? It must, however, stay up. The atmosphere, the spirit, the encounter. The good news is that fresh firsts are emerging throughout Mindanao, firsts capable of keeping up and setting the standard at your favorite mall, SM Supermalls—the mall of firsts. The Opening Act: Serving Cravings And Lewks Because once the plans are locked, it’s never just about the food. It’s about how you show up. The table becomes the backdrop, the look comes together, and suddenly your first act is in full motion Soul Kitchen / Fast Fresh Some scenes call for comfort, and at the first soon to open  Soul Kitchen/Fast Fresh  in SM at t...