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Make the New Year Feel Easier: The Tap Life Is Here

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  The new year is in full swing, with fresh plans, back-to-work routines, errands, and life settling back into rhythm after the holidays. As days pick up pace again, small inconveniences become more noticeable, like waiting in checkout lines, fumbling for wallets, or typing out full card details online. Many EastWest cardholders are discovering a easier, simpler workaround: paying with just a tap of their phone through Google Pay™. Google Pay is now available in the Philippines for compatible Android and Wear OS devices, and EastWest is one of the first local banks to support it. Cardholders can add their EastWest Visa or Mastercard credit card to Google Wallet and start paying instantly — in stores, in apps, and online — without ever reaching for their physical card.   Smoother Steps Through the New Year Faster grocery runs The start of the year comes with packed schedules and full carts. Checkout does not have to slow you down. With Google Pay, simply unlock your phone and t...

Jollibee makes Christmas season more joyful with “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” campaign as Simbang Gabi begins

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Jollibee is celebrating the Christmas season with its biggest holiday campaign yet as Filipinos across the country welcome the start of Simbang Gabi with back-to-back treats. The “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” (The Joy of Christmas is Complete) campaign highlights the many ways Filipino families and communities celebrate the season today, creating a more joyful December for customers nationwide. “This Christmas, Jollibee wants to remind every Filipino that the true joy of the season comes from being together. No matter where or how we celebrate, what really matters is celebrating with the people we love,” said Dorothy Ching, Jollibee Philippines’ vice president for marketing. “Totoong mas buo ang saya ng Pasko kapag magkakasama tayo at pinagsasaluhan ang mga paborito nating mga pagkain.” A heartfelt film for the changing Filipino family This year’s “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” campaign features a touching Christmas film made in partnership with Forsman and Bodenfors Singapore. The film captures...

A Christmas tradition of wonder: Ballet Manila’s Holiday Cheer Series returns with Snow White

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  A festive tradition of ballet for all ages — celebrating love, resilience, and the joy of Christmas Ballet Manila continues its cherished Holiday Cheer Series, a family oriented program that has become a staple of the Christmas season since 2022. This year, audiences are invited to experience the enchanting and timeless story of Snow White, running from December 25 to 29, 2025 at the Aliw Theater in Pasay City.   For Ballet Manila’s CEO and artistic director; and Snow White choreographer,   Lisa Macuja Elizalde, the Holiday Cheer Series has brought nostalgic tales to life year after year, making ballet accessible entertainment for everyone and an experience that families can share.   “Holiday Cheer Series is our way of bringing people together through ballet,” shared Lisa. “These productions are not only about artistry, but about using ballet to tell stories that parents and children can enjoy together, year after year.” This year’s “Snow White” featu...

Jollibee makes Christmas season more joyful with “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” campaign as Simbang Gabi begins

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      Jollibee  is celebrating the Christmas season with its biggest holiday campaign yet as Filipinos across the country welcome the start of Simbang Gabi with back-to-back treats. The  “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko”  (The Joy of Christmas is Complete) campaign highlights the many ways Filipino families and communities celebrate the season today, creating a more joyful December for customers nationwide.   “This Christmas, Jollibee wants to remind every Filipino that the true joy of the season comes from being together. No matter where or how we celebrate, what really matters is celebrating with the people we love,” said Dorothy Ching, Jollibee Philippines’ vice president for marketing. “Totoong mas buo ang saya ng Pasko kapag magkakasama tayo at pinagsasaluhan ang mga paborito nating mga pagkain.”     A heartfelt film for the changing Filipino family   This year’s “Buo ang Saya ng Pasko” campaign features a touching  Christmas film  ...

Shell Tops Global Lubricants Market for 19ᵗʰ Consecutive Year

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  PHILIPPINES, Manila — Shell Lubricants has retained its status as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants for 19 consecutive years , according to the 23rd edition of Kline & Company’s (Kline) Global Lubricants: Market Analysis and Assessment 2025 . Kline ranks Shell as the #1 global lubricants supplier based on finished lubricants sales volumes across automotive and industrial segments worldwide. According to the report, Shell has maintained its leading position with a global market share of 11.6% , with global sales in 2024 being split almost evenly between the three segments: 37% consumer automotive , 32% industrial , and 31% commercial automotive . The report provides a comprehensive analysis of automotive and industrial finished lubricants products and assesses trends across end-use industries, trade classes, and emerging technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs) and immersion cooling fluids (ICFs) in both digital and energy infrastructure. Shell on...

SM and Jobstreet Champion Filipino MSMEs at 2025 MSME Summit

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  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. Pasay City, November 12, 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. . Pasay City, November 12, 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 ...

BEST NEW Firsts in Davao: Discover Insta-Worthy Spots

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  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 l eisure 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...