SM Mall of Asia Archives

SM founder leaves behind a treasure trove of inspiring stories

Forward-looking as it is, SM Supermalls, which marks its 65th anniversary this year, is also one company which never forgets to look back, reflect on and draw lessons from the past. A past where company founder, the late Henry Sy Sr., loomed large. Henry Sy Sr. during SM Mall of…

SM celebrates 65th anniversary with super-sized deals and treats

In celebration of its 65th year, retail giant SM offers month-long festivities filled with spectacular activities, super-sized deals, treats an immersive attractions that guests and customers will surely enjoy. SM North Edsa Signaling the start of SM’s 65th celebration, key malls and iconic landmarks will bathe in a brilliant shade…

Hawker Chan reopens at SM Mall of Asia

Aside from its signature Soya Sauce Chicken, its SM MOA branch offers new and reinterpreted Singaporean dishes such as the Braised Fried Silken Tofu, Kailaan (Chinese broccoli) with Fried Garlic, Marinated Soft-boiled Egg and the delightful Ice Kachang for diners to enjoy. By Reggie Abang Two years after Hawker Chan…

Hong Kong’s “mooncake royalty” is here in Manila!

By Bryle B. Suralta As the mooncake season approaches (September 13 is the Mooncake Festival to be exact), the mid-autumn celebration is in full swing. And what better way to prepare for this time than to bring Hong Kong's best-selling mooncake brand for 21 years, the Hong Kong MX, to the Philippines.…

AXA Philipines’ new brand campaign is designed to empower us all

One of the leading insurance providers in the country, AXA Philippines, is sharing stories of triumph and empowerment through its newest brand campaign "Know You Can," which aims to empower people to live better lives by believing in themselves. "We, at AXA Philippines, are here to inspire our customer to go…

SM’s Henry Sy Sr. passes on at 94

By Alex Y. Vergara Business magnate, industrialist and philanthropist Henry Sy Sr., chairman emeritus of SM Investments Corporation and a man whose dream when he was just starting out in business was to provide every Filipino with a good, dependable pair of shoes, passed on this morning, January 19. He…

Recharge for the year ahead at Diamond Hotel Philippines

After all the parties and reunions you’ve been to during the holidays, you deserve to relax, unwind and recharge for the year ahead. Diamond Hotel Philippines offers you a number of packages and deals you may need to welcome 2019. With the five-star hotel's exciting new offers exclusive for the month of…

The 1975 set to return to Manila in 2019

By Bryle B. Suralta Fresh off the release of their third studio album A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships, The 1975 is heading back to Manila for a fourth time as they announce their Asian tour dates in 2019. The Manchester-based pop rock band made the announcement on their official…

Wine and dine to Conrad Manila’s symphony of flavors

By Bryle B. Suralta Conrad Manila’s “A Symphony of Flavors” made sure that not one thing was out of sync as the hotel treated members of the media to a fine selection of premium wines and decadent cuisine recently. For this event, the hotel partnered with Sommelier Selection, a Filipino…

The biggest IKEA store in the world is set to open in Manila

SM and Sweden-based IKEA made public their partnership at a recent event at SM Mall of Asia. Before 2020 ends, the two global companies expect to open the biggest Ikea store in the world--a 65,000 sq. m. location next to SM Mall of Asia and in front of SMX Convention…