SM Cares and the Autism Society Philippines (ASP) bring together 47,500 advocates nationwide for 2026 ASP Angels Walk with SM

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP), together with SM Cares and its partners, gathered 47,500 allies and advocates nationwide together at the ASP Angels Walk for Autism last April 26, 2026. The record-breaking attendance this year reflects the growing support for the Autism Community through collective programs and efforts done by SM Cares and the ASP in forging an Autism-OK Philippines. 

The Ultimate Summer Play with SM Supermalls x Tiktok Live

In this heat, the aircon is definitely calling! Summer came alive as 24,000+ viewers at SM Supermalls x TikTok LIVE transformed everyday malling into a fully immersive, real-time experience! Marking the first of many LIVE collaborations, #SummerPlayAtSM brought some of your most-loved creators like Iñigo Jose, Sean Tristan, and more to vibe check the ultimate summer hangouts here at your most loved SM! 

Your Vibe, Your Tribe: SM Supermalls drops new anthem “Gala To The Max” by DNA

Forget the usual mall run; it’s time for a total vibe check. SM Supermalls, in an electrifying partnership with StarPop, has officially pulled the curtain back on its newest anthem, “Gala to the Max.” Performed by the rising group DNA, the track is more than just a catchy earworm; it’s a tribute to the way we hang out today.

SM Coastal cleanups go beyond trash, teach communities to care

In celebration of World Water Day, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm, SM Cares, organized coastal cleanup activities across six locations with seven participating malls across nationwide, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable waste management in its most-loved malls.

𝐄𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀. 𝐍𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐨, h𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐨𝐧 2026

Gagawaran ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) si Eugene Geibrielle A. Nacino ng KWF Talaang Ginto: Makata ng Taon 2026 pára sa kaniyang tulang: “Asín sa Hasang ng Lupà.” Makatatanggap siyá ng PHP30,000.00 (net), tropeo, at medalya.

Nagwagi naman si Joseph E. Cemena ng Ikalawang Gantimpala pára sa kaniyang tulang “Lubid ng mga Tinig.”

Play, move, and chill at SM Supermalls this summer

Gather your crew for pickleball, runs, and refreshing coolers to beat the heat

This summer, your most-loved SM Supermalls turn up the energy with experiences designed for every kind of barkada. At the heart of it all is the SM Active Hub—a growing community of movers, players, and fitness enthusiasts—bringing together activities that let you truly Gala To The Max.

𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏. 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠, nagwagi bilang 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐬 2026 𝐬𝐚 m𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 k𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐚

Ipagkakaloob kina Lexter P. Jackson (Kategoryang Sekundarya) at Alex Handig (Kategoryang Tersiyarya) ang Unang Gantimpala sa kani-kanilang kategorya ng KWF Tulang Senyas 2026. Makatatanggap silá ng PHP10,000 (net), plake, at medalya.

Gagawaran si Lexter P. Jackson para sa kaniyang tulang senyas na “Pitong Araw ng Paglikha” at gagawaran naman si Alex Handig para sa kaniyang tulang senyas na “Punò ng Búhay.” 

Nanalo rin si June Lorinser M. Mojica ng Ikalawang Gantimpala (Kategoryang Tersiyarya) sa kaniyang tulang senyas na “Ang Nakatagong Pagdurusa ng Pagkawala ng Pandinig.”

Nagwagi naman ng Ikatlong Gantimpala (Kategoryang Tersiyarya) sa kaniyang tulang senyas na “Lakbay ng Lahi” si Mharck Daniel C. Carreon.

Si Lexter P. Jackson ay kasalukuyang nasa Junior High School sa Benilde Deaf School, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde kung saan siya ay nagwagi sa timpalak sa pagtula. Ilan sa kaniyang mga talento ay pagkuha ng retrato at pag-aayos ng mga video. Hilig niya ang paglalaro ng chess, badminton, volleyball, at table tennis.

Si Alex Handig ay kasalukuyang nag-aaral sa De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde na may kursong Bachelor in Applied Deaf Students with Specialization in Visual Multimedia Arts. Siya rin ay isang aktibong Deaf student-leader advocate. Ilan sa kaniyang mga kakayahan ay paggamit ng Photoshop, Adobe illustrator, Canva, at pagkuha ng retrato. Siya rin ay isang FSL signer.

Ang Timpalak sa Tulang Senyas ay kauna-unahang patimpalak sa pagtula sa pasenyas na paraan. Itinaguyod ito ng KWF na naglalayong palaganapin ang FSL bilang tunay na wika, pagsulong ng Filipino Deaf culture sa pamamagitan ng panitikan, kilalanin at bigyang-puwang ang di-matatawarang kakayahan at husay ng mga kababayang Deaf, at makapag-ambag sila sa panulaang Filipino ng kanilang obra sa pamamagitan ng pasenyas na pagtula.

Ang KWF Araw ng Parangal 2026 ay gaganapin sa 29 Abril 2026.

Earth Hour 2026: National Lights-Off milestone re-affirms SM’s commitment to shared action

SM Supermalls has once again led a meaningful local observance of the global Earth Hour. Through a symbolic lights-off practice held at all SM Malls has re-affirmed its strong commitment toward shared responsibility, environmental awareness, and community action across all of its most-loved malls.

From 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, all SM malls nationwide switched off non-essential lights as mallgoers, tenants, and communities came together to take part in activities that made sustainability more visible, more relatable, and more personal. Through SM Cares, Earth Hour became more than a scheduled observance in the evening—it became a reminder that small choices, when done together through empowered communities, can help build a better future.

SM City Fairview joins local leaders and community partners in observing Earth Hour 2026, affirming a shared commitment to climate action.

A live acoustic set at SM CDO Downtown Premier marks Earth Hour 2026, using music to bring communities together during the symbolic lights-off hour.

Across SM’s most-loved malls, visitors were also treated to glow-in-the-dark activities, sustainability-themed installations, tenant eco-promotions, youth and community engagement efforts, and social media storytelling activations that encouraged and empowered everyone to think more deeply about energy conservation and the role each person can play in caring for the environment. These efforts reflected SM’s continuing commitment to making sustainability not only informative, but also engaging and community-driven.

SM Supermalls continues to use its spaces to make environmental action easy and accessible all for Filipinos. Earth Hour at SM was not simply about switching off lights—it amplified the need to sustain conversations on climate action and the need for continued, everyday acts that preserve and protect the environment.

Young kids showcase Earth-themed artworks at the Book Nook in SM North EDSA, highlighting the importance of engaging young minds in environmental awareness.

Runners kick off the Earth Hour Run 2026 at SM City Sto. Tomas, uniting fitness and sustainability in one shared movement.

The SM City San Mateo community marks Earth Hour 2026 with a bike activity that promotes eco‑friendly mobility and collective action for a greener future.

Participants at SM City Baliwag celebrates Earth Hour 2026 by turning movement into momentum for the planet.

This year’s Earth Hour participation also carried record environmental value. 6,079 kwh in energy savings resulted from the one-hour lights-off initiative across malls nationwide. This is equivalent to over 10,400 miles or 16,737 km driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle or 9.5 barrels of oil consumed.

“Earth Hour reminds us that even the simplest actions, when done together, can create meaningful impact. Here at SM, we continue to open spaces where communities can learn, participate, and take part in protecting the environment—always all for you, and all for the planet,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing, Joaquin San Agustin.

For SM Supermalls, Earth Hour is one of many ways it continues to encourage greener lifestyles for present and future generations. By turning mall spaces into venues for awareness, participation, and action, SM helps communities see that sustainability is not distant or complicated—it can begin with one hour, one decision, and one shared commitment to care for the planet.

𝐃𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠, g𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐖𝐅 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧 2026

Gagawaran si Dionisio Soliven Bulong ng KWF Dangal ng Panitikan 2026 sa Kategoryang Indibidwal ngayong pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikan 2026.

Sa loob ng ilang dekada, si Dionisio Soliven Bulong, manunulát, nobelísta, at editor ay naging haligi ng panitikang Ilokano sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang mga nobela at akda na sumasalamin sa búhay, kaisipan, at damdamin ng mga Ilokano. Kabilang sa kaniyang mga kinikilalang akda ang Fighting Pogi 1 at 2 at Matayakon Rosing, na patuloy na minamahal ng mga mambabasa sa loob at labas ng bansa. 

𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐋 𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒, g𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐖𝐅 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐧 2026

Gagawaran ang GUMIL Filipinas (Gunglo Dagiti Mannurat Nga Ilokano iti Filipinas ken Ballasiw-Taaw) para sa Kategoryang Institusyon/Samahan ng KWF Dangal ng Panitikan 2026 ngayong pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Panitikan 2026.

Ang GUMIL Filipinas (Gunglo Dagiti Mannurat Nga Ilokano iti Filipinas ken Ballasiw-Taaw) ay isa sa pinakaaktibong grupo ng mga rehiyonal na manunulat sa Pilipinas. Mayroon itong daan-daang aktibong manunulat-miyembro sa iba’t ibang probinsiya at munisipyo gayundin sa ibang bansa gaya sa mainland U.S. at Hawaii, California, Hongkong, Italy at Greece. 

Isa sa mga pangunahing layunin ng GUMIL Filipinas ay pagyamanin ang panitikang Ilokano at pamana ng kultura sa pamamagitan ng paglalathala ng mga aklat ng tula, maikling kuwento, sanaysay, nobela, mga salaysay ng kasaysayan, pananaliksik at kritikal na pag-aaral, at iba pang mga sulatin. Sila rin ay nagbibigay ng suporta sa mga Ilokanong manunulat para sa lalo pang pagpapabuti ng kasanayan sa pagsulat ng mga akdang pampanitikan, pangkasaysayan, at pampananaliksik.

Ang Gawad Dangal ng Panitikan ay ang pinakamataas na pagkilala sa naiambag sa panitikang Pilipino o lifetime achievement award. Binibigyang-pagpupugay nito ang natatanging manunulat na nagpakita ng pagpapahalaga sa kultura, kaakuhan, at kayamanang pamana, bukod sa pambihirang pagkasangkapan sa Filipino at iba pang katutubong wika. Ang gagawaran ay makatatanggap ng busto ni Balagtas, plake, at medalya.

Ang KWF Araw ng Parangal 2026 ay gaganapin sa 29 Abril 2026.