SM Supermalls nationwide offers faster GCash scan-to-pay payments

 GCash partners with the Philippines' biggest mall operator, SM Supermalls, to offer cashless payment options

In response to the call of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the digitalization of payments for safer and more efficient transactions, SM Supermalls, has partnered with GCash,  the country’s no. 1  financial app, to  enable GCash QR payments across all SM malls nationwide, including supermarkets, food and retail merchants as well as services such as cinema and parking, among others.

Through this partnership, GCash scan-to-pay transactions via fast and efficient QR payment options are now available across SM malls.

“Shopping for food and essentials and other items in the new normal has changed for many. More than ever, customers value safety, efficiency, and convenience. This is what GCash aims to provide Filipinos through our valued partnership with SM  in line with our vision of financial inclusion for all. We are excited to collaborate with SM to offer a safe shopping experience to millions of Filipinos nationwide,” said Martha Sazon, GCash president and CEO.

SM Supermalls partners with MPL-PH for Season 9 playoffs

 

Leading shopping mall operator SM Supermalls has joined the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines as one of its esports partners to provide fans an immersive viewing experience through select SM cinemas nationwide. This is the first-ever mobile esports event streamed through SM Cinema.

The retail giant will broadcast the Season 9 Playoffs in its SM cinemas from April 28th until the finals (May 1st). Ticket sells for only Php 170.00 per day, including free popcorn and MLBB freebies. Fans can purchase tickets from SM Cinema's official website, SM Cinema app, or the SM Cinema ticket booths.

See participating SM Cinemas below:

l  SM City San Lazaro

l  SM City Manila

l  SM City Sta. Mesa

l  SM City Taytay

l  SM City Masinag

l  SM City BF Parañaque

l  SM City Sucat

l  SM City Bicutan

"We are thrilled to join MOONTON Games to provide our customers and fans a viewing experience like no other. This is our way to help bring together MPL-PH fans and gamers alike as we further witness the strength of the Philippines in mobile gaming," said Joaquin L. San Agustin, Senior Vice President for Marketing, SM Supermalls

"MOONTON Games is honored to welcome SM Supermalls as one of our partners in bringing the best viewing experience for our fans. We hope our fans can enjoy watching the action-packed MPL-PH Season 9 playoffs and championship on a much bigger screen with friends and fellow gamers, as we slowly but surely and safely transition our online tournaments to offline events," said Lee Viloria, Esports Business Development Head, MPL Philippines.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the official telco partner of the MPL-PH Season 9, will also be the internet provider for the screening of the playoffs to championships. It is a wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ largest and only integrated telco company.

Smart serves 96% of the country’s population with its combined 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to over 71.2 million Filipinos (as of Dec. 2021), through its commercial brands Smart and TNT. Smart also offers satellite communication services under the brand Smart World.

This year, official tech partner Samsung has also joined Paymaya as official sponsors. Meanwhile, Secretlab, Gilette, Everest Appliances, and J&T joined the roster of the official esports partners.

Get to know more about Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines. Visit the following official social media platforms:

l  Website: https://ph-mpl.com/

l  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mplph.official

l  Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/552408582749930

l  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MPLPhilippines

l  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mplph_official?lang=en

About MOONTON 

Established in 2014, MOONTON is a global video game company dedicated to gaming development, publication and esports. With more than 900 employees worldwide, the company operates offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and mainland China. It has successfully launched a number of high-profile mobile games globally and has built long-term relationships with governments and esports organizations in more than 30 countries around the world. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is its current star game and the leading mobile multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game worldwide. 

About Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the most popular mobile Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game worldwide that brings communities together through teamwork and strategy. With over one billion installations and 100 million active monthly users, the award-winning game is among the top 10 most played in over 80 countries. With an extensive reach across the Asia Pacific region, the multiplayer is available in 139 countries with an expansive global esports presence. 

About Mobile Legends Esports 

Established in 2017, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Esports serves as a platform for players to pursue their dreams of becoming esports athletes and illuminate opportunities within the international esports ecosystem. MLBB Esports has since expanded to multiple leagues, including the MPL series hosted in Southeast Asia. 

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SM Supermalls launches The SM StartUp Package for aspiring Filipino entrepreneurs

 

(upper L-R) Host Sam YG, Patty Ang of athleisure wear brand Patton, Jerald Sze of Straightfoward.
(middle L-R) Mary Jean T. Pacheco, Assistant Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry; Steven T. Tan, President, SM Supermalls; and Karen Cua, SVP & MSME Business Head, BDO Network Bank.
(lower L-R) Gina T. Katigbak, AVP, Leasing Strategy & Operations, SM Supermalls; Bob Tolentino, FVP, Merchant Partnerships Retail Sales Head, BDO; and Grace F. Magno, VP, Corporate Marketing, SM Supermalls

It has been almost two years since the pandemic brought Filipino life and many livelihoods to a screeching halt. According to a 2020 Asian Development Bank (ADB) study of 1,804 Philippine MSMEs, 70.6% were forced to temporarily close with 66.2% reported to have temporary staff cuts during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bucking these statistics and the odds created by the changes in the landscape, the enterprising Filipino found many opportunities in online businesses, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recording over 88,000 new e-commerce registrations at the end of 2020. This figure is projected to be a million e-commerce enterprises by 2022 (from 500,000 in 2020). By taking advantage of the online space, MSME owners have become unsung heroes of the economy, all the while providing for their families and making their business dreams a reality.

SM Supermalls very well understands the potential of each Filipino to be successful business owners because of their founder, the late Mr. Henry Sy’s own inspiring story. Sy, fondly called “Tatang” in SM, started out as a small business owner with his first footwear shop ShoeMart.

SM, DFA, signs agreement for consular services in CDO

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has inked a five-year deal with SM Supermalls to widen the provision and availability to the public of consular services in Cagayan De Oro on July 2 via simultaneous onsite and online events.

The Memorandum of Agreement signing, held at the MAAX Building in Pasay, was attended by SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan, SM Supermalls SVP for Operations Bien Mateo, DFA Civilian Security & Consular Affairs Undersecretary Brigido J. Dulay, DFA Consular Affairs Officer-In-Charge Senen T. Mangalile, as well as the DFA CDO and Aseana executives who attended virtually.

“We are honored and privileged to be of service to the CDO community as we help the DFA open another consular office that will ensure the delivery of passports and other consular services conveniently and efficiently,” said SM Supermalls President Steven T. Tan

Upgrade your COVID-19 safety measures with SM

 

With the alarming surge of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines of late, it is important that we keep our guard up and upgrade our safety measures at home or when going outside to ensure that we are protected from COVID-19 as much as possible.

To do so, here are some tips from SM Supermalls:

Stay safe at home. During this time of health crisis, it is highly encouraged for everyone to stay at home as much as possible, and only go out to buy essentials like food and sanitation products and tools. While at home, members of the household must also practice COVID-19 protocols: wear masks especially when living with seniors or those who are immunocompromised, wash hands thoroughly and often, and have a sanitation station where everyone can easily access UV, alcohol, disinfectant mat, and hamper to leave used clothes, and other items for cleaning and sanitizing. You can get all these and more at The SM Store. Stay at home and have these safety essentials delivered to you by placing your orders via Viber, Facebook Messenger or SM’s Call to Deliver hotline #143SM (#14376). Check this link to find out more: https://thesmstore.com/call-to-deliver

Enjoy ten times the excitement at SM’s 10.10 Shopping Festival!

 

SM welcomes October with a malling experience worthy of a perfect 10!

Shopping at SM just got more exciting with the 10.10 Shopping Festival as shoppers can enjoy exciting promos and deals on everything — from food and essentials to fashion items and beauty products — on October 10, 2020 in 65 SM malls nationwide.

Among the surprises to look forward to are promos that play around with the number 10, such as additional 10% discounts on sale items and P100 off on select items.

#ExperienceAweSM at this year’s Cyberzone Game Fest

SM Cyberzone, the country’s largest chain of IT retail stores, is placing the Filipino gaming industry on the spotlight with Game Fest 2020 now happening in select SM malls. Now on its fifth year, the tech hub continues to cement their position in the gaming industry and continue to uphold their promise of providing the best and latest gadgets to shoppers.

“We live in an age where we are inseparable with our gadgets that help us power our passions. This month, we’re highlighting this by focusing on Filipino gaming, specifically, eSports,” said SM Supermalls senior assistant vice president for sponsorships and Cyberzone marketing head Patrick Pacla.

Here are 4 tech-citing activities to watch out for at SM:

SM wins big at the 55th Anvil Awards

SM won seven Gold Anvil Awards for: SM Cares and Global Peace Foundation’s Global Youth Summit (Tool), SM Cares’ Emergency Preparedness Forum for the Disabled and Elderly (Program), SM Supermalls’ Employee Experience Journey (Program), SM Prime’s “Pride in My Purpose” Video (Tool), SM Investments Corporation’s 2018 Sustainability Report (Tool) and Global Reporting Initiative Sustainability Summit 2018 (Program), and the SM Development Corporation (SMDC) “Protect our Community” (Program).

Heads up, podkids: SM Supermalls teams up with #TheLinyaLinyaShow for a special ‘self-love’ podcast episode

SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison.

Who said love month is just for couples? It’s for singles (a.k.a. self-partnered), too!

Let’s talk about self-love this Valentine’s season as SM Supermalls and The Linya-Linya Show team up for special podcast episodes featuring pop-doctor-slash-love-guru Gia Sison with show host Ali Sangalang!

Say hello to ‘SAM’ at SM Aura Premier!

Your friendly interactive mall attendant is coming to SM Aura Premier!

Ready to give delightful malling experiences to shoppers, SM Supermalls’ ‘SAM the robot’, the country’s first-ever smart mall attendant, officially invades SM Aura Premier starting last February 7!

“SM has always been a home of fun and awesome experiences for shoppers and families alike. As we introduce SAM at SM Aura Premier and soon in other SM malls nationwide, we will continue to give our shoppers more extraordinary reasons to bond and spend time with loved ones in our malls,” said SM Supermalls president Steven Tan.

5 fun ways to discover love at SM Supermalls

Inspiring love stories don’t just happen in the movies. This season of love, experience being the star in your own romantic film, along with other fun Valentine’s Day activities at SM Supermalls.

“This love month, we have prepared unique activities to spread love and good vibes the whole month of February that all our shoppers  ̶  couples and singles alike  ̶  can enjoy,” said SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing Jonjon San Agustin.

Here are 5 fun ways to discover love at SM:

Values education, financial literacy and family bonding in OFW Family Day

Values reorientation and financial literacy seminars and a whole day of fun bonding with their families were the highlights of the OFW Family Day 2019 attended by thousands of OFWs at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

The OFW Family Day is an institutionalized nationwide activity that aims to give honor to OFWs and provide them with timeless experiences with their families. It is spearheaded by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). This year, OWWA Regional Welfare Office – National Capital Region partnered with SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, SMX Convention Center and BDO.

SM distributes boxes of water relief to Taal eruption victims in Batangas, Lipa

SM Supermalls, SM Cares, and SM Foundation Inc. head to the evacuation centers in Batangas and Lipa to distribute boxes of 6.6L bottled water to the affected residents of the recent Taal volcano eruption.

The boxes of bottled water were given out to the victims who are temporarily residing in evacuation centers in Sto. Toribio, Banay-Banay, and Inosloban-Maraouy in Lipa and Batangas City Coliseum in Batangas.

SM Supermalls wins at the World Branding Awards in London

SM Supermalls was honored the prestigious Brand of the Year Award under the ‘National Tier – Shopping Centre / Mall’ category 2019-2020, during the recently concluded World Branding Awards ceremonies, held at the iconic Kensington Palace in London.

“This recognition affirms our vision to develop memorable lifestyle destinations for our shoppers across the Philippines and in China,” said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. “We will continue to bring family fun moments to all Filipinos through innovative retail facilities and global shopping experiences.”

Catch the End of Season Sale at SM!

With the End of Season Sale, shoppers can discover great finds with up to 70% discount in all SM malls nationwide ongoing until January 12, 2020.

The year has ended, but the joy of the holiday season is far from over. Check off more items from your wish list at the much-anticipated End of Season Sale in all SM malls nationwide ongoing until January 12, 2020.

“The New Year is a great time to treat yourself and continue sharing the warmth and joy of the season with others. To extend the holiday cheer, SM has prepared exciting promos and surprises for our shoppers to enjoy,” said Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls SVP for marketing.

Youth leaders present disaster resilience programs in Top Leaders Forum 2019

For the first time in 8 years, youth leaders from all over the country participated at the 2019 Top Leaders Forum (TLF) as part of the Young Leaders for Resilience Program (YLRP).

The newly launched program was the brainchild of Mr. Hans Sy, ARISE International Board Member, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and Co-Chair of the National Resilience Council (NRC). YLRP was initiated to encourage youth involvement in climate and disaster resilience in the Philippines. The program was jointly designed as a competition by IBM Philippines, National University (NU), and the Asia Pacific College (APC) and the National Resilience Council. 

A bearer of joy

Luz Calamayan (center) during the gift-giving of the SM Bears of Joy in

Patad Elementary School, Sarat, Ilocos Norte.

In many places in the Philippines, one will see underprivileged families in need of help for various aspects of their lives. Needless to say, most children from these families have to help make ends meet, hence they often prioritize the most basic necessities or utilities, over toys or other experiences.

Having witnessed the dire situation many families are facing, Lucena Ulep Calamayan, known to many as Luz, made it her lifetime advocacy to help alleviate the plight of those who are in most need of help. A community-based program volunteer coordinator of a non-profit organization, Luz began her volunteer work back in 1998 when she was still a government employee.

All-gender restrooms begin to roll out at SM Supermalls

Taking a leap towards a more gender-inclusive community, SM Supermalls will begin to install all-gender restrooms in its malls starting with its premier malls across Metro Manila, including SM Mall of Asia, SM City North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Aura Premier, The Podium, and at SM Seaside City Cebu beginning this November.

“With inclusivity and innovation at the core of everything we do, we endeavor to create spaces where all shoppers are welcome,” said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. 

11 wins for SM in the 2019 International Stevie Awards

SM Supermalls scored 11 wins at the prestigious 16th International Business Awards at the recently concluded gala awards banquet, held at the ANDAZ Hotel Am Belvedere in Vienna, Austria. SM received four Gold Awards SM South Luzon’s Pet Party, #DearSMSanta Campaign, Mall of Asia’s 2018 International Coastal Cleanup, and the SM Supermalls Website. SM won two Silver Awards for the #VoteForMom 2019 Mom’s Day Campaign and SM City North EDSA Colorgram. SM nabbed five Bronze Awards for the #VoteForMom campaign, SM Megamall’s Light Your Mood Exhibition, the #SMoments Digital Campaign, MOA’s 2018 Grand Festival of Lights, and the 9th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition.

SM Supermalls bagged 11 Stevie Awards at the prestigious 16th International Business Awards, the world's premier business awards program, at the recently concluded gala awards banquet last October 19, held at the ANDAZ Hotel Am Belvedere in Vienna, Austria.

“We are grateful and honored to be recognized, especially at global scale, for simply bringing family fun experiences to our customers in all our malls nationwide. These international recognitions continue to fuel our passion to delight our shoppers with fun and innovation,” said SM Supermalls chief operating officer Steven Tan.

Get the party started with SM’s new Spotify playlist

Looking for the perfect playlist to match your mood? SM Supermalls teamed up with Spotify to launch its official profile and curated playlists fit for every occasion, from Christmas hits to K-pop faves!

SM Supermalls is kicking off the holiday season with classic songs like Jose Mari Chan's "Christmas in Our Hearts," Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You," and The Jackson 5's "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,". The playlist also features SM Supermalls’ new Christmas jingle, “Happy SM Mallidays.”