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Father’s Day is a reminder of the important and sometimes overlooked role that dads play in our lives. Everybody who has played a father figure in our lives should be honored and celebrated. And because they carry many responsibilities in our homes, our super dads deserve an abundance of love and appreciation on their special day. This June, show them an aweSM time by bringing them somewhere special or taking them shopping–this should be much more than a ‘Hallmark holiday’!  From June 17 to 19, enjoy an exclusive 3-day mall-wide sale just for your Super Dad. Score some of the hottest deals in fashion, accessories, gadgets, and gizmos at a discounted price. Take him to the Dad’s Hall at SM Supermalls and buy him cool merch and collectibles or take him there to see the vintage car and big bike exhibit. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So, on his special day, indulge him with a feast. Bring the whole family and order all his favorites! A lot of restaurants are giv

The Global Youth Summit, held annually by SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation (GPF) to inspire the youth to become catalysts for change, is set to return this year with its biggest iteration yet, as it will be hosted in 17 different locations across the country including SM City Cebu on May 28 at SM Cinema. The GYS is an annual event that provides the youth with an avenue where they can share their ideas and work together to create long-term and sustainable solutions to the most pressing problems and challenges affecting them today.  Every year, thousands of students and youth leaders from all over the country and even from overseas join the GYS to be part of numerous activities, seminars, and workshops designed to educate and empower them, explores a wide range of topics including technology, sustainable development, health, education, economic growth, and public policy. To ensure that each event offers the best experience for the attendees, GYS invites experts and key opinion leader

Are you rooting for Karasuno High or Nekoma High? Crows or Cats? If you're stumped by those questions, you're obviously out of the loop regarding the current varsity volleyball craze gripping the country, or you're not one of the countless anime/manga fans who religiously follow the Haikyu series. Set in the Miyagi prefecture of Northeastern Japan, Haikyu: The Dumpster Battle is the current anime film the kids are all crazy about, turning each SM IMAX screening into a FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) cosplay party. And yes, one can catch the film at the SM Cinema and Director's Club, but the IMAX screenings are where it's truly happening! Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle follows the latest adventures of our main protagonist, Shoyo Hinata. Inspired to follow the footsteps of his varsity volleyball idol, the Little Giant, Shoyo discovers that joining the Karasuno High volleyball team means he has to bury the hatchet and team up with his middle school nemesis, Tobio Kageyama. W

Shop at your convenience for your appliance and electronics needs at the newly-renovated SM Appliance Center at SM City Cebu. You’ll certainly #FeeltheDifference with spacious, brightly-lit aisles, and an inviting interior made with a modern design, complemented by touches of nature. Get to enjoy special discounts and freebies when you purchase select home and electronics items in store from April 26 to May 1, 2024! Can you still remember the first home appliance that you bought? An electric fan that kept you cool during the summer, a simple electric kettle for your everyday coffee, or a fancy TV for the whole family? It’s always good to remember things that were able to make your day-to-day life much easier. Cebu’s go-to appliance and lifestyle hub Each new addition to your home doesn’t only bring convenience to your daily needs, it also gives you and your loved ones good memories to cherish even after the time you decide to upgrade—just like with SM Appliance Center, which has been s

Cebu hosts over a hundred international education agents from five Asian countries from April 15-19, 2024 on the Grand ESL (English as a Second Language) International Familiarization Tour, the biggest of its kind since the Philippines launched education as a tourism product in 2010. The agents, from the key markets of Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam and South Korea, are inspecting ESL schools and accommodations. They will be meeting with learning program providers, visiting points of interest and participating in planning and networking workshops from April 16-18.  The Cebu Association of Language Academies (CALA) is organizing the event, with the support of the Department of Tourism -Central Visayas (DOT7), partner-agencies Bureau of Immigration and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority and the Province of Cebu. The tour carries the theme “Love the Philippines and Explore English in Cebu”. Gelena Asis-Dimpas, DOT7 Chief Tourism Operations Officer cites the event as “

SM Seaside City Cebu announces the highly anticipated Seaside Pack Walk with a Summer Pet Fair on April 14 at the City Wing atrium. Inviting all shihtzu and shihpoo furparents to participate in a day filled with fun and activities dedicated to their beloved furry companions. The event lineup includes a pet blessing, engaging games, a comprehensive talk on responsible pet ownership, complimentary anti-rabies and deworming services, as well as a delectable Pet Buffet hosted by Pepper's Favorites.The assembly will happen at 4:00 PM at the Tower Garden, followed by a parade leading to the City Wing Atrium where the post-walk festivities will happen. Furparents interested in joining this exciting event are encouraged to register online at https://tinyurl.com/SMSSPawParkPawty.

Fun, fresh summer vibes await you at your ultimate hangout destination Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means - it's time to heat things up and make some unforgettable memories at SM Supermalls! From March to May, get ready to embark on a fun and fresh summer journey as your favorite SM mall transforms into the perfect hangout venue for you and your loved ones. And with these activities, your summer will surely be packed with excitement and plenty of opportunities to chill with your squad. Get ready to kick off the festivities with a spectacular array of Easter-themed activities from March 18 to 31! Gather the entire family for unforgettable moments and catch SM’s Easter mascots, the Easter Bunny Bunch, spreading joy and cheer with an abundance of goodies. Brace yourselves for an extraordinary family bonding experience that promises to transport you to a world beyond imagination! From March 23 to 27 and March 30 to 31, invite your friends and family to part

Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G: Awesome Innovations and Security Engineered for Everyone With upgraded security features and a more vivid viewing experience, the new Galaxy A series devices democratize mobile experiences for all SEOUL, Korea – March 11, 2024 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G, two smartphones that demonstrate Samsung’s ongoing commitment to making the best of mobile innovations available to everyone. Both devices come with extensive security features such as Knox Vault, as well as new photography capabilities inspired by Galaxy’s flagship camera innovations and a stunning display that adjusts to users’ surroundings with Vision Booster. “With the Galaxy A series, we are expanding our latest technologies to a wider audience so that more people can benefit from them,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to open up even more possibilities on the G

SAULOG FASHION ART EXHIBIT AT THE KABILIN CENTER: ENCOUNTER, PILGRIMAGE, TRANSFORMATION Cebu soaks in avant-garde at the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.’s (RAFI) The Kabilin Center with Saulog: Encounter, Pilgrimage, Transformation, a fashion art display bringing attention to the Filipino’s journey of Christianity, from the baptism of 1521 to the flourishing faith of contemporary times. Saulog: Encounter, Pilgrimage, Transformation opens for public appreciation on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The exhibit, by award-winning designer Steve de Leon, highlights the Sinulog as the keystone of the Christian conversion of the Filipinos. De Leon uses imagination, creativity and technique honed through years of work in theater, film production and fashion to weave his narrative with mixed media in wall-bound tapestries and huge altar-like installations and sculptural ensembles of textile.  The artist’s avant-gardist aesthetic interrogates the five-hundred-year religious history of the Philippines

Delegates from 11 Zonta Clubs under District 17 Area 3 will gather at Nustar Resort in Cebu City on January 26-28, 2024 to tackle concerns about women empowerment. Hosted by Zonta Clubs of Cebu 1 and 2, the event, with the theme “Women + Education + Entrepreneurship + Equitable Access = Empower-Her” will emphasize education, entrepreneurship, and ensuring fair access to resources. “We believe that empowering women is not only a moral imperative but also a catalyst for social and economic progress,” said IPP Petite Garcia, the organizing chair of the Area 3 Meeting.  On the evening of January 26, 2024, a welcome dinner will be held after the District Officers meeting. The opening ceremony of the Area 3 meeting will be held the next day, January 27, 2024. Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Philippine Living Heritage Initiative, will be the keynote speaker.  Atty. Cadapan-Antonio served as Deputy Legal Counsel, Faculty of Law, and Director of the D

READ: Senator Imee R. Marcos Statement re extension of PUV consolidation This is a good step in the right direction. However, this additional time should be used not only to allow jeepney drivers to consolidate. This period should be used to come up with a better solution to allow our jeepney drivers and owners to continue with their livelihood.  Instead of the proposed phase-out, we need a comprehensive strategy that prioritizes the needs of all Filipinos. This possibly includes: * Modernizing existing jeepneys: Retrofitting with cleaner engines, promoting cleaner fuels, and improving safety standards. * Investing in infrastructure: Expanding and improving roads, bridges, and mass transit systems to address congestion and create a well-connected network. * Developing sustainable alternatives: Encouraging electric and hybrid vehicles, promoting carpooling and cycling, using renewable fuels, and exploring micro-mobility options.

Sinug sa Casa Gorordo was held at the Casa Gorordo Museum on January 22, 2024, the traditional prayer-dance offered to the Holy Child Señor Sto. Niño captivating the hearts and minds of guests at the museum. Guests, including representatives of families residing in Cebu City’s Parian District, where Casa Gorordo is located, joined the Mabolo Dance Troupe in their performance at the museum garden. Gorordo descendant, Josefa “Pepit” Gorordo Revilles, one of the original residents of the house, was in the audience. The performance includes lifting up the prayers of various individuals asking for intercession. It also includes praying for the souls of deceased loved ones. The Gorordo family was the primary host of the Sinug performance every Monday after the Fiesta Señor. This tradition, along with other beloved house customs, have been carried over into contemporary times by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) which acquired the property in the late 1970s. Through the house traditio

To be performed at Casa Gorordo and Mactan-Cebu International Airport The time-honored house tradition of Casa Gorordo Museum, Sinug sa Casa Gorordo, will again be performed at the museum garden on Monday, January 22, 2024, an event designed for public appreciation. The dance ritual was also presented for the benefit of arriving and departing passengers at a special performance at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 arrival area at 10 am on Thursday, January 18, 2024.  The Mabolo Dance Troupe choreographed by Richelieu Colina performs the Sinug sa Casa Gorordo. Many members of the group learned the dance from the descendants of Estelita “Titang” Diola, known to have kept the original sinulog beat way into her old age.  Diola performed the sinug at Casa Gorordo since she was three. She continued to present the yearly offering even after the property was acquired by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) and turned into a museum. Now institutionalized as a Cebu traditio

Traditional Fluvial Procession Viewing at the Boardwalk on January 20 Mandani Bay joins the wider Cebu community, both local and global honoring the Holy Child Señor Sto. Niño with its Fiesta Señor/Sinulog 2024 events, fulfilling its passions and sharing them with a global neighborhood. The Sinulog season began with Balikbayan Night on Monday, January 15, 2024. Balikbayan Night offers to returning and visiting overseas Filipinos the warm welcome of Mandani Bay, a cultural treat fitting of the contemporary heroes that they are – cultural dances, Sinulog street dancing and a feast of delectable native cuisine. On Saturday, January 20, 2024, the Mandani Bay Boardwalk receives thousands of Cebuanos and visitors for the annual viewing of the Sto. Nino Fluvial Procession. The Fluvial Procession Viewing, started in 2016, is now a Sinulog tradition.   Part of the masterplan, the Boardwalk has an unobstructed view of the Mactan Channel. It will soon have an amphitheater, the Marina and word is

MANDANI BAY QUAY, the second phase of the landmark Mandani Bay community in Mandaue City, Cebu was topped off on Monday, January 15, 2023, amidst celebratory appreciation of the amazing feat that has been accomplished with this milestone. The Topping-Off Ceremony is the first of its kind in Cebu. It is the first time that a project of this scale (four towers) is simultaneously topped off. The ceremony included a grand banner drop and massive fireworks display that enveloped all four towers. A Cebuano fiesta celebration, with cultural dances, an ode to the ongoing Fiesta Señor/ Sinulog 2024, followed at The Tent.  From Mr. Frank Gaisano, HTLand President : “. . .To this day, we continue to have confidence in this great opportunity to craft something that will engender pride of place and set unprecedented standards in property development.” Mandani Bay Quay is composed of: ✅️TOWER 1 (RESIDENTIAL) – most units with balconies, allowing residents to take in the refreshing vistas of the urb

The Order of Saint Augustine brings to the Cebuanos the OSANino @ 40 exhibit at the Cube Wing Atrium of SM Seaside City Cebu from January 10-21, 2024. The Augustinian Friars of the Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu – Philippines celebrate with great joy the 40th anniversary of their juridical existence as a Province and with grateful hearts thank the Lord for this grace-filled period of religious witnessing to the Charism of the Order and of fruitful service to the Church in the Philippines and in other parts of the world.  The exhibit will feature the beginnings of the Province, its development, and the devotion to the Sto. Nino through the years. Highlighting this event is the visit of the image of the Sto.Nino de Cebu to SM Seaside City as part of the pre-fiesta activities of the 459th Fiesta Senor celebration.