“We are deeply grateful to the World Travel Awards for this recognition and to everyone who continues to place their trust in The Manila Hotel,” said Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr. “Receiving this award for the third consecutive year is a meaningful recognition of our people, whose dedication and passion continue to bring The Manila Hotel’s tradition of service to life. We are equally grateful for the continued trust and loyalty of our guests and patrons, who have been part of our journey through the years. This recognition honors not only the heritage we proudly preserve, but also our commitment to creating meaningful experiences and extending Filipino hospitality from the heart.”
October 1, 2026
The Manila Hotel named Philippines’ Leading Hotel for 3rd Consecutive Year
“We are deeply grateful to the World Travel Awards for this recognition and to everyone who continues to place their trust in The Manila Hotel,” said Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr. “Receiving this award for the third consecutive year is a meaningful recognition of our people, whose dedication and passion continue to bring The Manila Hotel’s tradition of service to life. We are equally grateful for the continued trust and loyalty of our guests and patrons, who have been part of our journey through the years. This recognition honors not only the heritage we proudly preserve, but also our commitment to creating meaningful experiences and extending Filipino hospitality from the heart.”
PR in Motion: M360° PR+Activations Marks 2026 Milestone with Regional Awards and Expansion Across Asia
In a fast-evolving media landscape shaped by screen fatigue and changing audience expectations, M360° PR+Activations is setting a new industry benchmark by putting PR in Motion. The integrated communications powerhouse is celebrating a milestone 2026 run—stacking major regional and global accolades, expanding its full-scope client roster with new partners like Yale Home Philippines, and laying the groundwork for its upcoming expansion across key Asian markets including Singapore.
M360° addresses this shift by creating unmissable live brand activations, strategic storytelling that fosters trust and cultural resonance, and always-on PR strategies that drive Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). By pairing high-impact live events with authoritative digital PR, M360° ensures brand releases and earned coverage are indexed and cited directly when tech-savvy audiences search on AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini.
"Modern PR is about creating live, meaningful touchpoints that get people talking—both in person and across digital feeds," said Millet Liberato Simeon, Founder and Managing Director. "AI can generate text and optimize search, but it cannot feel. It cannot read a room, spark genuine empathy, or recreate the raw energy and emotion of a live experience. PR is fundamentally a human discipline—built on trust, real relationships, and authentic moments that resonate on a gut level. As we prepare for our upcoming expansion across Singapore, we look forward to bringing this deeply human, high-impact approach to brands across Asia."
The Power of One: End-to-End Campaign Execution & Roster Strength
M360° eliminates "agency fatigue" by acting as a single, end-to-end communications partner. Instead of forcing brands to manage fragmented vendors for PR, digital management, activations, and influencer networks, M360° delivers a unified 360-degree ecosystem that maintains brand consistency across every touchpoint.
Max Out New Career Opportunities at SM City Masinag on October 1
New career opportunities are coming closer to home as SM City Masinag brings jobseekers and employers together at the SM Job Fair today, October 1, 2026, at the Mall Atrium, giving the community a convenient way to explore employment opportunities and connect with potential employers.
In partnership with the Antipolo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), and the City Government of Antipolo, the Job Fair will bring together 19 companies offering a total of 1,094 job vacancies, giving jobseekers more opportunities to connect directly with potential employers and explore positions across different industries.
As a most-loved mall in the community, SM City Masinag continues to provide more than shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Through initiatives like the SM Job Fair, the mall creates an accessible space where people can connect with opportunities and services that matter to them.
Now is the time to get ready and max out the opportunity. Update your resume, prepare your application documents, and come ready to meet potential employers. Being prepared can help you make the most of every conversation and opportunity waiting at the Job Fair.
Get your resume and credentials ready, and make plans to join this October 1. Come prepared to explore new possibilities, meet potential employers, and max out your next career opportunity at your most-loved mall, SM City Masinag.
September 26, 2026
MSO Centennial Concert V – Music to Connect and Inspire Hope
For the MSO, the work is particularly fitting, offering an opportunity to reflect on the responsibilities that come with being the longest surviving institution that has been part of Philippine musical life and history for a century. The text will be brought to life by MSO's featured choir, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Bagong Himig Serenata.
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| PUP Bagong Himig Serenata |
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| Camille Thomas |
Thomas joins the MSO for Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33. Written in 1876, the work draws on the elegance of the Classical style while giving the soloist opportunities for expression and virtuosity.
The program concludes with Gabriel FaurΓ©’s Requiem, Op. 48, performed with MSO and the award-winning PUP Bagong Himig Serenata. FaurΓ©’s Requiem offers a gentler and more intimate take on the traditional music of remembrance. Its setting is lyrical and peaceful, focusing less on fear and judgment and more on comfort, hope, and rest. It brings the evening to a quiet and reflective close.
Bringing together a new Filipino work by National Artists for Music and Literature, an internationally acclaimed cellist whose artistry is rooted in a sense of purpose, and music spanning different eras and musical worlds, Centennial Concert V finds common ground in music’s power to connect and inspire hope. MSO at 100 looks ahead with the belief that orchestral music can certainly build more harmonious communities around the world.
An enduring icon for modern Filipino homes
Frigidaire as a legacy brand is more relevant today than ever with design and technological innovations
Frigidaire—the globally trusted consumer brand that has made its mark in Filipino culture by being synonymous with “refrigerator”—ensures its enduring presence with design and technological innovations that make it more relevant than ever to Filipino families.
With its recent reintroduction to the local market, Frigidaire brings a host of features especially suited for modern interiors and living spaces:
Frigidaire's PureFit Built-In Multi-Door Refrigerator (Model: FR-BI18HBBS) features innovative PureFit Design Technology, combining a dynamic condenser and specially engineered hinges to achieve a true flush-fit installation creating a sleek, seamless look for modern kitchens.
- At the heart of Frigidaire's latest innovation is PureFit Design Technology, delivering a “no gap” true flush-fit installation that integrates seamlessly with modern kitchen cabinetry.
Featured in the Frigidaire FR-BI18HBBS 18-cubic-foot multi-door refrigerator, PureFit Design combines a Dynamic Condenser and specially engineered hinges to keep the side walls cool, allowing for a true built-in installation. This innovative design provides up to 10% more interior storage capacity—or approximately 150 liters of additional space—while maintaining the same external footprint.
- Perfect Match concept, a modular refrigeration system that combines the FR-PF11NBBS (All Freezer), FR-PR13NBBS (All Refrigeration), and FR-PB12NCBS (Bottom Freezer).
Together, these models provide up to 36 cubic feet of total cooling storage capacity while maintaining a seamless built-in appearance. Each unit features PureFit Design Technology, letting homeowners and designers customize premium kitchen configurations without sacrificing aesthetics or functionality.
- Frigidaire’s Metal-Tech Cooling technology is primarily comprised of a stainless steel back panel that ensures even cooling throughout the unit, maintaining consistent temperatures while reducing cool air loss and preventing frost buildup.
- Frigidaire’s wide voltage range (160V to 260V) also offers versatility and enhanced safety to handle voltage fluctuations, ensuring stable and reliable performance even during power inconsistencies—perfect for everyday use in varying electrical conditions.
- Most importantly, Frigidaire’s i5 Inverter Technology saves up to 60 percent more energy compared to non-inverter units, while delivering more stable and efficient cooling performance—a definite advantage especially for cost-conscious and environmentally smart consumers.
“We are excited for Filipino homeowners to rediscover the same quality and excellence they have come to know of Frigidaire, with modern features and benefits for contemporary living,” says Franklin Chan of CYA Industries, the new official licensee of Frigidaire in the Philippines. The new Frigidaire refrigeration lineup was officially introduced to dealers, business partners, members of the media, and industry stakeholders during the brand's relaunch held on April 22, 2026, at the Monet 1 & 2 Ballroom of Novotel Araneta City.
A century and a decade since the first self-contained refrigerator was introduced by Guardian Frigidaire, the brand truly lives up to its iconic status by continuously pioneering innovation worldwide, and now, bringing it to Filipino homes once again.
September 25, 2026
3 FEU short films selected to screen at FDCP’s 2nd Film Education Convention
Three student films from Far Eastern University Department of Communication are heading to De La Salle University Manila for the second Film Education Convention of the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
The two-day convention, held as part of the Philippine Film Industry Month 2026 celebration, runs from September 25 to 26 at the Br. Andrew Gonzalez Building on Taft Avenue, gathering educators, student filmmakers, and industry leaders.
Among the featured works in FilmEC’s Spotlight on Student Shorts program are FEU’s “Where the Cave Ends,” “Kahel,” and “Ani.”
The event kicks off its student showcases on Friday, September 25, at Room A1403, 14th floor of the said building. Two FEU short films will take center stage during the 4:00-5:30 p.m. block.
Directed by Nix Vergara and produced by Sineninix. with Shepherd Pictures, Salinsining, Project V Media, and P.tik Bulag Films, “Where the Cave Ends” follows Jim (Andre Miguel), a journalist who ventures deep into a cave in search of the truth regarding a local Babaylan accused of causing a military colonel’s disappearance.
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| Where the Cave Ends |
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| Where the Cave Ends production team |
Vergara’s film previously represented FEU at the 16th Binisaya International Film Festival in Cebu and will next compete at the Sine Sampaloc Film Festival 2026 in Quezon Province.
Meanwhile, “Kahel,” directed by Garnet Morilla Llames under the production team Kuwerdas, tells the story of Elias (Justin Abalos), a 9-to-5 worker who leaves his job to pursue music in the city, only to end up stranded in a broken-down jeepney with his musical hero (Brylle Parzuelo).
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| Justin Abalos in Kahel |
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| Kahel production team |
The musical film won major awards at FEU’s Sinepiyu XVIII, including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Editing, and Best Music/Score, and was selected as a finalist at the 38th Cultural Center of the Philippines Gawad Alternatibo last August and the FAMAS Short Film Festival in October.
The short film was recently screened at the 6th Hundred Islands Film Festival in Alaminos, Pangasinan and Cinemagis 16: Northern Mindanao Short Film Festival at the Xavier University Little Theater in Cagayan de Oro City as part of the CCP Lakbay Sine program.
On Saturday, Sept. 26, the student showcases continue at Room A1403 during the 2:00-3:30 p.m. block, featuring “Ani” directed by Ayessa Tan. Set in an alternate, climate-stricken reality plagued by severe grain shortages, “Ani” follows Noli (Karl Medina), a farmer who enters a high-stakes harvesting contest held by a wealthy trader to fund his wife’s medical expenses.
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| Karl Medina in Ani |
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| Victor Romano in Ani |
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| Ani production team |
Tan’s film, which explores systemic corruption and the plight of agricultural workers, won Best Film in the Binisaya Horizons category of the 16th Binisaya, and 3rd Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, and Best Supporting Actor for Vic Romano at Sinepiyu XVIII.
Organized by the FDCP’s Academic Film Society with DLSU Manila, FilmEC provides a platform to celebrate student filmmaking while offering roundtable and panel discussions, lectures, and talkback sessions led by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee.
Playtime Gets More Fun with Playverse at SM
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| Little moments, big fun at Playverse |
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| Your Sanrio and Pokemon finds all in one pop-up just like in SM City Marikina |
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| Bluey & Friends brought the playdate to the atrium of SM City San Jose del Monte |
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| Rev up playtime and discover Hot Wheels favorites at SM. |
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| Hot finds for all Hot Wheels fans! |
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| Majorette Die-casts were also on display at SM City Fairview |
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| Hot Wheels, but make it life-sized at SM City East Ortigas (left) and SM City Fairview (right) |
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| Step into Playverse at your nearest, most-loved SM mall in North and East Metro Manila |
BLUEY PLAYDATES WITH FRIENDS
π SM City East Ortigas | September 23 to October 18 | Main Atrium
HOT WHEELS
π SM City San Mateo | September 16 to 28 | Main Atrium
π SM City East Ortigas | September 18 to 29 | Event Area
BBURAGO X MAISTO: THE ULTIMATE F1 RACING EXPERIENCE YOUR RACE, YOUR COLLECTION
π SM City Novaliches | October 1-15 | Mall Atrium
π SM City San Mateo | November 1-15 | 2nd Level in front of SM Store
SANRIO & POKΓMON
π SM City Masinag | October 12 to 25 | Mini Atrium
POKEMON MALL CARAVAN
π SM City East Ortigas | October 23 to November 8 | Main Atrium
POKEMON by FUNISM
π SM City East Ortigas | November 16 to 30 | Main Atrium
PAW PATROL & GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE
π SM City Marikina | November 8 to December 6 | 2nd Level, near TSS
π SM City Masinag | November 15 to December 13 | Mall Atrium
π SM City Taytay | November 29 to December 20 | 2nd Level, fronting Food Court
π SM City East Ortigas | December 6 to 20 | Main Atrium
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| Happy family photos with Bingo and Bluey at SM City San Jose Del Monte. Catch them at SM City East Ortigas Main Atrium until October 18. |
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| Bburago x Maestro is about to put F1 fans in the fast lane at SM City Novaliches and San Mateo this November |
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| Get ready, trainers! Funism is bringing a whole lot of Pokemon to SM City East Ortigas in November |
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| Favorite Sanrio Characters -- Hello Kitty, My Melody, Cinnamoroll and Pompurrin on display at Toy Kingdom |
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| Time for some dollhouse fun with Gabby and her adorable kitty friends! |
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| Charmander and Pikachu plushies for all Pokemon fans! |
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| Have these Hot Wheels in your collection straight from Toy Kingdom |
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| Take home these Marshall and Everest plushies together with Launch 'N' Cruiser car toys from Paw Patrol |
With more Playverse activities happening in the coming months, there’s always something new to check out. Drop by Playverse and Toy Kingdom at participating SM malls, see what’s waiting for you, and find your next playtime favorite.






























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