Save This For Your Next SM Supermalls Run in the Metro!

If you're always on the lookout for what's new, you're in the right place! And yes, we’re sure you saw the photo above…the most-awaited tumbler brand now officially made its way to the Philippines! 🫶🏼

From brands opening their very first stores to exciting new dining concepts and lifestyle favorites arriving at SM, brings plenty of fresh reasons to stop by. Here's a look at the latest openings across Metro Manila.

• Garmin

Experience the newly opened biggest Garmin store in Southeast Asia at Level 4, Mega B, SM Megamall. Explore Garmin's full lineup of GPS smartwatches, fitness trackers, cycling computers, dive watches, and outdoor navigation devices—all in one immersive space designed for athletes, adventurers, and everyday movers alike. 

• Benlai

Find your next everyday essential at Benlai, now at Level 1, North Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia! Making its Philippine debut, the brand brings functional lifestyle wear that combines clean, contemporary style with lightweight comfort for wherever the day takes you. 

• POLO Ralph Lauren

Experience the first-ever POLO Ralph Lauren store in SM at Level 2, South Main Mall of SM Mall of Asia. Discover timeless American style through the brand's signature collection of elevated essentials, from iconic polos and tailored classics to refined pieces made for everyday sophistication. 

• MiniMelts

Cool down with a fun frozen treat at the first MiniMelts store in SM, now open at the Ground Level, North Towers of SM North EDSA. Famous for its colorful beaded ice cream, MiniMelts offers a playful dessert experience with a variety of flavors for all ages. 

• Yabu

Enjoy authentic Japanese katsu at Yabu, now at the Ground Level of SM City Marilao. As the brand's first branch in North Luzon, it brings its signature premium pork and chicken katsu, unlimited cabbage, and Japanese set meals closer to diners in the region. 

• Evernaked

Indulge in handcrafted cakes at the first Evernaked in the Philippines, now open at Level 2, City Center of SM North EDSA. Bringing its signature cakes from Shanghai, Evernaked serves beautifully crafted desserts made with quality ingredients, perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself. 

• Owala

Hydration gets a stylish upgrade with Owala, now open at Level 2, Mega Fashion Hall of SM Megamall. As the brand's first store in SM, shoppers can explore its collection of innovative drinkware designed to make staying hydrated easier and more enjoyable. 

• Makanai

Whether you're stopping by for a quick lunch, winding down after work, or meeting friends over good food, Makanai serves Japanese comfort food in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Soon to open at the Ground Level of SM Podium, it's a great addition to the mall's growing lineup of dining destinations for anyone looking to discover their next favorite meal. 

• TWG Tea

One of the world's most celebrated luxury tea brands is soon to open at SM Mall of Asia. Discover over 1,000 exquisite tea blends sourced from renowned tea-growing regions across the globe, paired with refined pastries, gourmet dishes, and an elegant tea salon experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply slowing down over a cup of tea, TWG Tea offers a timeless destination for every tea lover!

Good food, sweet treats, and exciting new brands all in one mall run - that’s why this is My SM! Make time to explore these latest openings across Metro Manila.

Check out these latest openings and see what's new at SM Supermalls.

Follow @smsupermalls on social media or visit www.smsupermalls.com for updates.

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About SM SupermallsSM Supermalls is one of Southeast Asia's largest mall developers and operators, with 90 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China. For generations, SM has grown alongside Filipino communities by creating destinations where people, businesses, and opportunities come together.

Through "My SM", SM continues to evolve with the changing lifestyles and needs of Filipino communities, reimagining the mall experience through thoughtfully designed spaces, better connectivity, innovative digital conveniences, and meaningful experiences that foster connection and strengthen communities.

My SM. Your Most Loved Supermall.

McDonald’s Philippines Swings Into Action With Exciting Spider-Man: Brand New Day Experience and Collectibles

McDonald's Philippines celebrated the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with the launch of its exclusive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Happy Meal and Premium Collectibles, bringing the excitement of Marvel's beloved superhero beyond the big screen through nationwide Drive-Thru activations and exclusive opening weekend block screenings.

Exclusive Collectibles Marked a Brand New Day

McDonald's Philippines launched its exclusive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Happy Meal, featuring 10 Spider-Man Backpack Toy designs that fans could collect. The experience extended beyond the meal through an interactive QR code found on every Happy Meal box, allowing customers to enjoy a special Spider-Man-themed gameplay.

McDonald’s also introduced its premium Spider-Man: Brand New Day collectible toys, giving customers even more ways to bring home their favorite web-slinger. With the purchase of any McDonald's meal and an additional P165, customers could choose from 4 collectible figures: Upside-Down Spider-Man, Crouching Spider-Man, Hammock Spider-Man, and Side Hang Spider-Man.

 

Spider-Man Swung into McDonald's Drive-Thrus Nationwide

 

 

To bring the excitement beyond the collectibles, Spider-Man made surprise appearances across McDonald's Drive-Thru stores nationwide. Staying true to his role as everyone's friendly neighborhood hero, Spider-Man took orders, handed out meals, greeted families, and posed for photos with fans, turning everyday Drive-Thru visits into exciting Spider-Man experiences.

"Spider-Man has always been a hero who connects with people in the most genuine and relatable way, and that's exactly the kind of experience we wanted to create for our customers," said Ada Almendras-Lazaro, Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Philippines. "Through our Happy Meal, Premium Collectibles, and Drive-Thru activations, we wanted fans to experience the excitement of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in a fun and memorable way.”

 

Fans Filled Exclusive Opening Weekend Block Screenings

 

Keeping the excitement going during the movie's opening weekend, McDonald's Philippines also hosted exclusive block screenings of Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Trinoma Cinema in Quezon City and Glorietta 4 Cinemas in Makati. Both screenings drew full houses, with fans and members of the media coming together to celebrate the newest Spider-Man adventure.

"From launching our Spider-Man Happy Meal and Premium Collectibles to bringing Spider-Man to our Drive-Thru stores and celebrating the movie's opening weekend with exclusive block screenings, we wanted fans to experience the excitement of Spider-Man: Brand New Day beyond the big screen," Almendras-Lazaro added. "Whether collecting their favorite toys or creating feel-good moments with family and friends, there's something for every Spider-Man fan at McDonald's."

Fans can complete their Spider-Man adventure by collecting the exclusive Spider-Man: Brand New Day Happy Meal toys and Premium Collectibles, available for a limited time at participating McDonald's stores nationwide.

 

For more information about McDonald’s Philippines, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph, McDo.ph on Facebook, @mcdo_ph on Instagram, and @McDo_PH on X.

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About McDonald’s Philippines

McDonald’s Philippines master franchise holders Dr. George T. Yang & Kenneth S. Yang brought McDonald’s to the Philippines in 1981. Since then, McDonald’s in the Philippines has been a formidable player in the country’s quick-service restaurant industry, having grown a network of over 860 stores nationwide. McDonald’s Philippines continues to aspire to make a difference in communities where it operates through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities Philippines.

Crown Asia Strengthens Regional Expansion Strategy as Urban Density Accelerates Demand for Value-Driven Upscale Assets

Exquisite living is an alignment of placement, proportion, privacy, personal well-being, and property potential. These five hallmarks define the enduring refinement of a Crown Asia residence.

Crown Asia strengthened its operational framework for capital preservation by anchoring its nationwide footprint on the elements of an exquisite address. The strategic rollout outlines five operational hallmarks designed to insulate prime horizontal and vertical real estate investments from cyclical market volatility while optimizing asset utilization.

By systematically pairing strategic regional placement with institutional design principles, Crown Asia converts premium themed residential developments into self-sustaining, long-term capital assets. This proactive alignment addresses the demands of a growing demographic of high-net-worth individuals and discerning local investors looking to de-risk their financial portfolios.

Capitalizing on Core Investment Fundamentals

The operational stability of the Crown Asia portfolio depends on a calculated convergence of geographic placement, architectural differentiation, and asset flexibility. This investment thesis is implemented across five core structural pillars.

Crown Asia’s strategic framework begins with privileged placement, deploying capital in high-growth regional corridors near central business districts and major transportation hubs to eliminate transit friction and guarantee land appreciation. These themed communities feature architectural artistry, which adapts global design influences to local microclimates and cultural customs, establishing a recognizable benchmark that ensures property differentiation. 

Enduring equity. The premium housing brand ensures its residential experience remains relevant through evolving lifestyle and market preferences, driving long-term property appreciation.

Purposeful privacy: Shared spaces and settings become seamless extensions of Crown Asia home collection. These surroundings set a softer sequence between pursuit and pause.

Architectural artistry. Crown Asia draws from worldly references and weaves them into contemporary residences in the Philippines, calibrated to local climate, culture, and customs, creating homes that feel global yet grounded.

To protect the homebuyers’ personal sanctuaries, purposeful privacy employs strict circulation planning and controlled entryways to reinforce structural security. Restorative rhythm, on the other hand, structurally configures high-value residential spaces to optimize daily wellness and personal well-being. Ultimately, the intersection of these four principles drives property potential, allowing each upscale horizontal and vertical asset to seamlessly adapt to shifting market conditions and deliver progressive value over time.

Engineering Long-Term Asset Protection

Rather than relying on short-term market popularity, the developments of Crown Asia focus on the foundational values of modern luxury: safety, operational efficiency, and spatial adaptability. Each master-planned community acts as a functional framework where architectural character directly serves a practical commercial purpose—capturing steady demand from a highly stable, upscale consumer market.

Backed by more than three decades of community building, this institutional structure ensures that standard real estate holdings transition into high-yielding, progressive platforms. As the country's main regional growth corridors continue to expand, developments that seamlessly blend strategic connectivity with premium lifestyle infrastructure will continue to command the highest market value and long-term capital appreciation.

Bringing the beauty of the world to your doorstep

Crown Asia is the foremost builder of themed residential developments, distinguished by global influences and set in the most strategic locations across the archipelago. 

Built for the self-made, Crown Asia speaks to those who move with mastery, break through with boldness, and choose with clarity. Residences are not merely rewards, but reflections of their discipline, direction, and pursuit of distinction. A Crown Asia home is a trophy of triumph—an exquisite reward to and only for themselves. 

Learn more about Crown Asia themed residential developments across the islands. Log on to www.crownasia.com.ph and follow @CrownAsiaOfficial.

HONOR Magic V6—Available First at Globe Stores Nationwide

 

HONOR Magic V6 is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans starting at All-New GPlan Plus 1799

Philippines is bringing the ultimate foldable experience closer to more Filipinos as the HONOR Magic V6 is now available through postpaid plans exclusively with Globe, giving consumers the opportunity to experience HONOR’s latest flagship foldable with flexible payment options.

The Magic Unfolds

The HONOR Magic V6 boasts an impressively slim profile, measuring just 8.75 mm when folded and 4.0 mm when unfolded (white version), with a lightweight design of around 219g— delivering an in-hand feel closer to a traditional slab smartphone than a conventional foldable.

Equipped with a massive 6,660mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, the Magic V6 houses the largest battery ever seen in a foldable smartphone. With roughly 25% silicon content and an energy density of 921Wh/L, it delivers exceptional capacity without adding bulk.

Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform with an advanced 3nm process, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, the HONOR Magic V6 offers elite performance across gaming, multitasking, and productivity. Enhanced by a full-stack Vulkan graphics engine, it seamlessly supports 120 FPS in demanding mainstream titles on the large inner display, setting up a new benchmark for foldable performance.

The device also supports 80W Wired and 66W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, alongside Wireless Reverse Charging. HONOR's proprietary system technologies—including the HONOR E2 Power Enhanced Chip and advanced RF enhancements—maximize power efficiency and ensure rock-solid connectivity, delivering a true, uncompromised flagship experience.

The HONOR Magic V6 delivers intelligent imaging and productivity in one seamless experience. The HONOR AI Falcon Camera System features a 50MP Ultra-Light Sensitive Main Camera, a 64MP Ultra Sensing Periscope Telephoto Camera with a 1/2-inch sensor and CIPA 6.5-stop image stabilization, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera, ensuring stunning results in low-light, long-range, and everyday scenarios. A suite of AI-powered features—including AI Color Engine, Magic Color 2.0, Magic Video Color, and AI Image-to-Video 2.0—elevates the creative process with real-time optimization, cinematic color grading, and intelligent posing guidance.

Postpaid-exclusive with Globe

The HONOR Magic V6 comes in Red, Gold, and White and is now exclusively available via Globe Postpaid starting at All-New GPlan PLUS 1799, get it for as low as P3,937.50/mo for 24 months with a FREE HONOR Pad X8b worth Php 12,999!

All-New GPlan PLUS 1799 is a no-lock-up plan with Unli 5G for 12 months, 50GB All-Access Data, and unlimited call and texts to all networks. Get yours now at a Globe store near you or get it online at https://bit.ly/Globe_MagicV6_PR.

For more information about the HONOR Magic V6, you may visit: https://bit.ly/Web_HONORMagicV6_PR. To be in the loop of exciting updates, follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).

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About HONOR

HONOR is a global leading AI device ecosystem company. It is committed to revolutionizing human-to-device interactions to bridge the AI ecosystem with all consumers in the agentic AI era and beyond. The company endeavors to open industrial boundaries through open, seamless collaboration to co-create a value-sharing ecosystem with industry partners. With an innovative product portfolio spanning AI phones, PCs, tablets, wearables and more, HONOR aims to empower every human, enabling everyone to embrace the new intelligent world