Lally's Reflection

SM Cinema caps off the month with a stylish must-watch as The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens this April. The sequel returns to the world of high fashion, where ambition, pressure, and power take center stage. Andy Sachs is living life on her own terms until Miranda Priestly reappears, bringing back old tensions and new challenges. Set in the fast-moving worlds of fashion and digital media, the film explores success, reinvention, and the cost of ambition while keeping its signature sharp tone and style. Perfect for a quick indoor escape, the film is ideal for a solo watch, barkada bonding, or movie date. SM Cinema is making it easy to catch the film on opening day. Tickets are available through the SM Cinema app, website, and ticket booths nationwide. Available while supplies last, select SM Cinema branches will also offer themed snack bundles adding a bit more fun to the movie experience. So, if you are looking for something light, stylish, and entertaining this month, this might ...

  The Bridges to Success (BTS) Career Fair 2026 successfully returned last March 21, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Enabling  community opportunities, the joint initiative between SM Offices and National University brought together over 3,500 students, graduates, and industry leaders in a shared mission: turning education into real-world opportunity.  Now on its third year, BTS also continues its commitment to bridging the gap between the academe and the workplace by connecting NU students and graduates with leading companies across multiple industries. The whole-day event featured a dynamic mix of career talks, panel discussions, and on-site recruitment activities, creating a space where young professionals could gain insights from industry leaders while exploring immediate employment opportunities.  More than a traditional job fair, BTS 2026 served as both a learning forum and a hiring platform, encouraging meaningful conversations between aspiring prof...

  For many MSMEs, growth begins with access—and the right platform can change everything. “It all started at a DTI Trade Fair in SM, where we had the opportunity to present our product to Ms. Teresita Sy-Coson—opening doors for us to become part of SM’s Kultura and changing our journey.” shared by Alvin Causing of Project Beans Coffee . “From a small start-up, we’ve grown into a brand enjoyed nationwide and globally because of the right marketplace SM provided. Today, we’re here not just to showcase our products, but to say thank you—because SM didn’t just give us space, they gave us a chance, and that made all the difference.” This reflects the core of the DTI-SM collaboration: turning opportunity into transformation , and visibility into viability . More than a showcase of Filipino flavors, the 2026 DTI National Food Fair proved to be a powerful engine for entrepreneurship, innovation, and nation-building , as thousands of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) connected w...

  Drum rolls, please–because your every craving just won! The votes are in, the winners are clear, and honestly, it’s all hands down, no competition. These are the dishes that carried, stole the show, and left no crumbs, giving bites worth every bit of applause. So whatever it is you’re up for, know that there’s a grand-winning craving just waiting for you in the Metro at SM Supermalls, where more spots are coming in with more exciting experiences and award-worthy eats that's All For You. Most Iconic Meal Award And the main plates that stole the show go to the ones that came in strong, who delivered unforgettable flavors with an impact you can never forget. No words left to say other than these eats definitely understood the assignment.  Azela by Balay Dako The best Pinoy heritage award goes to the soon to open Azalea by Balay Dako at the The Block, Level 2 of SM North EDSA with its beloved traditional staples like Kare-Kare and Kansi!  Jiang Nan Hotpot Offering unlimite...

  As Filipinos continue to navigate a challenging job landscape, the search for meaningful and stable work remains a daily reality for many. Across almost-loved SM Supermalls nationwide, job fairs are held year-round—continuously providing accessible employment opportunities within local communities. This Labor Day season, the initiative takes on greater significance. In observance of Araw ng Manggagawa on May 1, SM Supermalls brings together jobs, skills development, and essential support systems at scale—highlighting the vital role of employment in nation-building and reinforcing its commitment to helping Filipinos move forward. Successful hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) applicants proudly pose after securing jobs at the SM Job Fair, highlighting how SM Supermalls continues to create real, immediate employment opportunities for Filipinos nationwide. Across SM malls nationwide, jobseekers—from fresh graduates to career shifters—are given the opportunity to take the next step toward a be...