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18/09/2025

LOOK: Situation of the peaceful rally led by Concerned Citizens of Pampanga here outside the San Fernando Cathedral, San Fernando City, Pampanga this afternoon, September 18, 2025. Earlier, a mass was held inside the cathedral led by Rev. Ftr. Paul Velasco. The event inside the church was solemn with the aim of uniting the church and citizens in good governance, transparency, and accountability especially in the fight against corruption, especially the anomalous flood control projects of the government. #

Via: Alvin Quijado | September 18, 2025

18/09/2025

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16/09/2025

The Christmas countdown has officially begun! On September 16, 2025, Santa Claus and the HoliSquad delighted shoppers at SM City Cabanatuan and SM Megacenter Cabanatuan as they launched the 100 Days of Christmas, spreading joy, fun, and festive cheer throughout the malls.

15/09/2025

CENTRAL LUZON HERALD UPDATE

ANGELES CITY LGU SUPPORTS ANTI-CORRUPTION MOVEMENT

Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II supports the anti-corruption movement.

Mayor Lazatin is promoting the Good Governance that the Filipino people deserve.

The said movement will be held this coming Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3 p.m.

The assembly area will start at Nepo Quad, in front of the Ice Plant and will be followed by a rally and program at Sto. Entierro Street, in front of LandBank. #

📷: Angeles City Information Office
via Alvin Quijado | September 15, 2025

15/09/2025

SM and DOST Lead the Future of Sustainability

Bringing Innovation & Business through SUSTEX 2025

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., through SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies officially staged the inaugural SM Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig.

The two-day event, themed “Innovation for Environmental Stewardship,” brought together over 50 exhibitors, government agency leaders, the private sector, the international community and sustainability advocates to showcase cutting-edge solutions that advance a greener and more resilient future.

Symbolic Opening: “Beat of Sustainability”

The Expo opened with the ceremonial “Beat of Sustainability,” led by DOST Secretary Renato Solidum and SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, who together struck the Solidrum—a bamboo drum shell developed by the DOST – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI).

They were joined by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SM Prime Vice President Jessica Sy-Bell, SM Supermalls Vice President Engr. Liza Silerio, and other dignitaries, who played the angklung, a UNESCO-recognized bamboo instrument. The performance symbolized harmony and collective action in advancing sustainability.

Leadership Perspectives

In his opening remarks, Hans T. Sy emphasized that sustainability lies at the heart of SM’s business and highlighted the importance of partnerships—“Public-private partnerships such as this show how science and business can unite to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. We encourage more of this as the private sector can provide support to projects by local scientists.”

Secretary Solidum echoed this view, noting that SUSTEX demonstrates how innovation and science can strengthen national resilience and drive a circular economy, as championed by similar DOST efforts.

“Through OneDOST4U: Solutions and Opportunities for All, we ensure that the science, technologies and innovations we develop are not just theories in journals or prototypes in laboratories—they are real solutions, accessible to businesses, communities, and every Filipino. This is also what we mean by Agham na Ramdam—science that is not distant; science that is felt, lived, and experienced by people in their everyday lives,” Solidum shared.

“My call is simple: enough talk. We’ve had summits, forums, declarations that fill up shelves and inboxes. What we need now is proof. Businesses must set their sights on real, tangible goals—not pretty brochures, not slogans, but numbers you can measure, promises you can check.”

Innovation Marketplace: Over 50 Exhibitors

SUSTEX 2025 featured more than 50 exhibitors showcasing technologies, initiatives, and products that reflect Filipino ingenuity and global collaboration. Notable exhibits included SM Prime and SM GUUN’s “Waste-Free Future” campaign, which highlighted their joint initiative with Japan’s GUUN Environmental Company on advanced waste management.

ARISE Philippines showcased efforts to advance disaster resilience through private sector collaboration. The DENR’s Loop Forward Program promoted circularity and large-scale waste reduction. The DOST-FPRDI centerpiece featured sustainable Lalang Pandan furniture, essential oils from Philippine plants, and bamboo musical instruments. Meanwhile, the DOST-CHRG presented innovations in electric vehicle technology.

A Catalyst for Action

Running from August 29 to 30, the Expo featured interactive sessions, product showcases, and knowledge exchanges. The event reinforced SM’s continuing sustainability roadmap, including its Waste-Free Future campaign and commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040.

“May this Expo be more than an event. May it be a catalyst for collaboration, a hub for practical solutions, and a reminder that business can be a force for good—when guided by purpose, discipline and partnership,” Sy concluded.

Celebrating 40 Super Years of Evolving with Every You, SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers—continuously evolving to lead the way in sustainable development by integrating green design, energy efficiency, disaster resilience, and environmental stewardship into its 88 malls in the Philippines, all while creating inclusive spaces that enrich communities, support climate action, and ensure a better, more sustainable future for generations of Filipino shoppers.

15/09/2025

Rrayne Gabrielle S. Banal dominated 137 spellers in the Spelling Bee preliminaries at SM City Clark and advances to the Grand Finals at SM Mall of Asia on October 4, 2025. A returning standout from last year’s preliminaries, Rrayne continuous to shine.

14/09/2025

SM SUPERMALLS BAGS TWO QUILL AWARDS
Wins in Special & Experiential Events and Community Engagement categories for Toy Fezt 2.0 and Global Youth Summit 2024

SM Supermalls was honored with two Philippine Quill Merit Awards at the 21st Philippine Quill Awards, recognizing the success of its community engagement efforts–Toy Fezt 2.0 and SM Cares’ Global Youth Summit 2024.
Toy Fezt 2.0 thrilled toy collectors and enthusiasts as SM Supermalls transformed its event spaces into spectacular showcases of fan-made, life-sized action figures. The exhibit kicked off at SM City Bacoor in June 2024, offering fans an immersive celebration of action figures and pop culture, before travelling to SM City Sorsogon in Bicol, and SM City Sta. Rosa and SM City Trece Martires in South Luzon.
Meanwhile, the Global Youth Summit 2024 was organized by SM Cares in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation. It empowered over 24,000 young leaders across 17 provinces nationwide, culminating in a grand finale at the Mall of Asia Arena. The summit ignited the passion of youth to champion the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and awarded seed grants worth P250,000 to support sustainability-driven projects.
“These awards are a testament to SM Supermalls’ commitment to creating meaningful experiences for our customers and communities,” said SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Joaquin L. San Agustin. “Through Toy Fezt 2.0, we celebrate the passion of fandom. Through the Global Youth Summit, we empower the next generation to build a sustainable future. Both initiatives reflect our vision of malls as more than shopping spaces—they are platforms for inspiration, connection, and transformation.”
The Philippine Quill Awards is the country’s most prestigious business communication recognition, organized by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines. The award recognizes communication programs, strategies, and tools that meet global standards and have a significant impact on business and society. This year’s ceremony was held on August 27, 2025 at The Manila Hotel.
To learn more about SM Supermalls’ programs, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow on social media.

13/09/2025

Genesis launches Balanga–Clark Airport Route
By Jonas Reyes

Balanga City, Bataan — The Genesis Transport Service has officially launched its new route connecting Balanga City to Clark International Airport starting Saturday, September 13, 2025.
According to Governor Joet Garcia, the new route will provide a faster and easier way to Clark International Airport (CRK) for commuters and travelers from the province.
The direct route is expected to cut travel time and provide a safer, more comfortable option for those flying in and out of Clark, now a major international gateway in Central Luzon.
“This new service gives Bataeños easier access to global destinations without the hassle of multiple transfers,” Garcia said, urging residents to plan their journeys with the new schedule in mind. The initiative reflects Bataan’s growing connectivity and commitment to improving mobility for its people.
For updates and trip details, passengers are advised to follow the Genesis Transport page or visit genesistransportserviceinc.com.

13/09/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐤𝐞, 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐜 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲

IN A landmark move that underscores Central Luzon’s emergence as a key manufacturing and logistics hub, Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) breaks ground at TARI Estate, where its new Tarlac manufacturing plant will soon rise.
CCEAP—the official bottling partner and distributor of Coca-Cola products in the Philippines—has signed a definitive agreement with Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates for the development of the state-of-the-art 42-hectare facility, which is expected to create hundreds of direct jobs for Tarlac and surrounding provinces.
“This investment and expansion of our operations reflect Coca-Cola’s deep commitment of serving our millions of customers every single day, supporting the Philippines’ growth, and creating meaningful job opportunities for Filipino talent,” said Gareth McGeown, President and CEO of CCEAP. “We are eager to continue working hand in hand with TARI Estate, as we support the local government of Tarlac and its people and economy.”
The plant likewise marks one of the largest single-locator commitments to date for TARI Estate—solidifying its position as the next frontier for industrial growth north of Metro Manila. The CCEAP plant is expected to draw in complementary industries and strengthen local supply chains, further positioning Tarlac as a strategic node in the country’s growing industrial corridor.
Tarlac Governor Christian Tell Yap and Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap also expressed their support for CCEAP and TARI Estate’s venture, highlighting the importance of public and private partnership in boosting Tarlac’s local economy.
“We are very excited for Coca-Cola to call Tarlac home. Coca-Cola is an iconic brand with beverages we all know and love, and the City of Tarlac shares its commitment to bring more opportunities and uplift communities,” said Mayor Yap.
“We look forward to continue working together in creating more economic opportunities here in Tarlac. We’re very grateful that we have been collaborating on sustainability, partnering with the communities, and generating more jobs for the Province of Tarlac,” added Gov. Yap.
Located at the convergence of Central Luzon’s major infrastructure arteries of TPLEX, CLLEX, and SCTEX, TARI Estate provides unmatched connectivity to the country’s northern provinces, seaports in Manila and Subic, and Clark International Airport. With ready access to a skilled labor pool and established educational institutions, the estate is poised to support the evolving needs of high-volume manufacturing.

13/09/2025

P35M fake LV products seized in Bulacan
By Jonas Reyes

Meycauayan, Bulacan - Some P35-million worth of fake Louis Vuitton products were seized in Meycauayan and Malolos on September 8, 2025.
In a belated report by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the seizure of these fake items are in line with the campaign to stop the proliferation of counterfeit products.
The said operation stemmed after Mayank Vaid requested the investigation of counterfeit products in the two localities.
Mayank Vaid made the request on behalf of their client Louis Vuitton.
The NBI stated that Intellectual Property Rights Division (IPRD) agents implemented a search warrants on September 08, 2025, at SPONKYBOY in Meycauayan and ATTRACTIONS in Malolos, Bulacan.
The operations resulted in the seizure of 391 counterfeit “LOUIS VUITTON” / “LV” products, with an estimated value of more or less P34,979,052.00.
The NBI cited that these two are in violation of Republic Act No. 8293 or the “Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.”
The NBI reminds the public to refrain from patronizing pirated products to protect intellectual property rights owners and to enhance our economic growth.

11/09/2025

MALLGOERS JOIN Q3 NATIONWIDE SIMULTANEOUS EARTHQUAKE DRILL
At exactly 4:00 PM, SM City Olongapo Central and SM City Olongapo Downtown joined the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) in support of the government’s campaign on disaster preparedness. Mall employees, tenants, and shoppers actively took part by practicing the ‘duck, cover, and hold’ procedure and safely evacuating to designated assembly areas. The activity underscores the mall’s commitment to prioritizing the safety and preparedness of its community, ensuring that everyone is equipped with the knowledge and presence of mind to respond during emergency situations.

10/09/2025

SM and DOST Lead the Future of Sustainability
Bringing Innovation & Business through SUSTEX 2025

SM Prime Holdings, Inc., through SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies officially staged the inaugural SM Sustainability Expo (SUSTEX 2025) at the SMX Convention Center Aura, Taguig.

The two-day event, themed “Innovation for Environmental Stewardship,” brought together over 50 exhibitors, government agency leaders, the private sector, the international community and sustainability advocates to showcase cutting-edge solutions that advance a greener and more resilient future.

Symbolic Opening: “Beat of Sustainability”
The Expo opened with the ceremonial “Beat of Sustainability,” led by DOST Secretary Renato Solidum and SM Prime Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, who together struck the Solidrum—a bamboo drum shell developed by the DOST – Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI).

They were joined by SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, SM Prime Vice President Jessica Sy-Bell, SM Supermalls Vice President Engr. Liza Silerio, and other dignitaries, who played the angklung, a UNESCO-recognized bamboo instrument. The performance symbolized harmony and collective action in advancing sustainability.

Leadership Perspectives
In his opening remarks, Hans T. Sy emphasized that sustainability lies at the heart of SM’s business and highlighted the importance of partnerships—“Public-private partnerships such as this show how science and business can unite to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. We encourage more of this as the private sector can provide support to projects by local scientists.”

Secretary Solidum echoed this view, noting that SUSTEX demonstrates how innovation and science can strengthen national resilience and drive a circular economy, as championed by similar DOST efforts.

“Through OneDOST4U: Solutions and Opportunities for All, we ensure that the science, technologies and innovations we develop are not just theories in journals or prototypes in laboratories—they are real solutions, accessible to businesses, communities, and every Filipino. This is also what we mean by Agham na Ramdam—science that is not distant; science that is felt, lived, and experienced by people in their everyday lives,” Solidum shared.

“My call is simple: enough talk. We’ve had summits, forums, declarations that fill up shelves and inboxes. What we need now is proof. Businesses must set their sights on real, tangible goals—not pretty brochures, not slogans, but numbers you can measure, promises you can check.”

Innovation Marketplace: Over 50 Exhibitors
SUSTEX 2025 featured more than 50 exhibitors showcasing technologies, initiatives, and products that reflect Filipino ingenuity and global collaboration. Notable exhibits included SM Prime and SM GUUN’s “Waste-Free Future” campaign, which highlighted their joint initiative with Japan’s GUUN Environmental Company on advanced waste management.

ARISE Philippines showcased efforts to advance disaster resilience through private sector collaboration. The DENR’s Loop Forward Program promoted circularity and large-scale waste reduction. The DOST-FPRDI centerpiece featured sustainable Lalang Pandan furniture, essential oils from Philippine plants, and bamboo musical instruments. Meanwhile, the DOST-CHRG presented innovations in electric vehicle technology.

A Catalyst for Action
Running from August 29 to 30, the Expo featured interactive sessions, product showcases, and knowledge exchanges. The event reinforced SM’s continuing sustainability roadmap, including its Waste-Free Future campaign and commitment to achieve Net Zero by 2040.

“May this Expo be more than an event. May it be a catalyst for collaboration, a hub for practical solutions, and a reminder that business can be a force for good—when guided by purpose, discipline and partnership,” Sy concluded.

Celebrating 40 Super Years of Evolving with Every You, SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers—continuously evolving to lead the way in sustainable development by integrating green design, energy efficiency, disaster resilience, and environmental stewardship into its 88 malls in the Philippines, all while creating inclusive spaces that enrich communities, support climate action, and ensure a better, more sustainable future for generations of Filipino shoppers.

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